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Rookie Stars emerge on Battlefords’ run to finals
The Battlefords North Stars have seen all kinds of contribution from their first-year players in the team's run this year to the Canalta Cup Final. Of the team's 31 goals this post-season, 17 have bee...
Apr 10, 2019 Back Row (L-R): Noah Form, Adam Dmyterko, Dylan Esau, Brett Gammer, Kaden Boser, Tanner Scott, Ryan Granville, Quintin Loon-Stewardson Front Row (L-R): Austin Becker, Seth Summers, Garrett Johnson, Logan Spence
Battlefords cadet honoured with prestigious award
It was a proud day for Riley Heyden, Tuesday evening when the young cadet was honoured with a distinguished award for his achievements. The 16-year-old with the 2537 North Saskatchewan Regiment Royal ...
Apr 10, 2019 Riley Heyden, right, with the 2537 North Saskatchewan Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. Battlefords Unit, receives the prestigious Major-General W.A. Howard Award from Marcel Dagenais, Secretary with the Army Cadet League of Saskatchewan, at the awards ceremony in Battleford, Tuesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
No DUI for riding a bicycle while drunk but charges can be laid
With temperatures and gas prices on the rise people might be tempted to hop on their bike a lot more, but after having a few drinks, is it legal to ride it?According to SGI's website, driving any moto...
Apr 10, 2019 It is a criminal code offence to have a blood alcohol content of .08 while driving or controlling a motor vehicle. (File Photo/Dreamstime.com)
New podcast aims to look at the positive side of the Battlefords
Following some bad press and crime ratings, some have asked for the more positive stories out of the Battlefords and a new podcast aims to deliver that. The Battlefords Untapped podcast came after a l...
Apr 10, 2019 Eric Anderson. (submitted photo/Eric Anderson)
City planning work on new cinema parking lot and improved lighting
Film buffs heading to the new Capital Annex shouldn't have to worry about finding a parking spot now that the city is getting started with its plans to develop a new parking lot.Planning and Developme...
Apr 09, 2019 The city has plans to create a new parking lot this summer in this space beside the new Capitol Annex cinema. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City gathering feedback on idea of property owners holding renters' water utilities accounts
North Battleford city hall is planning to start discussions with landlords on having them manage renters' utility accounts for easier management - particularly when it comes to shutting the water off....
Apr 09, 2019 North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater seen at a recent council meeting. The city will be meeting with landlords to discuss a proposal to put all renters' water utility accounts onto the property owners' accounts names directly instead. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Time to take a look at your RV
With Victoria Day long weekend just over five weeks away, it's time to ensure your RV is ready to go. Victoria Day is the unofficial kickoff to the camping season, which means it's crucial to be ready...
Apr 09, 2019 Victoria day is just over five weeks away (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
‘Catch it! Stop it! Treat it!’: Annual On Air for Health Care Radiothon nears
We are just over one month away from the annual On Air for Health Care Radiothon, which is set for Friday, May 10.The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group of stations - Q98, 93.3 The Rock, and CJNB - will bro...
Apr 08, 2019 The annual On Air for Health Care Radiothon will take place May. 10. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Hail insurance shoulders load for producers
The peace of mind of being protected. That's what Municipal Hail insurance offers and as the weather warms up around the province, this should be top of mind for producers. The organization has been r...
Apr 08, 2019 In 2018, 89 storms caused damage across the province, which was up from 2017 when 73 played a role in claims. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Svoboda Dance Festival's 30th anniversary show a huge success
The Battlefords were the place to be for everything Ukrainian on the weekend as the 2019 Svoboda Dance Festival hit the stage at the Dekker Centre.There was an impressive turnout as well, with dancers...
Apr 08, 2019 Some members of Kryla Ukrainian Dancers group, from Bonnyville, Alta., get ready to take the stage Saturday at the 2019 Svoboda Dance Festival in North Battleford. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)