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Mike McEwen parts ways with Sask. rink after three seasons
After three seasons in Saskatchewan, Mike McEwen will no longer skip his current team.The Brandon, Man. product announced on Facebook, "The team has chosen a different path without me next season."He ...
Mar 14, 2026 Mike McEwen of Team Saskatchewan-McEwen calls to his team during Draw 14 at the Montana's Brier Canadian men's curling championship, in St. John's, N.L., on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly)
North Battleford pitch competition aims to turn innovative ideas into businesses
Innovative ideas can turn into real business. That is the message Modupe Oyebanji, an educator at North West College, hopes to spread through an upcoming North Battleford business pitch competition. "...
Mar 14, 2026 The upcoming North Battleford pitch competition is set for March 20. (Image Credit: ID 422568496 © Kasto80 | Dreamstime.com)
Deadline looms to remove ice fishing shacks
An important deadline is fast approaching for people who have ice fishing shelters on Saskatchewan lakes.The shelters must be removed by Sunday, March 15 in all areas south of Highway 16 and by March ...
Mar 14, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 4368409 © Bncc369 | Dreamstime.com)
North Stars close out the regular season on a high note with 4-1 win over Kindersley
The Battlefords North Stars have clinched the third seed in the SJHL at the very lowest with a 3-1 win over the Kindersley Klippers. Kindersley decided to go with affiliate player Jackson Dunn between...
Mar 14, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars will play either the Melfort Mustangs or the Melville Millionaires in the first round of the playoffs. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
'A good man with a good heart': Blake Emmons passes away at 81
An well-known entertainer and philanthropist to residents in Nipawin and across Saskatchewan has died. Blake Emmons passed away earlier this week at the age of 81. Emmons was heavily involved in the f...
Mar 13, 2026 Blake Emmons at the SCMA awards in 2012. (Image Credit: Facebook.)
Sask. musician Colter Wall indefinitely cancels concerts for mental health
Saskatchewan musician, Colter Wall, has cancelled all upcoming live performances over mental health concerns.Wall shared in a social media post on Wednesday that he is taking an "indefinite hiatus" fr...
Mar 13, 2026 Swift Current musician, Colter Wall, is taking an indefinite hiatus from live performances to focus on his mental health. He shared an update online for fans on Wed, March 11, 2026. (Image Credit: Colter Wall/Facebook)
UPDATED: Police presence at North Battleford motel amid alleged shooting death
A taxi driver in North Battleford has reportedly died following an alleged shooting early Friday morning, according to the owner of the company he worked for.Haris Korath of Crown Cab said the inciden...
Mar 13, 2026 A community safety officer vehicle is seen outside of a local motel where RCMP appearing to be investigating an incident Friday. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Years in hospital inspires young patient to give back through student-run business
For nearly 12 years, hospital rooms across the country felt more familiar to Nate Starycki than his own bedroom did. He was born with gastroschisis - a condition where his intestines formed outside hi...
Mar 13, 2026 From left: Grayson Frolek, James Woytiuk, and Nate Starycki posing with their 306 Roots apparel. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/Rhonda MacDonald)
'It's the little things and the big things': Battlefords Healthcare Heros night honours those behide care
When a young patient left her appointment recently, she turned back to Dr. Patricia Campbell with a simple promise when asked about a follow-up visit."I'd love to come back!""That was such a thrill to...
Mar 13, 2026 Front row, from left: Kelsey Samborski, Gilbert Katerynych, Dr. Patricia Campbell and Dr. Aaron Prystupa. Back row, from left: representatives from River Valley Eye Care, Krista Jamieson, Pat Gotto and Terry Strubey. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
North Stars playoff scenarios as they finish off regular season against Kindersley
The final game of the regular season comes tonight for the Battlefords North Stars as they take on the Kindersley Klippers. It's ticket redemption night, meaning fans can use any unused ticket from th...
Mar 13, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars would ensure they finish in at least third place in the SJHL with a win over the Kindersley Klippers (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)