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Premier Scott Moe thanks Cox, talks about hot topic issues during visit to the Battlefords
Premier Scott Moe visited the Battlefords Friday to visit MLA Herb Cox and community leaders on his current provincial tour.Moe said his tour has allowed him to engage with many municipalities and com...
Feb 21, 2020 Outgoing Battlefords MLA Herb Cox, left, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe shown during Moe's visit to North Battleford Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Fletcher, Loon-Stewardson shine bright for Stars with year-end award nominations
As the Battlefords North Stars near the end of the regular season and ready themselves for another run to the Canalta Cup, a pair of the team's key cogs have been recognized around the Saskatchewan Ju...
Feb 20, 2020 Quintin Loon-Stewardson (left) and Matthew Fletcher (right) have been integral pieces to the North Stars’ success this season, helping lead the club to a league-best 44-9-2 record. This week the pair were recognized with award nominations for Player of the Year and Defenceman of the Year, respectively. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Cockrill and Hawboldt vying for Sask. Party nomination for The Battlefords
Two hopefuls are seeking the nomination in The Battlefords' Saskatchewan Party race. Jeremy Cockrill and Tom Hawboldt are both vying to be the party's candidate to run in the 2020 provincial election ...
Feb 19, 2020 The Battlefords Saskatchewan Party nominees Jeremy Cockrill, left, and Tom Hawboldt. (submitted photos)
Atoskewin Success Gathering a time for sharing stories, inspiring others
Cheryl Gopher says her road to success has been a long one. Gopher was one of a number of people who shared their inspiring stories during the Atoskewin Success Gathering in North Battleford this week...
Feb 19, 2020 Cheryl Gopher, a hairstylist apprentice, shares her journey with visitors during the Atoskewin Success Gathering Wednesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Hailey Stone wins Junior Citizen of the Year
A 16 year-old student from North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) has been recognized for her contributions to the community.Hailey Stone has been named Junior Citizen of the Year by Disco...
Feb 19, 2020 Hailey Stone is the Battlefords junior citizen of the year. (Mike Aimoe/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battleford mulling report on old opera house/town hall renovation
Battleford's mayor and councillors are still considering the renovation and restoration of the old Town Hall building after learning from a recent report it could cost up to $3.5 million.The restorati...
Feb 18, 2020 Laura Plosz of Group2 Architecture and Interior Design greets guests at a prior open house. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Alexander White wins Battlefords Citizen of the Year award
An exceptional citizen received an extra special surprise this morning.Alexander White, more commonly known as Al, was named citizen of the year this morning at the North Battleford Re/Max office. The...
Feb 18, 2020 Alexander White wins citizen of the year. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Preliminary inquiry set for accused in Thunderchild First Nation murder
A man charged in connection to a homicide on the Thunderchild First Nation in 2018 is now scheduled for a preliminary inquiry, after pleading not guilty at North Battleford Provincial Court.Ivor Antoi...
Feb 18, 2020 Ivor Antoine Wapass, 44, remains in custody while facing a charge of second-degree murder connected to the death of Roger Standingwater on Sept. 15, 2018. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars clinch top seed with 4-1 bounce back win versus Bombers
It is said revenge is a dish best served cold, and for the Battlefords North Stars, they served the Flin Flon Bombers a chilled 4-1 loss Saturday night at the Whitney Forum to clinch the top seed over...
Feb 16, 2020 Four different players cashed in, in the North Stars’ 4-1 victory over the Flin Flon Bombers Saturday night, to clinch the first seed overall in the league standings. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
P.A. sees minor house sale gains but North Battleford better
There were some marginal gains in the Prince Albert housing market last month. And while the average sale price went up there's no indication of a positive trend after months of slowdown.According to ...
Feb 15, 2020 There was a small increase in the amount of homes sold in P.A. in January but North Battleford did better. (file photo/paNOW Staff)