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Creighton mayor says fire in Manitoba thankfully having little impact

There is some positive news on the wildfire front from the town of Creighton. The out-of-control fire east of Flin Flon, MB, is not affecting the community much. The fire was first detected on May 9 a...

Lisa Brady May 16, 2024

U19 Bandits open season with gold in Alberta

The Battlefords Bandits U19 softball team is coming off a home run start to the 2024 season, with a gold medal win at their opening tournament of the year, in Irma, Alberta.Posting a perfect 4-0 recor...

May 15, 2024

Grow Hope Saskatchewan

With the sun shining brighter and the air filled with the promise of a new season, we're thrilled to kick off the 7th year of Grow Hope Saskatchewan! Reflecting on the project's journey since 2018, we...

May 15, 2024

Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women raises awareness of 'Stolen Sisters'

A group of dedicated supporters came out for the Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman (MMIW) in North Battleford today.The event was organized by the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Cent...

May 15, 2024

Local summer music jams nominated for SCMAs

Marc Butler is "pretty excited." His Dog Patch Music Festival has been nominated in the Best Music Festival Category in the 2024 Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMAs). He said the journey to ...

May 15, 2024

'I just can't believe it': Rebecca Strong overwhelmed with joy after winning Canada's Got Talent

In the final moments before her name was called, Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong held her breath and crossed her fingers, with millions of Canadians watching. In a split second, her life changed as she...

May 15, 2024

N.B. Beavers swing into season with 16-0 victory

The defending champion, North Battleford Beavers came out swinging to the tune of 16 runs in a wild 16-0 win Monday night in Glaslyn, to open the 2024 North Sask River Baseball League season.Flying ou...

May 15, 2024

P.A.'s Rebecca Strong wins $1-million

Heading into the finale of Canada's Got Talent, Rebecca Strong told paNOW, "I'm just trying to keep it really chill and not psyche myself out."In doing that, the 20-year-old Prince Albert singer ended...

May 14, 2024

Lewochko Scholarships presented to local students

Three students from the Battlefords are being recognized with 2024 scholarships presented by the Battlefords and District Community Foundation (BDCF). John Paul II Collegiate's Marielle Bala, Olesja F...

May 14, 2024

It's Officially Camping Season in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks

Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are ready to welcome visitors for a new season of outdoor fun with prepped campsites, well-maintained trails and an exciting lineup of events and programs."We are so exci...

May 14, 2024