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SJHL to continue postseason for time being amid COVID-19 epidemic
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is taking part in a conference call Thursday to discuss the future of the SJHL playoffs, in light of the mounting COVID-19 outbreak. In light of the recent...
Mar 12, 2020 The SJHL will continue their playoff schedule, at least for the time being, with three games around the league Friday. (File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Accused in Sequin Mooswa homicide has case adjourned to obtain legal counsel
The accused in the Sequin Mooswa homicide investigation had his matter adjourned while he obtains legal counsel. Keenan Mirasty, 21, who is charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death o...
Mar 12, 2020 Keenan Mirasty who is charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death of Sequin Mooswa appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Thursday via CCTV. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Council gives nod for proposed subdivision for restaurant development
While the details are still in the wraps, it appears Discovery Co-op is looking at leasing part of its property off 100 Street at Territorial Drive for a new restaurant development.North Battleford co...
Mar 11, 2020 City Planner Ryan Mackrell speaks to council Monday about preparations for a proposed subdivision for the Discovery Co-op property, off 100 Street at Territorial Drive. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars look to bring killer instinct with chance to close out Hawks in Game 4
Just one more win.That is all that sits between the Battlefords North Stars and a date with round two, as the team has a chance to close out their first round best-of-seven series with the Nipawin Haw...
Mar 11, 2020 Stars’ forward, Logan Spence sets up shop in front of the Nipawin crease area. The Stars have made it a point of emphasis to get pucks and traffic on goal through the early part of the series, averaging 40 shots per contest through the opening three games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Provincial basketball playoffs in jeopardy with Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation job action
With Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) job action set to start Thursday, March 12, the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) announced that the basketball playoffs are in jeopar...
Mar 11, 2020 Provincial basketball playoffs on the line (ID 31252151 © Viorel Dudau | Dreamstime.com)
WHO declares that virus crisis is now a pandemic
ROME - Expressing increasing alarm about mounting infections, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who hea...
Mar 11, 2020
Stars put Hawks on the ropes, take 3-0 series lead, with 4-2 win in Nipawin
The Battlefords North Stars doubled up the Nipawin Hawks 4-2 Tuesday night at Centennial Arena, to take a 3-0 lead in the teams' best-of-seven first round playoff series. Four different North Stars sc...
Mar 11, 2020 Stars’ forward Carson Reagan shares a celebratory pat on the head with goaltender Kristian Lyon following the team's 4-2 win Tuesday night in Nipawin. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Battleford man facing second-degree murder charge related to woman's death
A North Battleford man is facing a charge of second-degree murder related to a woman who was found deceased in a home Sunday. Police reported Tuesday that North Battleford RCMP received a request to c...
Mar 10, 2020 A North Battleford man is facing a second-degree murder charge related to a woman who was found deceased Sunday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars search for 3-0 stranglehold on Hawks as series shifts to Nipawin for Game 3
After making the most of their home ice advantage early with back-to-back wins in Games 1 and 2 over the weekend, the Battlefords North Stars will look to keep their momentum rolling Tuesday as the se...
Mar 10, 2020 Stars’ forward, Dylan Esau battles for position in front of the Hawks’ net. Esau scored his first of the playoffs in Game 2, to help lead the team to a 2-0 series lead. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Students encourage drivers make safe choices during Impaired Driving Awareness Week
John Paul II Collegiate students took to the streets Tuesday to remind people not to drink and drive.Several members from the Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD) group held a bright banner ou...
Mar 10, 2020 John Paul II Collegiate students in the Students Against Drinking and Driving group join Mayor Ryan Bater to launch Impaired Driving Awareness Week in North Battleford Tuesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)