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La Loche school demonstrating strength after 2016 tragedy
A moment of silence on Wednesday honored those lost and injured at the fourth anniversary of the school shootings in La LocheJason Young, Director of Education with Northern Lights School Division 113...
Jan 24, 2020 (submitted photo/ NLSD #113)
From MUCC to microbiology: Dr. Linda Chelico working on HIV, cancer research projects
The start of some potentially ground breaking research all began with a Grade 12 project at the high school in Melfort.Dr. Linda Chelico is now a biochemist at the University of Saskatchewan, and her ...
Jan 24, 2020 Dr. Linda Chelico is leading research into enzymes and how they relate to HIV and cancer. (Submitted/Dr. Linda Chelico)
Top up the wiper fluid as temperatures hit - 2 C
While preparing for a mild January weekend, motorists are being encouraged to travel safely. Temperatures hovering around zero Celsius will melt snow and ice, which can present new driving hazards bey...
Jan 24, 2020 (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
Not physically hurt but not unharmed: the psychological cost of crime
Increased numbers of homicides, attempted murders, assaults and robberies in Prince Albert and area have grabbed the headlines, but there's also an often hidden consequence to this abundance of crime;...
Jan 23, 2020 An armed robbery north of Prince Albert. What CCTV images like this don't show is the person traumatized by such crimes. (submitted photo/RCMP)
Local student reflects on Shad Canada experience, as first accepted from high school
For local student, Bridgitte Campbell, going to school isn't just a task but rather, an enjoyment. Last summer, Campbell spent time taking part in Shad Canada, a STEAM (Science, technology, engineerin...
Jan 23, 2020 Bridgitte Campbell, pictured here, became the first student from John Paul II Collegiate to be accepted to Shad Canada, a national program offered at nearly 20 Universities throughout the country. (submitted photo/Ramona Stillar)
Battleford takes first steps for Third Avenue West resurfacing project
Battleford lawmakers discussed plans for the Third Ave. W. road rehabilitation project at a recent meeting.The work will involve paving a portion of the road that is in poor condition, located between...
Jan 23, 2020 Battleford council discussed a proposed paving project for Third Ave. W. at its recent meeting. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Romance scams present highest dollar loss for province
Scammers are getting more and more creative when it comes to extorting information and money from residents of Saskatchewan. Jessica Gunson, intelligence researcher with Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CA...
Jan 23, 2020 (file photo)
Local baseball community reacts to Walker being voted into Cooperstown
Saskatchewan's baseball community is welcoming the induction of Canadian Larry Walker into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown NY. The retired outfielder was elected to the hall in his f...
Jan 23, 2020 Larry Walker, left, was voted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame this week along with Derek Jeter. (The Canadian Press)
Weekends forecast look like perfect condition for snowmobile trail riding
Snowmobile enthusiasts in Northwestern Saskatchewan will be chomping at the bit to get out for a ride this weekend.With last week's -30 Celsius temperatures giving way to single-digit highs this week,...
Jan 23, 2020 Sleds getting ready for a ride (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
BOB Awards celebration another big success
It was the Battlefords moment to shine last night at the 2020 Best of the Best (BOB) Awards.BOB winners came together to be honoured at a special ceremony at the Gold Eagle Casino.Kelly Bitner of batt...
Jan 23, 2020 There were awards all around at battlefordsNOW's 2020 BOB Awards ceremony on Wednesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)