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New peer-to-peer support group focus of mental health event

Local residents will be able to learn more about what is available in the community to help people with mental health issues at an upcoming presentation at the North Battleford Library.The event, whic...

Feb 23, 2019 A presentation on mental health and a peer-to-peer support group will take place at the North Battleford Library, Feb. 27. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

North Stars fly past Red Wings in Weyburn

The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Weyburn Red Wings 5-1 Friday at Crescent Point Place in Weyburn. With the victory, the North Stars move just two points back of Humboldt for second in the Glob...

Feb 23, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars saw five different goal scorers contribute in Friday night's 5-1 win over the Weyburn Red Wings at Crescent Point Place. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW) : Martin Martinson

Silvernagle tied for first at Scotties after day of wins

Team Saskatchewan is tied for first at the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts after a pair of victories Thursday.The first came over Northern Ontario, who proved no match for Robyn Silvernagle in the ...

Feb 21, 2019 Robyn Silvernagle's rink is tied for first at the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr

Barn destroyed, horse, steer lost in fire

Smoke still rolled off the remains of a barn smouldering off Highway 16, 20 hours after it was destroyed by fire.The Battleford Fire Department was called to Sunshine Stables west of Battleford at aro...

Feb 21, 2019 What is left of a barn still smoulders after a fire at Sunshine Stables Wednesday night. The fire also claimed a horse and steer. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr

Nord heading down south to hit the water at Orlando School

Orcas standout Brandon Nord will swim in a warmer climate soon. The 17-year-old recently committed to Rollins College in Orlando, Florida on a four-year scholarship to the division two school, where h...

Feb 21, 2019 Nord will be in a different climate, hitting the pool next year. (submitted photo/John Mcleod) : Brady Lang

A Taste of Culture puts out call for sponsorship

The Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre (BIRC) is looking for local businesses to step up to sponsor its upcoming A Taste of Culture event.Now in its twelfth year, the event will feature food boot...

Feb 21, 2019 North Battleford's Citizenship Ceremony coincides with the annual A Taste of Culture celebration starting in May. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff ) : Angela Brown

PM not budging on SNC-Lavalin controversy dogging his government

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is signalling that his view of the SNC-Lavalin controversy has not budged despite a swirl of developments in the last week. Trudeau says he remains disappointed ...

Feb 21, 2019

Who has Saskatchewan's coldest rink?

It all started during a provincial game in Edam. Coming off the ice, hands and feet were frozen, and there were warnings from others during the deep freeze of February that Edam's rink was, in fact, t...

Feb 21, 2019

Man accused in Amber Alert to learn sentence today

A young girl with autism and epilepsy was using a tablet in the back of a running Mercedes outside of a strip mall in North Battleford when Johnathan Gunville, wanting to go on a joy ride, hoped in th...

Feb 20, 2019

Iconic race set to begin at Elk Ridge

Sled dog racers from across the country are preparing for the running of the 22nd Annual Canadian Challenge.The race follows an iconic route. Beginning at Elk Ridge Resort, riders and dogs will follow...

Feb 18, 2019