Tag Archives: People

Boy left unnoticed for hours on Muskoday school bus
A Muskoday First Nation mom is very upset after her five-year-old son fell asleep on the school bus and wasn't noticed for over two hours. She fears had it not been for the boy's presence of mind thin...
Feb 15, 2019

BTEC gift aims to support home for the animals
The Battlefords Humane Society now has $17,250 toward its new building after a hefty cheque was donated by BTEC on Friday. Battlefords Trade & Education Centre Inc. recently held a Mardi Gras-styl...
Feb 15, 2019

Local residents inducted into sports hall of fame
The Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame has announced their 2019 inductees, celebrating the efforts of coaches and athletes from a variety of local sports organizations. Nine local residents and a commu...
Feb 15, 2019

Daring ice escape at Murray Point cancelled
There's disappointing news for people who were set to watch Roger Boucher's daring escape from chains under the ice at Emma Lake Saturday afternoon.Lakeland Fire Chief Chris McShannock told paNOW the ...
Feb 15, 2019

Big fine for second man convicted for illegal Canoe Lake fishing
The Ministry of Environment says the case against two men for taking fish from the protected waters of Canoe Lake in the North and illegally selling it, has now wrapped up. The ministry said it was im...
Feb 15, 2019

Girl Guides planning fundraising race, games
The Girl Guides are hoping the community will show its support for an upcoming fundraiser they are planning this Spring called Adventure Quest.The Battlefords Girl Guides fun event will take place Sun...
Feb 15, 2019

Silvernagle sets sights on Sydney for Scotties supremacy
Robyn Silvernagle's North Battleford rink is ready for the bright lights of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Following their come-from-behind win in Humboldt just a few short weeks ago, the four-som...
Feb 14, 2019

Orcas dominate between the lanes yet again
The Battlefords Orcas Swim Club was in Saskatoon last weekend and had a strong showing. The club brought 13 swimmers to the competition, which was a long-course event and the first of the year for the...
Feb 14, 2019
What'sHappeningNOW Feb. 14, 2019
This morning, members of the Victoria Hospital Foundation's NICU for the North Campaign announced they reached their $2.2 million fundraising goal in six months. A special donation was made last week ...
Feb 14, 2019
Local doctor helps hospital foundation reach campaign goal
The sound of applause echoed through the main floor corridors of Victoria Hospital Thursday morning following the announcement that the Victoria Hospital Foundation had reached its $2.2 million goal f...
Feb 14, 2019