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Community of Allan renames skating rink after fallen Humboldt Broncos captain

The skating rink in the town of Allan now bears the name of the late captain of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team.The community gathered Saturday afternoon to honour Logan Schatz in the rink that the 2...

Mar 17, 2019 Family members of Logan Schatz were on hand Saturday for the renaming of the arena in Allan. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW)

Beaver Blues take home 2019 SPHL League Championship

It was the perfect end to the perfect season for the Battleford Beaver Blues. The Blues went undefeated in the post-season, and it was all capped off by Mike George's overtime winner with less than fo...

Mar 16, 2019 The Battleford Beaver Blues went 14-2 in the regular season and 9-0 in the post-season (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)

Battlefords Muslim community reacts to New Zealand shooting

The Muslim community in the Battlefords was solemn at its afternoon prayer service as members reflected on the tragedy in New Zealand.At least 49 people were shot to death and 48 were injured, some cr...

Mar 15, 2019 Ali Beloud, who resides in North Battleford, attended prayers Friday. He said he feels safe living here. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

The state of curling in Saskatchewan: The Silvernagle effect

Yesterday, we took a look at the Biggar Curling Club and the struggles they've been going through in keeping the curling club afloat. Today, we speak more about the struggles from the perspective of R...

Mar 15, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Birthday gathering planned for missing woman Ashley Morin

Family members of missing woman Ashley Morin are planning a special ceremony to honour Morin's birthday.The event will include a potluck supper and will take place in North Battleford at Sharkey's Poo...

Mar 15, 2019 The family of missing woman Ashley Morin are planning a potluck supper that is open to the community to honour Morin's birthday on March 24.

An increased buzz around electric vehicles

With more people becoming environmentally conscious, the appetite for electric vehicles is increasing according to a local dealership.General manager at Evergreen Nissan, Ron Jones said the electric c...

Mar 15, 2019 A growing trend in the vehicle industry is slowly creating a buzz in Prince Albert according to a local dealer. (paNOW Staff/ Charlene Tebbutt)

The state of curling in Saskatchewan: A Biggar problem than expected

Yesterday, we took a look at the game of curling from the elite level, and CurlSask's stance on how the game is growing in part one of a three-part series. Today, we're going to look at the hot bed of...

Mar 14, 2019 (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)

City to discuss potential of banning single-use plastic bags

North Battleford City Hall plans to sit down to discuss the long term potential of banning single-use plastic bags.Coun. Kent Lindgren raised the issue at council's last meeting."We have asked adminis...

Mar 14, 2019 The City of North Battleford is determining environmental concerns such as possibly banning single-use plastic bags at a future planning meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Walk for Alzheimer's

Join us for the Alzheimer Society's annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's taking place this spring on Sunday, June 2nd in North Battleford!This is a fun outdoor walk where care homes, retir...

Mar 14, 2019

Film Viewing and Interview

Come to a special film presentation of Lunch Hour followed by an interview with Director James Costa March 18 at the North Battleford Library from 7 - 8:45 p.m.March is Nutrition month. As rates of di...

Mar 14, 2019