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Stars land Hiltz, Steele in blockbuster weekend
Just passed the midway mark of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season, the Battlefords North Stars have already all but solidified a season for the books. The Stars are 26-3 on the year t...
Dec 02, 2019 The North Stars solidified their center ice position over the weekend, landing veterans Ben Hiltz and Jaxon Steele. Together the pair add to a North Stars’ attack that has been among the league’s most lethal throughout the season. (supplied photos/SJHL.ca, WHL.ca)
Curling Canada leads the way in equality between men's and women's events
Curling is leading the way when it comes to equality in men's and women's sports.Curling Canada announced yesterday at the Canada Cup finals that the men's and women's curling teams will play for the ...
Dec 02, 2019 Kara Thevenot from team Silvernagle. (supplied photo/Anil Mungal)
City proposing two per cent property tax increase for 2020
The City of North Battleford has released its proposed 2020 budget that reflects a two per cent increase for property taxes as well as a two per cent increase for utility rates. There is no increase f...
Dec 02, 2019 The City of North Battleford has released its proposed 2020 budget. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Sober Walk promotes healing during Addictions Awareness Week
Supporters took to the streets of Battleford Thursday as a sign of solidarity for what was called a Sober Walk to promote wellness.The event marked National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) that runs ...
Nov 29, 2019 A Sober Walk was held to mark National Addictions Awareness Week in Battleford Thursday. (Submitted photo/Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services)
Reunion scheduled to celebrate the first 10 years of North Battleford Comprehensive High School
Next summer in the Battlefords will be one for the history books, quite literally.The Come Together North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Committee will host the past alumni of NBCHS clas...
Nov 29, 2019 Co-chairperson Robert Coates outside NBCHS. (supplied photo/Robert Coates)
Close call for two firefighters battling garage fire
Two firefighters had a close call when helping put out a garage fire in North Battleford.North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to a fire at a single detached garage at the 1000 block ...
Nov 29, 2019 Firefighters responded to a garage fire on 109 Street in North Battleford Wednesday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
JUNO winner Hawksley Workman brings his song 'Battlefords' to show at Dekker Centre
Two-time JUNO-award winning singer-songwriter Hawksley Workman said he wanted a name that sounded musical and at the same time evocative when he decided to call his song Battlefords, for a piece he pe...
Nov 28, 2019 Award-winning singer-songwriter Hawksley Workman will perform at the Dekker Centre Nov. 28. (Facebook)
Residents asked to call SCAN when they suspect criminal activity
Battlefords residents have another tool they can use to combat crime in the area. About 50 people attended a meeting at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford Wednesday night to learn about th...
Nov 28, 2019 Event organizer Amy Williams at the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) meeting in North Battleford Wednesday evening. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Saskatoon mom now a millionaire after big win at N.B. Gold Eagle Casino
A Saskatoon mother is now a whole lot richer after a big win while visiting the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford Monday afternoon.Debbie Vidal won $1,333,974 on the SIGA Smoke Signals top tier pr...
Nov 27, 2019 Winner Debbie Vidal, centre, with Gold Eagle Casino General Manager Kelly Atcheynum, left, and SIGA president and CEO Zane Hansen, right. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Holiday Twinkle tour celebrating the holiday spirit in the Battlefords
A colourful display of the holiday spirit is back for another year in the Battlefords.This will mark the second year for the Holiday Twinkle Tour, brought to you by CJNB and the City of North Battlefo...
Nov 27, 2019 Registration for the Twinkle Tour ends December 13. (submitted photo/CJNB)