Tag Archives: Events
An emotional day for many at North West College Southern Graduation ceremony in Battlefords
For Kelsey Fox, Wednesday was a time for happy tears as she crossed the stage to receive her diploma, dressed in her long black gown, while wearing the customary mortarboard, a symbol of her crowning ...
May 29, 2019 North West College graduate Kelsey Fox shown following Wednesday's ceremony. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Taking a fresh look at composting in the Battlefords
The City of North Battleford Waste Management Facility is hosting Compost Field Day at the Western Development Museum and the city's Compost Facility. Landfill supervisor David Prescesky said while th...
May 29, 2019 Wednesday's event features demonstrations pertaining to building a compost windrow; aerated static pile composting; and showcasing screening equipment. (submitted photo/ Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council)
Juno Award winner on road to the Battlefords
Canadian musician Joey Landreth is coming to the Battlefords' Dekker Centre June 6. Landreth, who grew up in Winnipeg, said the performance will mark a return to the Prairies and to the Battlefords, w...
May 28, 2019 Joey Landreth performs music inspired by many different genres, including country, gospel, blues, jazz and rock, giving his show a diverse feel. (submitted photo/Erin Carroll)
Battleford street celebration looking for more vendors
Organizers of the upcoming community street celebration planned for downtown Battleford on July 18 are inviting vendors to register if they wish to participate in the event."Anyone who is interested i...
May 27, 2019 Battleford will be having
its first community street fair July 18, similar to Prince Albert's event shown. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Alzheimer’s Walk a great cause for community
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's is taking place Sunday, June 2, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Beginning with registration at Lawrence Elementary School at 1 p.m., the walk will begin at 1:30 ...
May 27, 2019 With over 19,000 people across the province suffering with Alzheimer’s, or related dementia, it is a disease that affects countless more as well. (submitted photo/Angela Hodel)
A Taste of Culture coming soon to the Battlefords
The Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre is hosting A Taste of Culture Friday, May 31 to June 1 at the Western Development Museum. A Taste of Culture is an annual event designed to celebrate differ...
May 26, 2019 A two-day event, A Taste of Culture is a celebration featuring cuisine from across the globe. (Facebook/Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre)
A look at Limerick, Ireland through local eyes
The North Battleford Public Library will feature a Travel Talk Wednesday, May 29, as Candice Froess will recount her recent journey to Limerick, Ireland. Froess, who works as an assistant librarian at...
May 25, 2019 Candice Froess will be showing several pictures from her trip to Limerick during the presentation Friday, such as this one of St. Mary’s Cathedral. (submitted photo/Candice Froess)
Chamber Golf Challenge a hit
As the sun sets over the greens Friday at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club, it brings with it a conclusion to the sixth-annual Battlefords and Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) Chamber Busines...
May 24, 2019 The Chamber Golf Challenge Friday provided an opportunity to hit the links and bring in the weekend early while showing support for the local community. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Honouring Their Voices raises awareness for MMIWG
Kendra Weenie says talking about her story and what she went through helped her overcome domestic abuse.Her former partner was sent to prison for viciously assaulting her in 2013.She spoke at a worksh...
May 24, 2019 Kendra Weenie speaks about recovering from an abusive relationship in her presentation. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Indigenous businessman to share story of overcoming adversity at Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast
Bill Adsit knows what it takes to overcome adversity.The Indigenous business consultant has surmounted both personal and career challenges in his life to reach his goals.Adsit is the guest speaker for...
May 24, 2019 Indigenous business consultant Bill Adsit is the guest speaker for the annual Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast, Saturday morning. (submitted photo/Bill Adsit)