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Chamber still hopeful carbon tax will be repealed

The federal government's new carbon tax on utilities bills will be bad news for consumers and will hurt area businesses too, according to members of the Chamber of Commerce.The tax is set to start on ...

Mar 07, 2019 Members of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce oppose the federal government's carbon tax on utilities, and hope for a reprieve. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Anglers Reminded Of March Deadline To Remove Ice Fishing Shelters

With ice fishing season winding down, anglers are reminded that all fishing shelters south of Highway 16 must be removed by March 15, and shelters in areas north of Highway 16 must be removed by March...

Mar 07, 2019 : Karen Cay

Saskatchewan comedian returning to Shamrockin' Comedy Night

An evening of fun and laughter is promised ahead of the 2019 Shamrockin' Comedy Night on March 16. The third-annual event, put on by the Battlefords United Way, will showcase Prince Albert comedian Ke...

Mar 07, 2019 Kelly Taylor is bringing his act back to the Battlefords for the Shamrockin' Comedy Night. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Brady Lang

Lac La Ronge Winter Festival

Find below the Lac La Ronge Winter Festival Poster.This is Northern Saskatchewan's Premiere Winter Event hosted by JRMCC Sports & Recreation. Check out our Facebook page: "2019 Lac La Ronge Winter...

Mar 07, 2019 : Karen Cay

MADD Memorial Monument

MADD Saskatchewan is creating a memorial monument to honour the province's victims of impaired driving. This monument will be unveiled in Saskatoon May 25.The deadline to submit names is May 5th. See ...

Mar 07, 2019 : Karen Cay

‘We are building the Northwest’: College gathers input as it eyes potential new campus

Come 2020, shovels could be in the ground for a new North West College (NWC) campus in the Battlefords.Board Chair Byron Merkosky said the organization wants to have a business case for a potential ne...

Mar 06, 2019 North West College has gathered public feedback as they eye a potential new campus in North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr

Hotel owner devastated by total fire loss

As the owner of the destroyed Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar awaits the outcome of the fire investigation, he said the landmark was a cornerstone of the community. Robert Reddekopp has not ru...

Mar 06, 2019 Christopher Lake Hotel and Bar fire aftermath. (Michael Joel Hansen/paNOW Staff) : Glenn Hicks

Rally for emergency responders planned for Thursday

Local residents travelling through the Blaine Lake area Thursday evening will want to look out for emergency responders taking part in the Light Up the Night Rally.The second annual event aims to rais...

Mar 06, 2019 The annual Light up the Night Rally will take place Thursday in Blaine Lake. (submitted photo/Karleigh Warkentin) : Angela Brown

Restaurateur ditches Styrofoam and plastic for 'Earth-friendly' products

With consumers becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the products they buy, a restaurant in northern Saskatchewan has ditched Styrofoam, plastic and other materials that might nev...

Mar 06, 2019 Cravings Late Night Food owner Jamie Charles holds a milkshake in a paper cup and a straw. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Campsite Reservation Service Upgraded Online System

Sask Parks is launching a new, upgraded online reservation system for the 2019 camping season that will provide a more user-friendly reservation experience.With the upgrade, it is important to note th...

Mar 06, 2019 : Karen Cay