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Riders get to host Cup, now need to figure out how to get there

For a bitterly cold wind-swept prairie, this past week was not short of news for Rider and CFL fans.On Thursday the CFL announced the Riders won the bid for the 2020 Grey Cup and Hamilton would take t...

Feb 27, 2019 : Karen Cay

Agrimex - Home, Trade and Farm Show

Agrimex, hosted by the Battlefords Ag Society, is a Home, Trade and Farm Show held April 4th, 5 and 6.See their Facebook Event page here.Agrimex is the largest show in the area. Every year over 5000 c...

Feb 27, 2019 : Karen Cay

Montreal Lake Fish Derby - Pre-Register Soon

The famous Montreal Lake 13th Annual Walleye Derby - with a grand prize of $100,000 is Saturday March 23rd. See the poster below for full information.

Feb 27, 2019 : Karen Cay

Vaccination Prevents Spread Of Measles

The Ministry of Health is strongly encouraging Saskatchewan residents to ensure their measles immunizations are up-to-date. There are currently no confirmed cases of measles in Saskatchewan; however, ...

Feb 27, 2019 : ILARIA PANNETTA

Area workshops looking to help local producers in agricultural sector

Local producers will have the opportunity to network, and learn new information on the industry in two separate workshops coming to the Battlefords and area. The Regional Agriculture Update will featu...

Feb 26, 2019 A workshop for the beef industry is coming to North Battleford on March 20 (file photo/farmnewsNOW) : Brady Lang

City council gives nod to community grants for non-profits

North Battleford city council approved community grant requests for the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC)/ Empty Stocking Fund, and the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (...

Feb 26, 2019 North Battleford councillors Len Taylor, left, and Kent Lindgren at a recent meeting. Council approved granting two non profits that serve the vulnerable with support for 2019. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides

Battleford and area residents have the opportunity to help Canadians with medical or physical disabilities obtain Dog Guides at no cost by participating in the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on June 2.S...

Feb 26, 2019 : Karen Cay

Anti-racism forum, march planned in N.B.

The Battlefords will be a hub for the area for a series of events coming up that focus on raising awareness and helping put a stop to racism. The activities coincide with the International Day for the...

Feb 25, 2019 Lori Nicotine, centre, joins others in an anti-racism march in North Battleford. The annual march will take place this year on March 21. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Northern Sask. health agency monitoring B.C. measles outbreak

As the number of confirmed cases of the measles in B.C. reaches 13, healthy authority members are keeping an eye on the outbreak and whether it could affect Saskatchewan. The Northern Inter-Tribal Hea...

Feb 25, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Silvernagle shines in Sydney and leaves the Battlefords and province proud

Rachel, Chelsea, Jennifer, and now Robyn.Rinks synonymous with excellence in curling gained a new name during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in North Battleford's Robyn Silvernagle. After finally b...

Feb 25, 2019 Robyn Silvernagle's rink returned from their first appearance at the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts finishing third. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr