Category Archives: Post to Social
North West Hockey, making a difference in the community
Since first established in 1972, the North West Hockey Development Association (NWHDA) has left their mark on the Battlefords community time and time again. A proud supporter of the Battlefords North ...
May 17, 2019 North West Hockey Development Association secretary treasurer, Hugh Martin, left, and president, Don Hydukewich, right, present a donation for $20,000 to Battlefords North Stars’ President/Governor, Shandon Reichert May 17. (submitted photo/Jennifer Whyte)
SIGA and SGC look to extend casino hours
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is planning to move to 24-hour operations on weekends starting this summer, in tandem with the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. All seven of SI...
May 17, 2019 The Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert is one of seven SIGA operations that will soon see extended hours on weekends. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Local bowlers raising funds for Nationals
A group of bowlers from Prince Albert are hoping city residents can spare a few bucks this weekend.A garage sale taking place Friday and Saturday at the Minto Bowl and Rec. Centre is the fundraising g...
May 17, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
BMHA registration now open for 2019-20 season
It may seem like hockey just wrapped up around the area, but registration for the 2019-20 season is well underway.Everything opened online yesterday, and early bird pricing is available if registratio...
May 17, 2019 Registration is now open for the coming season. (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)
Country music legends coming to the Battlefords
Country music legends the Gatlin Brothers will be coming to North Battleford next month to play some of the trio's popular tunes from the past half century they have been performing together. "We're g...
May 17, 2019 The Gatlin Brothers, left to right, Steve, Larry and Rudy, will be performing at the Gold Eagle Casino on June 15. (Submitted photo/courtesy of The Gatlin Brothers)
U15 girls provide strong showing at nationals
The Battlefords Volleyball Club (BVC) U15 girls are coming off a recent fourth-place finish at nationals that saw the team battle through some of the country's top opposition in the process. Head coac...
May 17, 2019 This season served as the first trip to nationals for all-but two of the U15 girls, an experience that should only bode well for each on the team moving forward. (submitted photo/Regan Lavallee)
Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio gives you summer all year long
A new and fun listening experience as we head into the warm summer months in Saskatchewan. Beach Radio launched Friday morning from the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group (JPBG) studio in Melfort.Known as C...
May 17, 2019 Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio launches ahead of May long weekend. (File photo/northeastNOW staff)
City hosts kickoff block party
Music rang out in Central Park while children picked up brushes and meticulously stroked paint on a large mural.Others milled about the park and along 101 St. as North Battleford kicked off the 2019 b...
May 16, 2019 A young boy helps paint a mural at North Battleford's 2019 block party kickoff. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Man who stole cab, fired shots at police receives 13 year sentence
A man who stole a cab and fired shots at police will spend just over 11 years behind bars after being sentenced to 13 years in prison in a Queen's Bench courtroom.Tristan Pinder, 20, previously pleade...
May 16, 2019 Tristan Pinder was sentenced to 13 years in prison during Thursday's sentencing hearing. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords’ MS Walk just around the corner
The Saskatchewan Blue Cross is hosting its annual MS walk May 26. Meeting at Lawrence Elementary School in North Battleford, check-in time for the walk will open at 12 p.m. with the walk itself beginn...
May 16, 2019 Last year the Battlefords’ MS Walk raised about $13,000, or about $2,000 more than their goal heading in. (submitted photo/Kat Matlock)