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Bater says national plastics ban model prefered, hopes for clear communication from Ottawa
News of an impending ban from Ottawa on single-use plastics as early as 2021 is the prefered option for North Battleford's mayor, so long the city has adequate information to adjust.Prime Minister Jus...
Jun 11, 2019 North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater said a national ban on plastics is the preferred model as it could be difficult to enforce locally. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Charges laid after weekend high-risk search warrant
Charges have been laid against a 36-year-old man after officers executed a high-risk search warrant over the weekend. Jamie Lynn Musqua is facing a number of firearm and stolen property charges. He wa...
Jun 11, 2019 Officers executed a high-risk search warrant at a home on 11 Ave. and 106 St. early Saturday morning. (battlefordsNOW Staff)
Supporters say downtown benches should be for everyone, including most vulnerable
Advocates are inviting the most vulnerable to come, sit and be welcome - on a bench in downtown North Battleford.While the issue is not before council, some members of the community spoke up at Monday...
Jun 11, 2019 Benedict Feist speaks at North Battleford council Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Community comes to aid of local soccer teams
The Battlefords United Soccer Club saw an unfortunate circumstance develop into a tremendous show of community support over the weekend. Friday night, the organization's lockbox at their practice fiel...
Jun 11, 2019 Members of the Battlefords United Football Club pose for a picture with the recently donated soccer balls. (submitted photo/Kat Huxley)
Major league great set to speak at Hall of Fame induction
A major league star is set to induct some minor league greats into the Hall of Fame. Canadian baseball legend, Ferguson Jenkins, will be in the Battlefords for the 35th annual induction ceremony at th...
Jun 10, 2019 The world's largest bat outside the Baseball Hall of Fame. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
RCMP say missing woman's disappearance result of foul play, being investigated as homicide
RCMP are investigating the disappearance of Tiki Laverdiere as a homicide after determining she went missing as a result of foul play.Laverdiere was last seen in North Battleford and last made contact...
Jun 10, 2019
Rule changes to playoffs, hybrid icing headline SJHL AGM
Team coaches and management of the SJHL's 12 organizations convened together in Nipawin Friday for the league's Annual General Meeting (AGM).Headlining the topics discussed at the meeting included a f...
Jun 10, 2019 North Stars' brass, Brayden Klimosko and Rob Holoien (second and third from left) at the Annual General Meeting held in Nipawin over the weekend. (Facebook/SJHL)
Bridge work brings lane restrictions, reduced speeds
Bridge construction around the Battlefords has a number of speed and width limits reduced within the work zones. Highway 40 over Battle River will see traffic reduced to a single lane width of 4.1 met...
Jun 10, 2019 (Government of Saskatchewan)
Eight arrested after police execute high-risk search warrant in 'complex investigation'
Three men and five women were arrested after police executed a high-risk search warrant at a home in North Battleford.All were taken without incident and a search of the home on 11 Ave. and 106 St. fo...
Jun 08, 2019 Officers executed a high-risk search warrant at a home on 11 Ave. and 106 St. early Saturday morning. (battlefordsNOW Staff)
RCMP forensic unit investigating North Battleford property
The RCMP Forensic Identification Services conducting an investigation a home on the 900 block of 105 St. in North Battleford.The property has been cordoned off since Friday morning.Police cordoned off...
Jun 08, 2019 The RCMP Forensic Identification Services unit conducted an investigation at a house on the 900 block of 105 Street in North Battleford, Saturday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)