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Shamrockin' Comedy Night

Look forward to the Shamrockin' Comedy Night on Saturday, March 16 at the Don Ross Centre, featuring comedian Kelly Taylor with music by Stereo Playground.See the poster for full details.

Feb 28, 2019 : Karen Cay

North West College plans public meeting to discuss future growth

North West College is looking at the possibility of increasing its Battlefords campus to meet the growing needs of the campus.It will hold a community consultation March 6 to discuss the issue. Presid...

Feb 27, 2019 North West College Battlefords campus is planning a community engagement event March 6 at the Dekker Centre to gather public feedback. : Angela Brown

BUFC finishes indoor season, sets sights on outdoor campaign

It was a great way to finish off the indoor season for Battlefords United FC. Last weekend, the junior and senior teams participated in Provincials in Saskatoon and placed second and third respectivel...

Feb 27, 2019 Battlefords United FC. (Submitted photo/Kat Huxley) : Tyler Marr

Riders get to host Cup, now need to figure out how to get there

For a bitterly cold wind-swept prairie, this past week was not short of news for Rider and CFL fans.On Thursday the CFL announced the Riders won the bid for the 2020 Grey Cup and Hamilton would take t...

Feb 27, 2019 : Karen Cay

Agrimex - Home, Trade and Farm Show

Agrimex, hosted by the Battlefords Ag Society, is a Home, Trade and Farm Show held April 4th, 5 and 6.See their Facebook Event page here.Agrimex is the largest show in the area. Every year over 5000 c...

Feb 27, 2019 : Karen Cay

Montreal Lake Fish Derby - Pre-Register Soon

The famous Montreal Lake 13th Annual Walleye Derby - with a grand prize of $100,000 is Saturday March 23rd. See the poster below for full information.

Feb 27, 2019 : Karen Cay

Vaccination Prevents Spread Of Measles

The Ministry of Health is strongly encouraging Saskatchewan residents to ensure their measles immunizations are up-to-date. There are currently no confirmed cases of measles in Saskatchewan; however, ...

Feb 27, 2019 : ILARIA PANNETTA

Area workshops looking to help local producers in agricultural sector

Local producers will have the opportunity to network, and learn new information on the industry in two separate workshops coming to the Battlefords and area. The Regional Agriculture Update will featu...

Feb 26, 2019 A workshop for the beef industry is coming to North Battleford on March 20 (file photo/farmnewsNOW) : Brady Lang

City council gives nod to community grants for non-profits

North Battleford city council approved community grant requests for the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC)/ Empty Stocking Fund, and the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (...

Feb 26, 2019 North Battleford councillors Len Taylor, left, and Kent Lindgren at a recent meeting. Council approved granting two non profits that serve the vulnerable with support for 2019. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides

Battleford and area residents have the opportunity to help Canadians with medical or physical disabilities obtain Dog Guides at no cost by participating in the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on June 2.S...

Feb 26, 2019 : Karen Cay