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Above and below average temperatures on deck for Battlefords area this week
Residents of the Battlefords area should prepare for an up and down week temperature-wise.Starting the week off with above average temperatures, Monday and Tuesday have forecasted daytime highs of -3 ...
Feb 10, 2020 An Arctic ridge is set to bring cold temperatures through Saskatchewan. (ID 102786329 © Marian Vejcik | Dreamstime.com)
BRT6HC says help is there for people suffering from crystal meth addiction
Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6HC) is making efforts to increase education about the dangers of crystal methamphetamine, more commonly known as crystal meth. Wellness counsellors Jodie Ross ...
Feb 09, 2020 Crystal meth (Wikimedia Commons)
Stars bridle Mustangs to take 4-2 win, sweep season-series
Despite a desperate push from the visitors late, the Battlefords North Stars wrangled a 4-2 victory over the Melfort Mustangs Friday night at the Civic Centre.Four different Stars scored for the team ...
Feb 08, 2020 Stars’ teammates gather around goaltender Kristian Lyon in celebration, following Friday night’s 4-2 double up of the Melfort Mustangs at the Civic Centre. With the win, the team has now taken six straight at home. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battleford Beaver Blues on hunt to defend championship, as playoffs begin
For the Battleford Beaver Blues men's hockey team, winning is something that has become synonymous with the team's name amongst the senior hockey ranks in the region. Fresh off winning the league cham...
Feb 07, 2020 The Battleford Beaver Blues took home the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League championship last season, pictured here. With a league-best 14-2 record heading into the playoffs this year, the Beaver Blues are amongst the favorites to win the title once again. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Colten Boushie documentary to screen at Dekker Centre Sunday
The award-winning documentary Nipawistamasowin: We Will Stand Up, which takes a deeper look at the death of Colten Boushie and Canada's judicial system, will have a free screening Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. ...
Feb 07, 2020 The Boushie family and legal counsel at a Parliamentary press conference. (supplied photo/George Hupka)
Poundmaker artist, production company honoured with grants
A Poundmaker Cree Nation artist and production company are being recognized with grants for their work promoting Indigenous culture and history. The total amount being awarded by the Saskatchewan Arts...
Feb 05, 2020 Poundmaker Cree Nation artist Floyd Favel and production company Miyawata Culture Inc. received a number of grant awards for promoting Indigenous culture and history. (submitted photo/Floyd Favel)
Moody's Equipment leaves the farm equipment landscape
Two sales have been completed and a name synonomous with agriculture equipment sales will disappear.Robertson Implements announced this week it purchased four Saskatchewan locations from Moody's Equip...
Feb 05, 2020 Moody's Equipment North Battleford location. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
La Ronge homicide suspect arrested in P.A.
After evading police for weeks, one of the accused in the Sheena Billette homicide investigation was arrested yesterday.Members of the Prince Albert Police Service arrested Charlie Napthalie Charles, ...
Feb 05, 2020 Police issued this photo of Charlie Napthalie Charles when they requested the public to supply any information on his whereabouts. (Supplied photo/RCMP)
SUMA highlights: Sacichawasihc agreement award; resolution on PST
It was an exciting time at the Annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention this week. The Sacichawasihc Relationship Agreement partners were honoured with first place in the...
Feb 04, 2020 The City of North Battleford, the Town of Battleford, and five area First Nations were awarded for the Sacichawasihc Relationship Agreement in a special ceremony at SUMA's convention Tuesday. SUMA also passed a number of resolutions this week to help municipalities in the province. (submitted photo/City of North Battleford)
A look back at the 20s in 2020
Battlefords area history buffs will kick off their 2020 with a look back at the 1920s at the Discovery Mall's latest event from Feb. 6 to 8. The City of North Battleford Historic Archives Volunteer Co...
Feb 04, 2020 The 20s in 2020 event is coming to the Discovery Co-op Mall Feb. 6 and 8. (supplied photo/Terry Lumsden)