Category Archives: Post to Social
Wilkie makes top 4 in Kraft Hockeyville
The community of Wilkie has been named one of four finalists across Canada for the annual Kraft Hockeyville event. The community is the only one in Saskatchewan to make it to the top four, joining Ric...
Mar 17, 2019 (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars top Bombers in OT thriller to take 2-0 series lead
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Flin Flon Bombers 2-1 Saturday to take a 2-0 lead in their first round best-of-seven series with the Bombers at the NB Civic Centre. Through the opening two ga...
Mar 17, 2019 Somewhere in the midst of the North Stars' celebratory swarm, pictured here, is Kaden Boser who scored his second game winner in two nights to help lead his team to a 2-0 series lead. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Iconic Saskatchewan artist Joe Fafard dies
An internationally-renowned artist from Saskatchewan has died.According to a media release from the family, Joe Fafard passed away on Saturday at his home in Lumsden."Joe died the way he lived, simply...
Mar 16, 2019 Saskatchewan artist Joe Fafard died at his home in Lumsden on March 16. (MFK Solutions)
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)