Category Archives: Post to Social
North West College plans public meeting to discuss future growth
North West College is looking at the possibility of increasing its Battlefords campus to meet the growing needs of the campus.It will hold a community consultation March 6 to discuss the issue. Presid...
Feb 27, 2019 North West College Battlefords campus is planning a community engagement event March 6 at the Dekker Centre to gather public feedback. : Angela Brown
BUFC finishes indoor season, sets sights on outdoor campaign
It was a great way to finish off the indoor season for Battlefords United FC. Last weekend, the junior and senior teams participated in Provincials in Saskatoon and placed second and third respectivel...
Feb 27, 2019 Battlefords United FC. (Submitted photo/Kat Huxley) : Tyler Marr
Wilson-Raybould says she was pushed, got veiled threats on SNC-Lavalin
OTTAWA - Former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she came under "consistent and sustained" pressure - including veiled threats - from the Prime Minister's Office, the Privy Council Office an...
Feb 27, 2019 (Submitted photo/Canadian Press)
City plans changes to lotteries grant program application process
Local non-profits that promote sport and recreation applying for funding from the Saskatchewan Lotteries Grant Program will need to note some changes for the upcoming funding period.The grants are adm...
Feb 27, 2019 North Battleford Councillors Len Taylor, left, and Kent Lindgren at a recent planning committee meeting. The city is planning changes to the lotteries grant program application process. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown
Though slow, sellers say long-term Sask. cannabis sales model preferred
One cannabis store owner in Saskatchewan believes low supply in the months following legalization could be one reason the province's cannabis sales are much lower than in other Canadian jurisdictions....
Feb 27, 2019 Legal cannabis sales are lagging behind in Saskatchewan when compared to other parts of the country. (file photo/CKOM News Staff) : Tyler Marr
Area workshops looking to help local producers in agricultural sector
Local producers will have the opportunity to network, and learn new information on the industry in two separate workshops coming to the Battlefords and area. The Regional Agriculture Update will featu...
Feb 26, 2019 A workshop for the beef industry is coming to North Battleford on March 20 (file photo/farmnewsNOW) : Brady Lang
N.B. seeks higher debt limit in case of emergencies
Staff at the City of North Battleford want to have a little more financial elbow room in case it encounters any high priority emergencies in the future.Council authorized city administration to apply ...
Feb 26, 2019 The City of North Battleford is looking at increasing its available limit for long-term debt. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown
Crop insurance coverage levels, premiums increasing
Details have been released on the 2019 Crop Insurance program in Saskatchewan.Crop insurance levels are increasing to a record $230 per acre, up from $216 per acre in 2018.Agriculture Minister David M...
Feb 26, 2019 (file photo/farmnewsNOW Staff)
RCMP investigating after home shot at on Moosomin First Nation
Police are investigating after someone's home was shot at Monday on the Moosomin First Nation. Battlefords RCMP said they received the complaint around 10 p.m. and found damage consistent with bullets...
Feb 26, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr
City outlines snow removal priorities
North Battleford residents concerned about high windrows of snow piled around their properties caused by the city's snowplows may be able to get some help.At council's meeting Monday, Utilities Direct...
Feb 26, 2019 The City of North Battleford discussed its snow removal plan at Monday's council meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown