Community

No - Frills Fundraiser for the Library

We're excited to launch our new "no-frills fundraiser".The Refurbish the Library Campaign will make the library transform! As an incentive, donors will have their name entered into a draw for a great ...

Dec 18, 2019

Visiting the Western Development Museum Is a Great Idea for the Holidays

Feel the coziness of home and the neighborly connection of a small town main street at the WDM North Battleford. Stand in the shadow of an iconic grain elevator, a once familiar sentinel in every prai...

Dec 18, 2019

Melfort outdoor rink now open

The Dale Frier Memorial Outdoor Arena is officially open for the season.The arena located east of Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate on Brunswick St., is operated by the Melfort Kinsmen and is ...

Dec 18, 2019 Dale Frier Memorial Outdoor Arena is now open for the winter. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)

Holiday Movies at the Library

The John M. Cuelenaere Library is the place to keep the whole family busy during the holiday break.See the posters below for details.

Dec 18, 2019

Elks Donate to Battlefords Residential Services

On December 11th the Elks Lodge No. 369 presented Battlefords Residential Services Inc. (BRSI) with a donation of $1,000. Yvonne Nyholt, BRSI Board Chairperson, accepted the check on behalf of the age...

Dec 18, 2019

Volunteering with the Health Authority

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Prince Albert and area for the week of December 16, 2019The Volunteer Services Department is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunte...

Dec 18, 2019

Leask school placed on 'hold and secure'

UPDATE: A hold and secure procedure at Leask Community School has been lifted following an incident at the school early Wednesday morning. An unknown male wandered into the elementary side of the scho...

Dec 18, 2019 (Facebook/ Leask Community School)

Stars bounce back with 7-4 win in Humboldt

After scoring just 10 goals over their last six games heading into play, the proverbial offensive dam finally burst for the Battlefords North Stars Tuesday night, as the team exploded for a 7-4 victor...

Dec 18, 2019 Six different players scored for the Stars in their 7-4 win over the rival Broncos in Humboldt Tuesday, while netminder, Parker Rey turned in a 40-save performance to provide the backbone for the team on their way to victory on the night. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Trappers happy to see Northwest Company reverse fur buying stance

Northern trappers are responding to the decision by The Northwest Company to again accept fur pelts.The announcement was made in a media release on the company's website last week. It reverses a decis...

Dec 17, 2019 A potential buyer takes a look at a few skins at the NSTA Fur Table in Prince Albert. (File Photo/Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Lighthouse makes sure everyone has a place to go for Christmas dinner

The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is making sure no one is left out in the cold this Christmas.Manager Tracey Reimer said Christmas dinner is planned at 5 p.m. on Dec. 25 at the shelter in North ...

Dec 17, 2019 The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is providing a Christmas dinner for the community on Dec. 25. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)