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FSIN Youth Volleyball Championships in P.A.
The 2019 Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Youth Volleyball Championships are being hosted in Prince Albert this weekend.Until Sunday hundreds of games are being played at different lo...
Dec 14, 2019 Hundreds of games are being played over the three day tournament in P.A. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
North Stars look for weekend sweep in round two vs. Bombers
Following a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Flin Flon Bombers Friday night at the Civic Centre, the Battlefords North Stars will return to their home barn for round two against the Bombers Saturday, lo...
Dec 14, 2019 Pictured here: Stars’ forward, Rylan Nivon (#23) battles for space in front with Bombers’ blue liner, Dane Hirst (#16). The weekend double-header between the Battlefords North Stars and Flin Flon Bombers has brought with it a playoff like intensity that should only continue Saturday evening at the Civic Centre. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars snap skid, bounce back with 3-2 win over Bombers
The Battlefords North Stars snapped their four-game losing skid in style Friday, rebounding for a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Flin Flon Bombers at the Civic Centre. For the Stars, the win serves as...
Dec 14, 2019 Stars’ teammates congratulate goaltender Austin Schwab, following the 18-year-old’s 35 save performance Friday to backstop his team to victory, 3-2 over the Flin Flon Bombers. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Countdown begins for Christmas Gospel Jamboree
The sad reality this time of year is not every family can afford gifts or a big Christmas meal, but a small group of volunteers from the area are doing their part to spread a bit more cheer.The third ...
Dec 13, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Stars welcome Bombers to town as league’s top two teams collide
After nearly a full week since their last game, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Friday night against the Flin Flon Bombers at the Civic Centre. The first of back-to-back meetings thi...
Dec 13, 2019 Friday’s showdown at the Civic Centre will feature a number of prominent matchups, as the high-flying Bombers, led by Alec Malo and company will battle it out with a stalwart Stars’ defence, captained by Matthew Fletcher. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Santa's Workshop taking place at Northern Lights Palace Pool on Saturday
The Northern Lights Palace Pool will be the site of some Christmas Cheer on Saturday.The City of Melfort and the pool has decided to host a 'Santa's Workshop' that will include ornament decorating, co...
Dec 13, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
NBCHS junior basketball teams look to stay hot at home tournament this weekend
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) junior basketball teams are hosting their annual joint tournament ahead of the Christmas holidays, this weekend at the high school gymnasium. Fea...
Dec 12, 2019 This weekend’s tournament at North Battleford Comprehensive High School will serve as the school’s final basketball action ahead of the Christmas break. The season will resume in early January. (ID 31252151 © Viorel Dudau | Dreamstime.com)
Two new groups performing this year at NBCK Band's Christmas concert
Battleford residents who are looking for a little holiday cheer this weekend can catch an afternoon of Christmas music at the North Battleford City Kinsmen (NBCK) Band hall on Sunday.The NBCK Band's B...
Dec 12, 2019 NBCK Band's Christmas show this Sunday December 15. (File photo/BattlefordsNOW staff)
P.A. Raiders appeal to fans to watch their conduct
The Prince Albert Raiders have made an appeal to their fan base about patron conduct with an emphasis on foul language and threatening behavior. The club said recently it had a rash of complaints abou...
Dec 11, 2019 (Community cauldron: the Art Hauser Centre has an extraordinary atmosphere for Raider games but the club is putting out a call for all fans to respect that and watch their behaviour. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Local Reeve, Beckman receives road dedication for community service
For those in the the Rural Municipality of Battle River #438, the name Joseph Beckman has become synonymous with the word community.That is why earlier this month, the R.M. held a Road Dedication Cere...
Dec 11, 2019 93-year-old, Joseph Beckman, pictured here at his road dedication ceremony, celebrating his years of service in the local community. (Submitted photo/Betty Johnson)