Tag Archives: Events
Plaque unveiled to commemorate Treaty 6 adhesion
The unveiling of the Treaty 6 Adhesion Commemorative Plaque will serve as a reminder of the special relationship between the Woodland Cree and the Crown. A ceremony was held Wednesday at the Molanosa ...
Aug 28, 2019 The plaque was unveiled at a ceremony at the Molanosa Cultural Grounds. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Mental health fun run planned for North Battleford
Families will have an opportunity to come together for a run to support mental health next month.The inaugural Bridging Communities Mental Health Run will be held Sept. 14 at Centennial Park in North ...
Aug 28, 2019 North Battleford will have a community run for mental health on Sept. 14. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
North Stars Fall Camp promises stiff competition for roster spots
With pre-season just under a week away, it is a sign a new hockey campaign is quickly approaching.The sound of goal horns and a cheering crowd has all but started to fill the minds of players soon to ...
Aug 27, 2019 After winning the Canalta Cup last season, the North Stars will be looking to repeat the feat and defend their title as league champions this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Provincial Archives offers glimpse into past with digitalization of historic newspapers online
This September will mark the 80th anniversary since the outbreak of the Second World War.To commemorate the occasion, the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan are releasing digitized copies of communit...
Aug 26, 2019 Headlines from Thursday, Sept. 7, 1939 in the North Battleford News. (Supplied/Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan)
CAPP gives Rotary and Chamber update on state of oil industry
The Rotary Club Of The Battlefords and the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce had an opportunity to hear about the state of the oil and gas industry during a luncheon talk Monday.Chris Montgomery, manage...
Aug 26, 2019 Chris Montgomery of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) spoke to the Battlefords Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce members during his presentation Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Pride Week wraps up another successful year, organizers say
Pride Week has wrapped up in the Battlefords and organizers said they had another successful year.Several new activities were introduced, including a drag show. Kelly Waters, a member on the organizin...
Aug 26, 2019 The Battlefords Pride Parade Walk held Saturday afternoon was part of the festivities in this year's event. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Annual drive-in movie slated for September
There is no better way to take in a movie than with family and friends on a big screen, under the stars. The city is hosting their annual Send off to Summer drive-in movie on Sept. 13 in the field adj...
Aug 25, 2019 The Send-off to Summer
drive-in movie night has been a hit since it first began in the Battlefords,
offering families a throwback movie-watching experience. (submitted
photo/Candace Dustan)
Falk hosts meet and greet, readies for federal election
Getting an early start on the fall election, Battlefords-Lloydminster Conservative MP Rosemarie Falk visited her constituency office in North Battleford for a meet and greet with residents on Friday.T...
Aug 24, 2019 Battlefords-Lloydminster Conservative MP Rosemarie Falk meets with constituents in North Battleford, Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Two Battlefords boys are Western Canadian baseball champions
Two boys who grew up playing baseball on local ball diamonds are now Western Canadian champions. Levi Scherman and Cory Wouters played for the Sask 5 Giants 15U AAA team out of Martensville this year....
Aug 23, 2019 Levi Scherman and Cory Wouters, pictured here with their gold medals as Western Canadian Champions. (submitted photo/Michelle Scherman)
School's out: North Stars Hockey School wraps up after another successful year
After a week of fun, games, and skill development, Friday marked the final day of the the Battlefords North Stars' Hockey School. The Hockey School offers guidance through drills, and helpful tips dur...
Aug 23, 2019 Players pose for a quick picture before scrimmage action at the North Stars Hockey School. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)