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Arrest made after armed vehicle robbery in North Battleford
Officers in the Battlefords have arrested one man after he stole a vehicle at knife and gunpoint from someone giving him a ride. At around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 9, the RCMP were called to an armed robbery...
Oct 11, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords Chamber holding all-candidates forum open to public
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce plans to hold an all-candidates forum open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.The event will take place at the Muse Theatre at the Western D...
Oct 10, 2019 Battlefords Chamber of Commerce chair Dallan Oberg, left, will act as the moderator for the all-candidates forum in North Battleford on Oct. 17. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Village of Meota to hold byelection for mayor, councillor positions
The Village of Meota will hold a byelection in November for the mayoral and one councillor position.As recently advertised, the village is accepting nominations for the two now vacant positions.Nomina...
Oct 10, 2019 (file photo/JPBG Staff)
Slow progress continues in northwest fields
Despite some unfavourable weather over the past seven days, some producers were able to make marginal progress in the field. Saskatchewan Agriculture said 42 per cent of the crop is in the bin, up fro...
Oct 10, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Suspect, considered dangerous, remains at large after vehicle theft
Police in the Battlefords continue to search for a suspect after a vehicle theft late Wednesday night.Officers have recovered a 1998 grey Chevrolet PU that was taken from around Diefenbaker Dr. and 11...
Oct 10, 2019
Suspect sought after break-in at Jolibois office in La Loche
Police in La Loche have turned to the public for help after Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Georgina Jolibois' office was broken into. RCMP said in a press release that around 1.m. on Aug. 25, ...
Oct 10, 2019 (file photo/NOW News Staff)
Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation begins building fire department
In February 2015, a fire on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation killed two-year-old Harley and 18-month-old Haley Cheenanow.Three years later, a 32-year-old woman was reported unaccounted for after a h...
Oct 09, 2019 The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has started to build its own fire department from the ground up. Chief and council are seen in front of a newly purchased fire truck. (supplied/Barry Mitsuing-Chalifoux)
Town breaks ground for lagoon wastewater system upgrade and expansion project
The Town of Battleford came together with supporters for a special sod-turning ceremony Wednesday to announce the start of the $5.2 million lagoon wastewater treatment system upgrade and expansion pro...
Oct 09, 2019 Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie, third from left, with, left to right, Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak, MLA Herb Cox, Phyllis Paddy of Thunderchild First Nation, Coun. Judy Pruden, CAO John Enns-Wind and Utilities Manager Aubrey Whittleton at the announcement for the Battleford Wastewater Treatment System Lagoon Upgrade Project Wednesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars head to Melfort to meet Mustangs in replay of last year’s league final
Following a busy schedule that saw the team play four games in five nights on the road last week, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Wednesday night in Melfort. Heading back on the road...
Oct 09, 2019 Wednesday night’s matchup between the North Stars and Mustangs will be the first meeting between the two sides since last year’s Canalta Cup Final playoff series. A series that ended in heartbreak for the Mustangs and jubilation for the Stars, it shouldn’t take long for the two sides to renew the rivalry this evening. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Capitol Theatre takes top honours at BBEX awards
Ursula Swindler typically shows blockbuster movies, but Tuesday night, she was the feature presentation.The manager of the Capitol Theatre took home top honours at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce ...
Oct 09, 2019 Capitol Theatre Manager Ursula Swindler took home top honours at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce 26th Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards, being named Business of the Year. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)