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Despite ‘sad surprise’ of Edmonton pride cancellation, Battlefords Pride hopes to grow on success

Citing the "current political and social environment," the Edmonton Pride Festival was cancelled by its board of directors last week.But the organizers behind Battlefords Pride Week have no plans on h...

Apr 15, 2019 Dozens took to the streets for the 2018 Pride Walk in North Battleford. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Locals react as fire ravages historic cathedral, draws world attention

A massive fire Monday quickly spread through what is heralded as one of the world's most recognizable places of worship.Notre Dame Cathedral, built on a small island called the le de la Cit, saw const...

Apr 15, 2019 The spire on the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris collapses as fire ravages the medieval structure. (Associated Press)

Maymont students thank Richardson Foundation for playground support

Thanks for the crawling tunnel. Thanks for the playground climbing wall.Maymont Central School Grades 1 to 3 students expressed their gratitude for all kinds of playground equipment when the school re...

Apr 15, 2019 Maymont Central School students say a big thank you to Richardson Foundation Inc. for supporting the school's playground and sports field upgrade project. Students visited North Battleford Monday to use the swimming pool and show Richardson Foundation their appreciation. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

'You never know what you are going to get': local dispatcher

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and a Prince Albert woman is sharing her experiences being on the other end of the phone.Raeanne Detillieux has worked as an emergency medic...

Apr 15, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Catastrophic fire engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

PARIS - A massive fire engulfed the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of the French capital Monday, toppling its spire and sending thick plumes of smoke high into the blue sky as tourists and ...

Apr 15, 2019 (Submitted photo/Associated Press)

AAA Stars look to the future in development camp

The Battlefords AAA Stars had a successful weekend, as 110 aspiring players hit the ice at their development camp. The players were made up of existing veterans with the club, to players looking to ea...

Apr 15, 2019 The Battlefords Midget AAA Stars had their development camp over the weekend (file photo/battlefordsNOW)

Government Of Saskatchewan Seeks Public Input On Future Of Education Plan

The Government of Saskatchewan is looking for public input into the future of education in the province. "We want to hear from students, parents, educators, and school staff to better understand what ...

Apr 15, 2019

2019 Hazee Awards

The Hael Asmussen Houth Art Competition deadline is soon.This is open to youth in frades 7 - 12 who reside within a 100 km radius of North Battleford.See the poster for details.

Apr 15, 2019

34-year-old killed on Highway 4 north

A man from the Saulteaux First Nation is dead following a collision involving a semi and pedestrian Saturday.At around 3:30 a.m., the Battlefords RCMP responded to the scene on Highway 4.A 34-year-old...

Apr 15, 2019

Male Stripper Parody and Improv Comedy Show

WARNING! No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarityA fictitious male stripper troupe, played by a cast of some of Canada's best improvisational comedians, performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. Thes...

Apr 12, 2019