Tag Archives: Events
Downtown North Battleford set to host the sixth annual International Street Performer Festival
Downtown North Battleford is set to transform into a giant outdoor theatre.The North Battleford International Street Performer Festival is returning for its sixth straight year from July 26 to 27. The...
Jul 04, 2019 Festival goers take in a live performance (Facebook/NB Street Festival)
Rock the Village kicks off this weekend
Music, laughs and community comradery - that's the backdrop for this weekend's Rock the Village celebration July 6 at the North Battleford Village. Running from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, the event will...
Jul 03, 2019 Taking place rain or shine, the inaugural Rock the Village event is free to attend with musical performances taking place throughout the afternoon and evening. (Facebook/Rock the Village)
Battlefords Pride Week events taking shape for next month
The Battlefords Area Pride committee is primed for painting the streets the colours of the rainbow as it gets ready to host the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Week festivities next month.The event runs from Aug....
Jul 03, 2019 The Battlefords Area Pride committee is organizing the upcoming Pride Week festivities in August, including the Pride Parade planned for Saturday, Aug. 24. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Territorial Drive Farmers Market hosting grand re-opening on Friday
Second time is the charm for the Territorial Drive Farmers Market.The market will have its grand re-opening celebration this Friday July 5 from 4 to 9 p.m. to celebrate its second year of operation.Ev...
Jul 03, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
City to offer downtown parking workshop
Pay parking, occupancy rates, and parking time limits are among topics to be discussed at downtown parking workshop this work.The workshop will take place in the library's lecture theatre. Parking iss...
Jul 02, 2019 The Parking Workshop is designed to re-examine parking in the downtown area, allowing those in the community to share their thoughts and ideas on recent changes. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Women get first-hand training on outdoor recreation and survival with upcoming SWF program
Fishing, shooting and chopping wood. It might sound like a fun weekend away for the guys but this event is actually just for the ladies. Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is planning its annual W...
Jul 02, 2019 Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation's Women’s Outdoor Weekend upcoming course offers participants instruction on a variety of activities, from archery and fishing to learning how to survive in the wild. Registration has started for the course to be held in September. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation)
Melfort celebrates Canada Day
Canada Day activities were moved indoors due to the forecast but the celebration still went on without a hitch.On Friday afternoon, organizers made the decision to take their plans inside the Northern...
Jul 02, 2019 The Melfort Legion and RCMP colour parade at Melfort Canada Day celebrations. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Festivities underway for Canada Day
UPDATE: Despite several heavy rainfalls throughout the afternoon, organizers of the Canada Day celebrations at Prince Albert's riverbank said early Monday evening the finale fireworks display was stil...
Jul 01, 2019 The colour guard stands at attention for the national anthem after making their entrance at Kinsmen Park.(Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Top Five Roundup June 29, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks takes you through the weekly top five stories that you, our readers, selected. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Jun 29, 2019
City to offer free summer drop in playground programs
As summertime hits full-swing in the Battlefords, North Battleford Leisure Services is once again offering their free drop in summer playground program.Offered Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...
Jun 29, 2019 Parachute fun is had at last summer’s Free Drop-in Summer Playground Program. (submitted photo/Jordanne Stolz)