Tag Archives: Events
Annual Rockettes calendar campaign kicks off
People from around the community came together for a night out at Bennigan's Thursday, to celebrate the official launch of the 2020 Rockettes calendar. An annual event promoting breast cancer awarenes...
Oct 11, 2019 The models and team from the 2020 Rockettes calendar pose for a picture Thursday night with 93.3 The Rock's Bryan Flannery at the launch event at Bennigan’s in North Battleford. (battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords Chamber holding all-candidates forum open to public
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce plans to hold an all-candidates forum open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.The event will take place at the Muse Theatre at the Western D...
Oct 10, 2019 Battlefords Chamber of Commerce chair Dallan Oberg, left, will act as the moderator for the all-candidates forum in North Battleford on Oct. 17. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Village of Meota to hold byelection for mayor, councillor positions
The Village of Meota will hold a byelection in November for the mayoral and one councillor position.As recently advertised, the village is accepting nominations for the two now vacant positions.Nomina...
Oct 10, 2019 (file photo/JPBG Staff)
Stars score two in final three minutes, steal shootout victory in Melfort
Like a skilled magician, the Battlefords North Stars pulled a rabbit out of a hat Wednesday night, and made a two-goal deficit disappear with under three minutes to go in regulation, on their way to a...
Oct 10, 2019 Stars’ teammates congratulate forward Rylan Nivon on the bench, following the veteran's late tying goal. Nivon was the difference maker Wednesday night for the Stars picking up three points on the night, in addition to the shootout game-winner. (Martin Martison/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Town breaks ground for lagoon wastewater system upgrade and expansion project
The Town of Battleford came together with supporters for a special sod-turning ceremony Wednesday to announce the start of the $5.2 million lagoon wastewater treatment system upgrade and expansion pro...
Oct 09, 2019 Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie, third from left, with, left to right, Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak, MLA Herb Cox, Phyllis Paddy of Thunderchild First Nation, Coun. Judy Pruden, CAO John Enns-Wind and Utilities Manager Aubrey Whittleton at the announcement for the Battleford Wastewater Treatment System Lagoon Upgrade Project Wednesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars head to Melfort to meet Mustangs in replay of last year’s league final
Following a busy schedule that saw the team play four games in five nights on the road last week, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Wednesday night in Melfort. Heading back on the road...
Oct 09, 2019 Wednesday night’s matchup between the North Stars and Mustangs will be the first meeting between the two sides since last year’s Canalta Cup Final playoff series. A series that ended in heartbreak for the Mustangs and jubilation for the Stars, it shouldn’t take long for the two sides to renew the rivalry this evening. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars’ defenceman Fletcher, goalie Dmyterko honoured with league-wide recognition
The Battlefords North Stars have come storming out of the gate this season to a 10-1 record through their opening 11 games. One of the key ingredients to the team's success is strong individual perfor...
Oct 08, 2019 Captain Matthew Fletcher and goaltender Adam Dmyterko led the way for the Stars last week, as the team won three of their four games played in five nights. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
A walk against gang violence in Big Island Lake Cree Territory later this month
A walk against gang violence to promote a unified community will happen in Big Island Lake Cree Territory later this month.Similar to an event that happened in Loon Lake last week, Big Island Lake Cre...
Oct 08, 2019 An anti-gang walk in Loon Lake is the inspiration behind the event in Big Island Lake Cree Territory. (supplied/Ryan How)
North Stars wrap up road swing with convincing victory over Red Wings
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Weyburn Red Wings 4-1 Saturday at Crescent Point Place in Weyburn. With the victory, the Stars draw to a close their four-games in four-nights road swing with ...
Oct 06, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars have had a lot to celebrate through the early going this season. With their victory Saturday, the team improves to 10-1 on the year, becoming the first team in the league to hit double digits in wins. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars head to Weyburn looking to cap road swing with two points against Wings
The red-hot Battlefords North Stars will cap off their four-games in four-nights road swing Saturday evening against the Weyburn Red Wings at Crescent Point Place in Weyburn.The North Stars have poste...
Oct 05, 2019 Stars’ goaltender Adam Dmyterko is coming off a clean-slate performance against the Estevan Bruins Friday, and will be looking to follow it up with an encore performance against the Red Wings in Weyburn Saturday night. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)