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Wilkie man rides away a winner in 93.3 The Rock’s first car giveaway

While Kyle Dillabough says he is not an overly lucky man, the tides turned for him Saturday.He rode away in a 2003 Ford Mustang GT as the winner of 93.3 The Rock's first Rock Machine giveaway."I can't...

Aug 31, 2019 Kyle Dillabough was in shock when his key opened the case and won him a 2003 Ford Mustang GT. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

BID Fall Festival coming to North Battleford in September

There will be a party on the streets of downtown North Battleford Sept. 14 when the Business Improvement District (BID) holds its annual Fall Festival. The event will include a stage with live music, ...

Aug 30, 2019 The North Battleford Business Improvement District (BID) will have a Fall Festival in downtown North Battleford Sept. 14 that will include a petting zoo and a variety of other activities to enjoy. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

The North Battleford City Kinsmen Band to celebrate 70th anniversary

The North Battleford City Kinsmen (NBCK) Band will be celebrating 70 years of sharing their music with the Battlefords. They will be holding a concert titled You Can't Stop the Beat on October 20 at 2...

Aug 30, 2019 NBCK Band will play concert to celebrate 70th anniversary (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Familiar faces, new Stars converge as North Stars training camp begins

With the first game of the pre-season just three days away, and the season opener looming just under two weeks later, the Battlefords North Stars return to the Civic Centre for training camp this week...

Aug 30, 2019 The road to defending as Canalta Cup champions begins this week at training camp for the Battlefords North Stars. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

More electric car chargers in Sask. give owners more chance to roam

Saskatchewan is a land of straight highways and wide empty spaces - not exactly a paradise for electric vehicles - but as chargers get more common, it's opening up possibilities.Petro-Canada recently ...

Aug 30, 2019 Petro-Canada recently opened its new EV Fast Charge stations at its store on Coleman Crescent in Regina. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

North West College offers new courses on mental health

When it comes to conversations around mental health, education can play a key role in removing negative stigma. Next month is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and North West College in Nort...

Aug 29, 2019 Three new mental health courses available at North West College. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Tapestrama Cultural Festival

Tapestrama Cultural Festival will be at Plaza 88 September 28 and 29.This FREE event has two days of amazing food and entertainment from around the world.See the poster for details.

Aug 29, 2019

Back to School Safety Tips

Parkland Ambulance from Prince Albert is interested in keeping all our readers safe.Back to School time is a period of transition for both students and drivers. See the poster below.

Aug 29, 2019

High School graduation rates for Indigenous students see increase

Indigenous students are having better results achieving success graduating high school in Saskatchewan, based on the province's figures.The province is reporting more First Nations, Mtis and Inuit (FN...

Aug 28, 2019 Indigenous student graduation rates for First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth are increasing in Saskatchewan. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Physical activity offers running start to a healthy school year

As the summer season winds down and the leaves begin to change, a new school year is on the horizon. Whether getting involved with an extracurricular sports team, or enjoying the refreshing fall breez...