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B.C. Lions QB Mike Reilly sharing mental health battle to break down stigma
SURREY, B.C. - One of the CFL's toughest players says he's no longer afraid to face his mental health. More than a year and a half after experiencing a terrifying bout of panic attacks and anxiety, B....
Jul 03, 2019
B.C. Lions QB Mike Reilly sharing mental health battle to break down stigma
SURREY, B.C. - One of the CFL's toughest players says he's no longer afraid to face his mental health. More than a year and a half after experiencing a terrifying bout of panic attacks and anxiety, B....
Jul 03, 2019
Two children rescued, two men charged after ICE investigation
An investigation by Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) units in Saskatchewan and Alberta has resulted in two arrests and the rescues of two children.A 35-year-old man from Rocanville is facing three co...
Jul 03, 2019
Two former L.P. Miller students among northeast players committing to junior football
National Signing Day is when Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) teams can officially announce new recruits and a couple of Northeast Saskatchewan high school athletes have made the cut.Two players...
Jul 03, 2019 Two graduates from L.P. Miller Comprehensive School's football team will play junior football in B.C. beginning in August. (Facebook/LP Miller Comprehensive School)
Rock the Village kicks off this weekend
Music, laughs and community comradery - that's the backdrop for this weekend's Rock the Village celebration July 6 at the North Battleford Village. Running from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, the event will...
Jul 03, 2019 Taking place rain or shine, the inaugural Rock the Village event is free to attend with musical performances taking place throughout the afternoon and evening. (Facebook/Rock the Village)
Absence of STC leaves northern resident with few safe options
Sekwun McLeod was stuck in Saskatoon. Unable to find a ride back to her home in Stanley Mission about two weeks ago, she decided to make a point - one that she said ended up being both empowering and ...
Jul 03, 2019 Sekwun McLeod said she had no choice but to walk and hitchhike from Saskatoon to Stanely Mission. (Facebook/Sekwun McLeod)
Hollywood casting call for Indigenous talent
If you're a budding Indigenous actor in our region, here's a chance for stardom.Paramount Pictures is looking for a female lead and supporting male to play Native American high school students in an u...
Jul 03, 2019 Rez Sisters, a play featuring a cast of around eight performers was staged by Spark Theatre in 2017. (Gord Barnett/ P.A. Spark Theatre)
Woman who bit victim's nose receives jail sentence
A woman who bit off the tip of her victim's nose during a fight, sobbed uncontrollably in the prisoner's box during her sentencing hearing Wednesday at Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench. She will s...
Jul 03, 2019 Court of Queen's Bench. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Mustangs enter fold of Western States Hockey League for upcoming season
Meadow Lake's Junior A hockey team will be in a new association when it takes to the ice this season. The Mustangs will play in the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) for the 2019-20 season. Last yea...
Jul 03, 2019 The Meadow Lake Mustangs. (submitted photo/ML Mustangs)
Battlefords Pride Week events taking shape for next month
The Battlefords Area Pride committee is primed for painting the streets the colours of the rainbow as it gets ready to host the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Week festivities next month.The event runs from Aug....
Jul 03, 2019 The Battlefords Area Pride committee is organizing the upcoming Pride Week festivities in August, including the Pride Parade planned for Saturday, Aug. 24. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)