Tag Archives: Events
Street hockey tourney raises funds for mental health
Smiles, painted faces, and of course, a whole lot of stick and puck: that was the scene at the Civic Centre over the weekend. The Battlefords North Stars hosted their inaugural StarsStandStrong Youth ...
Jun 17, 2019 The inaugural StarsStandStrong street hockey tournament was a success by all counts, featuring over 30 participants and raising over $1,600 in the process. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Farmers Market links community with local business
For the second-straight year, the Territorial Drive Farmers Market is open Friday's throughout the summer from June 14 to Sept. 27 from 4 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot of Splish Splash Auto Wash. Featu...
Jun 14, 2019 Summer 2019 will mark the second year of the Territorial Drive Farmers Market, an event that has become an annual event after an outstanding turnout its first year held in the Battlefords. (Facebook/Territorial Drive Farmers Market)
Meota Golden Oldies show to highlight glory days of music history
Charles Baillargeon has a soft spot for the old tunes from the '60s and '70s.He should as he grew up with them. Hearing songs from that era rekindles fond memories for him, similar to flipping through...
Jun 14, 2019 Charles and Anne Baillargeon are organizing a fundraiser show called Golden Oldies. (Submitted photo/Charles Baillargeon)
Mosquito First Nation appoints first female senator
Elder Jenny Spyglass has become the first female appointed to Battlefords Agency Tribal Council (BATC) and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Senate from Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Le...
Jun 12, 2019 Chief Tanya Aguilar-Antiman (holding the microphone), alongside Jenny Spyglass (right), as the latter became the first female senator from Mosquito Grizzly Bears Head Lean Man First Nation. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Teepee monument, giant wind chime coming to Onion Lake
The sounds of silver spoons will be representative of community identity in Onion Lake.The Onion Lake community is coming together, with the support of the Virtues and Community Belonging Project, to ...
Jun 11, 2019 Members of the Virtues and Community Belonging Project on the site where the teepee will be built. (Facebook/Onion Lake RCMP)
A unique music experience for the entire family
Are you looking for a unique musical experience the entire family can enjoy? Consider the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival located in the splendor of the Ness Creek Festival Site,...
Jun 11, 2019 The Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival takes place at the Ness Creek Festival Site, August 16-18. (submitted photo)
Major league great set to speak at Hall of Fame induction
A major league star is set to induct some minor league greats into the Hall of Fame. Canadian baseball legend, Ferguson Jenkins, will be in the Battlefords for the 35th annual induction ceremony at th...
Jun 10, 2019 The world's largest bat outside the Baseball Hall of Fame. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Inaugural Amazing Adventure Race coming soon
Zip-lining, canoeing, an obstacle course and archery; these are just a few of the activities that will be included in the first-ever Amazing Adventure Race at Blue Mountain Adventure Park. In addition...
Jun 08, 2019 Zip-lining will be one of many activities included in the first-ever Amazing Adventure Race at Blue Mountain Adventure Park; an event the organizers hope becomes an annual occurrence. (Facebook/Blue Mountain Adventure Park)
Food bank, christmas hampers see high demand from Battlefords' families
Between March 1, 2018, and Feb. 28, 2019, 48 per cent of those who accessed the food bank in the Battlefords were children. The national average is 35. And for the second year in a row, it served a re...
Jun 07, 2019 Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre Executive Director Erin Katerynych, left, and Food Bank Manager Heather O’Neill at the annual general meeting and volunteer appreciation event, Thursday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Teddy Bear Clinic brings community together to benefit youth
Although cloudy skies loomed overhead at points throughout the day Friday, it was all smiles as the sun did make an appearance, and stick around for a bit at the 20th annual Teddy Bear Clinic in North...
Jun 07, 2019 Not too hot, not too cold: After last year’s event was forced indoors due to the weather, it was a beautiful day at Central Park for kids of all ages to enjoy the Teddy Bear Clinic. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)