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Town of Battleford 'on track' for year-to-date financial report
It was good news for the Town of Battleford Tuesday night when council heard the year-to-date financial numbers are pretty well on-track and close to projections for the period.In giving his financial...
May 22, 2019 Mayor Ames Leslie, left, with CAO John Enns-Wind shown at the Town of Battleford council’s meeting, Tuesday. Council heard the financial report for the year-to-date is on target. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars' forward shines a light on mental health
North Stars' forward, Matthias Urbanski is doing what he can to raise awareness for mental health. Urbanski has partnered with the North Stars' organization to start the #StarsStandStrong Mental Healt...
May 22, 2019 Stars' forward Matthias Urbanski has made his mark on the Battlefords, both on the ice and off of it as well, in the community. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Entire roof at SHNB to be replaced following water leaks from product failure
The entire roof on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) will be replaced as roofing panels on the facility have shrunk and caused water leaks.The recommendation comes from the consort...
May 22, 2019 The entire roof on the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford has to be replaced. It opened in November 2018. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Beavers set to open season tonight in Edam
After a tough end to the 2018-19 season, the North Battleford Beavers are ready to turn the page and get on the field. The team begins its run tonight when they take the road to battle with the Edam B...
May 22, 2019 The Beavers are on the road tonight, and will play their first home game tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. against Macklin. (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Proposed Eagle’s Nest youth home raises residents' concerns
Several residents raised their opinions during a public hearing for a proposed youth group home at Battleford town council Tuesday. Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch, a non-profit organization, has applied for...
May 22, 2019 Project proponent Scott Dakiniewich discusses the proposed Eagle’s Nest Youth Ranch - youth residential care home at Battleford council, Tuesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Over 3,500 needles found at recycling centre
The North Battleford fire department is reminding residents to use the city's needle drop boxes after finding a large deposit of sharps at the recycling centre.Crews were called for a sharps pickup ar...
May 22, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Raiders bow out of Memorial Cup, but have plenty to be proud of
HALIFAX-The best season for the Prince Albert Raiders in the past 34 years has come to an end. The Raiders bowed out of the 2019 Memorial Cup Presented by Kia, after losing 5-2 to the Guelph Storm Tue...
May 21, 2019 Raiders forward Parker Kelly shakes the hand of Storm forward Nick Suzuki after Tuesday's 5-2 loss at the Memorial Cup. Vincent Ethier/CHL Images.
Sparks from controlled burn cause of weekend fire east of city
A serious situation was averted east of North Battleford this weekend after heat from a fire caused propane tanks to vent.Sunday, at around 3 p.m., volunteer fire crews from the Rural Municipality of ...
May 21, 2019 Black smoke wafted high into the air due to a fire east of North Battleford Sunday. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars’ hometown boy commits to UofA Augustana
North Stars' forward Owen Lamb has committed to the University of Alberta Augustana for the fall of 2019.Lamb, who grew up in the Battlefords, attended North Stars' games growing up. He said he'll for...
May 21, 2019 “He does anything for ya and everything for ya; he just works really hard and outworks guys.” – Stars’ coach Brayden Klimosko on Owen Lamb. (Martin Martinson/ battlefordsNOW Staff)
Me To We Club gifts Lawrence School students with Better Together T-shirts
More students are now on-board with the Better Together campaign following help offered by some generous youth from North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS).The NBCHS Me to We club members r...
May 21, 2019 Lawrence Elementary School students have been gifted with Better Together T-shirts. This group is sporting their "ketchup and mustard" image shirts. (submitted photo/Lynn Greening)