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'A whole new world': Organ recipient on the mend after kidney transplant
Organ recipient Monica Goulet is looking forward to living a normal life after her nephew, Jim Searson, donated a kidney to her last week. "I feel like I have so much energy," she said. "I'm walking a...
Apr 02, 2019 Organ donor Jim Searson with his aunt Monica Goulet. (submitted photo/Jim Searson)
Agrimex gearing up for family friendly installment of show
Over 5,000 consumers are expected for the Agrimex show in just two days' time. The show has been running for 33 years, and this year's edition promises to add a new family element to the three-day exp...
Apr 02, 2019 This year's agrimex will be geared to a family setting in the 34th annual event. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Artist selected to have painting series exhibited throughout Saskatchewan for three years
Air Ronge artist Donna Langhorne's latest painting series The Common Truths will tour the province for three years through the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils. "I applied with them twice an...
Apr 01, 2019 Donna Langhorne recently finished her latest series of paintings. (submitted photo/Donna Langhorne)
Bantam Sharks win second provincial championship in a row
For the second straight year, the Northwest Sharks are provincial champions.The team outlasted the Moose Jaw Mavericks last night winning 3-0 to take the provincial crown, sweeping not only the series...
Apr 01, 2019 The Northwest Sharks shut Moose Jaw out 3-0 last night to defend their title as Provincial Bantam A Champions (Facebook/BMHA- Battlefords Minor Hockey Association)
RCMP warn public to stay aware in wake of 'tourism crime'
As businesses and the common consumer try to make ends meet, a growing issue continues to pop up on the prairies.Crime tourism is a growing issue that continues to plague many consumers when it comes ...
Mar 29, 2019 Staying vigilant is the only way to stay safe in these crimes (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)
Memorial service to honour Humboldt Broncos on anniversary of bus crash
Next Saturday will mark one year since devastation struck the city of Humboldt following the Broncos bus crash.A memorial service is planned to take place at 4:30 p.m. at the Elgar Petersen Arena to p...
Mar 29, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Two charged following firearms offences
Two men were arrested for carrying concealed firearms in the city Thursday afternoon.Battlefords RCMP received a call shortly after 12:30 p.m. indicating there were a group of males walking on the 140...
Mar 29, 2019 Two were arrested after a call in the Battlefords (file photo/BattlefordsNOW staff)
Marquee matchups aplenty for Stars, Terriers in round 2
Each coming off a seven-game series in Round 1, the showdown between the Battlefords North Stars and Yorkton Terriers looks to be a star-studded affair with game-breaking players on either side, makin...
Mar 28, 2019 North Stars’ forward Macgregor Sinclair took home MVP at the team’s annual awards banquet following the regular season for good reason. The veteran has logged big minutes for the team in all situations this postseason. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Wilkie looking for final push in Kraft Hockeyville 2019
It's been a long road for the town of Wilkie's rink.The town of 1,300, which is just under 60 kilometers southwest of the Battlefords was devastated by a fire to their rink in 2015, when an electrical...
Mar 28, 2019 Helen Urlacher holds the sign and hopes Hockeyville is awarded to Wilkie in 2019 (submitted/Helen Urlacher)
Umpiring clinics set for Battlefords and area
Baseball season is coming and those looking to become umpires will have a chance to do so at an upcoming clinic.Kirk Schafer, an umpire out of Wilkie, says anyone with experience when it comes to offi...
Mar 27, 2019 Umpire clinics are on the horizon as baseball season approaches. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)