Tag Archives: Events
BMF Bucks begin quest for third-straight championship
There may be eight teams in the Kinsmen Football League (KFL) pee wee ranks, but only one has claimed the league championship each of the last two years.The Battlefords Minor Football (BMF) Bucks will...
Oct 24, 2019 The BMF Bucks have been the toast of the KFL, taking home the league title each of the last two years. Now coming off a 7-0 season this year, expectations are high for what the team can accomplish again this post-season. (Submitted photo/Paul Fransoo)
WDM planning pumpkin-carving workshop, Halloween dance for families
Whether it is carving your own pumpkin or donning a creative costume for a dance night, families looking to get a head start on Halloween festivities can do just that at the Western Development Museum...
Oct 23, 2019 The Western Development Museum in North Battleford is planning a pumpkin-carving workshop and a dance night for families on Oct. 25 and 26 respectively, leading up to Halloween. (file photo/CKOM Staff)
Job fair brings students to exhibition centre
Over 2,000 students from the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division came through the doors of the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre Wednesday.The Opening Doors to Tomorrow Career and Job Fair gives ...
Oct 23, 2019 Students from across the area were at the P.A. Exhibition Centre Wednesday (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
JPII soccer teams wrap up season at regionals
The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders soccer teams kicked off regionals over the weekend, as the boys team headed out on the road to Humboldt, while the girls team hosted their regional showdown in th...
Oct 23, 2019 The JPII Girls soccer team brought their best to regionals, taking home a standout 4-1 victory over Eagleview before falling to the eventual champs from Se-Se-Wa-Hum. (submitted photo/Shalen Fox)
Stanley Cup coming to Porcupine Plain to raise funds for Chase Place upgrades
The town of Porcupine Plain is gearing up for the arrival of the Stanley Cup.A fundraising event on Thursday night at the town hall will play host to Kelly Chase, St. Louis Blues alumni along with the...
Oct 23, 2019 Chase Place Arena in Porcupine Plain needs a new boiler unit. (submitted photo/Craig Kriger)
Métis Family Day a time to celebrate culture, cuisine, traditions
The Battlefords Indian and Mtis Friendship Centre is planning a Mtis Family Day on Oct. 26 to celebrate everything Mtis - from the traditional meals to the dance and crafts."It's to gather Mtis people...
Oct 23, 2019 Métis Family Day festivities at the Friendship Centre this Saturday include a jigging performance and a traditional Métis meal. (file photo/ paNOW Staff)
Stars’ defenceman, Form named SJHL Defenceman of the Week
The Battlefords North Stars have surged out of the gates to a commanding 15-1 record through their opening 16 games this season. Amongst the key contributors to the team's success this year, has been ...
Oct 22, 2019 Stars’ defenceman Noah Form has become a premier blue liner in the SJHL quickly, having played just over 60 career games to date with the Battlefords’ black and silver. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
SHA flu clinics underway
Flu shots are now available, and members of the Saskatchewan Health Authority are encouraging everyone to get immunized. At the South Hill Mall in Prince Albert, the SHA set up an immunization clinic....
Oct 22, 2019 Julie Kryzanowski, senior medical health officer, got her flu shot Tuesday morning at the South Hill Mall. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Re-elected Liberal government receives support from PAGC
The result of Monday's Federal election was fresh on the minds of chiefs attending Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) Annual Assembly Tuesday at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Gymnasium.Grand Chief...
Oct 22, 2019 The Prince Albert Grand Council Annual Assembly runs all day Tuesday at Senator Allen Bird Memorial Gymnasium. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Local leaders concerned about divisiveness reflected in election results
Whether it's having a Liberal minority government in Canada or regional voting disparities, local leaders expressed mixed reactions to the outcome of Monday night's federal election. North Battleford ...
Oct 22, 2019 2019 Federal Election Results. (Supplied photo/ Elections Canada)