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Stars’ coach, Klimosko 'enjoying the ride' in first season with team
For North Stars' head coach, Brayden Klimosko, the 2018-19 season has been a long time in the making. After spending three seasons as assistant coach with his hometown Humboldt Broncos from 2013-16, a...
Apr 11, 2019 In his first season as head coach of the North Stars, Brayden Klimosko led the team to a division-title, and the second seed overall in the SJHL Playoffs. The team will now play Melfort in the league Final for the Canalta Cup Championship. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
CTSS hosting a traffic safety blitz in the Battlefords today and tomorrow
If you're out and about this afternoon, as well as running into tomorrow, there's a chance you may be stopped. Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan is hosting a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program...
Apr 11, 2019 A traffic safety blitz will continue today and tomorrow around North Battleford. (file photo/BattlefordsNOW Staff)
Town Hall promises to have discussion and invaluable opportunity for community
It's a chance to see the Battlefords through the eyes of those enforcing the law.Battlefords RCMP members are set to hold another Town Hall in just a week's time. Attendees can expect a presentation f...
Apr 11, 2019 Battlefords RCMP Staff Sgt. Darcy Woolfitt hopes to see conversation, and ideas from public. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Man who stole cab, fired shots at police in Delmas could face 14 years in jail
A man who stole a cab and fired shots at police was at Queen's Bench court in Battleford for a sentencing hearing Wednesday.Tristan Pinder, 20, previously pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm with ...
Apr 11, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Lobby group expects Tote Road corridor to be upgraded by 2021
Expected market growth and increased transportation are two positives noted from those pushing for upgrades to the Tote Road corridor. Several people attended an open public meeting on the subject hos...
Apr 10, 2019 The Generations Events Centre in Nipawin was filled to the back with spectators for the public meeting regarding the Tote Road corridor. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Rookie Stars emerge on Battlefords’ run to finals
The Battlefords North Stars have seen all kinds of contribution from their first-year players in the team's run this year to the Canalta Cup Final. Of the team's 31 goals this post-season, 17 have bee...
Apr 10, 2019 Back Row (L-R): Noah Form, Adam Dmyterko, Dylan Esau, Brett Gammer, Kaden Boser, Tanner Scott, Ryan Granville, Quintin Loon-Stewardson Front Row (L-R): Austin Becker, Seth Summers, Garrett Johnson, Logan Spence
Water Doves perform swimmingly at provincials
The Battlefords Water Doves Synchronized Swim Club returned from the Sadie Caulder Knight Provincial Stream Championships in Saskatoon with a handful of hardware. Fifteen members of the Water Doves co...
Apr 10, 2019 The Battlefords Water Doves Synchronized Swim Club returned from the Sadie Caulder Knight Provincial Stream Championships in Saskatoon with a handful of hardware. (submitted photos)
Some concerned as fees for Crown land increase
Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette is raising some concerns about recent rate hikes for Crown land usage.The rate hikes are for people and businesses using Crown-owned land for commercial purposes.Vermette...
Apr 10, 2019 Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette is worried about increased rates in for commercial crown use leases (File Photo/larongeNOW Staff)
Battlefords cadet honoured with prestigious award
It was a proud day for Riley Heyden, Tuesday evening when the young cadet was honoured with a distinguished award for his achievements. The 16-year-old with the 2537 North Saskatchewan Regiment Royal ...
Apr 10, 2019 Riley Heyden, right, with the 2537 North Saskatchewan Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. Battlefords Unit, receives the prestigious Major-General W.A. Howard Award from Marcel Dagenais, Secretary with the Army Cadet League of Saskatchewan, at the awards ceremony in Battleford, Tuesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
No DUI for riding a bicycle while drunk but charges can be laid
With temperatures and gas prices on the rise people might be tempted to hop on their bike a lot more, but after having a few drinks, is it legal to ride it?According to SGI's website, driving any moto...
Apr 10, 2019 It is a criminal code offence to have a blood alcohol content of .08 while driving or controlling a motor vehicle. (File Photo/Dreamstime.com)