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Speeders caught racing 138 kilometers per hour over bridge to North Battleford
Having a race on the bridge to North Battleford during the morning commute wasn't a good way for these young drivers to start their day. The City of North Battleford's Community Safety Officer Unit (C...
Jun 22, 2023

Parkland Ambulance communications staff honoured for efforts during James Smith tragedy
Tragedies like the one on James Smith Cree Nation in September of 2022 require first responders to step up, and that's true of those manning the phones as well. Today, members of Parkland Ambulance's ...
Jun 22, 2023

Sketch of kidnapping suspect released
A drawing of a man believed to be involved in an attempted kidnapping in North Battleford two days ago has been made public. RCMP are looking for an older Caucasian man who stands about 5'6" with grey...
Jun 22, 2023

Beavers win fourth straight, Sox/Lakers showdown headline NSRBL latest
As the North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) surpasses the midway mark of the spring schedule, battlefordsNOW and meadowlakeNOW are taking a look at where things stand heading down the stretch of ...
Jun 22, 2023

Ex-Canucks coach Travis Green added to the New Jersey Devils coaching staff
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Devils have added former Vancouver Canucks coach Travis Green to Lindy Ruff's staff. General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the move on Thursday, filling the spot ...
Jun 22, 2023

COVID-inspired art leads off first post-pandemic summer at Mann Art Gallery
Summer has officially begun and that means the opening of new exhibits at the Mann Art Gallery. There's some renewed optimism for this season of exhibitions as well. Beginning Thursday night with an o...
Jun 22, 2023

NDP confident inquiry into interference will come, but details still being negotiated
OTTAWA - New Democratic House leader Peter Julian says Canadians can be confident that a public inquiry on foreign interference is going to happen. Opposition parties wanted the government to announce...
Jun 22, 2023

Wayne and Debra Grund Make $1 Million Gift in Support ofProvincial Child & Youth Mental Health Initiatives
A Saskatoon couple is generously contributing $1 million to Saskatchewan's Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) in support of provincial child and youth mental health initiatives. Wayne...
Jun 22, 2023

Federal justice minister orders new trial for two men convicted of murder in 1974
OTTAWA - Justice Minister David Lametti is ordering a new trial for two Indigenous men who were convicted of murder by an all-white jury nearly 50 years ago. Brian Anderson and Allan Woodhouse were se...
Jun 22, 2023

Canada coach optimistic that a deal can be done in time on World Cup remuneration
Canada coach Bev Priestman is optimistic a deal with the women's team on World Cup remuneration can be wrapped up ahead of the tournament. "I know that both parties want that," Priestman told The Cana...
Jun 22, 2023