Community

CP rail responsible for cost and cleanup of train derailment

More than 100 responders were on the ground dealing with Monday's train derailment near Guernsey.Dale Kristoff is an environmental protection officer and hazardous materials co-ordinator with the Sask...

Dec 12, 2019 Huge flames and thick black smoke pour into the sky after a CPR train derailed near Plunkett on Dec. 9, 2019. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)

NBCHS junior basketball teams look to stay hot at home tournament this weekend

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) junior basketball teams are hosting their annual joint tournament ahead of the Christmas holidays, this weekend at the high school gymnasium. Fea...

Dec 12, 2019 This weekend’s tournament at North Battleford Comprehensive High School will serve as the school’s final basketball action ahead of the Christmas break. The season will resume in early January. (ID 31252151 © Viorel Dudau | Dreamstime.com)

Two new groups performing this year at NBCK Band's Christmas concert

Battleford residents who are looking for a little holiday cheer this weekend can catch an afternoon of Christmas music at the North Battleford City Kinsmen (NBCK) Band hall on Sunday.The NBCK Band's B...

Dec 12, 2019 NBCK Band's Christmas show this Sunday December 15. (File photo/BattlefordsNOW staff)

Eagle Hills Multiple 4H News

Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club is dedicated to giving back to a community which supports the many adventures of our members by performing different charitable acts during our "Week/Month of Caring". Ch...

Dec 12, 2019

2020 Poker Rally

The Amachewespimawin Stanley Mission 2020 Poker Rally is Northern Saskatchewan Largest and Most Challenging Snowmobile Poker Rally will be January 25.See the poster for details.

Dec 12, 2019

Sizzling Holiday Salsa Night

There will be a Sizzling Holiday Salsa Night at Diablos Mexican Bistro (in the old Miami Tanninng building, North Battleford).There will be Salsa Dancing Lessons with Social to follow: $2/ Person Thur...

Dec 12, 2019

Local Reeve, Beckman receives road dedication for community service

For those in the the Rural Municipality of Battle River #438, the name Joseph Beckman has become synonymous with the word community.That is why earlier this month, the R.M. held a Road Dedication Cere...

Dec 11, 2019 93-year-old, Joseph Beckman, pictured here at his road dedication ceremony, celebrating his years of service in the local community. (Submitted photo/Betty Johnson)

National First Nations Water Leadership Award

Do you know a First Nations person, community or organization that deserves recognition for their leadership in ensuring that First Nations have access to clean water? Nominate them for the 2020 Natio...

Dec 11, 2019

Tips on keeping property safe while travelling during the holidays

With the Christmas season fast approaching CAA issued a few tips for people who plan to travel during the holidays.It is important to maintain the appearance your household is lived in and not openly ...

Winter Festival's Tux and Toques Event Is Coming Up

We are holding our 4rd annual Tux & Toques Gala at the PA Wildlife Hall on January 18, 2020. Supper for the evening will be Prime Rib with all the trimming.At this event we will celebrate our Hono...

Dec 11, 2019 Tux and Toques