Events

Prince Albert Ex right around the bend

A longtime summer event is set to kick off real soon.The Prince Albert Ex will be running from Tuesday, July 30 until Sunday, Aug 3. Robbie Ross, president of the P.A. Exhibitions said this year peopl...

Jul 25, 2019 The Prince Albert Ex is set to kickoff. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Porcupine Plain hosting Roughrider Block Party on Saturday

A Saskatchewan Roughrider Block Party is coming to Porcupine Plain on Saturday, July 27 at the Porcupine Plain Sports Grounds.The community was one of a few communities who were voted to host a Rider ...

Jul 25, 2019 Roughrider alumni speak to the crowd at last year's Rider Block Party in Hudson Bay. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Fred Light Museum offers Old Fashioned Family Fun

Summer is a time for fun and quality time spent with family. That is why the Fred Light Museum is hosting an Old Fashioned Family Fun Day on Aug. 9. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as the da...

Jul 25, 2019 This will mark the first year of the Old Fashioned Family Fun Day, an event organizers hope will become an annual occurrence within the community. (Facebook/Battleford’s Fred Light Museum)

What'sHappeningNOW July 24, 2019

Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell speaks with News Director Glenn Hicks about a controversy around a charity vehicle, and its paint job.

Jul 24, 2019

A night of local music at the North Battleford Library

The North Battleford Library is hosting a musical event on Wednesday July 31 called Orbiting with Sputnik.It will be an evening full of music by local musician Sputnik featuring jazz, blues, fusion an...

Jul 24, 2019 A night of music at the North Battleford Library. (supplied photo/northbattlefordlibrary.com)

North Stars Golf Classic: a kick off to the new season

Coming off a short summer following their run to the Canalta Cup Championship in the 2018-19 season, the Battlefords North Stars may be a bit out of practice on the golf course. Several members of the...

Jul 24, 2019 North Battleford product Colby Cave, pictured here in action at the Stars’ annual event. (submitted photo/Jennifer Whyte)

Professional Bull Riders Classic just days away

North Battleford will soon play host to some of the top bull riding talent from as far as Mexico and Brazil as the Gold Eagle Casino PBR Classic hits the Civic Centre on Thursday.With 30 riders expect...

Jul 24, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Danish Home Bakery vying for title of sweetest in Canada

Every morning at 2:30 a.m., North Battleford's Andy Thiell begins his workday at the Danish Home Bakery, rolling dough for the day ahead. As the owner and operator, Thiell is joined not long after, an...

Jul 22, 2019 Andy Thiell, owner and operator of Danish Home Bakery in North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Western Canadian comedy tour coming to North Battleford

They say laughter is the best medicine, and now it will also support local charities.The Human Condition Comedy Tour will begin this fall. The tour will consist of three comedians traveling all across...

Jul 22, 2019 The Human Condition Comedy Tour. (submitted photo/Scott Porteous)

P.A. Royals take first place in provincial tournament

A local baseball team is bringing home a gold medal.The Prince Albert Royals under 11 team clinched first place in the tier three AA Baseball Saskatchewan Provincial Tournament this weekend in Kinders...

Jul 22, 2019 Front Row - Markus Exner, Cole McGregor, Jackson Anderson, Tye Semenchuk Back Row – Owen Willie, Josh Charko, Owen Tolloey-Procyk, Logan Rieger, Carter Krip, Willis Finch, Jaxson Robertson Coaches – Neil Finch, Graham McGregor, Travis Willie, Troy Semenchuk, Jim Robertson (submitted photo/Duane Krip)