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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

The state of curling in Saskatchewan: It looks pretty from the top

In this three part series, battlefordsNOW will look at small town curling rinks and what organizers, rink operators, curlers and others believe need to be done to grow the game and grab that glimmer b...

Mar 13, 2019 It may look from the top like curling is OK in the province, but where do we go from here? (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)

HumboldtStrong Community Foundation raises $4.2M for Broncos families, community

HUMBOLDT, Sask. - A community foundation created in response to the Humboldt Broncos bus crash last April has raised $4.2 million.The HumboldtStrong Community Foundation took over fundraising responsi...

Mar 13, 2019

Allan skating rink to be renamed after late Humboldt Broncos captain

The late captain of the Humboldt Broncos, Logan Schatz will be honoured this Saturday in his home community of Allan. The town will hold a dedication ceremony for the Logan Schatz Memorial Arena in th...

Mar 13, 2019 (Facebook/Town of Allan)

École Père Mercure is Hosting Open House

cole Pre Mercure is hosting Open House for registration in Pre-K and Kindergarten. March 28, 5 pm to 7 pm and April 11, 9 am to 12. cole Pre Mercure is a French as first language school open to all fa...

Mar 13, 2019 Children playing together with building blocks. Educational toys for preschool and kindergarten kids. Little girls build pyramid toys at home or daycare.

Turn Fest Alt-Rock Music Event

A premiere alt-rock music event at the Turning Point Youth Centre in Meadow Lake, SK to celebrate the diversity of musical talent in Meadow Lake.There is a $10 cover at the door. Doors open at 6:30. S...

Mar 13, 2019

Farm Stress Line Is Here to Help

Your mental health matters: re-charge, communicate and reach out. If you, or someone you love, is struggling, the Farm Stress line is available. It is free and open 24/7. Call 1-800-667-4442.

Mar 13, 2019 It is free and open 24/7. Call 1-800-667-4442.