Category Archives: Post to Social
Record year for development in the Battlefords
It was a boon year for development in the Battlefords. As of Dec. 31, 2018, the value of 131 building permits in the city totalled about $27 million. Seven new commercial builds alone last year amount...
Jan 31, 2019
Follow live coverage on fourth day of Sidhu sentencing
The following is a recap of yesterday's hearing:Paul and Tanya Labelle attempted to identify their son after learning he was involved in the Humboldt Broncos collision and eventually wound up grieving...
Jan 31, 2019
An Olympic medalist's view on growing women’s hockey in wake of skills competition
Fiona Smith-Bell still has many fond memories of playing hockey during her time growing up in Edam and North Battleford.The 45-year-old retired Olympic medalist currently resides in Halifax. After wat...
Jan 31, 2019
‘They're devastated’: Online applications to sponsor family members to Canada fills in minutes
For over two weeks, Annette McGovern, Mathew Cyriac and staff at the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre held workshops and provided information to families wanting to apply for a chance to bring ...
Jan 31, 2019
More indigenous culture needed in schools, says teachers' union
The union representing Saskatchewan's teachers says the Ministry of Education needs improvement when it comes to the allocation of people and resources with the province's public schools for Indigenou...
Jan 30, 2019
City sees positive response rate for safety survey
More than 500 people from across the city provided feedback for the city's Community Perception Survey, according to a report to council from community safety coordinator Herb Sutton.Launched in Octob...
Jan 30, 2019
Humboldt Broncos survivors' list of injuries extensive
The list is long, the injuries extensive and families of those who survived the Humboldt Broncos bus crash last spring say their lives have been changed profoundly.As families of those involved in the...
Jan 30, 2019
Vawn Snowmobile Rally puts 'fun' in fundraising
The second annual Vawn Community Hall Snowmobile Rally is taking place Feb. 23.Brandon Doom, a member of the Vawn Community Hall Association and organizer with the event, said the idea for the rally w...
Jan 30, 2019
Follow live coverage on fourth day of Sidhu sentencing
Scroll below to follow northeastNOW reporter Angie Rolheiser as she tweets live from the courtroom at Jaskirat Singh Sidhu's sentencing hearing.The following is a recap of yesterday's hearing:Paul and...
Jan 30, 2019
Judges cannot be overly swayed by victim impact statements: legal experts
Legal experts say a sentencing judge must use caution and not be overwhelmed by victim impact statements. A Saskatchewan judge heard more than 70 victim impact statements this week...
Jan 30, 2019