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First Nation communities see year of new development

As 2023 draws to a close, battlefordsNOW is taking a look back on some of the most important and impactful stories of the year.The Battlefords area First Nations had a momentous year of development, a...

Dec 26, 2023

Put the Highway Hotline at the Top of Your Holiday Travel Checklist

With the holidays right around the corner, remember to add the Highway Hotline to the top of your festive season checklist to help make an informed travel decision."As we embrace the holiday season, i...

Dec 26, 2023

Reflecting back on the past year in local sports: Part 1

As 2023 nears its end, battlefordsNOW is reflecting back on some of the top stories from the year in local sports. Below is Part 1/2 in this series.Colby Cave's jersey enshrined in pre-game ceremony a...

Dec 26, 2023

RCMP's Jesse Gilbert looks back on 2023

As Christmas draws ever closer, the commander of the Battlefords RCMP detachment is taking stock of all that was accomplished in 2023. "It was actually nice for me, it was my first full year in the Ba...

Dec 25, 2023

NORAD ready to track Santa, and everyone can follow along

As children around the world eagerly await Santa's arrival on Christmas, the U.S. and Canadian militaries are ready to track him and see if he's using any new technology.Armed with radars, sensors and...

Dec 24, 2023

Christmas Hampers program in Battlefords sees record year

The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund is seeing a high number of Christmas hampers and toys being given to families in the Battlefords this holiday season.Hampers were distributed Dec. 18th to 22nd."We ...

Dec 22, 2023

North Stars' rookies reflect on first goal milestones

There are few milestones more memorable in the career of a hockey player than scoring their first goal, and for the Battlefords North Stars, five players have done just that, tallying the first of the...

Dec 22, 2023

Santa Spreads Holiday Cheer at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon

Santa's visit is one of many festivities of Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) Project Holiday Joy initiatives, aiming to bring children and families in hospital the opportunity to en...

Dec 22, 2023

Snow Excuses! Sask Parks Offers Winter Fun in Time for the Holiday Season

Saskatchewan residents can look forward to an exciting winter season in provincial parks with a wide range of winter programs and activities set to launch.Skate the Park"Skate the Park", a unique ice-...

Dec 22, 2023

Beaver Blues, Combines celebrate the season with 'Christmas games' Friday

With the holiday season well underway and Christmas just around the corner, the Battlefords Beaver Blues and Meota Combines will each be holding a special 'Christmas game' Friday night, to celebrate t...

Dec 22, 2023