Tag Archives: Community
Village of Meota to hold byelection for mayor, councillor positions
The Village of Meota will hold a byelection in November for the mayoral and one councillor position.As recently advertised, the village is accepting nominations for the two now vacant positions.Nomina...
Oct 10, 2019 (file photo/JPBG Staff)
Bombers want Collaros’ mind, not his body
The CFL trading deadline has passed without TSN having an eight hour trade deadline special, but that doesn't mean there wasn't anything of consequence.Consider the Toronto Argonauts and the Winnipeg ...
Oct 10, 2019
Stars score two in final three minutes, steal shootout victory in Melfort
Like a skilled magician, the Battlefords North Stars pulled a rabbit out of a hat Wednesday night, and made a two-goal deficit disappear with under three minutes to go in regulation, on their way to a...
Oct 10, 2019 Stars’ teammates congratulate forward Rylan Nivon on the bench, following the veteran's late tying goal. Nivon was the difference maker Wednesday night for the Stars picking up three points on the night, in addition to the shootout game-winner. (Martin Martison/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation begins building fire department
In February 2015, a fire on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation killed two-year-old Harley and 18-month-old Haley Cheenanow.Three years later, a 32-year-old woman was reported unaccounted for after a h...
Oct 09, 2019 The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has started to build its own fire department from the ground up. Chief and council are seen in front of a newly purchased fire truck. (supplied/Barry Mitsuing-Chalifoux)
Stars head to Melfort to meet Mustangs in replay of last year’s league final
Following a busy schedule that saw the team play four games in five nights on the road last week, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Wednesday night in Melfort. Heading back on the road...
Oct 09, 2019 Wednesday night’s matchup between the North Stars and Mustangs will be the first meeting between the two sides since last year’s Canalta Cup Final playoff series. A series that ended in heartbreak for the Mustangs and jubilation for the Stars, it shouldn’t take long for the two sides to renew the rivalry this evening. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Donation will help Battlefords Boys & Girls Club meet ever growing demand
Not all youth have the same opportunity to access safe, constructive activities and positive guidance outside of school.This is where the Battlefords Boys & Girls Club steps in to help. The non-pr...
Oct 09, 2019 A $6,000 donation from Canada Post was made to the Battlefords Boys & Girls Club. (battlefordsNOW Staff)
Little Shop of Horrors ‘a perfect addition’ to Halloween weekend in the Battlefords
A musical about a seemingly innocent flower that quickly shows how not every blossom that blooms is sweet will take the stage in North Battleford this month.Little Shop of Horrors will show at the Dek...
Oct 08, 2019 The Little House of Horrors. (Instagram/pplrppl/timkip.com)
Stars’ defenceman Fletcher, goalie Dmyterko honoured with league-wide recognition
The Battlefords North Stars have come storming out of the gate this season to a 10-1 record through their opening 11 games. One of the key ingredients to the team's success is strong individual perfor...
Oct 08, 2019 Captain Matthew Fletcher and goaltender Adam Dmyterko led the way for the Stars last week, as the team won three of their four games played in five nights. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
A walk against gang violence in Big Island Lake Cree Territory later this month
A walk against gang violence to promote a unified community will happen in Big Island Lake Cree Territory later this month.Similar to an event that happened in Loon Lake last week, Big Island Lake Cre...
Oct 08, 2019 An anti-gang walk in Loon Lake is the inspiration behind the event in Big Island Lake Cree Territory. (supplied/Ryan How)
Celebrating Excellence in Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture is hosting a Celebrating Excellence in Agriculture Steaks and Stems Producer Appreciation Night in North Battleford at the Gold Ridge Centre on October 30th.See the poster ...
Oct 08, 2019