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Lazar announces candidacy for North Battleford city council

For nine years, local, Clay Lazar served as a paramedic and firefighter in the city of North Battleford. It is experience that has provided him with a unique perspective of the community, and ultimate...

Oct 01, 2020

Chickadee Songwriters Circle to highlight artists in community

Local music fans in the community craving a night on the town, can look no further than this weekend.She-NANIGANS performance venue will host their inaugural Chickadee Songwriters Circle this Friday a...

Sep 30, 2020

Mustangs cleared to resume hockey-related activities after positive COVID-19 test

The Melfort Mustangs are now able to get back onto the ice after having a player test positive for COVID-19 last week.The team said in a release sent out on Wednesday, Sept. 30 the team is cleared for...

Sep 30, 2020

Rotary Club bumps Centennial Celebration with Chris Hadfield to 2021

The Rotary Club of the Battlefords has postponed it's "Out of this World Centennial Celebration" to Oct. 22, 2021.The event, which will feature world-renowned Canadian astronaut, Col. Chris Hadfield, ...

Sep 29, 2020

City of NB launches Service Request Portal

Whether its low water pressure at home, or a noticeable pothole on the morning commute, the City of North Battleford has announced a new and easy-to-use tool to help residents connect with the city an...

Sep 29, 2020

North Stars season ticket deadlines fast approaching

As the fall calendar now sits just a stone-throw from October, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) proposed start date is fast approaching.The league remains hopeful for an Oct. 9 start, and ...

Sep 28, 2020

North Battleford-Opoly puts local twist on classic game

As the weather begins to cool with a crisp autumn breeze, there's never been a better time to gather the family together for a good old-fashioned game night.However, while one cannot go wrong with the...

Sep 26, 2020

North Battleford foodbank receives almost $12,000 from Walmart Canada

Hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic is an issue affecting many families in the Battlefords and beyond and Walmart Canada and is donating to food banks across the country to address it.Customers and as...

Sep 25, 2020

Twin Rivers Curling Club to return ice next week

The Twin Rivers Curling Club will be putting their ice back in the rink next week, signaling the return of the curling season.General manager of the club, Doug Flasch, said the plan is to turn the pla...

Sep 25, 2020

Provincial Coaches Week shines light on locals making a difference (Pt. 3/3)

In celebration of Coaches Week in Saskatchewan, battlefordsNOW has been highlighting some of the countless community coaches, who help to make local athletics possible.The following is part 3/3 in the...

Sep 25, 2020