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Acclaimed N.B. pianist performing two more shows to raise support

After a strong turnout for his previous show in June, North Battleford pianist Cole Knutson will perform two more concerts before leaving to begin his studies at the prestigious Guildhall School of Mu...

Aug 12, 2019 Musical prodigy Cole Knutson will perform Aug. 12 and 18 at St. Joseph Calasanctius Church in North Battleford. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Softball tournament sees large turnout

The 2019 FSIN Youth Softball Championships have wrapped up.The event saw nearly 1,000 coaches and players from 60 different communities come to Prince Albert to compete. From an organizational standpo...

Aug 12, 2019 The 2019 FSIN Youth Softball Championships wrapped up Sunday in Prince Albert. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)

Third annual Touch-a-Truck to take over Melfort mall parking lot

Construction and farm equipment, emergency vehicles and more will be on hand this Thursday in the Melfort mall parking lot.The Melfort Business Revitalization Corporation will host Touch-a-Truck for t...

Aug 12, 2019 Vehicles that are typically off limits to the public will be on hand at the Melfort mall this Thursday. (submitted photo/Chris Corbett)

Northwest Territorial Days Parade to kick off exhibition celebration

People are invited to tie on an eye patch and get their booty down to the annual Northwest Territorial Days Parade on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. A pirate-themed event, this year there will be a slight tweak to...

Aug 12, 2019 The horses are always a hit at the Northwest Territorial Days Parade. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Perseid meteor shower set to peak tonight

One of the best annual astronomical events will light up the sky this week. The summertime meteor shower, the Perseid, is set to peak Aug. 12 and 13. Though already underway, as Earth moves further in...

Aug 12, 2019 (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)

Adult dodgeball league returns to NationsWEST Field House

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.Battle In The Fords is an adult dodgeball league at the NationsWest Field House. It will consist of six to 12 teams with six to 12 players per team. Tea...

Aug 12, 2019 Games every Monday night from Sept. 16 to Oct. 28 (Facebook/City of North Battleford)

Polka Festival in Prince Albert

Look forward to the Prince Albert Polka Festival at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre August 23 until 25th.There are great events happening each day with full service RV Camping on site.See the post...

Aug 12, 2019

Pride Week to include rainbow crosswalk, 'family-friendly' drag show

Pride Week plans are coming together as the date for the event nears.The festivities will run Monday, Aug. 19 to Sunday, Aug. 25.The LGBTQ Battlefords and Area Pride organizers expect a fun and inform...

Aug 11, 2019 The upcoming Battlefords Pride Week event will take place Aug. 19 to 25. The Pride parade is set for Aug. 24. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Battleford Annual Parade offers family outing in town

Hundreds of people lined the streets Friday night, as the town of Battleford hosted their annual parade to bring in the weekend. From the trot of horses' hooves, to the sound of children's laughter as...

Aug 10, 2019 The Thunderchild family, pictured here enjoying the sights and sounds of the town parade Friday night in Battleford. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

RCMP take to water for training

Residents may have noticed some RCMP activity on the North Saskatchewan River Friday.Prince Albert RCMP members along with some from the north put their boats in the river for some training exercises....

Aug 10, 2019 RCMP members were on the North Saskatchewan River at P.A. training Friday (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)