Category Archives: Post to Social
Forum seeks ideas in fight against Sask. meth crisis
A two-day forum in Saskatoon has community groups, addictions and mental health workers, law enforcement and others coming together to try and tackle the growing crystal meth crisis in Saskatchewan."I...
Apr 04, 2019 Crystal methamphetamine, often referred to as simply as "meth" or "jib," is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. (Wikimedia commons).
Convoy to carbon tax rally rolls through Regina
Roughly 700 trucks rolled through Regina this morning in protest of the federal government's carbon tax.It took nearly an hour for the convoy to make its way from the city's east side, through the dow...
Apr 04, 2019 The Regina Rally Against The Carbon Tax convoy made its way down Saskatchewan Drive towards Evraz Place on April 4, 2019. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
RCMP Underwater Recovery Team performing training along riverbank
Those travelling along the Highway 16 bypass in North Battleford may have noticed the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team.According to a spokesperson for the organization, the teams are performing routine t...
Apr 04, 2019 The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team is training along the Highway 16 bypass. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Midget AA Barons come up short in provincial final
It wasn't the result they were looking for, but the Battlefords Midget AA Barons have nothing to hang their head about.The team's season came to an end last night at the hands of the Swift Current AA ...
Apr 04, 2019 The Battlefords Midget AA Barons came up short with a 2-0 loss to Swift Current at the I-Plex (submitted/Lee Ulmer)
Water Security Agency warns of dangers during spring melt
If you are thinking about taking a walk close to the river now that spring is here, you might want to think again.The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) is warning residents to be wary of the sp...
Apr 04, 2019 Ice chucks can be seen gradually breaking apart in the Battle River Wednesday afternoon as the spring melt starts. The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) is warning residents to keep away from the rivers and stay off the ice slabs for their own safety. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars sweep Terriers, clinch birth in Canalta Cup Final
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Yorkton Terriers 3-0 Wednesday night to sweep their semifinal best-of-seven playoff series and punch their ticket to the league finals to play for the Canalta ...
Apr 03, 2019
Saskatoon working on contingency plan following P.A. oil spill
The 2016 oil spill that blanketed the North Saskatchewan River near Prince Albert and shut down the local water intake system is being used as a springboard by the City of Saskatoon as local officials...
Apr 03, 2019 The aftermath of the oil spill. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Simmental St. closed Thursday for rail change
Access to Parsons Industrial Park will be reduced April 4 as Simmental St. will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as CN Rail performs a rail change.The area will be accessable from Hereford Street furth...
Apr 03, 2019 Simmental Street as the junction of Highway 16 and 40 will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday. (Google Maps)
Nipawin man accused of threatening Trudeau has case adjourned
The Nipawin man who allegedly uttered threats toward Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Parliament buildings will be back in court in three weeks. David Petersen, 52, is expected to enter a plea wh...
Apr 03, 2019 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff).
Street sweeping underway in North Battleford
Piles of dirt, gravel and debris littering the city thanks to melting snow should soon disappear as spring street sweeping gets underway in North Battleford.The city's two sweepers are expected to be ...
Apr 03, 2019 Street sweeping is underway in North Battleford. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)