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Saturday's Rush game shines a light on North Battleford

The spotlight will be on North Battleford this Saturday when the Saskatchewan Rush play the Colorado Mammoth.The Saskatchewan Rush are doing a Hometown Spotlight Series at all of their home games this...

Feb 06, 2020 Saskatchewan Rush play the Colorado Mammoth Saturday Feb. 8. (Facebook photo/Saskatchewan Rush)

Alberta farmer wins jackpot at Gold Horse Casino in Lloydminster

An Alberta farmer won the jackpot at Gold Horse Casino in Lloydminster.Dennis Scheck from Bodo, Alta., won $92,718 on Feb. 1 in SIGA's first Bonus Spin Blackjack jackpot.According to Saskatchewan Indi...

Feb 06, 2020 Left to right, Gold Horse Casino Live Games Supervisor Brittany Sanderson, Bonus Spin Blackjack winner Dennis Scheck and Gold Horse Casino Gaming Manager Greg Arnault shown at the casino in Lloydminster following Scheck's win. (Submitted photo/SIGA)

Gabriel Dumont Institute Celebrates 40 Years

Gabriel Dumont Institute is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year. Mtis Culture and Education Conference is taking place at the Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre (2002 Airport Drive, Saskatoo...

Feb 06, 2020

Riverside Rebels ready to seize opportunity ahead at Sask Cup

While the high school volleyball season may have wrapped up long ago, the club volleyball schedule is just getting started in the Battlefords.The Riverside Rebels are a local 17-U team in the communit...

Feb 05, 2020 Undefeated through their opening two tournaments of the season, the surging Riverside Rebels will look to keep their momentum rolling this weekend in Saskatoon/Warman for the first Sask Cup tournament of the season. (Submitted photo/Vic Stynsky)

Poundmaker artist, production company honoured with grants

A Poundmaker Cree Nation artist and production company are being recognized with grants for their work promoting Indigenous culture and history. The total amount being awarded by the Saskatchewan Arts...

Feb 05, 2020 Poundmaker Cree Nation artist Floyd Favel and production company Miyawata Culture Inc. received a number of grant awards for promoting Indigenous culture and history. (submitted photo/Floyd Favel)

NB Table Tennis club to host inaugural open tournament

Since first opening their doors in 2018, the North Battleford Table Tennis Club has continued to gain momentum, becoming one of the fastest growing sporting pastimes in the region.Due to the expanding...

Feb 05, 2020 The North Battleford Table Tennis Club will host their first open tournament later this month at École Elementary School. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

SASK 60 - Fat Bike, Run, Ski

We are less than one month away from the Sask 60!Join us at Thompson's Resort on February 29 for a full day of riding, running or skiing, and take in the best views of Northern Saskatchewan! https://w...

Feb 05, 2020

Gathering for miyomahcihowin and mii yoo naa kaa twayh ta mihk

miyo mahcihowin (Cree) - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness mii yoo naa kaa twayh ta mihk (Michif) - thinking with a clear mindAs part of the University of Saskatchewan's response to t...

Feb 05, 2020

Pass the Guitar

The first "Pass the Guitar" event of the year will be held Friday from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Come on out to the Chickadee Room to hear singer/songwriters from the Battlefords perform, or bring your guitar...

Feb 05, 2020

20th Annual Alice Hansen Memorial Poker Rally

The $60,000, 20th Annual Alice Hansen Memorial Poker Rally will be February 22 at Pinehouse Lake, SK.The Entry fee is $60 per hand .Prizes: 1st. $20,000 2nd $5,000 3rd. $3,000 4th. $2,000 5th. $1,000 ...

Feb 05, 2020