Category Archives: Post to Social
Stars look for repeat performance against Bombers in Game 2
Coming off a 3-0 victory in Game 1 of the series Friday, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action tonight at the NB Civic Centre for Game 2 of their best-of-seven quarterfinal matchup with th...
Mar 16, 2019 Stars' captain Cody Spagrud was a force to be reckoned with in Game 1 against Flin Flon, logging huge minutes and setting the tone for the series with his physical play. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
R.M. anticipates seamless transition to volunteer fire department
The Rural Municipality of North Battleford says it will be ready to tackle an array of emergencies with its newly-formed volunteer fire department come April 1."I think it is an exciting time," Admini...
Mar 16, 2019 The Rural Municipality of North Battleford is promising a seamless transition to a new volunteer fire department. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Beaver Blues take home 2019 SPHL League Championship
It was the perfect end to the perfect season for the Battleford Beaver Blues. The Blues went undefeated in the post-season, and it was all capped off by Mike George's overtime winner with less than fo...
Mar 16, 2019 The Battleford Beaver Blues went 14-2 in the regular season and 9-0 in the post-season (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)
Ministry of Environment closes front counter services at 19 locations
The Saskatchewan Government and General Employee's Union (SGEU) is responding to the Saskatchewan government's announcement of plans to close front counter services at 19 of its field offices."News th...
Mar 16, 2019 The Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging those looking to obtain hunting and fishing licenses from an online vendor. The government recently announced plans to close front counter services at 19 of its field offices. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
Stars blank Bombers 3-0 in series opener
The Battlefords North Stars kicked off their postseason by defeating the Flin Flon Bombers 3-0 Friday night at the Civic Centre to take a 1-0 lead in the teams' quarterfinal best-of-seven series. Flin...
Mar 15, 2019 Stars’ goalie Joel Grzybowski was excellent all game, stopping all 37 shots he faced Friday night to earn his first-career SJHL postseason shutout. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords Muslim community reacts to New Zealand shooting
The Muslim community in the Battlefords was solemn at its afternoon prayer service as members reflected on the tragedy in New Zealand.At least 49 people were shot to death and 48 were injured, some cr...
Mar 15, 2019 Ali Beloud, who resides in North Battleford, attended prayers Friday. He said he feels safe living here. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
The state of curling in Saskatchewan: The Silvernagle effect
Yesterday, we took a look at the Biggar Curling Club and the struggles they've been going through in keeping the curling club afloat. Today, we speak more about the struggles from the perspective of R...
Mar 15, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Birthday gathering planned for missing woman Ashley Morin
Family members of missing woman Ashley Morin are planning a special ceremony to honour Morin's birthday.The event will include a potluck supper and will take place in North Battleford at Sharkey's Poo...
Mar 15, 2019 The family of missing woman Ashley Morin are planning a potluck supper that is open to the community to honour Morin's birthday on March 24.
An increased buzz around electric vehicles
With more people becoming environmentally conscious, the appetite for electric vehicles is increasing according to a local dealership.General manager at Evergreen Nissan, Ron Jones said the electric c...
Mar 15, 2019 A growing trend in the vehicle industry is slowly creating a buzz in Prince Albert according to a local dealer. (paNOW Staff/ Charlene Tebbutt)
Stars ready for Bombers in Game 1 as playoffs begin
The Battlefords North Stars kick off game one of their quarter-final matchup against the Flin Flon Bombers at home tonight at the NB Civic Centre. The North Stars finished the regular season with a 35...
Mar 15, 2019 Stars' forward, MacGregor Sinclair, and Bombers' forward Brandson Hein, pictured here, will play pivotal roles for their team in a star-studded showdown between the North Stars and Bombers in Round 1. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)