Category Archives: Post to Social
Unity RCMP seek help in locating stolen truck
Police in Unity are asking for the public's help in locating a stolen pickup truck. On the night of April 16, RCMP said a white 2007 GMC Sierra with aftermarket rims was stolen. The vehicle last had t...
Apr 18, 2019 RCMP said a white 2007 GMC Sierra with aftermarket rims was stolen on April 16. (supplied/Unity RCMP)
Semicolon tattoos, flag raising will kick off Mental Health Week
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords branch is encouraging more people to talk about mental health so those who need help will have a better chance of finding support.National Men...
Apr 18, 2019 CMHA Battlefords branch executive director Jane Zielke de Montbrun shows her Semicolon Art tattoo. The symbolic tattoos are some of the offerings that will be available during Mental Health Week coming up in May. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars deliver in OT to move single win away from league championship
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Melfort Mustangs 6-5 in thrilling overtime fashion Wednesday, to take a 3-1 lead in the teams' best-of-seven Canalta Cup Final series with the Melfort Mustangs...
Apr 18, 2019 With their win Wednesday night, the Stars now hold a 3-1 series lead heading into Game 5 Friday, with a chance to claim the Canalta Cup on home ice. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Provincial government releases report on forests
There is room for the province's forests to grow, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Environment. "We have a sustainable forest, we have a sustainable forest industry, we're looking f...
Apr 17, 2019 Kevin Murphy, assistant deputy minister with the Ministry of Environment presents some highlights of the report (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Town approves new business, contests proposed tax incentive, name
While lawmakers gave the thumbs up to a new concession business in downtown Battleford, a tax incentive and the business name drew the ire of some councillors.The owner of Redneck Concessions is inter...
Apr 17, 2019 Redneck Concessions wants to set up shop beside the ice cream parlour in Battleford. (Google Maps)
Core and sonic drilling completed at diamond site
Rio Tinto has completed some of the most detailed drilling yet on the site as efforts continue to deduce the make-up of the diamond deposits at Fort la Corne, east of Prince Albert. Star Diamond Corp,...
Apr 17, 2019 (submitted photo/Star Diamond)
Lacrosse gaining interest in Battlefords, Minor Lacrosse Association on the horizon
The future of grassroots lacrosse in Saskatchewan received a big boost yesterday with the announcement of a new minor "A" lacrosse league in the province. With that being said, what does that mean for...
Apr 17, 2019 The Rush have brought the popularity of the sport to the forefront in the province (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
First Nation members thrilled about exoneration of Chief Poundmaker
Poundmaker Cree Nation is rejoicing with the federal government's plans to formally exonerate historic Chief Poundmaker at an upcoming ceremony on the reserve.Government officials will be visiting the...
Apr 17, 2019
Stars aim to take stranglehold on Finals series with Game 4 win
Coming off a 4-2 victory in Game 3 Tuesday, the Battlefords North Stars return to action tonight at Northern Lights Palace for the fourth installment of their Canalta Cup Final series with the Melfort...
Apr 17, 2019 North Stars’ veteran, Braydon Buziak, pictured here opposite Mustangs’ winger, Kyle Schneider, has been an offensive catalyst for his team all post-season, scoring the game winner in Tuesday night’s 4-2 victory over the Mustangs at Northern Lights Palace. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Fire ban in effect for R.M. of North Battleford
A fire ban is in effect for the Rural Municipality of North Battleford No. 437 until further notice due to dry conditions.The rural government says no burning permits will be issued until things start...
Apr 17, 2019 A fire ban is in effect for the R.M. of North Battleford. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)