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Glaslyn Central School gearing up to host senior boys provincials this weekend
The Glaslyn Central School Jets' senior boys volleyball team will host 1A Senior Boys Provincials Nov. 22 and 23 in front of the hometown crowd at the school gymnasium. Half of the tournament's games ...
Nov 21, 2019 Glaslyn Central School’s senior boys volleyball team will look to make some noise in their home barn when the team hosts provincials at the high school this weekend. (submitted photo/Meagan Mannix)
Remembering the Holodomor Ukrainian famine and genocide
Denied food and sustenance, millions of Ukrainian families starved to death in the Soviet Union from 1932 to 1933 in what is known as a famine and mass genocide. Marion Mutala wanted to tell the stori...
Nov 21, 2019 Author Marion Mutala with her book My Dearest Dido: The Holodomor Story shown at a Holodomor remembrance gathering Nov. 20. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
WPD Ambulance's annual Cram the Ambulance campaign is back for another holiday season
WPD Ambulance is used to delivering first rate health care to residents of the Battlefords, but over the Christmas season they will also be delivering a little holiday cheer.The Santa's EMS Elves: Cra...
Nov 21, 2019 Donations from the 2018 Cram the Ambulance campaign. (Facebook photo/WPD Ambulance Care)
Man facing charges in alleged armed robberies in North Battleford
A 25-year-old man is facing charges in two alleged business robberies in North Battleford.Battlefords RCMP reported at about 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 15 a lone male armed with a weapon threatened staff and d...
Nov 21, 2019 A 25-year-old man is facing charges for two alleged business robberies in North Battleford. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Local business contributes to BUH's Festival of Trees Gala Evening
The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation has announced that Fortress Windows and Doors will be supporting the 2019 Festival of Trees Gala Evening, with a donation of $1,500.The Festival of Tree...
Nov 20, 2019 Kevin Driedger, Sherry Krelow and Jeremy Cockril with Fortress' donation. (submitted photo/BUH Foundation)
Blaine Lake RCMP lay charges in alleged fraud and identity theft case
A 27-year-old Blaine Lake woman is facing charges following a police investigation in an alleged fraud and identity theft case.Blaine Lake RCMP initially responded on Nov. 17 after receiving informati...
Nov 20, 2019 Blaine Lake RCMP laid charges in an alleged fraud and identity theft case. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Town to provide letter of support for local local wildlife rehabilitator
Battleford council authorized the town to write a letter of support for a local wildlife rehabilitator.Council heard during Monday's meeting for about the last six years the local expert, Jim Krentz, ...
Nov 19, 2019 These feathered friends that needed help were cared for by the local wildlife rehabilitator in the Battleford area last year. (submitted photo/Jim Krentz)
Town supports Concern for Youth grant request
Battleford lawmakers are continuing with their support for Battlefords Concern For Youth (CFY), and once again committing $8,000 for the year ahead.Executive Director Dani Williams made a presentation...
Nov 19, 2019 Battlefords Concern For Youth Executive Director Dani Williams gives a presentation at the Town of Battleford council's meeting Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Coats for Kids initiative looks to share the warmth this season
As the days get shorter and the cold increases this winter season, the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre and Battlefords Boys and Girls Club are looking to share the warmth with their wint...
Nov 19, 2019 The Share the Warmth Winter Clothing Recycling Project has become a stable of the season in the Battlefords. Last year the program helped provide over 200 winter jackets to those in need. (submitted photo/Erin Katerynych)
JPII senior boys clinch regional championship, will host provincials
The John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) Crusaders senior boys volleyball team gave their hometown crowd a weekend to remember as the team clinched their title as 4A Boys West regionals champions.The tourna...
Nov 18, 2019 The JPII senior boys volleyball team has been a force as the season has progressed. After a dominating effort in its home gym at regionals, the team will now look to repeat the feat once more on the provincial stage. (submitted photo/Shelly Fransoo)