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MacLean says “Coach’s Corner is no more” following Cherry’s dismissal from HNIC
TORONTO - Ron MacLean addressed Don Cherry's dismissal with a lengthy monologue during the first period intermission of Saturday's "Hockey Night in Canada" broadcast, saying "Coach's Corner is no more...
Nov 17, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)

Collaros, Fajardo to battle as Bombers, Riders meet in West final
A tale of two quarterbacks will reach its conclusion Sunday in the CFL's West Division final.Zach Collaros and Cody Fajardo are set to cross paths as opponents for the first time since an illegal hit ...
Nov 17, 2019 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. (Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)

Freezing rain expected in central Saskatchewan
People planning a road trip to Regina for the CFL West final may want to wait, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Terri Lang.Freezing rain, followed by snow, is forecast ...
Nov 16, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Christmas lights: hang them with care
A shift in temperature this weekend is giving holiday decorators a nice window of opportunity to string-up Christmas lights outside.While climbing a ladder in the manner of Clark Griswold may be the e...
Nov 16, 2019 Christmas Lights (paNOW Staff/ Ronald Quaroni)

Six Battlefords area boxers to vye for success at provincials
Six local boxers from Four Corner Boxing will compete in Provincials Nov. 23 in Weyburn. Those participating will range in age from 10 to 21, offering a nice glimpse into what the Four Corners' progra...
Nov 15, 2019 North Battleford’s Four Corner Boxing has become an athletic staple in the community, teaching youth the fundamentals of the sport and helping boxers of all ages take their craft to the next level. (Submitted photo/Dylin Curiston)

North Battleford man sentenced to six months for accessing child pornography
A North Battleford man has been sentenced to six months in custody for accessing child pornography following an investigation involving the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit.Cameron ...
Nov 15, 2019 A man facing a charge of accessing child pornography was sentenced in North Battleford provincial court Friday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Residents asked to participate in joint parks and recreation master plan survey
To ensure parks and recreation needs in both communities are met, North Battleford and Battleford are working together to develop a joint master plan. The plan will assess the current state of spaces,...
Nov 15, 2019 Centennial Park in North Battleford has baseball and slow pitch diamonds, a track, jumping pits, walking trails, disc golf course, tennis courts, arena, soccer pitches, skateboard park, and a pond. (Destination Battlefords/Facebook)

Another accused in Tiki Laverdiere homicide has pre-trial date set
Five of eight charged in the death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere returned to court Friday and one had a date set for pre-trial.Brent Checkosis appeared via closed-circut television from the Regina Corr...
Nov 15, 2019 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)

Planning underway for Oasis Village at Manitou Beach
A multi-million-dollar facility is in the planning stages at Manitou Beach.Oasis Village at Manitou is a retirement living project and health center that would be located next to Manitou Springs in th...
Nov 15, 2019 Proposed Oasis Village at Manitou Beach. (submitted photo/Paul Blaser at RBM Architecture)

CUPE Local 4747 ratifies new agreement with Living Sky School Division
CUPE Local 4747, the union representing support staff, has ratified a new three-year contract with Living Sky School Division for a total three per cent increase for the Sept. 1, 2019 to Aug. 31, 2022...
Nov 14, 2019 Living Sky School Division board member and bargaining committee Chair Ron Kowalchuk, centre left, and CUPE Local 4747 president Brenda Cubbon, centre right, sign a new three-year agreement on Nov. 13. (submitted photo/Shannon Lessard)