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Tim Hortons is scrapping Roll Up The Rim cups due to the coronavirus

TORONTO - Tim Hortons says it is getting rid of Roll Up The Rim cups due to the novel coronavirus and is moving much of the annual contest to its app. The coffee-and-doughnut chain is removing al...

Mar 08, 2020

Tim Hortons is scrapping Roll Up The Rim cups due to the coronavirus

TORONTO - Tim Hortons says it is getting rid of Roll Up The Rim cups due to the novel coronavirus and is moving much of the annual contest to its app. The coffee-and-doughnut chain is removing al...

Mar 08, 2020

Art imitates life in poignant puppet play "The Bench"

A puppet theatre show with a storyline more geared for grownups will be coming to the Battlefords next month.The feature performance called "The Bench" focuses on the at times sensitive topic of the r...

Mar 08, 2020 Co-creator Juanita Dawn shown with Frank and Daphne, some of the puppets in the show "The Bench" that focuses on an adult theme. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Lighthouse homeless shelter. (Submitted photo/Juanita Dawn)

Highway 155 north of Green Lake blocked off

As of 3:30 p.m. today, police say Highway 155 north of Green Lake towards Beauval Forks is blocked off.According to a media release from RCMP, there was a serious vehicle collision and the road could ...

Mar 08, 2020 (File photo/meadowlakeNOW)

20th annual Round Dance brings song, dance and friendship

The Northern Lights Casino 20th annual Round Dance on Saturday was a celebration for staff and a chance to remember former colleagues.General Manager Richard Ahenakew said it was also a chance to say ...

Mar 08, 2020 People join together in a round dance at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre on Saturday. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Vintage Snowmobile Drag Racers blaze through blizzards for hospice

Despite the blizzard like conditions, the first annual Prince Albert Vintage Snowmobile Drag Race was a success.On Saturday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., an estimated 130 racers competed at the Prince Al...

Mar 08, 2020 Racers get set at the start line for the Prince Albert Vintage Snowmobile Drag Races. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Cruise ship carrying 237 Canadians has reported 21 cases of COVID-19 so far

A cruise ship carrying 237 Canadians that is being held in the waters off San Francisco has 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19.Princess Cruises issued a statement late Friday saying the first phase of hea...

Mar 08, 2020

Cruise ship carrying 237 Canadians has reported 21 cases of COVID-19 so far

A cruise ship carrying 237 Canadians that is being held in the waters off San Francisco has 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19.Princess Cruises issued a statement late Friday saying the first phase of hea...

Mar 08, 2020 (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)

Stars pot six in Game 2 win, soar to 2-0 series lead over Hawks

It was an all hands on deck performance Saturday night, in the Battlefords North Stars' 6-2 win over the Nipawin Hawks at the NB Civic Centre. Six different North Stars chipped in with a goal apiece, ...

Mar 08, 2020 North Stars’ teammates swarm goaltender, Kristian Lyon following Saturday night’s 6-2 victory over the Nipawin Hawks at the Civic Centre. With the win, the Stars make the most of their home ice advantage early to take a 2-0 series lead. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Carlton High School artist set for historic first in P.A.

For some, the thought of their kids punching holes in and painting and drawing all over their bedroom walls might raise their blood pressure. But a Carlton Comprehensive Public High School student is ...

Mar 07, 2020