Tag Archives: Events
New product revolutionizing self-driving, GPS-based technology
Self-driving machinery isn't new, but Outback Guidance's new product is looking to revolutionize the way it's done. Most self-driving technology is tied in to one specific manufacturer, or specificall...
Apr 06, 2019 Outback Guidance's Rebel series is looking to revolutionize self-driving technology (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Enhanced bin safety expected from new products
Farm safety is always top of mind, and a company owner hopes a new product will change how producers navigate grain bins. Northern Strands has developed its Bin Safe System, which is OH&S complain...
Apr 05, 2019 Martin Toews demonstrates the product at the Agrimex show in North Battleford (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)
Convoy to carbon tax rally rolls through Regina
Roughly 700 trucks rolled through Regina this morning in protest of the federal government's carbon tax.It took nearly an hour for the convoy to make its way from the city's east side, through the dow...
Apr 04, 2019 The Regina Rally Against The Carbon Tax convoy made its way down Saskatchewan Drive towards Evraz Place on April 4, 2019. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Stars can sweep series with win over Terriers tonight
The Battlefords North Stars will play game four of their semifinal playoff series tonight against the Yorkton Terriers at Farrell Agencies Arena in Yorkton. Holding a 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven s...
Apr 03, 2019 Stars’ forward Brett Gammer scored the game-winner Tuesday night in Game three, as the Stars took home a 1-0 victory on the forward’s third of the playoffs. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Annual Smoker around the corner for the Battlefords Wildlife Federation
Tickets are going fast, as the Battlefords Wildlife Federation's Smoker is just days away. This year, the Battleford Arena will be the site of the 73rd edition of the Smoker. The event starts at 4 p.m...
Apr 03, 2019 The 73rd annual Smoker will be held at the Battleford Arena on Saturday (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Group of doctors calls for stronger gun control laws across country
TORONTO - A group representing doctors and other health-care workers pushing for stronger gun laws was holding rallies across the country on Wednesday, calling for a national ban on private ownership ...
Apr 03, 2019
Stars blank Terriers for second-straight night in Game 3
The Battlefords North Stars shutout the Yorkton Terriers Tuesday in Game 3 of their semifinal playoff series, 1-0 the final at Farrell Agencies Arena in Yorkton.With the victory, the Stars now hold a ...
Apr 02, 2019 After stopping all 70 shots the Terriers' have fired his way over the last two games with back-to-back shutouts, Stars' goalie, Joel Grzybowski has posted a 1.52 goals-against average and .956 save percentage through 10 games these playoffs. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Series shifts to Yorkton for North Stars and Terriers, Game 3
The Battlefords North Stars return to action tonight for game three of their best-of-seven semifinal playoff series with the Yorkton Terriers as the series shifts to Farrell Agencies Arena in Yorkton....
Apr 02, 2019 The North Stars' power play has seen great success as of late, thanks largely to their ability to create traffic in front of the opposition goal, as seen here by forwards Owen Lamb (#21) and Brett Gammer (#9) (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Agrimex gearing up for family friendly installment of show
Over 5,000 consumers are expected for the Agrimex show in just two days' time. The show has been running for 33 years, and this year's edition promises to add a new family element to the three-day exp...
Apr 02, 2019 This year's agrimex will be geared to a family setting in the 34th annual event. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Bantam Sharks win second provincial championship in a row
For the second straight year, the Northwest Sharks are provincial champions.The team outlasted the Moose Jaw Mavericks last night winning 3-0 to take the provincial crown, sweeping not only the series...
Apr 01, 2019 The Northwest Sharks shut Moose Jaw out 3-0 last night to defend their title as Provincial Bantam A Champions (Facebook/BMHA- Battlefords Minor Hockey Association)