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Mosquito First Nation announces three new economic developments
The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) has announced three new economic developments.They will embark on starting a home builders and construction company, a security company,...
Aug 22, 2019 Chief and council for the Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation pose for a picture following Wednesday afternoon’s announcement of the new economic developments. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Royal Canadian Legion to hold cenotaph re-dedication ceremony this weekend
The local Royal Canadian Legion Branch is having an unveiling of plaques and re-dedication of the cenotaph in Battleford Aug. 24. Taking place at Cenotaph Park, four plaques will be unveiled on the af...
Aug 20, 2019 The Cenotaph in Battleford stands tall at Cenotaph park where the re-dedication will happen this weekend. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Class is in session at North Stars Hockey School
Power skating, puck skills, dryland training, and even road hockey are just a few items on the agenda at the Battlefords North Stars Annual Hockey School.The Hockey School began Monday at the Civic Ce...
Aug 19, 2019 Stars’ defenceman, Ryan Granville helping out at the North Stars’ Hockey School Monday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Pride Week launched in North Battleford
The weather may be overcast and chilly in North Battleford, but the colours of the rainbow now fill the sky.Pride Week officially kicked off with a flag-raising ceremony outside city hall on Monday. T...
Aug 19, 2019 Mayor Ryan Bater, centre, with Bobbisue Thompson (Battlefords Pride committee president), left, and Donald Meriam (2019 Royal Patron of Battlefords Pride Week), right, gather at the flag-raising ceremony, Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Battleford Public Library hosting two summer send off events next weekend
The Library has a full array of activities planned for next Saturday.The North Battleford Public Library is hosting another themed escape room this month from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 24. Teams of ...
Aug 18, 2019 Escape Room event at the Library on Saturday August 24. (submitted photo/northbattlefordlibrary.com)
North Stars Golf Classic shines bright start to season
With summer drawing to a close and autumn sitting just around the corner, the countdown to hockey season has begun. Known somewhat as the unofficial start to the new season, the Battlefords North Star...
Aug 17, 2019 The rain held off for most of the day, making it a nice afternoon for a round of golf with friends at the Annual North Stars Golf Classic. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Summer comes alive at Northwest Territorial Days
For friends Max Gubbe, Kale Hassett, Noah Bernier and Jet Rose, the Exhibition is all about the rides."My favorite ride is the choo choo train," Gubbe said, before adding that he intends full-well to ...
Aug 16, 2019 Nothing says summertime like a day at the fair with friends. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Fair fundraiser benefits youth mental health
The Northwest Territorial Days exhibition got off to a good start this year.One of the highlights of the fair this year is the dunk tank fundraiser to benefit mental health initiatives for youth.Calle...
Aug 15, 2019 Darcy Woolfitt, of the Battlefords RCMP, volunteers to be dunked in a tank of water to support the cause. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Pickleball clinic coming to the Battlefords
The Battlefords Pickleball Club (BPC) is hosting a Pickleball Clinic at the Nationswest Field House Sept. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A bit of a unique sport as i...
Aug 15, 2019 (Pictured left to right): George MacGregor, Janice Sharpe, David Conroy, and Joseph Wappel pose for a picture ahead of some pickleball action. (submitted photo/Debbie Iwanchuk)
Delta blues guitarist and singer from California coming to The Gog
Veteran Delta Blues guitarist and singer Dorian Michael from California will perform a house concert at The Gog in North Battleford for an upcoming show.Michael is currently on tour and said since he ...
Aug 15, 2019 Blues guitarist and singer Dorian Michael from California will perform at The Gog in North Battleford on Sept. 8. (Submitted photo/Dorian Michael))