Community

Lawmakers approve group to begin town hall rehabilitation consultations

Lawmakers in Battleford have selected a group to undertake public consultation for the rehabilitation and renewal of town hall.In 2018, $200,000 was authorized by council to consultant the public on w...

Aug 21, 2019 Battleford Town Hall was built in 1912. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

What'sHappeningNOW Aug. 20, 2019

News Director Glenn Hicks talks to reporter Alison Sandstrom about a proposal from P.A. council to introduce a bylaw banning people from back alleys and pathways at night.

Aug 20, 2019

Group shows support in wake of possible cuts to fire department

Clad in red as a sign of solidarity, a group of about 20 attended North Battleford council's meeting Monday to give a quiet show of support for the city's firefighters, after hearing the department co...

Aug 20, 2019 A group supporting NB firefighters attended city council's meeting en masse Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Royal Canadian Legion to hold cenotaph re-dedication ceremony this weekend

The local Royal Canadian Legion Branch is having an unveiling of plaques and re-dedication of the cenotaph in Battleford Aug. 24. Taking place at Cenotaph Park, four plaques will be unveiled on the af...

Aug 20, 2019 The Cenotaph in Battleford stands tall at Cenotaph park where the re-dedication will happen this weekend. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Nipawin Living Forestry Museum hosting first Show and Shine

The Nipawin Living Forestry Museum is giving the green light for a new event to its summer repertoire.For the first time in its existence, the museum will host a Show and Shine car show, flea market, ...

Aug 20, 2019 (Submitted photo/Nipawin Living Forestry Museum).

Community will need to raise millions of dollars for new hospital equipment

The Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) says there's little the public can do at the moment to prepare for the millions of dollars that will be needed to equip and furnish a new hospital in Prince Albe...

Aug 20, 2019 The community will need to raise millions of dollars for equipment and furnishings once the go ahead is given for the new hospital in Prince Albert. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Ray Mitsuing hangs up the reigns after three decades of wagon racing

Ray Mitsuing ended his 30-plus year chuckwagon career in Lloydminster this weekend.The 65-year-old wrapped the 2019 Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) season with a safe driver award ...

Aug 20, 2019 Ray Mitsuing retired from driving chuck wagons this past weekend. The 65 year old is the most decorated driver in the CPCA after a 37 year long career. (file photo/meadowlakeNOW staff)

Food bank in need of donations

The Prince Albert Food Bank is in dire need of donations after serving nearly 6,000 people in June and July.After giving out 2,100 food hampers, Operations Manager Kerry Ramsdell told paNOW they haven...

Aug 20, 2019 (Prince Albert Food Bank/Facebook)

Humboldt Big Brothers Big Sisters hosting first drive-in fundraiser

Humboldt Big Brothers Big Sisters hosting first Drive-In fundraiserIt's the year 1960 for at least one day in Humboldt.Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Humboldt and Area will host its first drive-in...

Aug 20, 2019 (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Humboldt and Area/ Facebook).

Ultimatum date set for old St. Vital Church

In 1983, the Town of Battleford inherited the old St. Vital Church from the province.But 36 years, 12 councils and six mayors later, neglect has taken hold of what is believed to be the oldest Roman C...

Aug 20, 2019 The old St. Vital Church could be razed in 2020 if no community groups come forward with a plan to raise money to restore the building. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)