Tag Archives: Community
Two chiefs in one family: reaching for the top together
Some people say too many cooks spoil the broth. But that certainly isn't the case for this family with two chiefs at the helm in the household, and each confidently leading the way for two separate Fi...
Nov 08, 2019
North Stars travel to Melfort for showdown of league’s top two teams
There may be eleven points in the standings separating the Battlefords North Stars and Melfort Mustangs atop the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) standings, but Friday night should prove a two...
Nov 08, 2019 Stars’ forward, Rylan Nivon (#23) will look to stay hot against the Mustangs, after picking up three points and the shootout winner last month in the first matchup of the season-series, a 5-4 Battlefords’ victory. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Battleford Acting Fire Chief receives provincial recognition
A North Battleford fireman has been recognized by the Saskatchewan government for his contribution to the province.Acting Fire Chief Lindsay Holm received a Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal duri...
Nov 08, 2019 Acting Fire Chief Lindsay Holm received a Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal during a ceremony in Saskatoon on October 9. (supplied photo/City of North Battleford)
Region sees slight uptick in jobs
There's slightly better news on the job scene for the Prince Albert and North region - which includes The Battlefords and Melfort - as well as signs of continued improvement on the provincial front.Ac...
Nov 08, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Sask. donors raise $750,000 in children's hospital radiothon
Broadcasters from across Saskatchewan, including the full team from the family of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, helped raise a substantial sum of money for the new state-of-the-art children's faci...
Nov 07, 2019 On-air personalities of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group across the province lent their voices to the cause at the new Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW Staff)
Sacichawasihc agreement receives provincial spotlight with municipal award
Chief Wayne Semaganis said it is time to put the politics aside, deal with human issues and give people the help they really need.And he believes a recent provincial award will shine more light on the...
Nov 07, 2019 Seven area governments signed the Sacichawasihc Relationship Agreement in June 2018. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Community envisions myriad of future uses for old opera house
Battleford residents put on their thinking caps Wednesday as they came together to propose a gamut of ideas for the future of the old opera house space in Town Hall. The two-hour event at Fort Battlef...
Nov 07, 2019 Laura Plosz, of Group 2 Architecture and Design, speaks to guests at the open house Wednesday to gather input on future ideas for the Town of Battleford's former opera house. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
NBCHS curling teams looking for continued success with new season ahead
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) curling teams got underway with practices this week in preparation for the fast approaching curling season. While the teams will likely not see t...
Nov 07, 2019 The NBCHS senior boys curling team took home a podium finish at Districts, Regionals and Provincials last season, in a year to remember for the school's curling program. (submitted photo/Evan Reid)
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor regains movement in legs
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki was all smiles Wednesday as he celebrated another milestone in his long recovery.For the first time since the crash left him partially paralyzed,...
Nov 07, 2019 Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki moves his legs following spinal surgery in Thailand. (Twitter)
Mealshare provides a great opportunity to curb youth hunger in Canada
A new way for people to treat themselves while also helping local charities is coming to the Battlefords.Mealshare has partnered with A&W Canada to help feed youth in need across the country. Meal...
Nov 06, 2019 Mealshare and A&W Canada partner to tackle youth hunger in Canada. (Supplied photo/Mealshare)