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Helping Saskatchewan Farmers Cope With Stress

Innovation Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, is asking technology entrepreneurs to develop a way for farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers to monitor their mental hea...

Mar 06, 2020

Humane Society still finalizing site for new building and negotiating details

The Battlefords Humane Society is still finalizing a location for its plans to build a new animal shelter to replace the existing site which is in poor condition.President Dr. Shawn Haas gave Battlefo...

Mar 05, 2020 Battlefords Humane Society president Dr. Shawn Haas gives an update on the organization's plans for a new building. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Piyesiw Awasis School ready to host their first Land Based Learning Student Ice Fishing Derby

Saskatchewan students have been invited to the Thunderchild First Nation next week to learn some valuable ice fishing skills.Piyesiw Awasis School on Thunderchild First Nation is hosting the first eve...

Mar 05, 2020 First ever Land Based Learning Student Ice Fishing Derby set for next March 10-13. (supplied photo/Delane Graham)

Local pianist named finalist in international talent search

For North Battleford resident Brie McAuley, piano was always a passion of hers. Little did she know, working at the local Walmart as a support manager would be a springboard for her favorite pastime. ...

Mar 05, 2020 Brie McAuley, pictured here with her piano teacher Rose, whom she’s taken lessons from since she began playing. (submitted photo/Brie McAuley)

Hudsons Heroes: P.A. trio on stag party stops gunman at Saskatoon bar

Josh Neudorf was expecting Tuesday night to be a relatively quiet outing during his Saskatoon stag party ahead of being married on the weekend.He didn't expect to be faced with the barrel of a rifle.H...

Mar 05, 2020 Josh Neudorf (right) and Joey Duong (left) helped thwart a would-be gunman at Hudsons in downtown Saskatoon on March 4, 2020. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)

Northern Light Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Camp and Festival

The 15th Annual Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival; what a weekend this is going to be.You don't want to miss this!Keep an eye on our Social Media pages as we spotlight showcase eac...

Mar 05, 2020

Battlefords area musicians set to take the stage at Telemiracle

Some local Battlefords area talent is set to perform at this year's Kinsmen Telemiracle Saskatchewan.Troy Wakelin and his bandmates Garth Howell, Kurtis Kopp, Malcolm Whyte, and Sam Derbawka will be t...

Mar 04, 2020 Battlefords area musicians set to play Telemiracle this weekend. (Supplied photo/Troy Wakelin)

Stars road to a repeat set as playoff picture solidifies

Twelve teams, six months and nearly 700 games combined, and the playoff scene is set.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) officially wrapped up their regular season Tuesday night, as the Humbo...

Mar 04, 2020 The Battlefords North Stars enter the playoffs coming off a regular season for the books, that saw the team post a league-best 45-11-2 record for 92 points on the season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Special Film Presentation Followed By Interview with Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer

There will be a Special Film presentation followed by an interview with Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer.Lunch Hour is a documentary which looks at childhood obesity, school food and what fuels unhealthy cr...

Mar 04, 2020

Hall Lunch in Meota

The Meota Lakeshore Lions are hosting Do Drop In Community Lunch at the Community Complex on Friday, March 20th.Everyone is welcome. Donations will be gratefully accepted.

Mar 04, 2020