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Lt.-Gov. Mirasty 'overwhelmed' by support after accepting historic appointment

When Russell Mirasty graduated from Churchill Community High School in 1975, he had no idea he would one day become Saskatchewan's 23rd lieutenant-governor. "It's a real honour," Mirasty, who is a Lac...

Jul 22, 2019 Lt.-Gov. Russell Mirasty stands along the shore of Lac La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Aquatic centre to host Shark Week themed activities

The Discovery Channel will not be the only ones celebrating Shark Week.The Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre is hosting two Shark Week themed events on Wednesday and Thursday.On July 24, they will pres...

Jul 22, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Crime rate rose in 2018 but country still safer than a decade ago, StatCan says

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's crime rate ticked up again in 2018, for a fourth year in a row, though it was still lower than it was a decade ago.The severity of crime also rose by two ...

Jul 22, 2019

Cochin Days promises three days full of family fun

A weekend at the lake full of family activities is a Saskatchewan rite of passage.The Resort Village of Cochin will host the 39th rendition of Cochin Days from Aug. 9 to 11. The three day event will b...

Jul 21, 2019 (Facebook/Resort Village of Cochin, Saskatchewan)

Preliminary talks underway as firm proposes building fish processing plant in region

An Ottawa-based firm is in talks with First Nations members to form a partnership and develop a fish processing plant in the area.Rod Gopher, a business advisor for the Indigenous parties, confirmed t...

Jul 20, 2019 ID 11812169 © Mikael Damkier | Dreamstime.com

Dropping weight and picking up community

Losing weight in a responsible way can be a tricky task at the best of times.But as with many of life's tougher goals, having the right support system in place can make all the difference. Take Off Po...

Jul 20, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

ICYMI: Top stories of the week around the Battlefords

Here is a look at what made headlines in and around the Battlefords from July 13 to 19.Top trending stories on battlefordsNOW for July 15 to 19.Remains found outside North Battleford identified as Tik...

Jul 19, 2019

Locals reflect on moon landing a half-century on

It was July 16, 1969 when Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Michael Collins blasted off into space on the Saturn V - the most powerful rocket ever built by man.Days later on July 20, the lunar l...

Jul 19, 2019 The front page of the Prince Albert Daily Herald the day after the moon landing in 1969. (Bill Smiley/P.A. Daily Herald/Prince Albert Historical Society)

Lloyd Pirot Country Music Jam promises a party in the park

Nothing sooths the soul like music played in community. The second annual Lloyd Pirot Country Music Jam will be Aug. 3 at the Aquadeo Tennis Courts. A "Party in the Park," the admission by donation ev...

Graysen Cameron looks to defy the odds with Humboldt Broncos comeback

Graysen Cameron's focus 16 months ago was on helping the Humboldt Broncos to a playoff series win.Now, on the heels of a life-changing journey, playing the game he loves once again is his prime object...

Jul 19, 2019 Ahead of an attempted comeback to the Humboldt Broncos, Graysen Cameron says he's in the best shape of his life. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)