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Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race begins

Elk Ridge Resort went to the dogs Tuesday.The resort near Prince Albert National Park was the starting line for the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. This race saw competitors take to the trails for t...

Feb 18, 2020 The racers and their dogs started at Elk Ridge Resort Tuesday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Battleford mulling report on old opera house/town hall renovation

Battleford's mayor and councillors are still considering the renovation and restoration of the old Town Hall building after learning from a recent report it could cost up to $3.5 million.The restorati...

Feb 18, 2020 Laura Plosz of Group2 Architecture and Interior Design greets guests at a prior open house. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Premier Moe makes stop in Melfort, tours Wellness Centre

The premier of Saskatchewan is out and about in the province for a couple weeks before budget time gets into the home stretch.Scott Moe was in the Melfort area on Tuesday, Feb. 18 touring around some ...

Feb 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe speaks to some health care personnel at the Melfort Wellness Centre during his travels in the area. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Alexander White wins Battlefords Citizen of the Year award

An exceptional citizen received an extra special surprise this morning.Alexander White, more commonly known as Al, was named citizen of the year this morning at the North Battleford Re/Max office. The...

Feb 18, 2020 Alexander White wins citizen of the year. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Preliminary inquiry set for accused in Thunderchild First Nation murder

A man charged in connection to a homicide on the Thunderchild First Nation in 2018 is now scheduled for a preliminary inquiry, after pleading not guilty at North Battleford Provincial Court.Ivor Antoi...

Feb 18, 2020 Ivor Antoine Wapass, 44, remains in custody while facing a charge of second-degree murder connected to the death of Roger Standingwater on Sept. 15, 2018. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Conference 2020

The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Conference 2020 - "2020 Vision: Seeking Ancestors Using DNA and Digital Tools" will be 17-19 April 2020 at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert. Sample of Sessions ...

Feb 18, 2020

Melfort Trade Alliance getting ready for Mardi Gras on Main

The Melfort Trade Alliance (MTA) continues to gear up for their ode to New Orleans.Mardi Gras on Main will be held at the Historic Post Office Feb. 29.MTA Chair Tyler Fahlman told northeastNOW the org...

Feb 18, 2020 Mardi Gras on Main will be held at the Historic Post Office Feb. 29. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Ottawa eases speed restrictions imposed after Saskatchewan derailment

OTTAWA - Transport Minister Marc Garneau is easing speed restrictions placed on certain trains following a derailment in Saskatchewan earlier this month that spilled 1.2 million litres of crude oil an...

Feb 17, 2020

Group discusses need for urban Indigenous self-government

The Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan (CAPS) hopes to give a voice to Indigenous peoples living off-reserve so their needs can be better met.A small gathering came together for a present...

Feb 17, 2020 John Hanikenne, president of the Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan (CAPS), shown at the Friendship Centre in North Battleford at Saturday's conference. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Kickin' It Up at the Evening Out

The Battlefords Ag Society is hosting Kickin' It Up at the Evening Out on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 5 PM - 2 AM featuring: JAYDEE BIXBY - Country recording Artist & Canadian Idol Runner - up.Com...

Feb 17, 2020