Category Archives: Post to Social
Blurring the lines of creative weaving
An art exhibition at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford that embraces a new ideology for an old art form was held over to Saturday due to popular demand.Artist Judi Gay's creates Saori weavings fo...
Mar 06, 2019 Artist Judi Gay, standing left, at her No Roadmap Required show on now at the Chapel Gallery until Saturday. (submitted photo/Leah Garven) : Angela Brown
Battlefords Barons return home for game two of post season tomorrow
The Battlefords Barons return to action tomorrow night for game two of their first round playoff series with the Martensville Marauders at Battleford Arena. The Marauders lead the series 1-0 after a 2...
Mar 06, 2019 The Battlefords Barons have seen a lot of young blood inserted into the lineup this year, with just three returning players from last season's team. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Martin Martinson
‘We are building the Northwest’: College gathers input as it eyes potential new campus
Come 2020, shovels could be in the ground for a new North West College (NWC) campus in the Battlefords.Board Chair Byron Merkosky said the organization wants to have a business case for a potential ne...
Mar 06, 2019 North West College has gathered public feedback as they eye a potential new campus in North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr
Nipawin man accused of threatening Trudeau to defend himself
The Nipawin man who allegedly uttered threats towards Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Parliament buildings has opted to defend himself in his case.David Petersen, 52, made the announcement durin...
Mar 06, 2019 The Government of Saskatchewan building where the Nipawin court is located. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff) : Glynn Brothen
Hotel owner devastated by total fire loss
As the owner of the destroyed Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar awaits the outcome of the fire investigation, he said the landmark was a cornerstone of the community. Robert Reddekopp has not ru...
Mar 06, 2019 Christopher Lake Hotel and Bar fire aftermath. (Michael Joel Hansen/paNOW Staff) : Glenn Hicks
Rally for emergency responders planned for Thursday
Local residents travelling through the Blaine Lake area Thursday evening will want to look out for emergency responders taking part in the Light Up the Night Rally.The second annual event aims to rais...
Mar 06, 2019 The annual Light up the Night Rally will take place Thursday in Blaine Lake. (submitted photo/Karleigh Warkentin) : Angela Brown
Spring runoff expected to be normal: Water Security Agency
As the mercury begins to creep up the positive side of the thermometer, it's time to consider spring runoff.The Water Security Agency (WSA) projected an average amount of runoff for the province. One ...
Mar 06, 2019 Spring runoff in Saskatchewan is expected to be normal, according to a spokesperson at the Water Security Agency. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Restaurateur ditches Styrofoam and plastic for 'Earth-friendly' products
With consumers becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the products they buy, a restaurant in northern Saskatchewan has ditched Styrofoam, plastic and other materials that might nev...
Mar 06, 2019 Cravings Late Night Food owner Jamie Charles holds a milkshake in a paper cup and a straw. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Kinsmen Foundation forgives woman who stole from Telemiracle
A hangover and an apology appears to be enough punishment for a woman who made off with cash meant for Telemiracle.The Kinsmen Foundation issued a statement Tuesday saying the woman who stole money du...
Mar 06, 2019 elemiracle 43 wrapped up at TCU Place in Saskatoon on March 3, 2019. (Telemiracle/Facebook)
Final night of SJHL action sets up playoff picture
The SJHL wrapped up their final night of league action Tuesday, with four games to clarify the playoff picture. North Stars take division crownThe Battlefords North Stars defeated the Kindersley Klipp...
Mar 06, 2019 After a wild 4-3 overtime win to close out the regular season at home, the North Stars will await the results of the survivor series to see who they play in the postseason. Flin Flon, Yorkton and Notre Dame are the possibilities. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Martin Martinson