Tag Archives: Community
Community comes together to support families with missing loves ones
A round dance and feast held Saturday night in Prince Albert was about tradition, spirituality, and raising awareness about the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.The event was m...
Oct 27, 2019 Attendees from various backgrounds came together Saturday night and held hands as a show of solidarity. (Michael Joel Hanson/ paNOW Staff)
North Stars ‘pack’ on the offense vs. Ice Wolves, take Saturday matchup 7-0
The Battlefords North Stars got on the board early and often Saturday night, as the team put up a touchdown on the La Ronge Ice Wolves and put on a show for the hometown crowd, 7-0 the final. With the...
Oct 27, 2019 North Stars’ teammates line up to congratulate goaltender Parker Rey following the 19-year-old’s first career SJHL shutout Saturday night in the Battlefords. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Search and rescue teams brave cold in key exercise
It's a bitterly cold Saturday morning. There's snow in the air, and it's minus 12 with the wind chill. Not a day for a stroll in the woods. Or maybe it is.These are the sorts of days members of the Se...
Oct 26, 2019 Search and rescue volunteers from across the province converged near Prince Albert Saturday. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
North Stars and Ice Wolves set for part two of back-to-back showdown tonight
Just one night after the Battlefords North Stars edged out the La Ronge Ice Wolves for a 4-3 victory on home ice, the two teams will return to the Civic Centre Saturday for round two of their back-to-...
Oct 26, 2019 Two of the bright young stars in the SJHL this season, La Ronge’s Kyle Ford (#17) and the Battlefords’ Dace Prymak (#21) will face off Saturday night in North Battleford, as the Stars and Ice Wolves will complete their back-to-back weekend series. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
JPII junior volleyball teams on fire heading to districts
After claiming dual silver medals last weekend, the John Paul II Collegiate junior boys and junior girls volleyball teams will head out on the road their separate ways for districts Tuesday.The junior...
Oct 26, 2019 With three gold medals and a silver medal showing through their four tournaments this season, the JPII junior girls Crusaders volleyball team are on a roll heading into districts this week. (Submitted photo/Doug Sieben)
Stars chill Ice Wolves, stay hot with 4-3 win
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the La Ronge Ice Wolves 4-3 Friday night, as the team improved to 16-1 on the season in front of their hometown crowd at the Civic Centre. Stars' rookie, Hunter Pa...
Oct 25, 2019 With their win Friday night, the Battlefords North Stars improve to 16-1 on the season, having won nine straight games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Vikings senior boys to host home tournament this weekend
It is sure to be a loud and ruckus scene at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School this weekend, as the senior boys' Vikings volleyball team will host their home tournament Friday and Saturday...
Oct 25, 2019 No bus needed: The senior boys Vikings volleyball team will look to make the most of home court advantage this weekend, as the team will play in front of friends and family at the NBCHS gymnasium. (Submitted photo/Shawna Sturk)
Battleford man wins $2 million
Harvey Plum literally pinched himself after he learned he was now a multi-millionaire.Plum won $2 million on the Western 649 jackpot Sunday morning."I looked up the numbers on my phone, and I saw that...
Oct 25, 2019 Harvey Plum literally pinched himself after he learned he was now a multi-millionaire. (supplied/Saskatchewan Lotteries)
North Stars look to bring the heat against Ice Wolves
After nearly a full week off since their last game Saturday, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Friday night at the Civic Centre, as the team welcomes the La Ronge Ice Wolves to town. F...
Oct 25, 2019 Stars’ forward Brett Gammer will line up tonight alongside his usual running mate, Austin Becker and newest North Star, Hunter Partsch in a line that should provide energy and scoring spark for the team. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
OUTSaskatoon Grand Opening
We've officially been in our space for over a month, we're all unpacked, and we're ready to show it off!Join us on Monday, October 28th for our come-and-go grand opening from 3:00 - 6:00pm. There will...
Oct 25, 2019