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Piyesiw Awasis School ready to host their first Land Based Learning Student Ice Fishing Derby
Saskatchewan students have been invited to the Thunderchild First Nation next week to learn some valuable ice fishing skills.Piyesiw Awasis School on Thunderchild First Nation is hosting the first eve...
Mar 05, 2020 First ever Land Based Learning Student Ice Fishing Derby set for next March 10-13. (supplied photo/Delane Graham)
Local pianist named finalist in international talent search
For North Battleford resident Brie McAuley, piano was always a passion of hers. Little did she know, working at the local Walmart as a support manager would be a springboard for her favorite pastime. ...
Mar 05, 2020 Brie McAuley, pictured here with her piano teacher Rose, whom she’s taken lessons from since she began playing. (submitted photo/Brie McAuley)
Battlefords area musicians set to take the stage at Telemiracle
Some local Battlefords area talent is set to perform at this year's Kinsmen Telemiracle Saskatchewan.Troy Wakelin and his bandmates Garth Howell, Kurtis Kopp, Malcolm Whyte, and Sam Derbawka will be t...
Mar 04, 2020 Battlefords area musicians set to play Telemiracle this weekend. (Supplied photo/Troy Wakelin)
Stars road to a repeat set as playoff picture solidifies
Twelve teams, six months and nearly 700 games combined, and the playoff scene is set.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) officially wrapped up their regular season Tuesday night, as the Humbo...
Mar 04, 2020 The Battlefords North Stars enter the playoffs coming off a regular season for the books, that saw the team post a league-best 45-11-2 record for 92 points on the season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Majority of Canadians unhappy with Trudeau's handling of blockade crisis: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Canadians weren't happy with Justin Trudeau's handling of the natural-gas pipeline dispute in British Columbia that led to nationwide ra...
Mar 04, 2020
Gord Bamford coming to the Battlefords for #REDNEK Music Fest
The Gold Eagle Casino will be home to one of country music's biggest names this month, when Gord Bamford comes to town as part of his #REDNEK Music Fest Tour. Bamford is one of the most decorated arti...
Mar 03, 2020 Gord Bamford and fellow headliner, Jess Moskaluke are among the hottest names in country music today, and will be performing at the Gold Eagle Casino March 14. Together the pair will perform their smash single, “To Get to You.” (submitted photo/Mackenzie Vandenberg)
Biggar RCMP seek public's help in search for missing Saskatoon woman
Biggar RCMP are asking for the public's assistance after a 21-year-old woman from Saskatoon was reported missing.Police say Tuesday at about 10:30 a.m., Biggar RCMP received a report of a missing 21-y...
Mar 03, 2020 Biggar RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a 21-year-old missing woman from Saskatoon. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff).
Town looking to remove heritage designation for St. Vital Church
The former historic St. Vital Church building in Battleford may see its final days ahead.The Town of Battleford agreed at its meeting Monday for administration to advertise to de-designate the old St....
Mar 03, 2020 The historic former St. Vital Roman Catholic Church shown in Battleford was built in 1883. It is the oldest Catholic church building in Saskatchewan. The parish was founded in 1877, in the early beginnings of the town of Battleford, as the St. Vital Roman Catholic Parish - the oldest parish in the Diocese of Prince Albert, according to Canada's Historic Places listings. The church started as a log chapel in 1878. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff).
Local veterinarians speak on stress after report on mental health
Veterinarians in Central Saskatchewan say sleep deprivation, long working hours, and stressful working conditions can make their job difficult at times.A recent study published in the Journal of Ameri...
Mar 03, 2020 Dr. Peter Surkan (left) of Park Range Veterinary Services in Prince Albert said being a veterinarian can be a stressful job. (submitted photo/Brenda Smith)
Battlefords Gang Task Force wraps up a busy February
February was a busy month for the Battlefords Gang Task Force. On three separate occasions they made arrests that led to charges.On Wednesday Feb. 18 Battlefords RCMP arrested and charged one male and...
Mar 03, 2020 Battlefords Gang Task Force had a busy February. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)