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Pele, Brazil's mighty king of soccer, has died.
SAO PAULO - Pele, known as Brazil's king of soccer has died at the age of 82. Since 2021, he had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer discovered during a routine medical exam. His agent Joe Frag...
Dec 29, 2022

Year in Review: Battlefords Chamber has big plans for year ahead
As 2022 draws to a close, battlefordsNOW is taking a look back on some of the most important and impactful stories of the year.The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce had an eventful year in 2022. "We've ...
Dec 29, 2022

Lack of sunlight, post-Christmas letdown hindering mental health
If the time between Christmas and the New Year has you feeling a little blue, you're not alone. Whether from loneliness or stress, a lot of people find their mental health takes a hit during the last ...
Dec 29, 2022

Melfort Kinsmen are searching for person who vandalized the outdoor rink
The Melfort Kinsmen are searching for those responsible for vandalism that happened to the Dale Frier Memorial Outdoor Rink.The windows on the warm up shack have been damaged by flying hockey pucks. T...
Dec 29, 2022

Family to host New Year’s Masquerade Ball for woman with terminal cancer
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's and people celebrate the coming of 2023, a former Prince Albert woman will have an item ticked off her bucket list.Jen Ross was diagnosed with ovarian cance...
Dec 29, 2022

Plenty of options for safe rides on New Year’s Eve: SGI
New Year's Eve is a time when many people head out to celebrate, but it's important to plan a safe ride home so 2023 doesn't start with an impaired driving charge.That's the message from SGI as 2022 d...
Dec 29, 2022

Prince Albert judge among 99 named to the Order of Canada
A man who once sat as judge in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan from Prince Albert has been named to the Order of Canada.Gerald M. Morin was born and raised in Cumberland House, Sask., is a member...
Dec 29, 2022

Canada's Kyle (The Monster) Nelson to face the 'Korean Superboy' in Feb. 4 UFC bout
Canadian featherweight Kyle (The Monster) Nelson will take on (The Korean Superboy) Doo Ho Choi on a Feb. 4 UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas. Choi (14-4-0) has not fought since a December 2019 loss, ...
Dec 29, 2022

U.S. Coast Guard rescues man, two dogs, from stricken sailboat off Vancouver Island
VICTORIA - A sailor and his two dogs are recovering on Vancouver Island thanks to life-saving action by the United States Coast Guard. The man and his canine companions were aboard a small sailboat of...
Dec 29, 2022

Canada leaves Spengler Cup without a win after 3-1 loss to Sweden's Orebro
DAVOS, Switzerland - Canada finished winless at the 2022 Spengler Cup after losing 3-1 to Swedish club Orebro HK Thursday in quarterfinal action at the international hockey tournament. Goals from Fili...
Dec 29, 2022