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Navigating common stresses this holiday season
The holiday season is known as a time of great joy and sentimental value, but it can also drum up with it feelings of stress and grief. From social media to other outside influences, such as TV and mo...
Dec 19, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Cannabis edibles and vaping products coming soon to the Battlefords
Cannabis-infused edibles and vaping products will soon be available in the Battlefords.Fire and Flower Cannabis Co. and 5 Buds Cannabis are awaiting orders to arrive for their shops in the area.The fe...
Dec 19, 2019 A variety of cannabis-infused edibles and vaping products will soon be available at licensed retailers in the Battlefords. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Battlefords Business Advent Calendar provides 24 unique stories from local businesses
With only five more shopping days before Christmas, the Battlefords Business Advent Calendar is a great resource for finding local businesses.The Battlefords Business Advent Calendar runs for 24 days ...
Dec 19, 2019 Battlefords Business Calendar offers stories from local businesses. (ID 95262702 © Fortton | Dreamstime.com)
City now looking at three per cent tax increase for 2020
The City of North Battleford is proposing a three per cent municipal tax increase for 2020, one per cent more than the two per cent initially anticipated.The issue was discussed during budget delibera...
Dec 18, 2019 North Battleford City Hall is proposing a three per cent municipal tax increase for the 2020 budget. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Man facing drug-related charges stemming from police patrol
A man is facing drug-related charges following an investigation stemming from a police patrol Tuesday morning. Battlefords RCMP report at about 9 a.m. members of the Battlefords Gang Task Force were o...
Dec 17, 2019 A man is facing charges following a police investigation. The allegations have not been proven in court. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Lighthouse makes sure everyone has a place to go for Christmas dinner
The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is making sure no one is left out in the cold this Christmas.Manager Tracey Reimer said Christmas dinner is planned at 5 p.m. on Dec. 25 at the shelter in North ...
Dec 17, 2019 The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is providing a Christmas dinner for the community on Dec. 25. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords Provincial A Barons find early success ahead of provincial tournament
The Battlefords Provincial A Barons had a great showing at their tournament in Kindersley over the weekend. The team went undefeated through five games to win the A final of the tournament.The Battlef...
Dec 17, 2019 Battlefords Provincial A Barons win A side final in Kindersley. (supplied photo/Brendan Kramer)
Town discounts for tax prepayment see slight change
Those who take advantage of the Town of Battleford's discount offer for ratepayers who pay their municipal taxes in advance will want to note changes to the program. The town's approved 2020 budget wi...
Dec 17, 2019 The Town of Battleford made some adjustments to its property tax pre-payment discount program for 2020. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Falk and other local politicians look to future following Scheer's resignation
Area politicians, party members and those with an interest in the local economy have a range of ideas about what they would like to see in the next federal Conservative Party of Canada leader now that...
Dec 16, 2019 Outgoing Conservative Party of Canada Leader Andrew Scheer. (file photo/CKOM)
Accused in Tiki Laverdiere case receive large amount of evidence Crown will use to prosecute
Four of eight charged in the homicide investigation connected to the death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere returned to court Friday with some receiving substantial additoinal Crown disclosure. Jesse Sang...
Dec 13, 2019 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)