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English Language for Newcomers at North West College
Registration is now open for part-time English as an Additional Language classes for adults starting September (no charge.Apply now at NorthWestCollege.ca or call 306-937-5100 for more information.
Jul 24, 2019
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)
Some businesses report little impact, others more so, during construction project
Shopping downtown? Don't be deterred by the rumble and roar of road crews at work. Downtown businesses want residents to know they are still open for service this summer while the 100 St. construction...
Jul 24, 2019 While traffic is closed on 100 St. in North Battleford due to construction work, businesses are reminding residents they are still open. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Review: 'The Great Hack' explores the dark side of big data
Thinking about finally getting off of Facebook? "The Great Hack ," a new documentary on Netflix, might just be the push you were looking for. At the very least, you'll probably never take another onli...
Jul 24, 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo won't face rape charge in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS - Cristiano Ronaldo won't face criminal charges after a woman accused the soccer star of raping her in his suite at a Las Vegas resort more than 10 years ago, a top prosecutor said Monday. A...
Jul 24, 2019
Canadian Pompey staying positive through rehab stint for third concussion
Dalton Pompey needed an activity to quell his frustration after a fluke injury at spring training left him with yet another concussion. The Canadian outfielder found a good on...
Jul 24, 2019
Finding plane in Labrador lake like looking for 'needle in the haystack': RCMP
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The RCMP say the daunting size of the remote Labrador lake where a float plane crashed July 15 has complicated an ongoing underwater search for four missing men and the ai...
Jul 24, 2019
Boris Johnson's ascent heralds stormy economic and political seas for Canada
OTTAWA - Boris Johnson pledged a Halloween Brexit for Britain from the European Union, negotiated or not, after being sworn in Wednesday as Britain's prime minister. With that, there is almost equal c...
Jul 24, 2019
VanVleet: Raptors hungry to repeat as champions, even without Leonard
TORONTO - Fred VanVleet never has put much stock in the opinions of media pundits. Not when his Raptors were struggling against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the NBA playoffs...
Jul 24, 2019
Provincial Parks offer Saskatchewan Survivor Series courses
Those looking for more survival skill knowledge for the Saskatchewan backcountry would benefit from a course offered by the provincial parks.The Saskatchewan Survivor Series will be offering courses o...
Jul 24, 2019 Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are offering educational courses to the public this summer (Submitted Photograph/Government of Saskatchewan)