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RCMP Underwater Recovery Team performing training along riverbank
Those travelling along the Highway 16 bypass in North Battleford may have noticed the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team.According to a spokesperson for the organization, the teams are performing routine t...
Apr 04, 2019 The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team is training along the Highway 16 bypass. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

The beasts of the east meet in Round 2, starting Friday at the Hauser
The only two WHL teams to win the first round by a sweep have been chomping at the bit since last Wednesday to play hockey again. The Prince Albert Raiders and Saskatoon Blades will get that opportuni...
Apr 04, 2019 Raiders defenceman Zack Hayes pokes the puck away from Blades' forward Kyle Crnkovic. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)

Puppy season in P.A. National Park
You won't be able to see them, but soon the Prince Albert National Park will be home to some new residents.The beginning of April is typically the time of year when alpha females will den down and pre...
Apr 04, 2019 Wolves in the Prince Albert National Park will begin denning as the alpha females get ready to have their pups.(Submitted Photo/ Parks Canada)

Canada's Beckie ready to face off against Man City teammates in England friendly
Janine Beckie will see plenty of familiar faces when she lines up for Canada against England in an international soccer friendly Friday in Manchester. The Manchester City forward expects to see anywhe...
Apr 04, 2019

Bichette content to wait for his chance to join youth movement in Toronto
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Despite a torrid spring training and an obvious youth movement underway in Toronto, Bo Bichette is content - for now - with being one step away from his Blue Jays debut. Bich...
Apr 04, 2019

Joan Jones, who helped form black rights movement in Nova Scotia, dies at 79
HALIFAX - A woman who helped build the black civil rights movement in Nova Scotia is being remembered as the behind-the-scenes power in a partnership that often featured her h...
Apr 04, 2019

Public safety minister says new law targets gang-run drug and crime houses
VICTORIA - Properties linked to gun, gang and drug activities are now on the British Columbia government's hit list. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth introduced legislation that empowers peo...
Apr 04, 2019

Saskatchewan premier welcomes Manitoba in fight against federal carbon tax
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he welcomes Manitoba in the legal fight against Ottawa over the federal carbon tax. Moe told about 1,000 people at a Regina rally opposing the ta...
Apr 04, 2019

Local theatre company launches latest play
For 29 years members of the Peanut Productions Community Theatre have been delighting tri-community residents with their drama performances.From April 10 to 13, residents are invited to attend their l...
Apr 04, 2019 submitted photo/ Angela Plunz.

Defending world champ Niklas Edin of Sweden feels right at home in Canada
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Niklas Edin was about to enjoy a swig of coffee during a mid-game break at the world men's curling championship when he noticed a photographer had stopped to capture the ...
Apr 04, 2019