Category Archives: Post to Social
‘Everyday is different’: Bob Caldwell marks nearly half-century with same company
In 1969, Pierre Trudeau was the prime minister, Richard Nixon was the president and The Archies Sugar, Sugar was topping the charts. And on Oct. 6, Robert 'Bob' Caldwell was hired by the to work at th...
Apr 30, 2019 Robert 'Bob' Caldwell has worked at the same company for nearly 50 years. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
19 semi-automatic shotguns stolen in daytime break-in
Nineteen semi-automatic shotguns and one laptop were stolen during a daytime break-and-enter in North Battleford. A Winchester SPX 12 gauge shotgun, 18 Franchi Affinity 12 gauge shotguns and a Toshiba...
Apr 30, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars return home as Anavet Cup series shifts to the Battlefords for Game 3
The Battlefords North Stars return home tonight for Game 3 of their Anavet Cup series with the Portage Terriers, as the series shifts to the NB Civic Centre for the next three games, to be played Tues...
Apr 30, 2019 Stars’ forward Quintin Loon-Stewardson led the team with 10 goals, 19 points through 16 games of the SJHL playoffs. Eight of those goals came at home at the Civic Centre, where the Anavet Cup series shifts tonight. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
RCMP look for stolen motorcycle
Battlefords RCMP are asking for help in locating a dirt bike.A 2012 KTM 450cc motorcycle was stolen from a home on the 700 block of 101 St. in North Battleford on April 21. The motorcycle has orange f...
Apr 30, 2019 The RCMP are looking for the public's help. (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Light of Christ planning mainly status quo budget
Light of Christ Catholic School Division, which is currently planning its 2019-20 school year budget, says it will be a tight year ahead financially."In terms of budget we are pretty much flat," said ...
Apr 30, 2019 Light of Christ School Division is planning for a basically status-quo budget for the 2019-20 school year in light of financial challenges. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
One dead after truck hits ditch on Hwy 44
A 70-year-old man is dead after his truck hit the ditch on Highway 44 Monday afternoon.Kindersley RCMP said the collision occurred one kilometre west of Gildden at around 3:10 p.m.The driver, who was ...
Apr 30, 2019
Update: One dead after morning collision south of Battleford
A 28-year-old woman is dead following a two-vehicle collision near the Red Pheasant and Mosquito First Nation.Battlefords RCMP said a car with two people was heading north on Highway 4 when a truck tr...
Apr 30, 2019
Results for 2019 Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo
The Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo wrapped up this weekend at the Civic Centre. Here is a look at the unofficial results from the website. Saddle Bronc Lachlan Miller | Crossfield, Alta. - 76 Jeremy Dillon | Sw...
Apr 29, 2019 Battleford's Janet Carley participated in the Ladies Barrel Racing. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords mayors to give annual address to chamber
The business community will have an opportunity to learn more about what plans are ahead for the region during the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's State of the Town and City Address coming up soon.T...
Apr 29, 2019 Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie, left, and City of North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater will present their annual update on the state of affairs to the local chamber on May 16. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Teen guilty of killing La Ronge restaurateur could receive therapeutic sentencing option
Court heard Monday how a young man guilty of manslaughter in the death of Simon Grant was recommended for an Intensive Rehabilitation Custody Supervision (IRCS) program if Judge Robert Lane determines...
Apr 29, 2019 Provincial court in La Ronge is the location of the sentencing hearing. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)