Tag Archives: Events
Local football experts weigh in on Super Bowl
Super Bowl 54 is upon us.On Sunday the Kansas City Chiefs will be facing off against the San Francisco 49ers in Miami for the National Football League's (NFL) ultimate prize, the Vince Lombardi trophy...
Feb 01, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Hiltz leads way on milestone night, as Stars top Broncos for seventh straight
Friday night at the Civic Centre was one North Stars' forward, Ben Hiltz will likely not soon forget. Playing in his 200th career Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) game, Hiltz picked up the gam...
Feb 01, 2020 Stars’ forward, Ben Hiltz is swarmed by young North Stars' fans as he leaves the ice following a three-point outing against the Broncos, Friday. The performance earned the Weyburn, SK., product First Star honours in his 200th career game. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Prairie Women on Snowmobiles celebrating 20th ride for breast cancer research
Prairie Women on Snowmobiles has hit numerous milestones during its existence.The non-profit organization takes 10 women, and their snowmobiles, for a 1,600 km trek that covers 25 communities a year i...
Jan 31, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Northeast community looking to spark discussion on amalgamation at SUMA convention
The Town of Nipawin is looking to get a discussion going about further cooperation between local governments.The town is bringing a motion to the floor of the upcoming Saskatchewan Urban Municipalitie...
Jan 31, 2020 The Town of Nipawin is bringing a motion to the floor at the upcoming SUMA convention. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
North Stars eye seventh straight, as Broncos come to town
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday for the first time this week, as the team will welcome the rival Humboldt Broncos to town at the Civic Centre.Friday's showdown will mark the fourth...
Jan 31, 2020 Blue liner, Liam Antoniuk and his North Stars’ teammates will return to action Friday at the Civic Centre, for their first of what will be a home-and-home with the rival Broncos this weekend. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Crowd expected for Archives Day at PNLS next week
Archivist Graham Guest has been busy for months working on new exhibits for the 12th annual Northern Saskatchewan Archives Day. There will be five new displays focusing on various people or subjects i...
Jan 31, 2020 Archivist Graham Guest hosts the event for the public every year. Here, he works on a display. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Silvernagle ready for return to national stage following second consecutive provincial championship
Hometown hero, Robyn Silvernagle and her North Battleford rink are heading back to the national stage, following another big victory at the Viterra Scotties Tuesday in Melville. Silvernagle's rink, ba...
Jan 29, 2020 Team Silvernagle poses for a picture at the Viterra Scotties earlier this week in Melville. (Facebook/Team Silvernagle)
Donaghy named Firefighter of the Year
Edward Donaghy has been named Firefighter of the Year for 2019. He was given the distinction earlier this month at the La Ronge Regional Fire Department's annual awards ceremony. All the firefighters ...
Jan 29, 2020 Edward Donaghy is the 2019 Firefighter of the Year. (Submitted photo/Keaton Cloud)
Local clubs ready for Curling Day in Saskatchwan
Today is a day for Curling in Saskatchewan.Local clubs along with CurlSask, the sport's provincial body, are officially marking Curling Day in Saskatchewan. Mat Ring, marketing and memberships coordin...
Jan 29, 2020 Some area curling clubs are putting on special activities for Curling Day in Saskatchewan. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. Ag dealer gets behind Rose Garden Hospice
Redhead Equipment is the latest business to get behind the Rose Garden Hospice.On Tuesday morning at the company's offices southwest of the city, a $20,000 contribution was announced in front of a cro...
Jan 28, 2020 Redhead Equipment made the $20,000 donation Tuesday at their offices. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)