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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 Carlton High's Maria Hirsi will become the first Indigenous high school female to get the John V. Hicks gallery all to herself. (Submitted/Maria Hirsi)

Three inspiring women honoured in 2020 Art of Courage wall installation

Three inspiring women who are dedicated community supporters are recognized in the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's new 2020 Art of Courage wall installation are Pat Gotto, RCMP officer M...

Mar 07, 2020 Left to right, Kevin Steinborn and his wife Laura (on behalf of their daughter honouree Matéa Steinborn, an RCMP officer), with honourees Pat Gotto and Senator Jenny Spyglass, along with Leanne Ducommun and Mike Nord (both of sponsor Discovery Co-op Ltd.) shown at the 2020 Art of Courage wall installation at the Battlefords Union Hospital. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

North Stars look for repeat performance in Game 2 versus Hawks

Coming off a 3-0 blanking of the Nipawin Hawks Friday night in Game 1, the Battlefords North Stars will be hungry to keep the momentum rolling Saturday, in Game 2 at the Civic Centre. The victory gave...

Mar 07, 2020 Killer ‘B’: Stars’ forward, Kaden Boser picked up the game winning goal Friday night in Game 1, to once again prove his clutch factor. Dating back to last year, Boser has scored four playoff goals, with all four being game winning tallies. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

All over the place: David Ayres’ newfound fame leads to whirlwind tour of advocacy

Seas of autographs, selfies and media requests - that's been the norm for David Ayres the last two weeks.The 42-year-old operations manager at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto gained internation...

Mar 07, 2020 David Ayres, the now famous emergency back up goaltender from Toronto, signs the wall at Wendel Clark's Classic Bar and Grill as part of a stop in Saskatoon on March 6, 2020. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)

All over the place: David Ayres’ newfound fame leads to whirlwind tour of advocacy

Seas of autographs, selfies and media requests - that's been the norm for David Ayres the last two weeks.The 42-year-old operations manager at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto gained internation...

Mar 07, 2020

International Women's Day concert will showcase female artists

In celebration of International Women's Day, SaskMusic with support from The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR) will present concerts across the province on Saturday.At 7 p.m....

Mar 07, 2020 A picture from last years event in Prince Albert. (submitted photo/Lorena Kelly)

Stars blank Hawks in playoff opener for 3-0 win in Game 1

Like watching a David Attenborough-voiced documentary series on the big screen, the Nipawin Hawks learned why the Lyon is the king of the jungle Friday night at the Civic Centre.Stars' goalie Kristian...

Mar 07, 2020 Stars’ netminder, Kristian Lyon stopped all 34 pucks sent his way Friday night to earn the shutout in his postseason debut with the North Stars. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

What'sHappeningNOW March 6, 2020

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about the planned $300 million new hospital building in Prince Albert.

Mar 06, 2020

Business support, reconciliation work, environment some of highlights of 'Power Hour'

Business support, reconciliation work and improving the environment were a few of the topics the region's elected leaders tackled during the the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce first ever "Power Hour"...

Mar 06, 2020 Left to right, North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater, Chief Wayne Semaganis (Little Pine Cree Nation), MP Rosemarie Falk and MLA Herb Cox were among those taking part in the Chamber's "Power Hour" luncheon talk. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Highly anticipated Telemiracle 44 happening this weekend

Meadow Lake Kinsmen and Kinettes are getting ready for the highly anticipated Telemiracle fundraiser this weekend. Local restaurants are involved in raising funds for Telemiracle through the community...

Mar 06, 2020 (Facebook/KinMeadow)