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Farm Stress Line Is Here to Help

Your mental health matters: re-charge, communicate and reach out. If you, or someone you love, is struggling, the Farm Stress line is available. It is free and open 24/7. Call 1-800-667-4442.

Mar 13, 2019 It is free and open 24/7. Call 1-800-667-4442.

Orcas see success at provincials in Moose Jaw

It was a weekend to get the feet wet for young competitors. The Battlefords Orcas Swim Club participated in the A Provincials over the past weekend, taking five swimmers. The team finished nine of 12 ...

Mar 12, 2019 Four of the five swimmers that competed in Moose Jaw over the weekend. (L-R) Jael Basaraba, Rowan Tkatchuk, Hannah Kopp, Eve Harrington, (absent Sienna Sommerfeld) (submitted photo/John Mcleod)

Spring safety risks

Spring cleaning is around the corner, but falling snow is still a risk as seasonal melts begin. Snow and ice can build up on roofs over winter. With warm weather, ridges can form and trap water, which...

Mar 12, 2019 Melting temperatures could cause ice dams on your roof. (Ronald Quaroni/ paNOW Staff)

Agrimex Home, Trade and Farm Show

Agrimex is the largest show in the area. Every year over 5,000 consumers from the Battlefords and its surrounding communities attend Agrimex to see the latest in new ideas and innovations for the home...

Mar 12, 2019 : Karen Cay

Family questions housing policy on right to smudge

Casting a solemn eye on a few tea-spoon-sized samplings of sweetgrass, a natural herb, sitting unlit in a container on his table top in front of him, Lynal Ernest says it isn't right.Ernest and his wi...

Mar 11, 2019 Lynal Ernest, left, and Shanda Sapp say they should have a right to smudge in their home and question Battlefords Housing Authority for not allowing the practice in its ban on ceremonial smoke. The Saskatchewan Housing Corp., however says people can request special permission as an exception. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Winter is leaving as spring-like conditions hit the Battlefords

Mild weather to start to the week is bringing optimism for spring to the area. Winter doesn't officially end until March 20, but temperatures are already spring-like in the Battlefords.There will be a...

Mar 11, 2019 The hopeful scene for the next bit as winter is now in the rear-view mirror (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Brady Lang

Big River Fish Derby

The 19th Annual Big River Fish Derby at Cowan Lake, Big River will be March 23 with $20,000 in prizes.Entry fee is $50 and $20 for a second hold.You must have a valid fishing license.See the poster fo...

Mar 11, 2019 : Karen Cay

PAGC 5th Annual Senators Cup

The Prince Albert Grand Council is hosting its 5th Annual Senators Cup on March 30 at 8:00 am - March 31 @ 5:00 pm.-All Reserve/Metis Community Senior Contact Hockey Tournament-Location: Art Hauser Ar...

Mar 11, 2019 : Karen Cay

Oborowsky's late tally leads Beaver Blues to 6-5 win in league final

It took until the 17-minute mark of the third period, but the Battleford Beaver Blues took home the win in game one of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League Final 6-5 over the Edam 3 Stars. Blake Obo...

Mar 10, 2019 The Beaver Blues took a 1-0 series lead with a 6-5 win over Edam (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff) : Brady Lang

Over 170 of P.A. and region's finest four-legged friends strut their stuff

The Prince Albert Exhibition Centre went to the dogs Saturday.The Prince Albert Kennel and Obedience Club welcomed 175 dogs to town to take part in their dog show. The local kennel club usually hosts ...

Mar 09, 2019 Over 170 dogs were shown to the judges Saturday at the P.A. Exhibition Centre (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)