Tag Archives: Events
Silvernagle on hunt for back-to-back Provincial Championships in Melville this weekend
Robyn Silvernagle and her team return to the ice in Melville Friday, for the Viterra Scotties Woman's Provincial Championship, with the chance to represent Saskatchewan at the annual Scotties Tourname...
Jan 24, 2020 Team Silvernagle, pictured here, will look to defend their Provincial title this weekend, as the team is back in action in Melville. (Submitted photo/Kara Thevenot)
Local leaders weigh in on provincial waste plan
With hopes of contributing less waste to landfills, provincial government officials are outlining new strategies on waste reduction.Saskatchewan's Solid Waste Management Strategy outlines six main goa...
Jan 24, 2020 The provincial government hopes to cut the amount of waste going into the province's landfills over the next 20 years. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)
Stars welcome Mustangs to town for showdown at Civic Centre
After a full calendar week since their last home game, the Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday night at the Civic Centre, as the team will welcome the Melfort Mustangs to town.Friday's gam...
Jan 24, 2020 Stars’ forward, Quintin Loon-Stewardson is coming off SJHL Player of the Week honours and leads the North Stars with 25 goals and 49 points this year. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Chamber inducts new chair Harris Sutherland
It was a proud night for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.The local chamber inducted incoming chair Harris Sutherland during the 114th Annual Chair's Banquet Thursday. Sutherland takes over the pos...
Jan 24, 2020 Outgoing chair Dallan Oberg, right, passes the ceremonial gavel to incoming chair Harris Sutherland, left, during the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chair's Banquet Thursday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
BHDA set to host annual Robbie Burns Supper and Ceilidh
The annual Robbie Burns Supper and Ceilidh is on deck this weekend at the Alex Dillabough Centre in Battleford.Amanda Maunula, the co-chair of the event, said the night offers a glimpse into Scottish ...
Jan 24, 2020 Dancers at last year's event. (supplied photo/Amanda Maunula)
Young P.A. artists set to shine
While a search for the stars usually entails keeping your eye trained skyward, locals hoping to find stars of the musical variety will be at the E.A Rawlinson Centre this Sunday.SaskTel's Search for t...
Jan 23, 2020 Participants in this year's iteration of SaskTel's Search for the Stars competition. (Submitted Photo/ Cara Stelmaschuk)
Local baseball community reacts to Walker being voted into Cooperstown
Saskatchewan's baseball community is welcoming the induction of Canadian Larry Walker into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown NY. The retired outfielder was elected to the hall in his f...
Jan 23, 2020 Larry Walker, left, was voted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame this week along with Derek Jeter. (The Canadian Press)
2020 Magic Variety Show proceeds go to burn fund
The Prince Albert Firefighters' third annual 2020 Magic Variety Show is right around the corner.On Friday at 7 p.m. at the Plaza 88 Event Centre an all ages production featuring magic, comedy, and ill...
Jan 23, 2020 (Prince Albert Fire Department/Facebook)
SJHL/MJHL Showcase concludes in Regina
The SJHL/MJHL joint-league showcase drew to a close Wednesday night, concluding the third year of the annual event. The Manitoba Junior League (MJHL) won two of the three games to close out the showca...
Jan 22, 2020 The North Stars' representatives of Team Kunitz pose for a team picture following their final game of the showcase. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
CrokiCurl rink looking for home
The Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District is putting out a call for venues to host CrokiCurl this year.Carolyn Carleton, executive director of the Downtown Business Improvement District...
Jan 22, 2020 Prince Albert firefighters flood the Crokicurl rink last year in front of city hall. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)