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Delisle Chiefs sign local blue liner Tuck
With just over a week to go ahead of their pre-season opener, the Delisle Chiefs of the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL) bolstered their blue line Tuesday, as the team announced the signing of 18-y...
Sep 10, 2019 Defenceman Tyson Tuck will bring added defensive acumen to a Chiefs team that dominated the PJHL last season setting a league-record with a 38-1-1 record. (submitted photo/Tyson Tuck)
Nipawin man found not guilty of threatening Trudeau
A Nipawin man was acquitted of his charge of uttering threats toward Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Parliament.Judge Hugh Harradence said in Nipawin Provincial Court on Tuesday, Sept. 10 he had rea...
Sep 10, 2019 Nipawin Provincial Court. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Burnout, wage increase top concerns for CUPE Local 600 as mediation fails
After mediation failed between CUPE Local 600 and the provincial government's public service commission, the union is touring the province to hear from and discuss the fallout with its members.Local 6...
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Historic Archives group requests city hire salaried archivist position
The City of North Battleford Historic Archives volunteer committee continues to urge city council to step up and hire a salaried position to oversee the archives since the volunteers can't manage the ...
Sep 10, 2019 City of North Battleford Historic Archives volunteer committee Chair Bill Wells addressed council Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City looks for new fire chief after Trevor Brice departs
The City of North Battleford is looking for a new fire chief as Trevor Brice is no longer employed with the department.City Manager Randy Patrick said the city cannot discuss the details of his depart...
Sep 09, 2019 Former North Battleford Fire Chief Trevor Brice. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff))
Stars trade defenceman Granville to Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars made some noise on the trade market Monday, moving 19-year-old defenceman Ryan Granville to the Yorkton Terriers.In exchange, the Stars receive a fourth-round draft pick in...
Sep 09, 2019 Blue liner Ryan Granville is headed to the Yorkton Terriers, where he should play a pivotal role on the team’s backend as a defenceman who can excel at both ends of the rink. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Cody Duhaime Memorial Walk for suicide prevention raises over $20K
It was a difficult year for those organizing the Cody Duhaime Memorial Walk.Cody's grandmother, Sylvia, who helped spearhead the event, died just two weeks prior after her battle with cancer. Cody's o...
Sep 09, 2019 Left to right, Keith Duhaime (father), Joanne Lewchuk (godmother), Erin Duhaime (sister), and Maurice Duhaime (grandfather) gather following the Cody Duhaime Memorial Walk in Meota Sunday. The event raised $20,200. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Discovery Co-op ranked in top half of business magazine's top 100
Discovery Co-op has been ranked among Saskatchewan's largest businesses.In SaskBusiness Magazine's annual list of top 100 companies in the province for 2019, Discovery Co-op placed 46. That is an eigh...
Sep 09, 2019 Discovery Co-op finishes 46 in SaskBusiness' Top 100 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Committee continues work to preserve parts, history of old Saskatchewan Hospital
Even with a soft timeline set to bring down the old Saskatchewan Hospital, efforts to preserve parts of and the history of the facility remain active.The Ministry of Central Services confirmed last we...
Sep 09, 2019 The old Saskatchewan Hospital will likely be demolished in the spring of 2020 but efforts to preserve the facade and history of the building remain ongoing. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Organizers raise awareness to help prevent FASD at breakfast campaign
If more people knew about the dangers of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) then perhaps fewer children would be impacted by the condition.That is what Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Pro...
Sep 09, 2019 Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program Executive Director Colleen Sabraw, left, with program early interventionists Sarah Bajak, centre, and Kirsten Smith, right. The trio served pancakes to students at North West College in North Battleford Monday, as part of an FASD awareness day initiative. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)