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Winter is leaving as spring-like conditions hit the Battlefords

Mild weather to start to the week is bringing optimism for spring to the area. Winter doesn't officially end until March 20, but temperatures are already spring-like in the Battlefords.There will be a...

Mar 11, 2019 The hopeful scene for the next bit as winter is now in the rear-view mirror (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Brady Lang

Big River Fish Derby

The 19th Annual Big River Fish Derby at Cowan Lake, Big River will be March 23 with $20,000 in prizes.Entry fee is $50 and $20 for a second hold.You must have a valid fishing license.See the poster fo...

Mar 11, 2019 : Karen Cay

PAGC 5th Annual Senators Cup

The Prince Albert Grand Council is hosting its 5th Annual Senators Cup on March 30 at 8:00 am - March 31 @ 5:00 pm.-All Reserve/Metis Community Senior Contact Hockey Tournament-Location: Art Hauser Ar...

Mar 11, 2019 : Karen Cay

Oborowsky's late tally leads Beaver Blues to 6-5 win in league final

It took until the 17-minute mark of the third period, but the Battleford Beaver Blues took home the win in game one of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League Final 6-5 over the Edam 3 Stars. Blake Obo...

Mar 10, 2019 The Beaver Blues took a 1-0 series lead with a 6-5 win over Edam (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff) : Brady Lang

Over 170 of P.A. and region's finest four-legged friends strut their stuff

The Prince Albert Exhibition Centre went to the dogs Saturday.The Prince Albert Kennel and Obedience Club welcomed 175 dogs to town to take part in their dog show. The local kennel club usually hosts ...

Mar 09, 2019 Over 170 dogs were shown to the judges Saturday at the P.A. Exhibition Centre (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

‘Mission accomplished’: Province celebrates official opening of Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford

Mission accomplished.Those were the words of former Prairie North Health Region CEO David Fan as politicians and health care workers gathered to mark the grand opening of the Saskatchewan Hospital Nor...

Mar 08, 2019 Premier Scott Moe was on hand for the official grand opening of the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr

Battleford's Ag Society Evening Out

The Battleford Ag Society's Evening Out will be March 9 at the Agrivilla Hall in North Battleford. Supper by Second to None and Entertainment by Jesse Lewis - Hypnosis. Dancing with The Prairie Dogs. ...

Mar 08, 2019 : Karen Cay

Applications being accepted for Adam Herold Hockey and Leadership Development Program

The Adam Herold Legacy Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019-20 Hockey and Leadership Development Program.The Foundation was established to honor Adam Herold, the youngest player kille...

Mar 08, 2019 : Karen Cay

Battlefords Humane Society makes adoption easy

There are tons of reasons to add another furry friend to your family. Over at the Battlefords Humane Society, they're trying to make it easier. They currently have over 80 cats and upwards of 30 dogs ...

Mar 08, 2019 The Battlefords Humane Society is packed with furry friends looking for their furrever homes (Brady Lang/BattlefordsNOW staff) : Brady Lang

Information Centre Canadian War Cemetery (ICB) Looking for Information on SK Fallen Soldiers

The year 2020 will mark the 75th Liberation Anniversary for May 5, 1945, a Dutch ceremony honoring those Canadians who fell in World War II liberating the Netherlands. The Information Centre Canadian ...

Mar 08, 2019 : Karen Cay