Category Archives: Post to Social
Grzybowski shines for Stars, provides rock en route to finals
At just 19 years old, Joel Grzybowski has been around the junior hockey game for quite some time. Now in his third full season with the North Stars, Grzybowski has already amassed 89 career regular se...
Apr 09, 2019 North Stars' goaltender, Joel Grzybowski has seemingly only gotten better the more pucks sent his way, as the goalie has posted a .963 save percentage over the five games this post-season in which he has faced 40-or-more shots. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City planning work on new cinema parking lot and improved lighting
Film buffs heading to the new Capital Annex shouldn't have to worry about finding a parking spot now that the city is getting started with its plans to develop a new parking lot.Planning and Developme...
Apr 09, 2019 The city has plans to create a new parking lot this summer in this space beside the new Capitol Annex cinema. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City gathering feedback on idea of property owners holding renters' water utilities accounts
North Battleford city hall is planning to start discussions with landlords on having them manage renters' utility accounts for easier management - particularly when it comes to shutting the water off....
Apr 09, 2019 North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater seen at a recent council meeting. The city will be meeting with landlords to discuss a proposal to put all renters' water utility accounts onto the property owners' accounts names directly instead. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
BMHA discusses future of AA program
A new name, travelling concerns, competition level and zone sizes are top of discussion when it comes to the future of the AA hockey program for the Battlefords Minor Hockey Association (BMHA).Roughly...
Apr 09, 2019 (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City putting stop to delinquent unpaid parking tickets
Those who are loath to pay their outstanding parking tickets thinking they will eventually be waived will be in for a shock in light of the city's new proactive strategy aimed at cracking down on offe...
Apr 09, 2019 North Battleford Community Safety Officer (CSO) supervisor Ross MacAngus at council’s meeting Monday. MacAngus said it's in residents' best interest to pay parking tickets when they are issued. (Angela Brown/battlefords NOW Staff)
Time to take a look at your RV
With Victoria Day long weekend just over five weeks away, it's time to ensure your RV is ready to go. Victoria Day is the unofficial kickoff to the camping season, which means it's crucial to be ready...
Apr 09, 2019 Victoria day is just over five weeks away (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Finals solidified: Stars to play Mustangs for Canalta Cup
The Melfort Mustangs defeated the Estevan Bruins 3-2 Sunday night to take their semifinal best-of-seven series in six games, 4-2. With the victory, the Mustangs will now move on to the Canalta Cup Fin...
Apr 08, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars will play the Melfort Mustangs in the Canalta Cup Final. (Tyler Marr)
‘Catch it! Stop it! Treat it!’: Annual On Air for Health Care Radiothon nears
We are just over one month away from the annual On Air for Health Care Radiothon, which is set for Friday, May 10.The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group of stations - Q98, 93.3 The Rock, and CJNB - will bro...
Apr 08, 2019 The annual On Air for Health Care Radiothon will take place May. 10. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Arrests made, man wanted after home invasion
One man is wanted and two others have been arrested following a home invasion with firearms on the Saulteaux First Nation. RCMP responded to the complaint Sunday night at around 10:10 p.m. When they a...
Apr 08, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Hail insurance shoulders load for producers
The peace of mind of being protected. That's what Municipal Hail insurance offers and as the weather warms up around the province, this should be top of mind for producers. The organization has been r...
Apr 08, 2019 In 2018, 89 storms caused damage across the province, which was up from 2017 when 73 played a role in claims. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)