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COVID-19 dominates, disrupts, in trying year for Premier Scott Moe

As the head of the province, Premier Scott Moe has been at the forefront of Saskatchewan's COVID response, but he says that wasn't anywhere near the front of his mind a year ago."There's absolutely no...

Dec 29, 2020

‘We were missing them:’ Saskatoon woman creates ‘hugging station’ for family

For the first time since March, Becky Scharfstein-McGettigan's family was able to hug her grandmother.With the COVID-19 restrictions keeping everyone at a distance and families looking to keep their l...

Dec 29, 2020

'If not now, then when?' COVID-19 spurs some Canadians to make big changes

TORONTO - The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of Canadians across the country, causing many to lose their jobs or businesses, or to adapt to a new life spent mostly at home. Some are leaning i...

Dec 29, 2020

Top 10 stories from the year in local sports (Part 1/2)

It has been a challenging year for local sports in the Battlefords community.Many leagues and various organizations saw their seasons postponed, or ultimately cancelled altogether, due to the COVID-19...

Dec 28, 2020

A hometown boy's journey to the Stars

Ever since he can remember, the winter season has been synonymous with hockey for Battlefords hometown product, Jake Southgate. The North Stars first-year player grew up on a farm, just 20 minutes sou...

Dec 24, 2020

Christmas recommendations from Northwest area JPBG staff

The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget. While we're not out of the woods yet, paNOW/battlefordsNOW/meadowlakeNOW/northeastNOW/farnmnewsNOW has chosen to produce our usual se...

Dec 24, 2020

Empty Stocking Fund a success this Christmas

The Christmas season is a time for community, and a time for giving. The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre Empty Stocking Fund wrapped up Wednesday, after distributing hampers to those in ...

Dec 23, 2020

Postponed 2020 Lloydminster Summer Games cancelled

Anyone holding out hope for seeing the delayed 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games this summer will have to wait until 2024.In a joint announcement, the Saskatchewan Games Council, City of Lloydminster and...

Dec 22, 2020

Public Skating offers activity for all through holiday season

Residents of the Battlefords have an opportunity to glide through the Christmas season this year, with skates on.The City of North Battleford and Town of Battleford are offering public skating over th...

Dec 22, 2020

Saskatchewan ski hills see outdoor capacity restrictions lifted

Looks like Saskatchewan residents will able to hit the slopes after all this winter. Local ski resorts across the region received some good news over the weekend, as the province announced a lift of c...

Dec 21, 2020