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Spring runoff expected to be normal: Water Security Agency
As the mercury begins to creep up the positive side of the thermometer, it's time to consider spring runoff.The Water Security Agency (WSA) projected an average amount of runoff for the province. One ...
Mar 06, 2019 Spring runoff in Saskatchewan is expected to be normal, according to a spokesperson at the Water Security Agency. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Restaurateur ditches Styrofoam and plastic for 'Earth-friendly' products
With consumers becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the products they buy, a restaurant in northern Saskatchewan has ditched Styrofoam, plastic and other materials that might nev...
Mar 06, 2019 Cravings Late Night Food owner Jamie Charles holds a milkshake in a paper cup and a straw. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Kinsmen Foundation forgives woman who stole from Telemiracle
A hangover and an apology appears to be enough punishment for a woman who made off with cash meant for Telemiracle.The Kinsmen Foundation issued a statement Tuesday saying the woman who stole money du...
Mar 06, 2019 elemiracle 43 wrapped up at TCU Place in Saskatoon on March 3, 2019. (Telemiracle/Facebook)
Final night of SJHL action sets up playoff picture
The SJHL wrapped up their final night of league action Tuesday, with four games to clarify the playoff picture. North Stars take division crownThe Battlefords North Stars defeated the Kindersley Klipp...
Mar 06, 2019 After a wild 4-3 overtime win to close out the regular season at home, the North Stars will await the results of the survivor series to see who they play in the postseason. Flin Flon, Yorkton and Notre Dame are the possibilities. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Martin Martinson
Murky Water: Government puts responsibility on locals
As thousands of people in Saskatchewan boil water or travel to get it, the provincial government says that's too bad, but it doesn't seem interested in doing much more.Nearly 20 communities in the pro...
Mar 06, 2019 As of the end of February 2019, there were around 5,000 people in Saskatchewan who couldn’t drink the water right from their taps without concern. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
North Stars clinch division with thrilling OT win
The Battlefords North Stars locked up first place in the Global Ag. Risk Solutions Division in thrilling fashion Tuesday with a 4-3 overtime win at the NB Civic Centre. Braydon Buziak, who was born an...
Mar 06, 2019 North Stars' forward Owen Lamb picked up another two goals Tuesday to give the forward 30 on the season. Lamb has now scored 11 goals over his last 11 games heading into the playoffs. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Martin Martinson
Battleford planning to improve drainage of Industrial Park area
The Town of Battleford is waiting for more information on a proposed system to improve surface water storm drainage for its Industrial Park area, so hopefully it can get started this year.The issue wa...
Mar 05, 2019 The Town of Battleford is looking at plans to improve surface water drainage for its Industrial Park area. (Angela Brown/battlefords NOW Staff) : Angela Brown
Finalists announced for Sask. Tourism Awards of Excellence
Tourism Saskatchewan has announced the names of 36 finalists and three Tourism Builders for the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence for 2018.Among those announced, several of the finalists are f...
Mar 05, 2019 (Submitted Photo/ Tourism Saskatchewan)
Stars can clinch division, league in final night
When the Battlefords North Stars play host to the Kindersley Klippers tonight at the Civic Centre, the teams will meet with the top spot in the division on the line, and potentially, top spot in the l...
Mar 05, 2019 Heading into the final night of the regular season, the North Stars and Klippers will face off in a winner-take-all game, with tops in the Global Ag. Risk Solutions Division on the line. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Martin Martinson
Town issues safety reminder as moose spotted on loose in Battleford
There was a moose on the loose in the town of Battleford Monday.The calf was called in by a concerned resident, when they spotted the wildlife on Finlayson Island roaming the trails. Battleford's Park...
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