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Battleford boil water advisory lifted

Update: The boil water advisory has been lifted.--Battleford has issued a boil water advisory for residents and businesses on the 200 block of 33 St. W. until further notice.Workers repaired water mai...

Jul 12, 2019 The Town of Battleford is asking people to boil their water for one of the street blocks following some water-main repair work. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Human remains found during RCMP search outside North Battleford

Human remains were found in a rural area outside of North Battleford while RCMP were conducting a ground search as part of an ongoing investigation. During the search on July 11, a police dog with the...

Jul 12, 2019

Carlisle, Neiszner win first Saskatchewan Junior titles in Nipawin

The Saskatchewan Junior Golf Provincials wrapped up on Thursday, July 11 in Nipawin at the Evergreen Golf Course.Over 50 golfers participated in the three-day event at one of the best courses in the p...

Jul 12, 2019 Estevan's Jace Carlisle is the 2019 Saskatchewan Junior Men's Champion. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Man completes walk to raise funds for cancer treatment travel expenses

Glen Sinclair was diagnosed with liver cancer stemming from Hepatitis C and cirrhosis roughly three years ago. He is forced to commute from Meadow Lake to North Battleford and Saskatoon for treatment ...

Jul 11, 2019 Glen Sinclair, right, and his family and friends arrived in North Battleford after a 35 hour walk from Meadow Lake. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Parkland Ambulance encourages safe practices following carbon monoxide deaths

In light of a tragic incident north of Prince Albert, believed to have been caused by carbon monoxide which led to the death of two young cousins, Parkland Ambulance is reminding residents the importa...

Jul 11, 2019 Fire prevention officer, Dave Davies, checks a CO detector. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

North Stars’ Buziak commits to York Lions for fall of 2019

North Stars forward Braydon Buziak has committed to the York University Lions for the 2019-20 season. A native of Kindersley, Buziak moved to North Battleford with his family five years ago. He said t...

Jul 11, 2019 North Stars' forward Braydon Buziak will head to York University in Toronto come the fall to continue his hockey career while pursuing a degree in business. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Flying Dust First Nation receives funding for water research and restoration project

Flying Dust First Nation has received funding to monitor and improve the water quality of nearby Meadow Lake and the Meadow River.The $150,000 for the project comes from the federal government's envir...

Jul 11, 2019 (file photo/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Battlefords Trappers playing in their first NSRBL playoffs

The third time is the charm.The Battlefords Trappers have made it into the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) playoffs.This is the third season the Battlefords Trappers have been in the ...

Jul 11, 2019 Battlefords Trappers team photo. (submitted photo/Gavin Nolin)

Community BBQ offers fun family outing

Whether it be the smell of the grill or the sense of community as people gather together to share in a meal and conversation, barbeque season will forever be synonymous with summertime. Zion Lutheran ...

Jul 10, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

North Battleford Public Library hosting '80s themed escape room

Residents will have the chance to travel back in time this weekend at the North Battleford Public Library.Saturday, the library is hosting a 1980s themed escape room event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group...