Community

Big Brothers Big Sisters gets boost from 100 Women

Local youth will be able to reap the benefits from the latest 100 Women Who Care group's support.Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Battlefords (BBBS) received $7,600 from the group at its recent gatheri...

Feb 15, 2019

Seedy Sunday

Seedy Sunday will be March 24th.Doors open at 12 noon till 4:30pm at the Meadow Lake Senior's Activity Centre, 406 5th Ave W.There will be local vendors, seed exchange, seminars and displays Refreshme...

Feb 15, 2019

Girl Guides planning fundraising race, games

The Girl Guides are hoping the community will show its support for an upcoming fundraiser they are planning this Spring called Adventure Quest.The Battlefords Girl Guides fun event will take place Sun...

Feb 15, 2019

St. Mary School Garage Sale

The 4th Annual St. Mary Garage Sale will be Saturday, February 16 starting at 9:00 a.m. and running until 3:00 p.m.There is a $10 rental fee.The school is also accepting donations of items.Money raise...

Feb 15, 2019

Government Launches Campaign To Save Lives From Opioid Overdoses

The Government of Saskatchewan has launched an awareness campaign to encourage people to learn the signs of an opioid overdose, know how to respond to one, and be assured that The Good Samaritan Act p...

Feb 15, 2019

Silvernagle sets sights on Sydney for Scotties supremacy

Robyn Silvernagle's North Battleford rink is ready for the bright lights of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Following their come-from-behind win in Humboldt just a few short weeks ago, the four-som...

Feb 14, 2019

'More than words': $16 million announced for wellness, healing and recovery centre

The wide-reaching impact the construction of a wellness, healing and recovery centre in the tri-communities will have in northern Saskatchewan was apparent at a special announcement today.Surrounded b...

Feb 14, 2019

Orcas dominate between the lanes yet again

The Battlefords Orcas Swim Club was in Saskatoon last weekend and had a strong showing. The club brought 13 swimmers to the competition, which was a long-course event and the first of the year for the...

Feb 14, 2019

Local doctor helps hospital foundation reach campaign goal

The sound of applause echoed through the main floor corridors of Victoria Hospital Thursday morning following the announcement that the Victoria Hospital Foundation had reached its $2.2 million goal f...

Feb 14, 2019

Annaheim looking to be voted as Saskatchewan's coldest rink

Who has the coldest rink in Saskatchewan?That's a question being posed to Twitter users by battlefordsNOW reporter Brady Lang.After many nominations and votes over the past few days, the town of Annah...

Feb 14, 2019