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Lagoon project funding now split between town, province and feds
The Town of Battleford managed to pocket almost $4 million in total for ratepayers and still move ahead with its plans to upgrade and expand its lagoon wastewater treatment system.Mayor Ames Leslie an...
Sep 17, 2019 The Town of Battleford announced funding for lagoon upgrades. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Town moves council meeting so everyone can vote in federal election
Battleford residents won't have an excuse not to vote in the upcoming election.Lawmakers agreed to change town council's meeting to Tuesday, Oct. 22 instead of Monday, Oct. 21 - the date of the federa...
Sep 17, 2019 Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie, left, and CAO John Enns-Wind shown during council’s meeting Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Sakewew school gives thanks with powwow gathering
The festive colours of the fancy dance and other traditional styles will adorn the grounds outside Sakewew High School in North Battleford when the school hosts its annual powwow celebration on Friday...
Sep 16, 2019 Sakewew High School will host its annual powwow on Friday which will include traditional dance and various displays. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Kindersley RCMP seek help locating stolen Mustang
Police in Kindersley are turning to the public for help locating a stolen vehicle. A black 2019 Ford Mustang was taken from a home near Eatonia in the early morning hours of Sept. 16. It has a dent in...
Sep 16, 2019
North Stars re-up for seven in 7-4 home-opener vs. Klippers
Offensive confidence is at an all-time high in the Battlefords to start the new year. Just 24 hours after opening their season with a 7-1 thrashing of the rival Kindersley Klippers Friday, the Stars r...
Sep 15, 2019
Fall Festival takes over downtown North Battleford
Leaves were wrapped around benches and pumpkins sat on hay bails as hundreds descended on downtown North Battleford for the Fall Festival.The event included a stage with live music, food vendors, a be...
Sep 14, 2019 The Fall Festival took over downtown North Battleford on Sept. 14. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
CFS honours generosity of Pfeifer in building-dedication ceremony
It was a day of giving back to someone who dedicated his life to giving.Catholic Family Services (CFS) of the Battlefords honoured Pius Pfeifer and his family for being long-standing benefactors to th...
Sep 13, 2019 Entrepreneur and benefactor Pius Pfeifer, centre, cuts the ribbon as CFS of the Battlefords Executive Director Kim Morrison, left, and board member Glen Gantefoer, right, assist during the building renaming ceremony Friday. The new name is Pfeifer Place. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Holiday Inn now open in North Battleford
The new Holiday Inn Express and Suites is open in North Battleford.Owner Gary Brar of the Western Star Group of Hotels said the facility boasts modern amenities, tailored to the companies new formula ...
Sep 13, 2019 The new Holiday Inn and Suites is open in North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
No contact order focus of court appearance for two charged in Laverdiere homicide
The importance of abiding by a no contact order came up when two of the eight individuals facing charges related to Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere's homicide investigation appeared in North Battleford Prov...
Sep 13, 2019 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)
RCMP report four vehicle thefts in area since late August
RCMP in the Battlefords are turning to the public for help in locating four vehicles stolen since late August. The first was taken on Aug. 28 from a home on the 200 block of 18 St. W in Battleford. A ...
Sep 12, 2019