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Métis Family Day a time to celebrate culture, cuisine, traditions
The Battlefords Indian and Mtis Friendship Centre is planning a Mtis Family Day on Oct. 26 to celebrate everything Mtis - from the traditional meals to the dance and crafts."It's to gather Mtis people...
Oct 23, 2019 Métis Family Day festivities at the Friendship Centre this Saturday include a jigging performance and a traditional Métis meal. (file photo/ paNOW Staff)
'It is safe' says RCMP as they turn to public for help identifying suspects in Battleford homicide
RCMP believe three people were involved in the murder of a 27-year-old in Battleford last week but maintain the community is safe. The Major Crime Unit North and other specialized RCMP units continue ...
Oct 23, 2019 Yellow police tape surrounds a home in Battleford after a man was found with serious injuries. He later died in hospital. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars’ defenceman, Form named SJHL Defenceman of the Week
The Battlefords North Stars have surged out of the gates to a commanding 15-1 record through their opening 16 games this season. Amongst the key contributors to the team's success this year, has been ...
Oct 22, 2019 Stars’ defenceman Noah Form has become a premier blue liner in the SJHL quickly, having played just over 60 career games to date with the Battlefords’ black and silver. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Local leaders concerned about divisiveness reflected in election results
Whether it's having a Liberal minority government in Canada or regional voting disparities, local leaders expressed mixed reactions to the outcome of Monday night's federal election. North Battleford ...
Oct 22, 2019 2019 Federal Election Results. (Supplied photo/ Elections Canada)
JPII Crusaders football team look for strong playoff push to cap season
The John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) Crusaders football team will hit the road this weekend, as the team travels to Broadview to take on the Broadview Bandits in the first round of the playoffs.This sea...
Oct 22, 2019 The JPII Crusaders will play Broadview in the first round of the playoffs, in a battle that should be hard-hitting and intense. (submitted photo/Bruce Yockey)
Home damaged, no injuries after shots fired in North Battleford
Police continue to investigate after shots rang out in North Battleford early Tuesday morning in what they say was not a random incident. As Battlefords RCMP were responding to a call for shots fired ...
Oct 22, 2019 (file photo/NOW News Staff)
Radisson youth who runs museum launches book to inspire others
Judah Tyreman, who owns and curates the Sesula Mineral and Gem Museum in Radisson, is now sharing his story with his new book, 'Reviving the Art of Innovation: Using your Sense to make a Dollar.' It w...
Oct 21, 2019 Judah Tyreman shown at his Sesula Mineral and Gem Museum in Radisson. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Who wants to be a millionaire?
One lucky person will become an instant millionaire this December, while also contributing to two organizations that support Saskatchewan's youth. The Touchdown for Kids Millionaire Lottery is expecte...
Oct 21, 2019 Tickets for Saskatchewan's newest lottery are on sale now with the final draw date on Dec. 19. (Submitted photo/SRF)
Update: Landfill reopens after crews contend with 'minor fire'
The North Battleford waste management facility is back open after a fire early Monday morning. At around 8 a.m., a minor fire was spotted at the landfill. The fire department was called to help landfi...
Oct 21, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Crowns, Unifor reach tentative agreement to end strike
Six Saskatchewan Crown corporations have reached a tentative agreement with Unifor to end a 17-day strike, the Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) announced Sunday afternoon.The Crown corporations - S...
Oct 20, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)