Tag Archives: Community
Live concert series to celebrate summer in the Battlefords
Summertime in Saskatchewan is often referred to as the brief pause between passing winter months. To celebrate the summer while it lasts, the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) is hosting th...
Jun 20, 2019 The Downtown Business Improvement District are adding evening shows to the summer concert series this year; an event that has become a staple in the Battlefords over the last number of years. (submitted photo/Misty Lavertu)
Suicide prevention course to be offered to area First Nations
Those who want to learn more about what they can do to help someone come out of a bad phase in their life and not give up hope will be interested in this two-day course offered at no cost at Poundmake...
Jun 20, 2019 A two-day suicide prevention course is available at Poundmaker School in July. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
La Ronge Will Soon Be Home To Saskatchewan's 10th Family Resource Centre
Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant has announced La Ronge as the host community for one of the province's seven newest Early Years Family Resource Centres. Work will begin immediately ...
Jun 20, 2019
National Injury Prevention Day
July 5, 2019 is National Injury Prevention Day Parachute Canada, a leading organization in injury prevention, has declared July 5 to be National Injury Prevention Day. The Saskatchewan Prevention Inst...
Jun 20, 2019
Lakeside Music Festival - PA National Park
Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival - August 23-25Grab your dancing shoes, or just kick back and enjoy the musical performances at the 5th Annual Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival. The weekend is jam pack...
Jun 20, 2019
Amber Stewart announced as Battlefords NDP nomination candidate
North Battleford social worker Amber Stewart says she walks the walk and lives the cause. That's why she believes she is the right person to represent the NDP in the 2020 provincial election for the B...
Jun 19, 2019 The Battlefords NDP nomination candidate Amber Stewart greets guests during her nomination launch Tuesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Railway Days Model Railway Expo & Tours
The Wheatland Express Excursion Train is excited to announce the first annual Railway Days Model Railway Expo & Tours in partnership with Prairie Railway Workshop and the Wheatland Express Safety ...
Jun 19, 2019
Culture, Community, & Reconciliation
The Mtis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan Inc. welcomes you to attend our "Culture, Community, & Reconciliation" event in Saskatoon on June 21st, in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Th...
Jun 19, 2019
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Everyone has a plan until they get hit.The Saskatchewan Roughriders are keeping that in mind as they try to move past the 23-17 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats which included on the third play of the ...
Jun 19, 2019
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)