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Charges against Sask. MLA Nadine Wilson headed to arbitration
The assault charges against Saskatchewan Party MLA Nadine Wilson will be heading to mediation, not criminal court.Wilson's lawyer, Mark Brayford, said the request was made Thursday by the prosecutor.W...
Sep 06, 2019 Saskatchewan Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson stepped down as provincial secretary in August following an assault charge. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Fundraising gala for R.M. fire department offers night out for a good cause
The R.M. of North Battleford is hosting a Volunteer Firefighters Fundraising Gala on Nov. 9 at the Don Ross Centre auditorium. Fire Chief Neil Good said the event is an opportunity for people of the r...
Sep 05, 2019 The Gala will offer a chance to meet the firefighters and learn more about the new department. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Old Saskatchewan Hospital expected to be demolished next spring
The bell will soon toll for the former Saskatchewan Hospital.The province confirmed the building will likely be demolished in the spring of 2020 as it has not received any response from its request fo...
Sep 05, 2019 The former Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford is likely to be demolished in the spring of 2020, according to the province. (supplied photo/Ministry of Central Services)
Co-accused facing murder charge in Jonson homicide scheduled for bail hearing
One of two men facing charges for the death of Mark Douglas Jonson is scheduled for a bail hearing at Court of Queen's Bench in Battleford. David Keller, who is in custody, is charged with first-degre...
Sep 05, 2019 Mark Douglas Jonson was found dead in a home on 15 Ave. and 100 St. in North Battleford on July 5. (supplied/RCMP)
'Simply spectacular': Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital promises new chapter for health care in Saskatchewan
It truly is a made in Saskatchewan vision come to life.Nearly five years after a historic groundbreaking, the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital is open and many say it will usher in a new, state-of-the...
Sep 05, 2019 An example of a pediatric intensive care room. It has space for families to stay with their children overnight. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Watch: Opening ceremonies for Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
Nearly five years after a historic groundbreaking, the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital officially opens today. Patients will be moved in at a later date.Many say it will usher in a new, state-of-the-...
Sep 05, 2019 A rendering of the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. (supplied/Jim Pattison Children's Hospital)
Battleford mulls request from care home to purchase land for walking path
The owners of a personal care home for seniors in Battleford are attempting to purchase green space from the town to expand their business and create a walking path with raised gardens in the back for...
Sep 05, 2019 The Town of Battleford is dealing with a private seniors' care home request to purchase land for a walking path. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Trial begins for Nipawin man accused of threatening PM
The trial involving a Nipawin man facing charges of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Parliament buildings will require another day of proceedings after hours of evidence and witness t...
Sep 05, 2019 Nipawin Provincial Court (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
Excitement builds ahead of opening of Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
It's a historic day in Saskatchewan as dozens gather to celebrate the official opening of the first dedicated children's hospital in the province. Patients will be moved in at a later date.The Jim Pat...
Sep 05, 2019 A rendering of the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. (supplied/Jim Pattison Children's Hospital)
A below average summer in temperature and precipitation for Battlefords area
With fall fast approaching it is an opportune time to look back at the summer season in the Battlefords.The area saw a colder and dryer than average June, July and August.The monthly mean temperature ...
Sep 04, 2019 Despite a few storms rolling through the area, the region experienced a dry and cool summer. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)