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Holiday Inn now open in North Battleford
The new Holiday Inn Express and Suites is open in North Battleford.Owner Gary Brar of the Western Star Group of Hotels said the facility boasts modern amenities, tailored to the companies new formula ...
Sep 13, 2019 The new Holiday Inn and Suites is open in North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Report: Maple Leafs agree to contract with restricted free agent Mitch Marner
TORONTO - Restricted free-agent forward Mitch Marner appears ready to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs on opening night. Marner and the Maple Leafs reportedly agreed on a new contract on Friday. Multi...
Sep 13, 2019
Newcomer Ferland lines up with sniper Pettersson as Vancouver Canucks camp opens
VICTORIA - Vancouver Canucks newcomer Micheal Ferland was singing the praises of Elias Pettersson on Friday after skating on a line with the NHL's reigning rookie of the year on th...
Sep 13, 2019
New central office for SIGA unveiled, includes slot machine warehouse
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), along with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, unveiled their new $12 million facility Friday. The centralized offices will allow them the opportunity to control ...
Sep 13, 2019 SIGA opened their new office and warehouse on September 13, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Australian Michael Matthews wins Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec
QUEBEC - Australian Michael Matthews joined a select group of cyclists on Friday when he sprinted to a photo-finish victory in the Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec. The 28-year-old be...
Sep 13, 2019
Pedaling for Multiple Sclerosis
Hundreds of people will be hitting high gear this weekend at Prince Albert National Park to raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society.According to a media release from the society, on Saturd...
Sep 13, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Proposed cell tower receives red light from R.M. council
The Rural Municipality of Prince Albert has received a clear signal from its rate payers, and has said no to a proposed 350 ft. cell tower.Prior to voting on the application Thursday, a public hearing...
Sep 13, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Carrot River Co-op storage shed catches fire, likely complete loss
One of Carrot River Co-ops major storage units caught fire on Thursday, Sept. 12.According to RCMP, the fire started in an electrical box and it is not suspicious in nature.Co-op General Manager Ward ...
Sep 13, 2019 The large storage shed that caught fire is likely a complete loss, but nothing else was damaged in the blaze. (Facebook/Carrot River Co-op)
Mural illustrates tri-community's commitment to reconciliation
A mural representing the tri-community's commitment to reconciliation was completed Friday and can be seen at the urban reserve in downtown La Ronge. "It was a beautiful day out and we got all the pan...
Sep 13, 2019 The mural is located on the urban reserve in downtown La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Toronto Raptors launch team-branded hijabs as form of outreach to fans
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors say a new line of team-branded hijabs is part of a broader effort to be more inclusive to fans of all cultures. The team's parent company, Maple Leaf Sports and Ente...
Sep 13, 2019