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‘Thank you for your love’: Memorial held one year after Humboldt Broncos collision

We will stand with you, we will stand behind you, we will stand wherever you need us to stand.That was the message to those affected by the tragedy that occurred one year ago today from Jamie Brockman...

Apr 06, 2019 Community members and dignitaries join with family members of the lost and injured during the Humboldt Broncos First Year Memorial service at Elgar Petersen Arena in Humboldt, SK on Saturday, April 6, 2019. (Saskatoon StarPhoenix/Liam Richards)

New product revolutionizing self-driving, GPS-based technology

Self-driving machinery isn't new, but Outback Guidance's new product is looking to revolutionize the way it's done. Most self-driving technology is tied in to one specific manufacturer, or specificall...

Apr 06, 2019 Outback Guidance's Rebel series is looking to revolutionize self-driving technology (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Enhanced bin safety expected from new products

Farm safety is always top of mind, and a company owner hopes a new product will change how producers navigate grain bins. Northern Strands has developed its Bin Safe System, which is OH&S complain...

Apr 05, 2019 Martin Toews demonstrates the product at the Agrimex show in North Battleford (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)

Ministry of Highways warns of increased traffic at Broncos crash site this weekend

Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure is advising motorists to exercise extreme caution at the intersection of Highway 35 and 335 on the one-year anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on Sa...

Apr 05, 2019 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Show and Shine Barbeque Fundraiser - Hafford

Supreme Motorcycle and Auto Service with the Lupus SK Society are proud to be hosting our second show and shine BBQ fundraiser on June 22nd in Hafford SK. This year we've added some biker games, the w...

Apr 05, 2019

North Battleford PBR Classic

The North Battleford PBR Classic will be July 24 starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Centre.See the Facebook Event Page Here.

Apr 05, 2019

#ItsOkayNotToBeOkay - Healing Options at the One Year Anniversary of Broncos Tragedy

These next few days will be difficult for many of us as the one year anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy approaches. Feelings and experiences from trauma and grief do not have a timeline; ...

Apr 05, 2019 Help Line Available - Talk to Family About Organ Donation. Blood Donations Still Needed

Kanaweyimik launches new Prevention Services Facility

A soft spoken woman who chooses her words carefully, for Elder Ethel Stone the term 'healing' has an intimate place in her heart. She survived residential school system abuses, and so she understands ...

Apr 04, 2019 Elder Ethel Stone is pictured inside the new Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services' Prevention Services Facility at the grand opening Thursday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Good Friday Outdoor Way of the Crosses

Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert hosts the Good Friday Outdoor Way of the Cross When: Good Friday, April 19, 2019 Where: Downtown Prince Albert (beginning at City Hall and ending at the Cenotaph-the ...

Apr 04, 2019

Water Security Agency warns of dangers during spring melt

If you are thinking about taking a walk close to the river now that spring is here, you might want to think again.The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) is warning residents to be wary of the sp...

Apr 04, 2019 Ice chucks can be seen gradually breaking apart in the Battle River Wednesday afternoon as the spring melt starts. The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) is warning residents to keep away from the rivers and stay off the ice slabs for their own safety. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)