Tag Archives: Community
Battleford gives thumbs up for potable water; denies separate fire services agreement
The Town of Battleford's business was strictly elemental at council's meeting Monday. Council agreed to turn on the tap to provide potable water to Poundmaker First Nation, but didn't approve of a sep...
Jun 18, 2019 Town council approved a request for potable water, but was opposed to joining a separate mutual aid agreement at council's meeting Monday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Local dancer heading to Miss World Canada pageant to represent Saskatchewan
Jacy Lloyd grew up in Cut Knife, a small community west of the Battlefords, and four years ago moved into the city to pursue dancing and finish up her high school career.Lloyd has practiced dance for ...
Jun 18, 2019 Headshot of Jacy Lloyd for the Miss Canada World pageant. (Submitted photo/Jacy Lloyd)
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations will be marked by dance, signing
The Battlefords will be alive this Friday, dancing to the joyous beat of the drum and the rhythmic jangle of jingle dancers as the community comes together to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day...
Jun 18, 2019 The National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in the Battlefords will include traditional dance performances on June 21. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Territorial Drive Farmers Market Fridays
The Territorial Drive Farmers Markets, across from Walmart in the Splish Splash Parking Lot, will be Fridays from 4-9:00 p.m.Aside from great vendors, there will be local music.
Jun 18, 2019
Hydrate Your Pets - Northern Animal Rescue Pet Gazette
It's summertime and the weather is getting warmer! What does that mean for your four legged friends?Extreme heat puts your pet at risk for dehydration.You can prevent dehydration by providing your dog...
Jun 18, 2019
Canada Day Buffet at Chitek Lake Resort
The Resort Village of Chitek Lake is having a Canada Day Buffet Breakfast June 29.See the poster for details.
Jun 18, 2019
Tisdale Cutting Horse Competition
The Tisdale Cutting Horse Competition will be June 29 and 30.On June 28th there will be a Saskatchewan Cutting Horse Association Benefit Cutting Clinic. Entries Close: June 23 at 10 pm late entries go...
Jun 18, 2019
As Long as the River Flows
As Long as the River Flows - An Art Response to the Oil Catastrophe - North Saskatchewan River Exhibition Reception will be held on Friday, July 5th from 5:00pm to 9:00 pm. Appetizers and refreshments...
Jun 18, 2019
Council gives nod to Eagle Nest Youth Ranch application for six youth
Town council has given the Eagle its wings for a test flight in Battleford.In a 3-1 vote, council approved a discretionary use application for Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch for a residential care home at 6...
Jun 18, 2019 Battleford council approved Eagle’s Nest Youth Ranch’s discretionary use application request to establish a group home for six youth, with a few conditions, at its meeting Monday night. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Giving back through business education
Starting a business and giving back to the community is often the work of philanthropists or long-time business owners.But it was more recently the result of work from students in the Entrepreneurship...
Jun 17, 2019 Brad Dyck, Jaelynn Owen, Michelle Sparks, Austin Higgs and Jaedyn Nahirney. The dogs, Ursula and Arya, are available for adoption through the Humane Society. (supplied photo/Lynne Thompson)