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Fin Island Trail Run offers free fun for the family

Runners can expect to see the sun brush through the trees with blue skies overhead at the Fin Island Trail Run Aug. 24. The Trail Run is an event for all ages and athletic types. Broken up into four s...

Aug 13, 2019 2019 will mark the 11th year of the Fin Island Trail Run in the community. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Out of the park and into the Hall: Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame readies to induct 16

For a baseball player, there is no thrill greater than the crack of the bat on a swing for the fences. Of course, the thought of being inducted into the Hall of Fame for their prowess in the sport may...

Aug 13, 2019 A number of the Province’s top baseball players will be honoured Aug. 17 as the 2019 class is inducted to the Sask Baseball Hall of Fame. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Acclaimed N.B. pianist performing two more shows to raise support

After a strong turnout for his previous show in June, North Battleford pianist Cole Knutson will perform two more concerts before leaving to begin his studies at the prestigious Guildhall School of Mu...

Aug 12, 2019 Musical prodigy Cole Knutson will perform Aug. 12 and 18 at St. Joseph Calasanctius Church in North Battleford. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Police say manhunt suspects died by apparent suicide by gunfire

The RCMP say two British Columbia men who led police on a cross-Canada manhunt died by what appears to be suicide by gunfire.Police say Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod appeared to be dead for a numbe...

Aug 12, 2019 Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod (Photo: The Canadian Press)

CFS to offer counseling at library, Battleford Co-op pharmacy

While people don't tend to think about going to the library or pharmacy to sit down and talk to someone about their mental health, they can now do just that through a program offered by Catholic Famil...

Aug 12, 2019 (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Police say manhunt suspects died by apparent suicides

VANCOUVER - The RCMP say two British Columbia men who led police on a cross-Canada manhunt died by what appears to be suicide by gunfire. Police say Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod appeared to b...

Aug 12, 2019

Convicted killer will spend remainder of sentence in federal penitentiary; plans to appeal

A young offender convicted in the killing of a La Ronge businessman will stay at a federal penitentiary for the remainder of his sentence. The man, who was 17 years old at the time of the crime, was s...

Aug 12, 2019 A young offender convicted in the manslaughter of Simon Grant (pictured) will serve the remainder of his sentence at the federal penitentiary. (file photo)

Northwest Territorial Days Parade to kick off exhibition celebration

People are invited to tie on an eye patch and get their booty down to the annual Northwest Territorial Days Parade on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. A pirate-themed event, this year there will be a slight tweak to...

Aug 12, 2019 The horses are always a hit at the Northwest Territorial Days Parade. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Perseid meteor shower set to peak tonight

One of the best annual astronomical events will light up the sky this week. The summertime meteor shower, the Perseid, is set to peak Aug. 12 and 13. Though already underway, as Earth moves further in...

Aug 12, 2019 (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)

Adult dodgeball league returns to NationsWEST Field House

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.Battle In The Fords is an adult dodgeball league at the NationsWest Field House. It will consist of six to 12 teams with six to 12 players per team. Tea...

Aug 12, 2019 Games every Monday night from Sept. 16 to Oct. 28 (Facebook/City of North Battleford)