Tag Archives: Events
North Stars Fall Camp promises stiff competition for roster spots
With pre-season just under a week away, it is a sign a new hockey campaign is quickly approaching.The sound of goal horns and a cheering crowd has all but started to fill the minds of players soon to ...
Aug 27, 2019 After winning the Canalta Cup last season, the North Stars will be looking to repeat the feat and defend their title as league champions this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
P.A. set to host provincial rodeo competition
The Red River Roping and Riding Arena will play host to the Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association this coming weekend.Larry Henry, who is the coordinator for the rodeo, said there is a healthy si...
Aug 27, 2019 The Red River Roping and Riding Arena will be hosting people from across the province this week. (submitted photo/Larry Henry)
Provincial Archives offers glimpse into past with digitalization of historic newspapers online
This September will mark the 80th anniversary since the outbreak of the Second World War.To commemorate the occasion, the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan are releasing digitized copies of communit...
Aug 26, 2019 Headlines from Thursday, Sept. 7, 1939 in the North Battleford News. (Supplied/Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan)
CAPP gives Rotary and Chamber update on state of oil industry
The Rotary Club Of The Battlefords and the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce had an opportunity to hear about the state of the oil and gas industry during a luncheon talk Monday.Chris Montgomery, manage...
Aug 26, 2019 Chris Montgomery of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) spoke to the Battlefords Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce members during his presentation Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
La Ronge duo win Freeze Breeze and Wheeze relay race
La Ronge's Dionne Tatlow and Stephanie Young were the fastest relay team Sunday at the 29th annual Freeze Breeze and Wheeze Triathlon.In all, 37 athletes from across Saskatchewan competed in the event...
Aug 26, 2019 The triathlon began with a 500-meter swim in Lac La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Third annual suicide awareness walk heads towards La Ronge
Several families from Northern Saskatchewan have come together for the third straight year to spread awareness about a sensitive subject.A suicide awareness walk started Friday in Prince Albert and wi...
Aug 26, 2019 Picture taken at the completion of the walk in 2017. (Submitted photo/ Clara Charles)
Pride Week wraps up another successful year, organizers say
Pride Week has wrapped up in the Battlefords and organizers said they had another successful year.Several new activities were introduced, including a drag show. Kelly Waters, a member on the organizin...
Aug 26, 2019 The Battlefords Pride Parade Walk held Saturday afternoon was part of the festivities in this year's event. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Annual drive-in movie slated for September
There is no better way to take in a movie than with family and friends on a big screen, under the stars. The city is hosting their annual Send off to Summer drive-in movie on Sept. 13 in the field adj...
Aug 25, 2019 The Send-off to Summer
drive-in movie night has been a hit since it first began in the Battlefords,
offering families a throwback movie-watching experience. (submitted
photo/Candace Dustan)
Couples pack floor for Polka Fest
The Prince Albert Polka Fest continued Saturday at exhibition grounds.The dance floor was packed this afternoon with couples moving with grace and tempo to the music. A rendition of Cotton Eye Joe end...
Aug 24, 2019 There was no shortage of couples on the floor Saturday at the P.A. Exhibition Centre (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Historical society hopes newest tour will catch on
The West Hill is the focus of the Prince Albert Historical Societies newest walking tour.On Saturday afternoon the public was invited to take in a walking tour of the neighborhood. A group of around 2...
Aug 24, 2019 Fred Payton starts off the tour in front of the John and Olive Diefenbaker Museum (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)