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Fred Light Museum to honour veterans with special banner unveiling
The Fred Light Museum in Battleford is hosting a special banner unveiling Nov. 1, to honour veterans of the community and area who served for their country in the world wars.There will be 25 banners h...
Sep 12, 2019 With Remembrance Day approaching, banners commemorating those who served in the World Wars will be on display lining 22nd street in Battleford, from late October to mid-November. (submitted photo/Bernadette Leslie)
Harvest nearly at standstill in northwest Saskatchewan
Harvest in northwest Saskatchewan is essentially at a standstill, according to the latest crop report from the province. The report said cool, wet weather and slow crop maturity have hampered efforts ...
Sep 12, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Firm introduces recommendations to improve city parking
Residents had an opportunity to see proposed solutions to improve parking in downtown North Battleford at an open house at the library.Crosby, Hanna & Associates presented its proposal as part of ...
Sep 12, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Audit shows half of city's trash is compostable
Garbage and green beans. Rubbish and rutabaga.North Battleford's residential waste audit results, presented by Assistant Director of Utility Services Tammy MacCormack at council Monday, indicated that...
Sep 11, 2019 North Battleford Assistant Director of Utility Services Tammy MacCormack presents the city's spring 2019 residential waste audit results at council's meeting Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City approves Lash-Berg Towing for municipal impound project in revenue-sharing venture
After tabling the issue at their last meeting, North Battleford lawmakers decided Monday to enter into an agreement with Lash-Berg Towing to operate a municipal vehicle impound lot for the city. The c...
Sep 10, 2019 The City of North Battleford approved an agreement for a municipal impound operation at its meeting Monday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Delisle Chiefs sign local blue liner Tuck
With just over a week to go ahead of their pre-season opener, the Delisle Chiefs of the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL) bolstered their blue line Tuesday, as the team announced the signing of 18-y...
Sep 10, 2019 Defenceman Tyson Tuck will bring added defensive acumen to a Chiefs team that dominated the PJHL last season setting a league-record with a 38-1-1 record. (submitted photo/Tyson Tuck)
Burnout, wage increase top concerns for CUPE Local 600 as mediation fails
After mediation failed between CUPE Local 600 and the provincial government's public service commission, the union is touring the province to hear from and discuss the fallout with its members.Local 6...
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Historic Archives group requests city hire salaried archivist position
The City of North Battleford Historic Archives volunteer committee continues to urge city council to step up and hire a salaried position to oversee the archives since the volunteers can't manage the ...
Sep 10, 2019 City of North Battleford Historic Archives volunteer committee Chair Bill Wells addressed council Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City looks for new fire chief after Trevor Brice departs
The City of North Battleford is looking for a new fire chief as Trevor Brice is no longer employed with the department.City Manager Randy Patrick said the city cannot discuss the details of his depart...
Sep 09, 2019 Former North Battleford Fire Chief Trevor Brice. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff))
Cody Duhaime Memorial Walk for suicide prevention raises over $20K
It was a difficult year for those organizing the Cody Duhaime Memorial Walk.Cody's grandmother, Sylvia, who helped spearhead the event, died just two weeks prior after her battle with cancer. Cody's o...
Sep 09, 2019 Left to right, Keith Duhaime (father), Joanne Lewchuk (godmother), Erin Duhaime (sister), and Maurice Duhaime (grandfather) gather following the Cody Duhaime Memorial Walk in Meota Sunday. The event raised $20,200. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)