Events

North Stars remain hopeful for return following latest league update

The start of the new year is a time of hope and anticipation for what lies ahead.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) recently released a statement signalling a continued optimism for a return...

Jan 04, 2021

Hope and the Future: MMIWG monument to arrive in Prince Albert this spring

COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget but there is hope for the future. We've decided to make that the focus of our series of end-of-year stories.By the end of June, a long-awa...

Jan 03, 2021

Home renovations, puzzles dominated Christmas shopping in the Battlefords

Business in the Battlefords has changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic and that continued during the Christmas season.Many homeowners spent money on supplies for repairs and renovations to ...

Dec 31, 2020

Fireworks display still going ahead for New Year's Eve

The City of North Battleford still plans to go ahead with its fireworks display at King Hill starting at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 to celebrate the New Year, while following the province's COVID-19 precautions.M...

Dec 30, 2020

A look back: North Stars year in review 2020

It has been a year unlike any other for the Battlefords North Stars. The following is a countdown of some of the biggest storylines of the last year surrounding the team. #5. Nine North Stars named to...

Dec 30, 2020

Top 10 stories from year in local sports (Part 2/2)

The following is Part 2/2 in battlefordsNOW's reflection of the biggest stories in local sports from the last year. To view Part 1/2, click here.#5. Local Post-secondary commitmentsIn late August, Ada...

Dec 29, 2020

Board of Directors put plan in place for Prince Albert Winter Festival in 2021

With just over a month until the Prince Albert Winter Festival, the Board of Directors have announced they have plans in place to put on the Winter Festival in February despite the COVID-19 pandemic.A...

Dec 28, 2020

Giant ice rink coming to Mosaic Stadium

Regina will soon be home to the biggest outdoor skating rink in Saskatchewan.The field at Mosaic Stadium is being turned into a community rink. Dubbed "Iceville," it will be available to the public un...

Dec 28, 2020

Top 10 stories from the year in local sports (Part 1/2)

It has been a challenging year for local sports in the Battlefords community.Many leagues and various organizations saw their seasons postponed, or ultimately cancelled altogether, due to the COVID-19...

Dec 28, 2020

Victoria Hospital Foundation asking for public participation in New Year's Eve tribute

The Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) is saying thanks to the Victoria Hospital frontline workers with a tribute on New Year's Eve.According to a media release, the initiative, which has been propose...

Dec 28, 2020