Tag Archives: Community
Gold Eagle Lodge named a finalist in Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence
The Gold Eagle Lodge is thrilled to be named among the finalists in the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence competition. The North Battleford business is one of three businesses selected as fina...
Mar 09, 2020 The Gold Eagle Lodge was announced as one of the finalists in the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence competition, under the Tourism Employer of the Year Award category. (submitted photo/Stuart Kasdorf)
Coronavirus & Market Uncertainty- What You Should Do
Over the last week, the financial market has taken a downturn amidst fears over Coronavirus. The S&P 500 had its worst weekly drop since the financial crisis in 2008, after setting all-time highs ...
Mar 09, 2020
City and town work together on COVID-19 preparedness plan
Local municipalities are working together to make a plan in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan.There continue to be no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province and the risk to Canadia...
Mar 09, 2020 The City of North Battleford and Town of Battleford are working together on COVID-19 preparedness plan (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Third Annual Provincial School Community Council Conference
Light of Christ Catholic Schools is very excited to be welcoming over 70 delegates, presenters, and vendors to the Third Annual Provincial School Community Council Conference on March 14 and 15, 2020....
Mar 09, 2020
John Paul II Collegiate Hosts Round Dance
John Paul II Collegiate hosted a Round Dance on March 5th. Round Dances are traditionally held in the fall and winter once the hunting and trapping seasons are over. The JPII event included prayers, d...
Mar 09, 2020
Tim Hortons is scrapping Roll Up The Rim cups due to the coronavirus
TORONTO - Tim Hortons says it is getting rid of Roll Up The Rim cups due to the novel coronavirus and is moving much of the annual contest to its app. The coffee-and-doughnut chain is removing al...
Mar 08, 2020
Art imitates life in poignant puppet play "The Bench"
A puppet theatre show with a storyline more geared for grownups will be coming to the Battlefords next month.The feature performance called "The Bench" focuses on the at times sensitive topic of the r...
Mar 08, 2020 Co-creator Juanita Dawn shown with Frank and Daphne, some of the puppets in the show "The Bench" that focuses on an adult theme. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Lighthouse homeless shelter. (Submitted photo/Juanita Dawn)
Cruise ship carrying 237 Canadians has reported 21 cases of COVID-19 so far
A cruise ship carrying 237 Canadians that is being held in the waters off San Francisco has 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19.Princess Cruises issued a statement late Friday saying the first phase of hea...
Mar 08, 2020 (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Stars pot six in Game 2 win, soar to 2-0 series lead over Hawks
It was an all hands on deck performance Saturday night, in the Battlefords North Stars' 6-2 win over the Nipawin Hawks at the NB Civic Centre. Six different North Stars chipped in with a goal apiece, ...
Mar 08, 2020 North Stars’ teammates swarm goaltender, Kristian Lyon following Saturday night’s 6-2 victory over the Nipawin Hawks at the Civic Centre. With the win, the Stars make the most of their home ice advantage early to take a 2-0 series lead. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Carlton High School artist set for historic first in P.A.
For some, the thought of their kids punching holes in and painting and drawing all over their bedroom walls might raise their blood pressure. But a Carlton Comprehensive Public High School student is ...
Mar 07, 2020 Carlton High's Maria Hirsi will become the first Indigenous high school female to get the John V. Hicks gallery all to herself. (Submitted/Maria Hirsi)