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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)
SJHL/MJHL Showcase concludes in Regina
The SJHL/MJHL joint-league showcase drew to a close Wednesday night, concluding the third year of the annual event. The Manitoba Junior League (MJHL) won two of the three games to close out the showca...
Jan 22, 2020 The North Stars' representatives of Team Kunitz pose for a team picture following their final game of the showcase. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Local Chamber of Commerce signs on to Indigenous Engagement Charter
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce signed on to the Indigenous Engagement Charter in a special ceremony in Saskatoon Wednesday.The aim of the charter is to increase business relationships between Ind...
Jan 22, 2020 Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak, left, and local business owner Terry Caldwell, who is also a chamber member, sign the Saskatchewan Chamber's Indigenous Engagement Charter in Saskatoon Wednesday. (submitted photo/Battlefords Chamber of Commerce)
Crunching the chronic numbers: Indigenous incarceration rates keep rising
The proportion of Indigenous people in federal custody has reached a historic high and is increasing.Saskatchewan's numbers are alarming and First Nation leaders say it's imperative both senior levels...
Jan 22, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Knights of Columbus Council 2094 celebrate tenth anniversary of Coats for Kids by donating 156 coats
The bitterly cold weather the Battlefords area had last week served as a harsh reminder about the realities of living in Saskatchewan. Families who are struggling to make ends meet cannot always affor...
Jan 22, 2020 From left to right: Glen Gantefoer (Board Chairperson), Adrienne Welter (Board Vice-Chairperson), Merv Welter (Treasurer Council 2094), Tom Schwab (District Deputy & Financial Secretary Council 2094), and John Vany (Grand Knight Council 2094) (supplied photo/Ramona Stillar)
'She wanted to stop things that weren't OK': Warrior for women and children's rights dies
Debbie Palmer knew how to make people feel special. Her family said the 64-year old corrections officer often sang to the inmates at Pinegrove Correctional Centre where she worked. She never seemed to...
Jan 22, 2020 Members of Debbie Palmer's family gathered to share stories with paNOW about her lasting impact on so many people. Not pictured are her sons Jamison and Timothy Quinton. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW Staff)