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Fin Island Trail Run offers free fun for the family

Runners can expect to see the sun brush through the trees with blue skies overhead at the Fin Island Trail Run Aug. 24. The Trail Run is an event for all ages and athletic types. Broken up into four s...

Aug 13, 2019 2019 will mark the 11th year of the Fin Island Trail Run in the community. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Out of the park and into the Hall: Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame readies to induct 16

For a baseball player, there is no thrill greater than the crack of the bat on a swing for the fences. Of course, the thought of being inducted into the Hall of Fame for their prowess in the sport may...

Aug 13, 2019 A number of the Province’s top baseball players will be honoured Aug. 17 as the 2019 class is inducted to the Sask Baseball Hall of Fame. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Keep Your Distance from Bear Traps

This year has seen an increase in bear calls across the province. Bear traps are being set frequently, and SACO would like to remind people to keep your distance from the traps.If you see that a trap ...

Aug 13, 2019

Acclaimed N.B. pianist performing two more shows to raise support

After a strong turnout for his previous show in June, North Battleford pianist Cole Knutson will perform two more concerts before leaving to begin his studies at the prestigious Guildhall School of Mu...

Aug 12, 2019 Musical prodigy Cole Knutson will perform Aug. 12 and 18 at St. Joseph Calasanctius Church in North Battleford. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Northwest Territorial Days Parade to kick off exhibition celebration

People are invited to tie on an eye patch and get their booty down to the annual Northwest Territorial Days Parade on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. A pirate-themed event, this year there will be a slight tweak to...

Aug 12, 2019 The horses are always a hit at the Northwest Territorial Days Parade. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Perseid meteor shower set to peak tonight

One of the best annual astronomical events will light up the sky this week. The summertime meteor shower, the Perseid, is set to peak Aug. 12 and 13. Though already underway, as Earth moves further in...

Aug 12, 2019 (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)

Adult dodgeball league returns to NationsWEST Field House

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.Battle In The Fords is an adult dodgeball league at the NationsWest Field House. It will consist of six to 12 teams with six to 12 players per team. Tea...

Aug 12, 2019 Games every Monday night from Sept. 16 to Oct. 28 (Facebook/City of North Battleford)

Polka Festival in Prince Albert

Look forward to the Prince Albert Polka Festival at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre August 23 until 25th.There are great events happening each day with full service RV Camping on site.See the post...

Aug 12, 2019

Pride Week to include rainbow crosswalk, 'family-friendly' drag show

Pride Week plans are coming together as the date for the event nears.The festivities will run Monday, Aug. 19 to Sunday, Aug. 25.The LGBTQ Battlefords and Area Pride organizers expect a fun and inform...

Aug 11, 2019 The upcoming Battlefords Pride Week event will take place Aug. 19 to 25. The Pride parade is set for Aug. 24. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Battleford Annual Parade offers family outing in town

Hundreds of people lined the streets Friday night, as the town of Battleford hosted their annual parade to bring in the weekend. From the trot of horses' hooves, to the sound of children's laughter as...

Aug 10, 2019 The Thunderchild family, pictured here enjoying the sights and sounds of the town parade Friday night in Battleford. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)