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Accused in Thunderchild First Nation murder case still to obtain legal counsel
The case involving a man facing a charge in the death of Roger Standingwater on Thunderchild First Nation last year has been adjourned again as the accused still needs to obtain legal counsel.Ivor Ant...
Nov 18, 2019 Ivor Antoine Wapass, 44, who is in custody, is facing a charge of second-degree murder connected to the death of Roger Standingwater on Sept. 15, 2018. He appeared in North Battleford provincial court Monday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff).
North Battleford man sentenced to six months for accessing child pornography
A North Battleford man has been sentenced to six months in custody for accessing child pornography following an investigation involving the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit.Cameron ...
Nov 15, 2019 A man facing a charge of accessing child pornography was sentenced in North Battleford provincial court Friday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Residents asked to participate in joint parks and recreation master plan survey
To ensure parks and recreation needs in both communities are met, North Battleford and Battleford are working together to develop a joint master plan. The plan will assess the current state of spaces,...
Nov 15, 2019 Centennial Park in North Battleford has baseball and slow pitch diamonds, a track, jumping pits, walking trails, disc golf course, tennis courts, arena, soccer pitches, skateboard park, and a pond. (Destination Battlefords/Facebook)
Another accused in Tiki Laverdiere homicide has pre-trial date set
Five of eight charged in the death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere returned to court Friday and one had a date set for pre-trial.Brent Checkosis appeared via closed-circut television from the Regina Corr...
Nov 15, 2019 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)
CUPE Local 4747 ratifies new agreement with Living Sky School Division
CUPE Local 4747, the union representing support staff, has ratified a new three-year contract with Living Sky School Division for a total three per cent increase for the Sept. 1, 2019 to Aug. 31, 2022...
Nov 14, 2019 Living Sky School Division board member and bargaining committee Chair Ron Kowalchuk, centre left, and CUPE Local 4747 president Brenda Cubbon, centre right, sign a new three-year agreement on Nov. 13. (submitted photo/Shannon Lessard)
A piece of Canadian history on display at Western Development Museum
Battlefords residents have the chance to experience an important part of Canadian history at the Western Development Museum.A new travelling exhibit called One Canada: Diefenbaker's Vision is currentl...
Nov 14, 2019 The John Diefenbaker House in Prince Albert. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Coming off gold medal showing at districts, NBCHS senior girls look for volleyball glory at provincials
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings senior girls volleyball team has been a force all season long, and will look to continue that trend as the team makes their way to provin...
Nov 14, 2019 The senior girls Vikings have enjoyed great success this season, coming off a districts championship. The team will now look to build on their momentum as a contender on the provincial stage. (submitted photo/Stephen Neufeld)
City encourages property owners to replace their old lead service lines
Property owners who still have old lead lines for their water service to their homes may want to look into the City of North Battleford's line replacement offer.Director of Operations Stewart Schafer ...
Nov 14, 2019 North Battleford city council discussed the city's lead pipe replacement program at its recent meeting. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City mulls over details of draft proposal for new taxi, ride-share bylaw
North Battleford lawmakers mulled over some of the details for a draft proposal for a new bylaw for taxi and ride-share organizations, such as Uber or Lyft, during Tuesday's meeting.Council ultimately...
Nov 13, 2019 Brenda Longley, on behalf of Crown Cab's owners and its drivers, appeared before council as a delegation Tuesday to discuss the city's proposed bylaw changes. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Council approves holiday schedule for city facilities open to the public
Anyone who is planning to access the City of North Battleford's facilities over the holidays will want to keep in mind the early closing times. Council approved the holiday hours at its meeting Tuesda...
Nov 13, 2019 The City of North Battleford will be closing public facilities early for the holiday season. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)