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Albertan declared winner of Canadian Challenge 12-dog-race

The third time was truly the charm for Jennifer Campeau of Rocky Mountain House, Alta., who crossed the finish line shortly after 7 a.m. this morning to become the Canadian Challenge 12-dog champion. ...

Feb 22, 2019 Jennifer Campeau of Rocky Mountain House, Alta., is the Canadian Challenge 12-dog-race champion. (Facebook/Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race)

Nord heading down south to hit the water at Orlando School

Orcas standout Brandon Nord will swim in a warmer climate soon. The 17-year-old recently committed to Rollins College in Orlando, Florida on a four-year scholarship to the division two school, where h...

Feb 21, 2019 Nord will be in a different climate, hitting the pool next year. (submitted photo/John Mcleod) : Brady Lang

North Stars stand out in community

The Battlefords North Stars have been involved with many different community initiatives this season. From reading to students at local schools and playing street hockey, to picking up garbage and eve...

Feb 21, 2019 North Stars' forwards Kaden Boser, Ryan Gil and MacGregor Sinclair (Pictured L-R) enjoy the day at the Kids' Club pizza party at Discovery Co-op Mall in North Battleford Thursday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Martin Martinson

Who has Saskatchewan's coldest rink?

It all started during a provincial game in Edam. Coming off the ice, hands and feet were frozen, and there were warnings from others during the deep freeze of February that Edam's rink was, in fact, t...

Feb 21, 2019

'Enjoying the moment': Fish 4 Life Hunter Bay fly-in trip making lifelong memories

It was an experience like no other for Grade 6 students at Gordon Denny Community School as they had the honour of participating in this year's Fish 4 Life fly-in trip to Hunter Bay. The first group o...

Feb 19, 2019

Stars’ captain, Spagrud nominated for year-end hardware

North Stars' defenceman, Cody Spagrud was recently named a finalist for SJHL Defenceman of the Year and SJHL Player of the Year at the league's year-end awards. Spagrud, who grew up in Gull Lake, Sask...

Feb 19, 2019

CAA responds to 7,200 calls during week of extreme cold

The prolonged period of extreme cold kept tow truck drivers busy across Saskatchewan.From Feb. 4 to 12, CAA Saskatchewan received more than 7,200 calls for service. That's compared to 3,200 calls duri...

Feb 16, 2019

BTEC gift aims to support home for the animals

The Battlefords Humane Society now has $17,250 toward its new building after a hefty cheque was donated by BTEC on Friday. Battlefords Trade & Education Centre Inc. recently held a Mardi Gras-styl...

Feb 15, 2019

Big fine for second man convicted for illegal Canoe Lake fishing

The Ministry of Environment says the case against two men for taking fish from the protected waters of Canoe Lake in the North and illegally selling it, has now wrapped up. The ministry said it was im...

Feb 15, 2019

Girl Guides planning fundraising race, games

The Girl Guides are hoping the community will show its support for an upcoming fundraiser they are planning this Spring called Adventure Quest.The Battlefords Girl Guides fun event will take place Sun...

Feb 15, 2019