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La Loche school demonstrating strength after 2016 tragedy

A moment of silence on Wednesday honored those lost and injured at the fourth anniversary of the school shootings in La LocheJason Young, Director of Education with Northern Lights School Division 113...

Jan 24, 2020 (submitted photo/ NLSD #113)

Vawn Snowmobile Rally

Experience great winter fun while supporting a great cause at the Vawn Snowmobile Rally in support of the Vawn Community Hall.This rally will be Saturday, February 22nd.See the poster for details.

Jan 24, 2020

From MUCC to microbiology: Dr. Linda Chelico working on HIV, cancer research projects

The start of some potentially ground breaking research all began with a Grade 12 project at the high school in Melfort.Dr. Linda Chelico is now a biochemist at the University of Saskatchewan, and her ...

Jan 24, 2020 Dr. Linda Chelico is leading research into enzymes and how they relate to HIV and cancer. (Submitted/Dr. Linda Chelico)

Local student reflects on Shad Canada experience, as first accepted from high school

For local student, Bridgitte Campbell, going to school isn't just a task but rather, an enjoyment. Last summer, Campbell spent time taking part in Shad Canada, a STEAM (Science, technology, engineerin...

Jan 23, 2020 Bridgitte Campbell, pictured here, became the first student from John Paul II Collegiate to be accepted to Shad Canada, a national program offered at nearly 20 Universities throughout the country. (submitted photo/Ramona Stillar)

Romance scams present highest dollar loss for province

Scammers are getting more and more creative when it comes to extorting information and money from residents of Saskatchewan. Jessica Gunson, intelligence researcher with Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CA...

Jan 23, 2020 (file photo)

Weekends forecast look like perfect condition for snowmobile trail riding

Snowmobile enthusiasts in Northwestern Saskatchewan will be chomping at the bit to get out for a ride this weekend.With last week's -30 Celsius temperatures giving way to single-digit highs this week,...

Jan 23, 2020 Sleds getting ready for a ride (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

BOB Awards celebration another big success

It was the Battlefords moment to shine last night at the 2020 Best of the Best (BOB) Awards.BOB winners came together to be honoured at a special ceremony at the Gold Eagle Casino.Kelly Bitner of batt...

Jan 23, 2020 There were awards all around at battlefordsNOW's 2020 BOB Awards ceremony on Wednesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)- Feedback Needed

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)The federal government is asking Canadians to provide feedback on eligibility for medical assistance in dying (MAID) and criterion relating to 'reasonable foreseeabil...

Jan 23, 2020

All bets are off as CFL Free Agency about to begin

As Saskatchewan emerges from a deep freeze and Newfoundland digs out from an unbelievable dump of snow, CFL teams are rousing themselves to deal with the new world of free agency.The rules have change...

Jan 23, 2020

SJHL/MJHL Showcase concludes in Regina

The SJHL/MJHL joint-league showcase drew to a close Wednesday night, concluding the third year of the annual event. The Manitoba Junior League (MJHL) won two of the three games to close out the showca...

Jan 22, 2020 The North Stars' representatives of Team Kunitz pose for a team picture following their final game of the showcase. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)