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Watch for Ticks

The recent warm weather has meant the American dog ticks (also known as wood ticks) are once again active throughout much of central and southern Saskatchewan. This particular species of tick is not c...

Mar 20, 2019

Chamber promoting local business with Find it in Five campaign

People visiting the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce in the near future will also be able to find out what nearby restaurants, hotels and other businesses are within a stone's throw of the chamber buil...

Mar 20, 2019 Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's Chair Dallan Oberg, left, and Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak pictured at Tuesday’s board meeting. The local chamber is promoting its new Find it in Five campaign to connect visitors to local businesses, among its latest initiatives. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Sask Parks Launches New Reservation System

The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport launched a new, upgraded online reservation system today for the 2019 camping season. "With campsite reservations kicking off in just a couple of weeks, we are...

Mar 19, 2019

Skate Battlefords Skater Showcase 2019

The Skate Battlefords Skater Showcase 2019 is March 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the North Battleford Civic Centre.The show starts at 2:00 p.m.See the poster below.

Mar 19, 2019

Seedy Saturday This Weekend

A great opportunity to connect with other local gardeners, and learn more about the importance of growing heirloom varieties and preserving diversity in our garden crops! - Seed vendors - Information ...

Mar 19, 2019

Table Mountain Family Fun Ski Night

Table Mountain is hosting Hawaii at the Hill, a Family Fun Ski Night on Friday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. They are selling advance tickets only for this great event.See the poster below.

Mar 19, 2019

City planning committee looks at preserving urban forest

Preserving the urban forest from disease and infestation was the focus of Monday's planning committee meeting for the City of North Battleford.Leisure Services Director Cheryl DeNeire presented a repo...

Mar 19, 2019 Gordon Whitton, the City of North Battleford parks supervisor, right, pictured at Monday’s planning committee meeting. Administration presented a report on protecting the city’s urban forest during the event. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

'It's just a game': Young officials talk verbal abuse on ice

Hockey officials have long been susceptible to fan, coach and player abuse..Every official on the ice is responsible for many things, but Hockey Canada sums it up well when looking at their first bull...

Mar 19, 2019 Two young officials are speaking out about verbal abuse they face on the ice during hockey games. (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Cochin theatre kicks off with new show and reno

Local theatre lovers will want to take in Cochin Community Players fun new play coming up called Unnecessary Farce.Clint Barrett is directing the dinner-theatre comedy show by Paul Slade Smith.The the...

Mar 18, 2019 The Cochin Community Players cast for Unnecessary Farce. (submitted photo/Clint Barrett)

Rock the Rink Skating Carnival

You are invited to the 2019 Carnival Rockin' the Rink! The show will begin at 6 p.m. Stop by the booth for supper and enjoy the show! A special thank you to Lee Bells for enhancing our performance and...

Mar 18, 2019