Tag Archives: Community
Battlefords Muslim community reacts to New Zealand shooting
The Muslim community in the Battlefords was solemn at its afternoon prayer service as members reflected on the tragedy in New Zealand.At least 49 people were shot to death and 48 were injured, some cr...
Mar 15, 2019 Ali Beloud, who resides in North Battleford, attended prayers Friday. He said he feels safe living here. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
The state of curling in Saskatchewan: The Silvernagle effect
Yesterday, we took a look at the Biggar Curling Club and the struggles they've been going through in keeping the curling club afloat. Today, we speak more about the struggles from the perspective of R...
Mar 15, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Nipawin finalizes another portion of pool project
With snow melting as a sign that swim season is coming, the Town of Nipawin selected the next contractor to work on a portion of the pool project. Council went with the ACS Contracting Ltd's bid of ju...
Mar 15, 2019 (Facebook/Nipawin Kinettes)
Birthday gathering planned for missing woman Ashley Morin
Family members of missing woman Ashley Morin are planning a special ceremony to honour Morin's birthday.The event will include a potluck supper and will take place in North Battleford at Sharkey's Poo...
Mar 15, 2019 The family of missing woman Ashley Morin are planning a potluck supper that is open to the community to honour Morin's birthday on March 24.
Big Brother Big Sisters recruitment campaign begins tonight at Mustangs game
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) in Melfort is looking to appeal to potential mentors at Friday's Mustangs game.Two waiting littles will drop the puck at the quarter final game against the Kindersley K...
Mar 15, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW)
An increased buzz around electric vehicles
With more people becoming environmentally conscious, the appetite for electric vehicles is increasing according to a local dealership.General manager at Evergreen Nissan, Ron Jones said the electric c...
Mar 15, 2019 A growing trend in the vehicle industry is slowly creating a buzz in Prince Albert according to a local dealer. (paNOW Staff/ Charlene Tebbutt)
Education will help control stray dog population: Volunteer with Canine Action Project
Staff members with the agency that helps First Nation communities deal with stray dog populations, is in the process of developing a comprehensive action plan, with the hope fewer communities will res...
Mar 15, 2019 (Facebook/Canine Action Project)
Community Recovery Team provides mental health assistance in P.A.
People in Prince Albert who are dealing with serious mental health challenges have another resource available to them.Prince Albert, along with seven other communities in Saskatchewan, are now home to...
Mar 15, 2019 Mike Northcott, chief human resource officer with Saskatchewan Health Authority, spoke at a media conference Friday officially announcing the launch of the Community Recovery Team, which helps mental health-related supports in the community. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
The state of curling in Saskatchewan: A Biggar problem than expected
Yesterday, we took a look at the game of curling from the elite level, and CurlSask's stance on how the game is growing in part one of a three-part series. Today, we're going to look at the hot bed of...
Mar 14, 2019 (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City to discuss potential of banning single-use plastic bags
North Battleford City Hall plans to sit down to discuss the long term potential of banning single-use plastic bags.Coun. Kent Lindgren raised the issue at council's last meeting."We have asked adminis...
Mar 14, 2019 The City of North Battleford is determining environmental concerns such as possibly banning single-use plastic bags at a future planning meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)