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Dinner-concert fundraiser planned for September to benefit hospital, humanitarian effort

Those who love the golden oldies tunes will be in for a treat with an upcoming dinner-concert fundraiser.Organizers are planning an event called Rock And Rattle at the Alex Dillabough Centre in Battle...

Aug 09, 2019 Colin Baillargeon shown holding his son Jackson, right, as grandad Charles Baillargeon, left, looks on during their performance of Cat's in the Cradle the Aug. 4 show. A concert-dinner fundraiser is planned for Sept. 28. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Two Battlefords area boys heading to Western Canadian Baseball Championships

Two boys from the Battlefords area will be swinging for the fences later this month.That's as they are headed to the Western Canadian 15U Baseball Championships in Lloydminster from August 15 to 18.Le...

Aug 09, 2019 Cory and Levi with their provincial medals (supplied photo/Michelle Scherman)

Fred Light Museum offers family fun for all

There may have been a little bit of rain sprinkling through the morning Friday, but that didn't put a damper on some old-fashioned family fun in the community. The Fred Light Museum hosted its first-e...

Aug 09, 2019 A young boy hammers in a nail at the Fred Light Museum’s inaugural Family Fun Day (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

The Prince Albert Multicultural Council is, once again, hosting its' premier event - Tapestrama, a celebration of culture September 28 and 29 at the Plaza 88 Event Centre.

Unity Golfer represents Saskatchewan at Canadian Amateur Championship

Over 260 of the top amateur golfers from across the country converged in Nova Scotia this week for the 115th Canadian Men's Amateur Championship from Aug. 5 to 8. Among them was Unity's Justin Wood, w...

Aug 09, 2019 Unity’s Justin Wood (left), pictured here alongside Prince Albert’s Danny Klughart (middle), and Eston’s Jehremy Ryde (right), as the three represented Team Saskatchewan at the event. (submitted photo/Justin Wood)

Public meeting on downtown parking will look to collect feedback for study

Those who want to address any concerns they may have about downtown parking are invited to attend an upcoming open house in North Battleford.Mayor Ryan Bater said residents and business people are wel...

Aug 08, 2019 The new parking lot in downtown North Battleford will begin requiring payment to park as of Sept. 1. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

DQ hopes to raise over $10K for children's hospital on Miracle Treat Day

A North Battleford Dairy Queen server carefully pours soft ice cream into a cup, deftly scoops up sweet delights such as Smarties or Oreo cookie chunks to go on top, and puts the entire recipe into th...

Aug 08, 2019 Customer Nancy Wagner gives her Blizzard the upside-down test during Miracle Treat Day Aug. 8. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

North Stars seeking billets for upcoming season

As autumn quickly approaches and September creeps into the horizon, the changing leaves aren't the only thing marking the start to a new season. Hockey season sits just a month away, and as the new ca...

Aug 08, 2019 Last season marked the first-year as a billet parent for local, Sherry Funk. Funk is pictured here with Stars’ goalie Adam Dmyterko, left, and defenseman Ryan Granville, at the team’s year-end barbecue in May. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival

Are you looking for a unique musical experience the entire family can enjoy?Consider the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival located in the splendor of the Ness Creek Festival Site, ...

Thickwood Hills Studio Trail

Thickwood Hills Studio Trail will be August 10 10-7 and August 11 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Shell Lake area. Follow the blue moon signs on a self-drive tour of unique studios. www.thickwo...