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Aquatic centre to host Shark Week themed activities

The Discovery Channel will not be the only ones celebrating Shark Week.The Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre is hosting two Shark Week themed events on Wednesday and Thursday.On July 24, they will pres...

Jul 22, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Sound of the Forge Blacksmithing Competition Returns

It was the busiest weekend ever at Blind Tiger Vineyards in 2018, and that could be thanks in part to the blacksmiths who showcased their skills over an anvil and coal-burning fire at this unique venu...

Jul 22, 2019

Saskatchewan Trappers Association Rendezvous

We have a fun event on Friday, July 26 & Saturday, July 27 in Nipawin at the Centennial Arena.This event will be open 9 - 5 daily. There are demonstrations, displays, trade show and activities for...

Jul 22, 2019

Crime rate rose in 2018 but country still safer than a decade ago, StatCan says

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's crime rate ticked up again in 2018, for a fourth year in a row, though it was still lower than it was a decade ago.The severity of crime also rose by two ...

Jul 22, 2019

Thickwood Hills Studio Trail

The Thickwood Hills Studio Trail will be soon.Follow the Blue Moon signs. This is an annual self-drive tour of unique studios with guest artists in the Shell Lake Area on August 10, 10-7 and August 11...

Jul 22, 2019

Lifejacket and Boat Safety

Parkland Ambulance in Prince Albert is very pro-active in reminding people to be safe.See the posters below for Life Jacket and Boat Safety Information.

Jul 22, 2019

Fun in the Sun at Aquadeo Days

It is that time of year again.Come out to the Second Annual Aquadeo Days August 3rd and 4th. There will be so much to do for all ages. Come join in the festivities and meet your neighbors!This is a ki...

Jul 22, 2019

The Singles Featuring Willy Marcotte at Candle Lake Golf Resort

Candle Lake Golf Resort Proudly Presents: The Singles with Hedi Munro, Scott Patrick and Brad King, featuring special guest: Willy Marcotte will be at August 3 starting at 8:30 p.m. and August 4 start...

Jul 22, 2019

Cochin Days promises three days full of family fun

A weekend at the lake full of family activities is a Saskatchewan rite of passage.The Resort Village of Cochin will host the 39th rendition of Cochin Days from Aug. 9 to 11. The three day event will b...

Jul 21, 2019 (Facebook/Resort Village of Cochin, Saskatchewan)

Preliminary talks underway as firm proposes building fish processing plant in region

An Ottawa-based firm is in talks with First Nations members to form a partnership and develop a fish processing plant in the area.Rod Gopher, a business advisor for the Indigenous parties, confirmed t...