Community

Ally Affirmation Workshop

You are invited to an Ally Affirmation workshop with poet, performer, and community educator Zoey Roy on Monday, March 11, 2019. The meal will be served at 6:00 pm with the workshop to follow from 7:0...

Feb 22, 2019 : Karen Cay

Pet Speed Dating at Pet Smart February 23rd

Everybody needs a friend and a "fur-ever" friend is even better! The Meadow Lake Humane Society and Northern Animal Rescue are excited to host their first annual Speed Dating Event, February 23rd at P...

Feb 22, 2019 : Karen Cay

BrainLove Quilt Retreat

Saskatchewan Royal Purple Saskatchewan Royal Purple presents the Brainlove Quilt Retreat Weekend of Fun March 29-31 in North Battleford at the Chapel Gallery.The Fee is $160.See the poster for details...

Feb 22, 2019 : Karen Cay

A Star for Jada fundraiser to raise cash for rare disease research and cure

A six-year-old girl living in the tri-community with an extremely rare disease called Salla needs the public's help to raise funds to find a treatment or cure for the debilitating condition. Residents...

Feb 21, 2019 Jada Halkett, who has one of 150 known cases of Salla disease, sits with her caregiver Sheldon Merriman. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Nord heading down south to hit the water at Orlando School

Orcas standout Brandon Nord will swim in a warmer climate soon. The 17-year-old recently committed to Rollins College in Orlando, Florida on a four-year scholarship to the division two school, where h...

Feb 21, 2019 Nord will be in a different climate, hitting the pool next year. (submitted photo/John Mcleod) : Brady Lang

A Taste of Culture puts out call for sponsorship

The Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre (BIRC) is looking for local businesses to step up to sponsor its upcoming A Taste of Culture event.Now in its twelfth year, the event will feature food boot...

Feb 21, 2019 North Battleford's Citizenship Ceremony coincides with the annual A Taste of Culture celebration starting in May. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff ) : Angela Brown

North Stars stand out in community

The Battlefords North Stars have been involved with many different community initiatives this season. From reading to students at local schools and playing street hockey, to picking up garbage and eve...

Feb 21, 2019 North Stars' forwards Kaden Boser, Ryan Gil and MacGregor Sinclair (Pictured L-R) enjoy the day at the Kids' Club pizza party at Discovery Co-op Mall in North Battleford Thursday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Martin Martinson

What'sHappeningNOW Feb. 21, 2019

Reporter Charlene Tebbutt speaks with reporter Brady Bateman about the 2019 Voices of the North, and one performer who is chasing her dreams of performing on stage.

Feb 21, 2019

P.A. singer checks Voices of the North off bucket list

The Prince Albert Winter Festival continues this week, with a variety of events taking place throughout the city, including Voices of the North.Voices of the North features a variety of up and coming ...

Feb 21, 2019 Rhonda Carriere. (Facebook photo/Rhonda Carriere)

'We have to create a good place for the next generation coming up': Chief candidate at Muskoday

One of three candidates for chief in the upcoming Muskoday First Nation election says his priorities include providing more services for youth, and addressing homelessness and additions in the communi...

Feb 21, 2019 Muskoday First Nation. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)