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Sask. Party Leader Scott Moe reveals 1994 impaired driving charge

Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe revealed Wednesday he once faced another impaired driving charge.This is separate from an impaired driving incident in 1992, and the fatal crash in which he was inv...

Oct 07, 2020

NB Fire Department sells out Beef on a Bun fundraiser

More than just a hearty lunch; it's making a real difference. The North Battleford Fire Department hosted their annual Beef on a Bun fundraiser Wednesday at the fire hall.The event, which is organized...

Oct 07, 2020

‘Why did it happen?’ Sons of woman killed in 1997 crash want answers from Scott Moe

The sound of his mother's dying breath still haunts him.It was a May morning in 1997. Steve Balog was 18 and sitting beside his mother as she drove down a rural Saskatchewan highway when their car was...

Oct 06, 2020

Lloyd PBR Winter Classic postponed to 2021

The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association has announced the postponement of its annual PBR Winter Classic to December 2021. Assistant General Manager of the association, Jackie Tomayer, sai...

Oct 06, 2020

North Stars main camp kicks off at Civic Centre

The Battlefords North Stars kicked off their main camp this week, as players returned to the community - and the Civic Centre ice - following an extended summer hiatus. While there always seems to be ...

Oct 06, 2020

Rebuild underway at Bloomfield's Resort that was destroyed by fire last year

After a devastating fire last December, the rebuild of Bloomfield's Bay Resort at Deschambault Lake is underway.Owner Gary Bloomfield told northeastNOW the rebuild will include the restaurant and stor...

Oct 06, 2020

AAA Sharks enjoy team building weekend

With hockey season just around the corner, the Battlefords AAA Sharks took part in a team building day out this weekend, paintballing at Blue Mountain Adventure Park.Head coach of the team, Ricci Giro...

Oct 05, 2020

North Stars Fall Camp kicks off Friday

There's nothing quite like the crash of a big-body collision along the boards, or the artistry of an effortless stride cutting along a fresh sheet of ice. These were just some of the sights and sounds...

Oct 02, 2020

She-NANIGANS to celebrate Oktoberfest this weekend

The She-NANIGANS performing arts centre in North Battleford will be hosting a celebration of the season this weekend, with their first-ever Oktoberfest.Taking place Saturday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m., the fes...

Oct 02, 2020

Williams vying for councillor seat in City of North Battleford election

Warren Williams is one of the latest candidates announced who is seeking a councillor position in the City of North Battleford election. Williams first considered running for council about two years a...

Oct 01, 2020