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North Battleford Public Library hosting two summer send off events next weekend
The Library has a full array of activities planned for next Saturday.The North Battleford Public Library is hosting another themed escape room this month from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 24. Teams of ...
Aug 18, 2019 Escape Room event at the Library on Saturday August 24. (submitted photo/northbattlefordlibrary.com)
XFM Rock station hands out convertible
Lakeland Ford was a busy place Saturday afternoon.Hundreds of people packed in to the dealership's showroom as XFM prepared to hand out the Rock Machine. This year the car was a Mercedes convertible.A...
Aug 17, 2019 Lew Harrison hands the keys to Stephen Nelson. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
North Stars Golf Classic shines bright start to season
With summer drawing to a close and autumn sitting just around the corner, the countdown to hockey season has begun. Known somewhat as the unofficial start to the new season, the Battlefords North Star...
Aug 17, 2019 The rain held off for most of the day, making it a nice afternoon for a round of golf with friends at the Annual North Stars Golf Classic. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Diefenbaker house given special designation
The home of a former Prince Albert resident has been recognized by the Government of Canada.Friday afternoon a plaque was officially unveiled at the John and Olive Diefenbaker Museum which explains th...
Aug 16, 2019 Mayor Greg Dionne, Connie Gerwing, Dr. Bill Waiser and Christine Hamilton pose with the plaque (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Carrot River set to host thousands for Outback KCRA Rodeo weekend
The Outback Kakeyow Cowboys Rodeo Association (KCRA) rodeo in Carrot River is back for the second year and will be bigger and better this time around.The Flavours of the Outback gets the weekend kicke...
Aug 16, 2019 Thousands of people take to the stands at the 2018 Outback KCRA rodeo (Facebook/Outback KCRA Rodeo)
Summer comes alive at Northwest Territorial Days
For friends Max Gubbe, Kale Hassett, Noah Bernier and Jet Rose, the Exhibition is all about the rides."My favorite ride is the choo choo train," Gubbe said, before adding that he intends full-well to ...
Aug 16, 2019 Nothing says summertime like a day at the fair with friends. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Fair fundraiser benefits youth mental health
The Northwest Territorial Days exhibition got off to a good start this year.One of the highlights of the fair this year is the dunk tank fundraiser to benefit mental health initiatives for youth.Calle...
Aug 15, 2019 Darcy Woolfitt, of the Battlefords RCMP, volunteers to be dunked in a tank of water to support the cause. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Prince Albert SPCA holds adoption event to help lower numbers
The Prince Albert SPCA is hosting a limited-time promotion in hopes of encouraging residents to adopt a pet into their home.With eight dogs and well over 70 cats and kittens available for adoption, th...
Aug 15, 2019 More than 70 cats are available for adoption at the Prince Albert SPCA. (submitted photo/SPCA)
Pickleball clinic coming to the Battlefords
The Battlefords Pickleball Club (BPC) is hosting a Pickleball Clinic at the Nationswest Field House Sept. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A bit of a unique sport as i...
Aug 15, 2019 (Pictured left to right): George MacGregor, Janice Sharpe, David Conroy, and Joseph Wappel pose for a picture ahead of some pickleball action. (submitted photo/Debbie Iwanchuk)
Registration opens for U of S vet clinic in September
Residents are encouraged to register their pets for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's mobile vet clinic at Jonas Roberts Memorial Community CentreThe three-day event is scheduled to start S...
Aug 15, 2019 The Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) mobile vet clinic will be in La Ronge next month. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)