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Stars’ captain Spagrud commits to U of S Huskies
North Stars' captain Cody Spagrud has committed to the University of Saskatchewan for the fall of 2019. Spagrud, a two-time Canalta Cup champion, captained the North Stars to the league title this sea...
Jun 27, 2019 Stars’ blue liner, Cody Spagrud will head to the University of Saskatchewan this fall to study agribusiness and suit up for the Huskies hockey team. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Pride rainbow crosswalk goes down in Battleford
Fifty years ago, the Stonewall uprising in New York City by members of the LGBTQ+ community served as a catalyst for a liberation movement and the modern fight for gay rights across the globe.In its w...
Jun 27, 2019 Bobbisue Thompson, centre, with Battlefords Pride, and town councillors Kevin Russell and Doug Laing helped paint a rainbow crosswalk in Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars AGM shows team playoff run pays dividends
Coming off a league championship in 2019, the Battlefords North Stars hosted their Annual General Meeting this week, offering a reflection on the past year, as well as a look ahead to what's to come, ...
Jun 26, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars posted a 35-13-10 record last season to win their division and finish as the second seed overall, as the team went on to capturing their second Canalta Cup in three seasons. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City donates land for proposed mental health supported independent living project
City council has donated land for a proposed independent supported living housing project in North Battleford that will look to ease the transition for those living with mental illness into the commun...
Jun 26, 2019 Canadian Mental Health Association Battlefords branch Executive Director Jane Zielke de Montbrun. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Urban Treaty Day takes over the Battlefords
A day to celebrate tradition is how attendees described Urban Treaty Day in the Battlefords.The event offers an opportunity to those living in the area to come together, while allowing those who live ...
Jun 26, 2019 An Indigenous dancer performs during Urban Treaty Day celebrations in the Battlefords. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Producers disappointed, call for resolution as China bans Canadian meat exports
Producers are calling for action after receiving word of a Chinese suspension on all Canadian meat exports.News of the move came late Tuesday after China said it found counterfeit veterinary certifica...
Jun 26, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
McKitrick Grade 6 grad highlighted by special gift
Grade 6 students at McKitrick Community School received a special parting gift at their elementary graduation.Each of the students making the plunge to high school this fall were given Living the Sacr...
Jun 26, 2019 Grade 6 students at McKitrick Community School received their Living the Sacred Teachings books in front of family and friends at Tuesday’s elementary graduation ceremony. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
A look ahead to Canada Day celebrations in the Battlefords
The Canada Day long weekend will end with a bang courtesy of the Fort Battleford cannon.Monday will be a day full of celebrations across the Battlefords as the nation celebrates Canada's 152 birthday....
Jun 26, 2019 Fireworks will be at King Hill on Monday (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff))
Rotary Club of the Battlefords celebrate 2019 presidents' windup
The Rotary Club of the Battlefords hosted its 2019 presidents' windup Monday night. Four awards were given on the evening: presentation of Paul Harris Fellowship, the Integrity Award, Past Presidents ...
Jun 25, 2019 Passing the torch: Glenda Rye receives the president’s pin from Wayne Ray as she is introduced as club president for the 2019-20 term. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Transit manager seeks cash as system needs backup bus, faces new opportunities
Short on buses and with the potential to land a new contract, the city's transit manager hopes lawmakers in both communities will get on board with his funding request.Paul Robertson didn't mince any ...
Jun 25, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)