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Bedard takes centre stage when Blackhawks face Blues in Winter Classic
CHICAGO (AP) - Connor Bedard practised with the Chicago Blackhawks right in the middle of Wrigley Field. He skated with his parents and his sister. The moment was not lost on the 19-year-old centre. "...
Dec 30, 2024
Year in Review: Nipawin Heliport nearly ready for operation
A major story for 2024 was the development of the Nipawin Helipad. The idea for the heliport at the Nipawin Hospital first came about after the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018, and sod was t...
Dec 30, 2024
White Fox woman facing drug charges
A White Fox woman faces multiple charges after a vehicle became stuck in a ditch. Nipawin RCMP were called about a vehicle stuck in the ditch near Weirdale Dec. 20. Smeaton RCMP found the vehicle, and...
Dec 30, 2024
'It wasn't safe': Being trans in rural Saskatchewan
Quinn Loewen's classmates never knew him by his identity: it wasn't safe. He went to Medstead Central School, roughly an hour from the Battlefords and is situated in the conservative village of Medste...
Dec 30, 2024
Here are the top names for Saskatchewan babies in 2024
Although 2024 has ended, its new generation lives on. paNOW took a look at the most popular baby names in Saskatchewan over the last year. Popular classic names still top the list, with 49 baby boys n...
Dec 30, 2024
'Make our country proud': Canada, U.S. set for New Year's Eve clash at world juniors
OTTAWA - Canada was in big trouble on an important night. It was New Year's Eve at the 2009 world junior hockey championship. The United States had jumped out to a 3-0 lead not even 13 minutes into th...
Dec 30, 2024
Plates of Hope gala to support food program in P.A.
A group of local artists and a caterer are coming together for 'Plates of Hope' - an evening of art, music, food and camaraderie in support of those facing food insecurity in the community. The specia...
Dec 30, 2024
'We're all on the same team': Battlefords residents push for positive change in 2025
As residents in the Battlefords prepare to take on a new year, there is a sense of optimism and a desire to work together as a community in 2025. battlefordsNOW spoke with several residents who shared...
Dec 30, 2024
Slovakia earns wild 5-4 win over Kazakhstan at world junior hockey championship
OTTAWA - Maxim Strback scored two minutes 55 seconds into overtime as Slovakia posted a wild 5-4 win over Kazakhstan on Monday at the world junior hockey championship. Slovakia looked to have the game...
Dec 30, 2024
Bloodlines and Blows: The viral father/son Sask. Senior A hockey fight
A family battle royal on ice between 48-year-old Chris Ewen and his 27-year-old son Tyler Driedger during a Senior A hockey game is still buzzing about the internet, a week later.We have a Sasky Senio...
Dec 30, 2024