Community

Library circulation down slightly but e-resources, programming strong

The North Battleford library has seen some impact in its numbers as a result of downtown construction last summer, but overall, it has performed well in 2018, based on the board's latest report.Librar...

Mar 01, 2019 North Battleford library’s 2018 year-end numbers saw a slight impact from last summer’s construction work downtown but overall had a good year. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

La Ronge Winter Festival

FINAL UPDATE (as of March 1) Find below the Lac La Ronge Winter Festival Poster.This is Northern Saskatchewan's Premiere Winter Event hosted by JRMCC Sports & Recreation. Check out our Facebook pa...

Mar 01, 2019 : Karen Cay

Student Ice Fishing Derby

There will be a Saulteaux First Nation and Mosquito First Nation Student Ice Fishing Derby on Thursday, March 14 at Murray Lake with registration between 9 and 11:00 a.m.The fee is $5.00 per student.F...

Mar 01, 2019 : Karen Cay

Want To See Bryan Adams Or Shawn Mendes In Saskatoon?

Tickets to the Bryan Adams concert in July go on sale this Friday, March 1, 2019, and tickets to the Shawn Mendes concert in June go on sale this Saturday, March 2, 2019. The Consumer Protection Divis...

Mar 01, 2019 : Karen Cay

Two schools selected for provincial student mental health project

Two high schools in North Battleford have received funding to deliver mental health promotion and prevention programs for students.On Wednesday, the provincial government announced a pilot project cal...

Feb 28, 2019 Two North Battleford high schools were selected to be part of a mental health pilot project. (Brady Bateman/The Press) : Tyler Marr

Skijorning at Valley Equestrian Centre

It's back!! Welcome to our second annual VEC Skijoring Competition! The competition has been streamlined this year with some improvements made from your feedback from our first attempt at bringing thi...

Feb 28, 2019 : Karen Cay

North Battleford Friendship Centre Feast

The North Battleford Friendship Centre is hosting its First Annual Feast on Tuesday, March 9 starting at 1:00 p.m. Please bring your own containers and soup bowls for take home food.Everyone is welcom...

Feb 28, 2019 : Karen Cay

Shamrockin' Comedy Night

Look forward to the Shamrockin' Comedy Night on Saturday, March 16 at the Don Ross Centre, featuring comedian Kelly Taylor with music by Stereo Playground.See the poster for full details.

Feb 28, 2019 : Karen Cay

North West College plans public meeting to discuss future growth

North West College is looking at the possibility of increasing its Battlefords campus to meet the growing needs of the campus.It will hold a community consultation March 6 to discuss the issue. Presid...

Feb 27, 2019 North West College Battlefords campus is planning a community engagement event March 6 at the Dekker Centre to gather public feedback. : Angela Brown

BUFC finishes indoor season, sets sights on outdoor campaign

It was a great way to finish off the indoor season for Battlefords United FC. Last weekend, the junior and senior teams participated in Provincials in Saskatoon and placed second and third respectivel...

Feb 27, 2019 Battlefords United FC. (Submitted photo/Kat Huxley) : Tyler Marr