Tag Archives: Community
Stars send Bruins to early hibernation with 6-3 beatdown in Battlefords
After a more than a full week off since their last game action, the Battlefords North Stars returned to the ice Friday night at the Civic Centre, only to continue on their dominant path to a 6-3 final...
Nov 22, 2019 Shooting Stars: North Stars’ teammates gather around goaltender, Austin Schwab to celebrate Friday’s 6-3 victory over the Bruins. With the win, the Stars have now won 16 of their last 17 games, and 23 of 25 this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Local advocates says plenty of positives despite NB high crime stats
Local advocates say the community faces challenges but progress is being made despite North Battleford's continued high crime numbers reported again this year in the Maclean's magazine article Canada'...
Nov 22, 2019 North Battleford was rated highest for overall crime in this year's Maclean's magazine rankings for Canada's Most Dangerous Places. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Local First Nations residents continue to suffer from generational trauma
Community leaders at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation are sharing their devastation in the midst of what they are calling a suicide crisis. Among all nine First Nations within Meadow Lake Tribunal Counc...
Nov 22, 2019 Chief Ronald Mitsuing ordered a state of crisis and emergency on Thursday night. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Important wildlife survey underway
The Saskatchewan government is encouraging hunters to participate in a harvest survey.The numbers garnered by the study are used by the Ministry of Environment for a number of purposes including deter...
Nov 22, 2019 The provincial government is reminding hunters about the importance of taking part in the hunter harvest survey. (Submitted photo/Parks Canada)
Kinistino School hosting family dance fundraiser for the school playground
Kinistino School will be rocking Saturday night for a good cause.The Family Dance Fundraiser will be held at the sport complex gym, starting at 7 p.m.The event is raising money for the Kinistino Schoo...
Nov 22, 2019 (submitted photo/Sheldon Larson)
Parents of young kids urged to be conscious about digital toys
The holiday season is not too far off and many will soon be hitting the stores for gifts.For those looking to get something for young children, some groups are advising people to keep certain things i...
Nov 22, 2019 Parents are encouraged to think about the gifts they give to young children this holiday season. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Hamlet of Elk Ridge seeks Resort Village status
Elk Ridge resort is widely known as a great tourist destination, but in recent years more people are choosing to stay and live in the area. As a result of that growth, a process has been rolling out f...
Nov 22, 2019 A photo taken at Elk Ridge in the fall of 2019. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
NBCHS senior girls claim first provincial medal in 23 years
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) senior girls volleyball team capped their season with a bronze medal performance at provincials. The bronze medal serves as the team's first podi...
Nov 22, 2019 The NBCHS senior girls Vikings followed up their gold medal finish at regionals with a bronze medal performance at provincials (pictured here), becoming the school’s first senior girls team to medal on the provincial stage in over 20 years. (submitted photo/Jana Friedenstab)
Battlefords Pride upset after Transgender Day of Remembrance poster defaced
Battlefords Pride is taking action after the group's poster about a Transgender Day of Remembrance event was found scrawled with graffiti where it was posted in a public space at Frontier Mall.The van...
Nov 22, 2019 The Transgender Day of Remembrance poster was posted in the mall in the south end of North Battleford. It was found defaced. (submitted photo/Bobbisue Thompson)
Stars return to action for home ice battle with Bruins
Over a week since their last game action, the Battlefords North Stars will return to the ice Friday night in front of the home crowd, as the team welcomes the Estevan Bruins to town for a showdown at ...
Nov 22, 2019 While they may not have played each other in over a month, it never takes long for the North Stars and Bruins to renew acquaintances when the two teams come together. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)