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Local pianist named finalist in international talent search
For North Battleford resident Brie McAuley, piano was always a passion of hers. Little did she know, working at the local Walmart as a support manager would be a springboard for her favorite pastime. ...
Mar 05, 2020 Brie McAuley, pictured here with her piano teacher Rose, whom she’s taken lessons from since she began playing. (submitted photo/Brie McAuley)
Stars road to a repeat set as playoff picture solidifies
Twelve teams, six months and nearly 700 games combined, and the playoff scene is set.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) officially wrapped up their regular season Tuesday night, as the Humbo...
Mar 04, 2020 The Battlefords North Stars enter the playoffs coming off a regular season for the books, that saw the team post a league-best 45-11-2 record for 92 points on the season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Gord Bamford coming to the Battlefords for #REDNEK Music Fest
The Gold Eagle Casino will be home to one of country music's biggest names this month, when Gord Bamford comes to town as part of his #REDNEK Music Fest Tour. Bamford is one of the most decorated arti...
Mar 03, 2020 Gord Bamford and fellow headliner, Jess Moskaluke are among the hottest names in country music today, and will be performing at the Gold Eagle Casino March 14. Together the pair will perform their smash single, “To Get to You.” (submitted photo/Mackenzie Vandenberg)
Biggar RCMP seek public's help in search for missing Saskatoon woman
Biggar RCMP are asking for the public's assistance after a 21-year-old woman from Saskatoon was reported missing.Police say Tuesday at about 10:30 a.m., Biggar RCMP received a report of a missing 21-y...
Mar 03, 2020 Biggar RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a 21-year-old missing woman from Saskatoon. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff).
Town looking to remove heritage designation for St. Vital Church
The former historic St. Vital Church building in Battleford may see its final days ahead.The Town of Battleford agreed at its meeting Monday for administration to advertise to de-designate the old St....
Mar 03, 2020 The historic former St. Vital Roman Catholic Church shown in Battleford was built in 1883. It is the oldest Catholic church building in Saskatchewan. The parish was founded in 1877, in the early beginnings of the town of Battleford, as the St. Vital Roman Catholic Parish - the oldest parish in the Diocese of Prince Albert, according to Canada's Historic Places listings. The church started as a log chapel in 1878. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff).
Battlefords Gang Task Force wraps up a busy February
February was a busy month for the Battlefords Gang Task Force. On three separate occasions they made arrests that led to charges.On Wednesday Feb. 18 Battlefords RCMP arrested and charged one male and...
Mar 03, 2020 Battlefords Gang Task Force had a busy February. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Infrastructure upgrades, crime prevention part of plans ahead in State of City Address
Some important infrastructure projects planned for 2020 as well as crime prevention efforts were among the highlights of North Battleford's State of the City Address Monday.Close to a full house atten...
Mar 02, 2020 Mayor Ryan Bater speaks to attendees at the State of the City Address Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Excessive speed leads to crack cocaine seizure
Maidstone RCMP made a major drug seizure after pulling over a speeding vehicle on Feb. 27. Officers stopped an eastbound vehicle on Highway 16 for travelling 174 km/h in a 110 km/h zone. After speakin...
Mar 02, 2020 The seizure police made Feb. 27. (submitted photo/RCMP)
Beaver Blues punch return ticket to finals in quest for repeat championship
It is said excellence breeds excellence, and for the Battleford Beaver Blues, that has certainly been the case this hockey season. Coming off a Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) championship a...
Feb 28, 2020 The Battleford Beaver Blues have been a force this season, following up a first place finish with back-to-back sweeps through their opening two playoff rounds to clinch a berth in the league final for a second consecutive season. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Woman taken to hospital following alleged drive-by shooting, four arrested
A woman was taken to hospital following an alleged drive-by shooting in North Battleford early Friday morning.Police report at about 4:30 a.m. Friday, Battlefords RCMP were called to the 1300 block of...
Feb 28, 2020 RCMP cordoned off an area on 97th Street near 13 Avenue in North Battleford Friday following an alleged drive-by shooting. A woman inside the home was injured and taken to hospital for treatment. (battlefordsNOW Staff)