Tag Archives: Community
North Battleford to host 2019 Saskatchewan Open Darts Tournament
Competitors will be looking to hit the mark this weekend in the Battlefords.The North Battleford Dart Club is hosting the 2019 Saskatchewan Open Darts Tournament from September 20 to 22.Every year the...
Sep 19, 2019 North Battleford Dart Club members, from April 2019. (submitted photo/Noel Aucoin)
Prevent at-risk behaviour by having uncomfortable talks with youth: Guest speakers tell N.B. parents
Depression, suicide, HIV and drug use.These are some of the sensitive topics of conversation professionals want parents to have with their children to help keep them safe from harm before it's too lat...
Sep 19, 2019 Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre wellness director Jose Pruden speaks about how important it is for youth to have positive mental health during Tuesday's presentation. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Meadow Lake Grandstand Fundraiser
The Meadow Lake Grandstand Fundraiser - the 2nd Annual Lobsterfest All You Can Eat! with Dance and Silent Auction.There is a steak option available as well.This event is Saturday, October 12 at the Me...
Sep 19, 2019
Ricky’s Family-style Restaurants and Breakfast Club of Canada partner to serve healthy breakfasts to Canadian youth with annual Wafflemania campaign
For every item sold off of the Wafflemania menu from September 16-November 10, Ricky's will donate $1 to Breakfast Club of Canada to provide healthy breakfasts to Canadian youth. Ricky's Family-style ...
Sep 19, 2019
Big Brothers Big Sisters rebrand with new look on national Big Brothers Big Sisters day
A new look for a great organization.Big Brothers Big Sisters has been reinvented and is reintroducing itself to the world starting today which also happens to be nationally recognized Big Brothers Big...
Sep 18, 2019 Big Brothers Big Sisters brand relaunch September 18. (Supplied photo/Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Battlefords)
Chamber hears about Planet Youth to reduce substance abuse in youth
It takes a village to steer youth away from alcohol and towards a healthier lifestyle.That is part of the message for an initiative called Planet Youth that City of North Battleford/RCMP community saf...
Sep 18, 2019 Herb Sutton, a member of the management committee for Planet Youth, discusses the initiative at Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars making a difference with community cleanup
After cleaning up the Kindersley Klippers on opening weekend, with back-to-back 7-1 and 7-4 victories respectively, the Battlefords North Stars hit the town Tuesday for a little community cleanup. Wit...
Sep 18, 2019 Pictured left to right: North Stars’ Jordan Gagnon, Austin Schwab, Parker Rey, Ryland McNinch, Hunter Rambow, and Dace Prymak enjoy a gorgeous Tuesday afternoon outdoors, while helping make the community a cleaner place to be. (submitted photo/Jennifer Whyte)
Indigenous Women's Workshop and Dinner
The Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan is hosting the Indigenous Women's Workshop and Dinner at the Kikinahk Friendship Centre September 19th. Everyone is welcome: all genders - all ages.
Sep 18, 2019
Former Councillor Demkiw remembered for long service
For Robert Demkiw, being part of the community has always meant doing his part to help others. The former Battleford councillor who passed away at the age of 82 from heart failure on Sept. 14 committe...
Sep 17, 2019 Former Battleford councillor Robert (Bob) Demkiw died Sept. 14. (Submitted photo/Battlefords Funeral Service)
Lawrence Elementary hosting Chase the Ace for new children's playground
Competitors hope to draw a spade before the school uses one to break ground on a new play structure. Lawrence Elementary School is hosting a Chase the Ace Fundraiser to help raise funds for new playgr...
Sep 17, 2019 The play structure at Lawrence Elementary School is a popular place to be for students and kids in the community. (submitted photo/Lynn Greening)