Tag Archives: People
Local business contributes to BUH's Festival of Trees Gala Evening
The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation has announced that Fortress Windows and Doors will be supporting the 2019 Festival of Trees Gala Evening, with a donation of $1,500.The Festival of Tree...
Nov 20, 2019 Kevin Driedger, Sherry Krelow and Jeremy Cockril with Fortress' donation. (submitted photo/BUH Foundation)
Saskatchewan's oldest person and Melfort resident turns 112
The oldest person in Saskatchewan is now 112.Reita Fennell of Melfort is celebrating yet another birthday today.She is the second oldest person in Canada.Fennell said in her 112 years she has continue...
Nov 20, 2019 Melfort's Reita Fennell turns 112 on Nov. 20. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Coats for Kids initiative looks to share the warmth this season
As the days get shorter and the cold increases this winter season, the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre and Battlefords Boys and Girls Club are looking to share the warmth with their wint...
Nov 19, 2019 The Share the Warmth Winter Clothing Recycling Project has become a stable of the season in the Battlefords. Last year the program helped provide over 200 winter jackets to those in need. (submitted photo/Erin Katerynych)
A program to get holiday party goers home safe is back for another year in the Battlefords.
Holiday party season is right around the corner and Battlefords residents will be happy to hear Operation Red Nose is back for another year.Now entering its eleventh year, Operation Red Nose is a desi...
Nov 19, 2019 The Operation Red Nose Team for 2018 (supplied photo/David Schell)
JPII senior boys clinch regional championship, will host provincials
The John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) Crusaders senior boys volleyball team gave their hometown crowd a weekend to remember as the team clinched their title as 4A Boys West regionals champions.The tourna...
Nov 18, 2019 The JPII senior boys volleyball team has been a force as the season has progressed. After a dominating effort in its home gym at regionals, the team will now look to repeat the feat once more on the provincial stage. (submitted photo/Shelly Fransoo)
MacLean says “Coach’s Corner is no more” following Cherry’s dismissal from HNIC
TORONTO - Ron MacLean addressed Don Cherry's dismissal with a lengthy monologue during the first period intermission of Saturday's "Hockey Night in Canada" broadcast, saying "Coach's Corner is no more...
Nov 17, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)
Six Battlefords area boxers to vye for success at provincials
Six local boxers from Four Corner Boxing will compete in Provincials Nov. 23 in Weyburn. Those participating will range in age from 10 to 21, offering a nice glimpse into what the Four Corners' progra...
Nov 15, 2019 North Battleford’s Four Corner Boxing has become an athletic staple in the community, teaching youth the fundamentals of the sport and helping boxers of all ages take their craft to the next level. (Submitted photo/Dylin Curiston)
A piece of Canadian history on display at Western Development Museum
Battlefords residents have the chance to experience an important part of Canadian history at the Western Development Museum.A new travelling exhibit called One Canada: Diefenbaker's Vision is currentl...
Nov 14, 2019 The John Diefenbaker House in Prince Albert. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Coming off gold medal showing at districts, NBCHS senior girls look for volleyball glory at provincials
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings senior girls volleyball team has been a force all season long, and will look to continue that trend as the team makes their way to provin...
Nov 14, 2019 The senior girls Vikings have enjoyed great success this season, coming off a districts championship. The team will now look to build on their momentum as a contender on the provincial stage. (submitted photo/Stephen Neufeld)
North Stars fall 6-4 in tussle with Terriers
Every dog has its day, and for the Yorkton Terriers, theirs was Wednesday night in the Battlefords.It was as much a game of tug-of-war as it was hockey Wednesday night, as the Terriers narrowly edged ...
Nov 14, 2019 Terriers’ goaltender, Ryan Ouellette made 29 stops on the night including several key saves at big moments for his team, to help lead Yorkton to victory in the Battlefords. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)