Events

North Stars stand out in community

The Battlefords North Stars have been involved with many different community initiatives this season. From reading to students at local schools and playing street hockey, to picking up garbage and eve...

Feb 21, 2019 North Stars' forwards Kaden Boser, Ryan Gil and MacGregor Sinclair (Pictured L-R) enjoy the day at the Kids' Club pizza party at Discovery Co-op Mall in North Battleford Thursday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Martin Martinson

Who has Saskatchewan's coldest rink?

It all started during a provincial game in Edam. Coming off the ice, hands and feet were frozen, and there were warnings from others during the deep freeze of February that Edam's rink was, in fact, t...

Feb 21, 2019

Iconic race set to begin at Elk Ridge

Sled dog racers from across the country are preparing for the running of the 22nd Annual Canadian Challenge.The race follows an iconic route. Beginning at Elk Ridge Resort, riders and dogs will follow...

Feb 18, 2019

BTEC gift aims to support home for the animals

The Battlefords Humane Society now has $17,250 toward its new building after a hefty cheque was donated by BTEC on Friday. Battlefords Trade & Education Centre Inc. recently held a Mardi Gras-styl...

Feb 15, 2019

Silvernagle sets sights on Sydney for Scotties supremacy

Robyn Silvernagle's North Battleford rink is ready for the bright lights of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Following their come-from-behind win in Humboldt just a few short weeks ago, the four-som...

Feb 14, 2019

Orcas dominate between the lanes yet again

The Battlefords Orcas Swim Club was in Saskatoon last weekend and had a strong showing. The club brought 13 swimmers to the competition, which was a long-course event and the first of the year for the...

Feb 14, 2019

Leask keeps heart of recreation beating with Valentine's Day gig

Creative fundraising ideas, plenty of volunteer commitment, and even chipping away at the ice surface by hand. Those are just some of the ways a dedicated band of people are meeting the challenges of ...

Feb 13, 2019

Roses may not be your go-to flower this Valentine's

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and the majority of men are lining up the quintessential dozen roses for their other half.While red roses might seem like the obvious choice to give the lady...

Feb 13, 2019

Wintertainment offers families week of fun activities

North Battleford families won't have far to go to spend Winter Break this year.The city is once again hosting Wintertainment - a week long bevy of fun activities for the kids and families to enjoy.May...

Feb 11, 2019

SIIT relocates, invests in the Battlefords

An investment in the future of not only the students, but the City of North Battleford.The grand re-opening of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) North Battleford Career Centre t...

Feb 08, 2019