Tag Archives: Community
Concerns raised about Indigenous graduation rates
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) are calling for more support to increase Indigenous high school graduation rates.STF President Pat...
Nov 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations call for immediate investment in education. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
JPII junior boys cap volleyball season with district championship
The John Paul II (JPII) Crusaders junior boys volleyball team are Battlewest District Champions, after taking top spot at Districts this week in Medstead. The tournament consisted of the top four team...
Nov 01, 2019 The JPII junior boys volleyball team, pictured here with their districts championship banner following the week’s tournament in Medstead. (Submitted photo/Shelly Fransoo)
Applying for Certificate of Indian Status Now Easier
Recent changes to the Secure Certificate of Indian Status application process make it easier to apply for a status card. Learn more: http://ow.ly/x8SJ50pyTUG To protect your personal information, we c...
Nov 01, 2019
Community fundraiser raises close to $15,000 for BUH maternity healthcare
Two community fundraisers have helped raise close to $15,000 to provide support for maternity healthcare at Battlefords Union Hospital.A dinner-concert fundraiser called Rock And Rattle at the Alex Di...
Nov 01, 2019 Left to right, Charles Baillargeon (Meota Musical Productions), Sheila Stensrud (BUH Foundation's Office Administrator) and Sue Pruden-McIvor (BUH Foundation’s Board of Director’s Chair). Baillargeon and Pruden-McIvor helped raise funds to benefit the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation's campaign to for maternity healthcare. About $15,000 was raised for the BUH Foundation from the combined Meota show and Alex Dillabough dinner-concert event. (submitted photo/BUH Foundation).
Government Strengthens Legislation On Child Support Payments
Amendments are being introduced that will help enforcement of child support orders. The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Amendment Act, 2019 will amend The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act, 1997...
Nov 01, 2019
Saskatchewan New Democrats set to gather in P.A.
New Democrats from all over Saskatchewan are set to be in Prince Albert for the next few days.The Saskatchewan NDP's annual convention will be getting underway Friday before wrapping up on Sunday. Pla...
Oct 31, 2019 The Saskatchewan NDP are set to meet in Prince Albert on Friday for their annual convention. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Battlefords Volleyball Club offers sport for all ages
As the school volleyball season begins to wrap up early November, the club volleyball season is just getting started. Already underway at the Battlefords Volleyball Club is the youngest age group, the...
Oct 31, 2019 The Battlefords Volleyball Club’s Atomic Smashball Program is
all about introducing the sport to children at a young age, offering a fun
approach to the game while teaching the fundamentals to tomorrow’s club
volleyball players. (submitted photo/Shari Dueck)
Search and rescue plan to start local group, looking for volunteers
A provincial search and rescue volunteer organization is planning to start a new chapter in the Battlefords.The Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers (SARSAV) will have an informati...
Oct 31, 2019 Search and Rescue volunteers are seen during a training session. Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers (SARSAV) plans to start a Battlefords chapter. (Submitted photo/Saskatoon Search and Rescue)
Winter tires a staple of Saskatchewan winters
With snow this week, residents of the Battlefords are lining up to get winter tires for their vehicles.With the increased demand, tire shops around the communities have been lined up out the door.batt...
Oct 31, 2019 Winter driving conditions are on their way. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Provincial High School Football Championships.
The Semi-Final games in the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association Provincial Football Championships are scheduled for this upcoming weekend (November 2, 2019) in 1A Six-Man, 2A Six-Man, 3A Ni...
Oct 31, 2019