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‘I get to say goodbye’: Stolen dog’s ashes found
It was a call Mandee Forester was not expecting, her dog's stolen ashes had been found."It is a huge relief," she told battlefordsNOW. "I get to say goodbye the way I wanted, which is the biggest part...
Apr 24, 2019 The ashes of Mandee Forester's dog that were stolen last Wednesday have been found. (Mandee Forester/Facebook)
No injuries, one home lost in Sweetgrass First Nation grass fire
A child playing with matches is believed to have started the grass fire that tore through the Sweetgrass First Nation Tuesday afternoon.Battleford Fire Chief Larry Gabruch said one home was lost but f...
Apr 24, 2019 Smoke from a grass fire on the Sweetgrass First Nation could be seen from North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Nipawin man accused of threatening Trudeau pleads not guilty
The Nipawin man accused of threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Parliament buildings has pleaded not guilty.David Petersen, 52, was originally scheduled to plead guilty during his latest ...
Apr 24, 2019 Nipawin Provincial Court. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Compensation approved for Aquatic Centre members due to partial closure
Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre members will now be able to receive some compensation while the facility is partially closed for pump repairs.Council approved two compensation proposals available to ...
Apr 24, 2019 Members of the Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre will receive compensation while the facility is partially closed for pump repairs. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Wind in sails of provincial Greens after breakthrough P.E.I. election
History was made on Prince Edward Island as a blue and green wave washed over the governing Liberals.Voters handed the Progressive Conservatives the first minority government in the province since 189...
Apr 24, 2019 The provincial Greens have renewed win in their sails following a breakthrough election for the Green Party on Prince Edward Island. (file photo/CJME News Staff)
Jackfish eyes May 3 opening date
After a long winter, Jackfish Lodge is set to open next weekend.The 18-hole course which is just off Jackfish Lake, took off the tarps on April 16 but have been taking it slow in preparation for the b...
Apr 24, 2019 The golfing season is almost underway at Jackfish Lodge (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City crews extinguish grass fire by old Sask. Hospital
A grass fire broke out on Riverside Dr. by the old Saskatchewan Hospital Tuesday night.Five fire fighters, an engine and a wildland unit spent about an hour fighting the flames.The North Battleford Fi...
Apr 24, 2019 A small grass fire broke out by the old Saskatchewan Hospital Tuesday night. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Federal government announces $54 million for local-area projects
The federal government is putting $54 million into various projects around the region, including crime prevention in the north, forest fire prevention and flood mitigation. The money was announced Tue...
Apr 23, 2019 Federal Minister Ralph Goodale was in Prince Albert Tuesday to announced $54 million in funding for six new initiatives across the region. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
N.B. crime numbers down overall: RCMP
North Battleford seems to be getting a reprieve on the crime-front overall, based on the RCMP's latest report for calls for service in the first quarter.Sgt. Carl Dinsdale presented the report for Jan...
Apr 23, 2019 Battlefords RCMP Sgt. Carl Dinsdale presents the latest crime stats at city council Monday, showing an overall reduction in calls. Break and enters increased from Jan. to March, while property offences were down. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars to meet Terriers in clash of the titans for Anavet Cup
Following their Canalta Cup victory as SJHL champions, the Battlefords North Stars will now play the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) champion, Portage Terriers for the Anavet Cup.Coming off a fir...
Apr 23, 2019 2019 marks the second time in three years both the North Stars and Terriers have won their respective leagues. The two would have played each other in the Anavet Cup in 2017, but the championship series was not around, in the midst of a five-year hiatus. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)