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N.B. crime numbers down overall: RCMP
North Battleford seems to be getting a reprieve on the crime-front overall, based on the RCMP's latest report for calls for service in the first quarter.Sgt. Carl Dinsdale presented the report for Jan...
Apr 23, 2019 Battlefords RCMP Sgt. Carl Dinsdale presents the latest crime stats at city council Monday, showing an overall reduction in calls. Break and enters increased from Jan. to March, while property offences were down. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars to meet Terriers in clash of the titans for Anavet Cup
Following their Canalta Cup victory as SJHL champions, the Battlefords North Stars will now play the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) champion, Portage Terriers for the Anavet Cup.Coming off a fir...
Apr 23, 2019 2019 marks the second time in three years both the North Stars and Terriers have won their respective leagues. The two would have played each other in the Anavet Cup in 2017, but the championship series was not around, in the midst of a five-year hiatus. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Update: Fire crews contain fast-moving grass fire
The smoke has subsided as fire crews have contained a once fast-moving grass fire that posed a risk to the Sweetgrass First Nation, Table Mountain area and the Village of Prongua near Highway 40.Traff...
Apr 23, 2019 The melted siding of a home on the Sweetgrass First Nation is seen after a fast-moving grass fire tore through the area. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Civic Centre to undergo rapid transformation to ready for Anavet Cup after rodeo
North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater recognized the Battlefords North Stars success in winning the Canalta Cup during Monday's council meeting and promised the Civic Centre will be ready for the local he...
Apr 23, 2019 North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater celebrated the Battlefords North Stars success in claiming the Canalta Cup during Monday’s council meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
No homes but some sheds lost in Red Pheasant, Mosquito grass fire
Nearly 50 people were needed this weekend to help tame a quick moving grass fire on the Red Pheasant and Mosquito First Nations.Smoke could be seen from North Battleford, and Highway 4, about 25 kilom...
Apr 23, 2019 A home on the Red Pheasant First Nation is seen surrounded by scorched land following a grass fire over the long weekend. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City outlines impact from staff reductions, permanent layoffs
It was a solemn night at North Battleford City Hall as the city provided more details about plans for staff reductions and permanent layoffs."We continue to look for other efficiencies within the orga...
Apr 23, 2019 North Battleford City Manager Randy Patrick, left, presents a report on staffing reductions and permanent layoffs at council’s meeting Monday. The cutbacks were needed to respond to surmounting financial challenges. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Staff reductions, layoffs hit City Hall
In order to maintain an adequate and acceptable level of service using less available money, the City of North Battleford said in a press release sent out at 5 p.m. that "a very difficult decision was...
Apr 22, 2019 Layoffs are coming to North Battleford City Hall. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Seed library aims to attract growers, preserve plant species
As spring settles in, eager green-thumbs will be itching to get in the garden.And should you identify as a would-be grower or an advanced horticulturist, a seed library that has sprouted at the North ...
Apr 22, 2019 A seed library has bloomed at the North Battleford Public Library. (Facebook/North Battleford Public Library)
Battlefords singer-songwriter Zayda releases debut CD
A young Battlefords singer-songwriter is excited to be coming into her own after releasing her debut CD Young Heart recently. Brittany Keller, who goes by the name Zayda, celebrated with a release par...
Apr 22, 2019 Battlefords singer-songwriter, musician Brittany Keller, who goes by the name Zayda, has just released her first CD. (submitted photo/Brittany Keller)
Fire ban in effect for North Battleford
A fire ban is in effect for the City of North Battleford until further notice due to dry conditions and high winds.Controlled burning and any kind of burning outside of an approved fire pit is prohibi...
Apr 22, 2019 A fire ban is in effect for North Battleford. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)