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Tackling debt and affordability challenges after a divorce

It is no secret that financial problems can contribute to relationship breakdown. However, ending a relationship does not always erase financial challenges. Families across Canada are struggling to ma...

Mar 04, 2020

Gord Bamford coming to the Battlefords for #REDNEK Music Fest

The Gold Eagle Casino will be home to one of country music's biggest names this month, when Gord Bamford comes to town as part of his #REDNEK Music Fest Tour. Bamford is one of the most decorated arti...

Mar 03, 2020 Gord Bamford and fellow headliner, Jess Moskaluke are among the hottest names in country music today, and will be performing at the Gold Eagle Casino March 14. Together the pair will perform their smash single, “To Get to You.” (submitted photo/Mackenzie Vandenberg)

Battlefords Gang Task Force wraps up a busy February

February was a busy month for the Battlefords Gang Task Force. On three separate occasions they made arrests that led to charges.On Wednesday Feb. 18 Battlefords RCMP arrested and charged one male and...

Mar 03, 2020 Battlefords Gang Task Force had a busy February. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Sask. man recounts deadly Nashville tornado

A man from Saskatchewan who lives in Nashville full-time is coming to terms with a tornado that ripped through his city Tuesday morning and killed at least 19 people statewide in Tennessee."It is comp...

Mar 03, 2020 Nashville city officials brief the media Tuesday. (City of Nashville)

Recycled Wedding Party

Come join us for our 2nd annual Recycled Wedding Party at the North Battleford Legion! Grab your old wedding dress, tuxedo, bridesmaids dress or throw on your best looking tie and come party for a gre...

Mar 03, 2020

Heart of the Youth Community Pow Wow

Prince Albert Outreach Inc. is hosting the 3rd Annual Heart of the Youth Community Pow Wow to honor and showcase youth in Prince Albert and area. Youth will be involved in all aspects of this event, f...

Mar 03, 2020

Luncheon talk planned with Battlefords Regional Community Coalition

Anyone interested in learning more about the Battlefords Regional Community Coalition and the Sacichawasihc Relationship Agreement will want to attend a luncheon presentation coming up.Called Mamawici...

Mar 03, 2020 Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie is encouraging people to attend an upcoming luncheon presentation. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

The World According to Randy Ambrosie

CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie brought his message of pigskin development to Rider fans Saturday afternoon.The stop was part of the Commissioner's Road Trip where he makes stops in all CFL cities. Am...

Mar 02, 2020

4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby at Meadow Lake

The Royal Canadian Legion #76 is hosting its 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, March 7 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Meadow Lake.The Grand Prize is $2,400.Get your tickets before the even...

Mar 02, 2020

Wet’suwet’en chiefs, ministers reach proposed agreement in pipeline dispute

SMITHERS, B.C. - A Wet'suwet'en hereditary chief and senior government ministers say they have reached a proposed arrangement in a pipeline dispute that has prompted solidarity protests across Canada ...

Mar 01, 2020 OPP Sgt. Diana Hampson of the liaison team, middle, speaks with members of the Mohawk Territory in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, near Belleville, Ont., on Feb. 11, 2020. The members have blocked the CN/VIA train tracks for six days in support of Wet'suwet'en's blockade of natural gas pipeline in northern B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg