Community

Live concert series a hit in the Battlefords

Downtown North Battleford at its finest. That's how Executive Director of the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Misty Lavertu described Wednesday's concert in Central Park. "It just gives e...

Aug 08, 2019 North Battleford’s Troy Wakelin, pictured here performing at Live at Lunch in Central Park Wednesday afternoon. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Family, supporters still hoping for answers on Ashley Morin's disappearance

As six suspects in Tiki Laverdiere's homicide begin to move through the courts, the family of Ashley Morin are still looking for answers.Morin, 31 at the time, has been missing since July, 10, 2018. E...

Aug 08, 2019 Tiki Laverdiere's mother Carol, centre right, with Ashley Morin's mother Diane, centre left, Ashley's sister Janine, front left, and Krista Fox, right, outside court in North Battleford Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Delisle Chiefs hire familiar face into coaching staff

Delisle will have a familiar face on the bench to start the season.The Delisle Chiefs have hired Anthony Radke as an assistant coach for the 2019/20 season. Radke has been described as a heart and sou...

Aug 07, 2019 Anthony Radke playing for the Chiefs. (submitted photo/Delisle Chiefs)

North West College helps newcomers get a head start with free English classes

New immigrants trying to adapt to their new home in the Battlefords can get some help with their A,B,C's starting this fall through North West College's free English Language for Newcomers classes.The...

Aug 07, 2019 North West College offers free English Language classes for newcomers to the Battlefords starting in September. (submitted photo/North West College)

Celebration of Life, tribute show planned for Meota business leader and community supporter

The community of Meota is mourning the loss of longtime local businessman and community volunteer Kevin Foster. Foster, 53, who owned the Meota Hotel and Bar died on July 31 due to a sudden unexpected...

Aug 06, 2019 Businessman Kevin Foster of Meota passed away on July 31. (submitted photo/Carrie Flasch)

Those Were the Days celebrates 50 years in the Battlefords

From agricultural history to family fun and games, 2019 will mark the 50th anniversary of Those Were the Days, the signature summertime event held by the Western Development Museum. Programs and volun...

Aug 06, 2019 Those Were the Days offers a chance for people of all ages to come together, and enjoy some summertime fun including a close-up look at some antique vehicles. (Facebook/Western Development Museum)

Sucker River Summer Fest

Sucker River Summer Fest will be August 19 - 23 and will include family fun, music, races and more.See the poster for full details.

Aug 06, 2019

Stanley Mission Pike Derby

The Stanley Mission Pike Derby will be September 21 at Mountain Lake.There are amazing prizes and only a $100 entry fee.See the poster for full details.

Aug 06, 2019

RCMP Charity Golf Tournament

The Meadow Lake RCMP Charity Golf Tournament will be at the Meadow Lake Golf Course featuring 18 holes of golf with a 36 team limit.~ $10,000.00 Hole in One Challenge on every Par 3~ Course Prizes~ Te...

Aug 06, 2019

Midwest Food Resource AGM

Midwest Food Resource Project Inc. is a non-profit organization based in North Battleford, offering programs enhancing food security and better nutrition in the Battlefords, Lloydminster, Meadow Lake ...

Aug 06, 2019