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Sask. government survey asks public for input into education
Residents of the province now can offer their thoughts on the future of education in Saskatchewan.The Ministry of Education has launched an online survey to get feedback that will help set the provinc...
Apr 08, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Mexican soap star accused in punching death to remain in US
MIAMI - A Florida judge on Monday set bail at $50,000 and ordered house arrest in Miami for a Mexican soap opera actor accused of punching a man who later died. A court officer handcuffed actor Pablo ...
Apr 08, 2019
Charges filed against Oklahoma woman in racist vandalism
NORMAN, Okla. - Charges were filed Monday against an Oklahoma woman suspected of spray painting racist, anti-gay and anti-Semitic graffiti on Democratic Party offices in Norman and Oklahoma City. Alli...
Apr 08, 2019
Hail insurance shoulders load for producers
The peace of mind of being protected. That's what Municipal Hail insurance offers and as the weather warms up around the province, this should be top of mind for producers. The organization has been r...
Apr 08, 2019 In 2018, 89 storms caused damage across the province, which was up from 2017 when 73 played a role in claims. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Svoboda Dance Festival's 30th anniversary show a huge success
The Battlefords were the place to be for everything Ukrainian on the weekend as the 2019 Svoboda Dance Festival hit the stage at the Dekker Centre.There was an impressive turnout as well, with dancers...
Apr 08, 2019 Some members of Kryla Ukrainian Dancers group, from Bonnyville, Alta., get ready to take the stage Saturday at the 2019 Svoboda Dance Festival in North Battleford. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Country at the Creek
Look forward to Country at the Creek at the Ness Creek Festival site June 20-23.Early Bird Weekend Passes $120 until April 30thAfter April 30th, all weekend passes will be $150.Day passes: Thursday:$4...
Apr 08, 2019
Rapper urges Arab voters to resist Israeli election boycott
JERUSALEM - A popular Arab rapper released a fiery new song ahead of Tuesday's Israeli elections, encouraging fellow Arab citizens to push back against their community's calls for a ballot boycott tha...
Apr 08, 2019
Notley says federal approval for Trans Mountain pipeline to come by the end of May
EDMONTON - Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley says she expects Ottawa to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to the west coast by the end of May.In a election campaign stop with energy workers...
Apr 08, 2019 NDP Leader and Premier Rachel Notley. (Canadian Press)
Sunday's Scoreboard
Sunday's Games SJHLMelfort 3, Estevan 2Melfort wins series 4-2Telus Cup Western RegionalsTisdale 6, Thunder Bay 5WHLSaskatoon 2, PA 3PA leads 2-0 NBAToronto 117 Miami 109 (OT)San Antonio 112 Cleveland...
Apr 08, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Drinking water advisory for town of Wilkie
A precautionary drinking water advisory has been issued for the town of Wilkie.The advisory was issued Monday morning for the community and anyone who accesses water from the town's water system. Safe...
Apr 08, 2019 A water advisory has been set for the Town of Wilkie (file photo/BattlefordsNOW staff)