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Inaugural Amazing Adventure Race coming soon
Zip-lining, canoeing, an obstacle course and archery; these are just a few of the activities that will be included in the first-ever Amazing Adventure Race at Blue Mountain Adventure Park. In addition...
Jun 08, 2019 Zip-lining will be one of many activities included in the first-ever Amazing Adventure Race at Blue Mountain Adventure Park; an event the organizers hope becomes an annual occurrence. (Facebook/Blue Mountain Adventure Park)
Teddy Bear Clinic brings community together to benefit youth
Although cloudy skies loomed overhead at points throughout the day Friday, it was all smiles as the sun did make an appearance, and stick around for a bit at the 20th annual Teddy Bear Clinic in North...
Jun 07, 2019 Not too hot, not too cold: After last year’s event was forced indoors due to the weather, it was a beautiful day at Central Park for kids of all ages to enjoy the Teddy Bear Clinic. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Lawyers eye possible plea deal for man accused of defrauding Viterra
A plea deal is being discussed for a man accused of defrauding Viterra Inc. out of thousands of dollars.David Glassford, 42, is facing various charges for allegedly defrauding one of the nation's larg...
Jun 07, 2019 A man accused of an alleged fraud of over $5,000 against Viterra Inc. returned to Court of Queen’s Bench in Battleford, Friday. The case has been adjourned to September as the Crown and Defence look to find a common resolution in the matter. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Regional producers nearly done seeding, contending with historically dry spring
As seeding in the region nears completion, producers are turning an eye to the sky and hoping for rain.The latest crop report from the province said 99 per cent of crop in northwestern Saskatchewan is...
Jun 07, 2019 (file photo/JPBG)
Living Sky met two, partially met one of four 2017 recommendations: Auditor's report
A follow-up by the provincial auditor of Living Sky School Division found it met two, partially met one but missed one of four recommendations from a 2017 audit on engaging students from Grade 7 to 12...
Jun 06, 2019 (file photo/CKOM)
Dekker Centre Season launch a celebration of what’s ahead
The Dekker Centre is hosting its 2019-20 Season Launch June 12. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., General Manager of the Dekker Centre, Kali Weber, said the event is all about getting the community involved in ...
Jun 06, 2019 The Dekker Centre's Season Launch will feature live music, food and a look at what’s to come this season. (Facebook/Dekker Centre)
Updated: RCMP seek help to find missing Spiritwood girl
Update: RCMP reported Lauralee Lafond has been located safe and sound.---Spiritwood RCMP are asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing girl.Lauralee Lafond is 5'4", weighs around 160 pounds...
Jun 06, 2019 Lauralee Lafond is 5'4",weighs around 160 pounds. She was last seen wearing a red short sleeve shirt, camo pants, white high top shoes and a grey, black and white toque with an X on it.
Battlefords’ housing market posts strong May
A hot, dry May brought warm weather to the Battlefords, paired with a warmer housing market, as sales posted their strongest numbers in almost two years.Thirty-nine homes sold in the area last month, ...
Jun 06, 2019 After a weak start to 2019, home sales in the Battlefords saw strong results in May. (file photo/LethbridgeNewsNOW Staff)
Power tools stolen from town workshop in Edam
Police in Turtleford are investigating an overnight break-in at the Town of Edam's workshop. RCMP said in a press release the building was broken into overnight and several hand power tools were stole...
Jun 06, 2019
N.B. Comprehensive HS student honoured with gold award in national competition
Third time is the charm, as the saying goes. That was the case for Cam Taylor who recently won gold in the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition. It was his third year at nationals aiming for the to...
Jun 05, 2019 National competition Gold Medal winner North Battleford Comprehensive High School student Cam Taylor, centre. (submitted photo/Mike Humenny)