Community

Community Mission Club Serves Kenya

The Battlefords Community Mission Club recently took part on a service trip to Kenya, Africa. The team consisting of five local high school students: Emily and Jonah Simon, Jayden Nelson, Rowan Tkatch...

May 21, 2019

Walkers set out to raise awareness about domestic abuse

A Prince Albert man who has spent several years organizing and participating in various walks to raise awareness about domestic violence is once again putting his best foot forward.Conrad Burns and fo...

May 19, 2019 Conrad Burns set out with four others Saturday morning on his way to Saskatoon (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Family of missing woman whose disappearance considered suspicious pleads for help

Carol Laverdiere wants to bring her daughter home.She is the mother of Tiki Laverdiere, who was last seen in North Battleford and last made contact with her family on May 1.The 25-year-old's mother, s...

May 17, 2019 Carol Laverdiere holds a picture of her daughter Tiki Laverdiere, 25, who has been missing since May 1. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Bender Bar & Grill in Goodsoil hosts grand opening Saturday

The Bender Bar & Grill in Goodsoil will have its grand opening Saturday and will be celebrating with a pig roast."It's something that not everybody gets to go to all the time so it's something dif...

May 17, 2019 Mike and Jody Bender, owners of the Bender Bar & Grill, will have a pig roast for the grand opening on May 18. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW)

‘A symbol of the community:’ Restored Locomotive 1158 unveiled

In 1913, Locomotive 1158 was one of 50 engines rolled off the line Montreal. That same year, North Battleford became a city.The grand old lady was operated by Canadian Northern Railway - a predecessor...

May 17, 2019 A restored Locomotive 1158 was unveiled Friday at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

North West Hockey, making a difference in the community

Since first established in 1972, the North West Hockey Development Association (NWHDA) has left their mark on the Battlefords community time and time again. A proud supporter of the Battlefords North ...

May 17, 2019 North West Hockey Development Association secretary treasurer, Hugh Martin, left, and president, Don Hydukewich, right, present a donation for $20,000 to Battlefords North Stars’ President/Governor, Shandon Reichert May 17. (submitted photo/Jennifer Whyte)

SIGA and SGC look to extend casino hours

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is planning to move to 24-hour operations on weekends starting this summer, in tandem with the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. All seven of SI...

May 17, 2019 The Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert is one of seven SIGA operations that will soon see extended hours on weekends. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Local bowlers raising funds for Nationals

A group of bowlers from Prince Albert are hoping city residents can spare a few bucks this weekend.A garage sale taking place Friday and Saturday at the Minto Bowl and Rec. Centre is the fundraising g...

May 17, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

BMHA registration now open for 2019-20 season

It may seem like hockey just wrapped up around the area, but registration for the 2019-20 season is well underway.Everything opened online yesterday, and early bird pricing is available if registratio...

May 17, 2019 Registration is now open for the coming season. (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)

The Battlefords Mayors' Prayer Breakfast

The Battlefords Mayors' Prayer Breakfast with Bill Adsit will discuss the topic Overcoming Adversity, May 25th at 8:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Anglican Church. Tickets are $25 per person.See the poster for...

May 17, 2019