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Police investigate man struck by vehicle in Battleford
One man was taken to hospital after RCMP said he was struck by a vehicle in Battleford. Officers were called out at 11 p.m. on July 4 to 29th St. where an injured man was found laying on the road. RCM...
Jul 05, 2019
Frustration aired at downtown parking feedback session
While some downtown users and business owners feel the parking situation is a mess at the best of times, others say the issue is artificial and can be easily solved.About 20 business owners, employees...
Jul 04, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Downtown North Battleford set to host the sixth annual International Street Performer Festival
Downtown North Battleford is set to transform into a giant outdoor theatre.The North Battleford International Street Performer Festival is returning for its sixth straight year from July 26 to 27. The...
Jul 04, 2019 Festival goers take in a live performance (Facebook/NB Street Festival)
Rock the Village kicks off this weekend
Music, laughs and community comradery - that's the backdrop for this weekend's Rock the Village celebration July 6 at the North Battleford Village. Running from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, the event will...
Jul 03, 2019 Taking place rain or shine, the inaugural Rock the Village event is free to attend with musical performances taking place throughout the afternoon and evening. (Facebook/Rock the Village)
Battlefords Pride Week events taking shape for next month
The Battlefords Area Pride committee is primed for painting the streets the colours of the rainbow as it gets ready to host the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Week festivities next month.The event runs from Aug....
Jul 03, 2019 The Battlefords Area Pride committee is organizing the upcoming Pride Week festivities in August, including the Pride Parade planned for Saturday, Aug. 24. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Summer camp offers kids fun and games en français
While school is out for the summer, that doesn't mean kids need to close the book on all they have learned until September.Centre francophone des Battleford hopes to fill the gap with fun activities y...
Jul 03, 2019 Kids will have a chance to take part in a variety of fun activities at a French summer camp coming up in North Battleford starting next week. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Sask. Rush offers financial aid to tornado victims with damaged RVs
The Saskatchewan Rush Lacrosse Club is offering financial aid to campers whose recreational vehicles were damaged by the weekend tornadoes in Meadow Lake Provincial Park (MLPP).The Rush will pay up to...
Jul 03, 2019 A number of trailers sit damaged after tornadoes skirted campgrounds in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. (submitted/Durelle Demuth)
Territorial Drive Farmers Market hosting grand re-opening on Friday
Second time is the charm for the Territorial Drive Farmers Market.The market will have its grand re-opening celebration this Friday July 5 from 4 to 9 p.m. to celebrate its second year of operation.Ev...
Jul 03, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Pelican Narrows officer re-assigned as RCMP review online video, launch investigation
After a video of a police officer yelling expletives and threatening remarks surfaced on social media over the weekend, the Saskatchewan RCMP have confirmed the Mountie was re-assigned pending an inte...
Jul 02, 2019 An officer pulls his weapon and uses threatening language toward a suspect in Pelican Narrows. This is a screenshot from a video taken of the incident and posted online. Police say a machete was seized during one of three incidents involving the officer they are reviewing. (Facebook)
Falynn Baptiste proud to perform national anthem in Cree
For Falynn Baptiste, the Cree language is a part of her life and identity. That's why it's important for her to share it with others. The teacher and singer will perform Canada's national anthem in Cr...
Jul 02, 2019 Teacher and singer Falynn Baptiste to perform national anthem in Cree at Red Pheasant events this week. (submitted photo/Falynn Baptiste).