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Accused in Sequin Mooswa homicide has case adjourned to obtain legal counsel
The accused in the Sequin Mooswa homicide investigation had his matter adjourned while he obtains legal counsel. Keenan Mirasty, 21, who is charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death o...
Mar 12, 2020 Keenan Mirasty who is charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death of Sequin Mooswa appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Thursday via CCTV. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
NHL suspends season due to COVID-19 pandemic
NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended its season immediately due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The league made the announcement Thursday afternoon.The NHL advised all its clubs earlier in the day not to conduct...
Mar 12, 2020 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
Trudeau goes into self-isolation over COVID-19
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife are in self-isolation over COVID-19 concerns, which has forced the cancellation of an in-person meeting of Canada's first ministers. The Prime ...
Mar 12, 2020
Saskatchewan has first presumptive case of coronavirus
Saskatchewan is confirming the first presumptive case of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Saskatoon.The person was tested on Monday in Saskatchewan and has been well enough to self-isolate in their home. A...
Mar 12, 2020 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)
Juno Awards set for Saskatoon have been cancelled
The Juno Awards, which were to be held in Saskatoon on Sunday, have been cancelled due to concerns surrounding coronavirus.The news was delivered Thursday via Twitter."We are devastated to cancel this...
Mar 12, 2020 (Juno Awards)
Premier ends speculation, says no spring election
There won't be a spring election.Putting a stop to the speculation, Premier Scott Moe has announced he will not be calling an election."We will remain focused on providing a strong, stable government ...
Mar 12, 2020 (Lisa Schick/CJME)
Hawks stave off elimination, top Stars 6-3 to force Game 5
Leading their first round best-of-seven series with the Nipawin Hawks 3-0 heading into Game 4, the Battlefords North Stars knew Wednesday night at Centennial Arena would be their toughest challenge ye...
Mar 12, 2020 The Hawks pulled out a win Wednesday night at Nipawin's Centennial Arena to keep their postseason alive and force a Game 5, as the series will now shift locations, back to the Battlefords Friday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
New location for mental health supported independent living housing development
North Battleford lawmakers approved a new location requested by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords branch for a proposed project for a mental health supported independent living hou...
Mar 11, 2020 City council approved a new location for the Canadian Mental Health Association Battlefords branch's new independent supported living project proposed. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Council gives nod for proposed subdivision for restaurant development
While the details are still in the wraps, it appears Discovery Co-op is looking at leasing part of its property off 100 Street at Territorial Drive for a new restaurant development.North Battleford co...
Mar 11, 2020 City Planner Ryan Mackrell speaks to council Monday about preparations for a proposed subdivision for the Discovery Co-op property, off 100 Street at Territorial Drive. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars look to bring killer instinct with chance to close out Hawks in Game 4
Just one more win.That is all that sits between the Battlefords North Stars and a date with round two, as the team has a chance to close out their first round best-of-seven series with the Nipawin Haw...
Mar 11, 2020 Stars’ forward, Logan Spence sets up shop in front of the Nipawin crease area. The Stars have made it a point of emphasis to get pucks and traffic on goal through the early part of the series, averaging 40 shots per contest through the opening three games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)