Tag Archives: Community
A broken moldboard blade slows down snow clearing efforts
Getting the fresh snow cleared away might take a little longer than usual this week.A breakdown of a moldboard blade on one of the city's two main graders has resulted in snow removal on streets to be...
Jan 30, 2020 Snow clearing efforts continue in the Battlefords. (File photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Humboldt and District Museum hosting open house during Archives Week
Residents of Humboldt and area have an opportunity to learn more about the history of the region.The Humboldt and District Museum is hosting a Saskatchewan Archives Week Open House Thursday, Feb. 6."T...
Jan 30, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Waskesiu Snow Days
Waskesiu Snow Days, February 14-23, 2020Spend your winter break at the park and enjoy a week of activities with family and friends during Waskesiu Snow Days, February 14-23! Enjoy cross-country skiing...
Jan 30, 2020
Battlefords RCMP investigating cellphone "porting" scam in local area
Battlefords RCMP is investigating what is known as a cellphone "porting" scam after receiving a report from a local family impacted.A number of residents and businesses in parts of Saskatchewan were r...
Jan 29, 2020 Battlefords RCMP are investigating what is known as a cellphone porting scam, a type of identity theft that is bilking residents and businesses in parts of Saskatchewan out of significant savings. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
MLA's respond to Prince Albert's housing slump
A new report from the Saskatoon and Region Home Builders' Association (SRHBA) confirms 2019 was a much slower year for the construction industry.From 2018 to 2019, single family home permits in Prince...
Jan 29, 2020 While demand increases for multi-family home permits in Prince Albert, single family home construction continues to slump. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
New employment and training site opens
A special facility for a First Nation community northwest of Prince Albert has opened with the hopes it can help get young people into the workplace. The Ahtahkakoop Employment, Training and Social Bu...
Jan 29, 2020 Chief Larry Ahenekew (centre) is joined by his councillors and Elder Senator Fred Sasakamoose who cut the ribbon on the new employment and training building in Ahtahkakoop on Wednesday. Also with the ribbon are from left, Director of Education and Training Kerry Sasakamoose, Ashton Williams, Albertine Masuskapoe and Director of Social Development Christine Pechawis. (submitted photo/Alexis Christensen, BATC)
Jenkins donates $25,000 to Carlton Crushes Cancer campaign
Canadian Tire Owner Malcolm Jenkins has donated $25,000 to the Carlton Crushes Cancer campaign.According to a media release from the Victoria Hospital Foundation, Jenkins' donation helped launch the c...
Jan 29, 2020 (submitted photo/ Sherry Buckler)
Silvernagle ready for return to national stage following second consecutive provincial championship
Hometown hero, Robyn Silvernagle and her North Battleford rink are heading back to the national stage, following another big victory at the Viterra Scotties Tuesday in Melville. Silvernagle's rink, ba...
Jan 29, 2020 Team Silvernagle poses for a picture at the Viterra Scotties earlier this week in Melville. (Facebook/Team Silvernagle)
Safety tips from SGI for navigating the heavy fog in Battlefords area
People in the Battlefords area woke up this morning to find the city blanketed in a thick layer of fog for the second day in a row.The fog was thick enough for Environment Canada to issue a two-day fo...
Jan 29, 2020 Fog advisory in the Battlefords for second straight day. (ID 134596443 © Dmitrii Melnikov | Dreamstime.com)
Local organization talks mental health
The topic of mental health is front and center across the country today.Bell Lets Talk Day aims to get people talking about mental health while also raising money to support initiatives.Members of one...
Jan 29, 2020 Lyle Karasiuk said they are focused on mental health all the way through the organization. (submitted photo/Lyle Karasiuk)