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Anti-racism forum, march planned in N.B.

The Battlefords will be a hub for the area for a series of events coming up that focus on raising awareness and helping put a stop to racism. The activities coincide with the International Day for the...

Feb 25, 2019 Lori Nicotine, centre, joins others in an anti-racism march in North Battleford. The annual march will take place this year on March 21. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Northern Sask. health agency monitoring B.C. measles outbreak

As the number of confirmed cases of the measles in B.C. reaches 13, healthy authority members are keeping an eye on the outbreak and whether it could affect Saskatchewan. The Northern Inter-Tribal Hea...

Feb 25, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Silvernagle shines in Sydney and leaves the Battlefords and province proud

Rachel, Chelsea, Jennifer, and now Robyn.Rinks synonymous with excellence in curling gained a new name during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in North Battleford's Robyn Silvernagle. After finally b...

Feb 25, 2019 Robyn Silvernagle's rink returned from their first appearance at the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts finishing third. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr

AgriMex Coming in April

AGRIMEX, the Battlefords Home, Trade, and Farm Show will be April 4th, 5th and 6th at the North Battleford Exhibition Grounds. All NEW EXHIBITORS will receive 25% OFF the regular booth prices! Call 30...

Feb 25, 2019 : Karen Cay

$25,000 Cash BINGO

The Meadow Lake Lion's Club is hosting its $25,000 Cash BINGO on Friday, March 1 starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Meadow Lake and District Arena.Doors open at 5:30 p.m.Look forward to:One Blackout for $12...

Feb 25, 2019 : Karen Cay

Snowed in Comedy Tour at the Dekker Centre

North Battleford and area residents can look forward to an evening of laughter with the Snowed In Comedy Tour February 27th starting at 8:00 p.m.Tickets are available here.For the 11th consecutive yea...

Feb 25, 2019 : Karen Cay

New peer-to-peer support group focus of mental health event

Local residents will be able to learn more about what is available in the community to help people with mental health issues at an upcoming presentation at the North Battleford Library.The event, whic...

Feb 23, 2019 A presentation on mental health and a peer-to-peer support group will take place at the North Battleford Library, Feb. 27. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Concern for measles outbreak in Sask. remains low according to Health Authority

A recent outbreak of the measles in Vancouver is being watched with keen interest by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), but the SHA's medical director for immunizations and travel health, believ...

Feb 22, 2019 (The Canadian Press)

It's provincial and playoff time in the Battlefords

It's the most wonderful time of the year.Playoffs and provincials continue around the area on the ice, and we'll start off with the Saskatchewan Prairie League, which is in the semi-finals of playoff ...

Feb 22, 2019 The Meota Combines were tops in the SPHL last year, winning the 2018 title (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff) : Brady Lang

Impaired driving remains a problem: SGI

January's traffic safety spotlight results are in, and it seems that too many people aren't getting the message to find a safe ride home.There were 224 impaired driving related offences province-wide ...

Feb 22, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)