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St. Patrick's Themed Curling (& Beer) Night

It is the 4th annual event!! St Patty's Curling & Beer Night falls on FRIDAY, March 13th. It is hardly St Patrick's Day, but we are going with it. Join us after work for food, drinks and curling. ...

Jan 23, 2020

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)- Feedback Needed

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)The federal government is asking Canadians to provide feedback on eligibility for medical assistance in dying (MAID) and criterion relating to 'reasonable foreseeabil...

Jan 23, 2020

All bets are off as CFL Free Agency about to begin

As Saskatchewan emerges from a deep freeze and Newfoundland digs out from an unbelievable dump of snow, CFL teams are rousing themselves to deal with the new world of free agency.The rules have change...

Jan 23, 2020

SJHL/MJHL Showcase concludes in Regina

The SJHL/MJHL joint-league showcase drew to a close Wednesday night, concluding the third year of the annual event. The Manitoba Junior League (MJHL) won two of the three games to close out the showca...

Jan 22, 2020 The North Stars' representatives of Team Kunitz pose for a team picture following their final game of the showcase. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Local Chamber of Commerce signs on to Indigenous Engagement Charter

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce signed on to the Indigenous Engagement Charter in a special ceremony in Saskatoon Wednesday.The aim of the charter is to increase business relationships between Ind...

Jan 22, 2020 Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak, left, and local business owner Terry Caldwell, who is also a chamber member, sign the Saskatchewan Chamber's Indigenous Engagement Charter in Saskatoon Wednesday. (submitted photo/Battlefords Chamber of Commerce)

SGI records drop in distracted driving tickets

Increasing fines for distracted driving may be getting the attention of Saskatchewan drivers.On Wednesday, SGI revealed that police officers in the province handed out 534 tickets for distracted drivi...

Jan 22, 2020 (Government of Saskatchewan handout)

CrokiCurl rink looking for home

The Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District is putting out a call for venues to host CrokiCurl this year.Carolyn Carleton, executive director of the Downtown Business Improvement District...

Jan 22, 2020 Prince Albert firefighters flood the Crokicurl rink last year in front of city hall. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Knights of Columbus Council 2094 celebrate tenth anniversary of Coats for Kids by donating 156 coats

The bitterly cold weather the Battlefords area had last week served as a harsh reminder about the realities of living in Saskatchewan. Families who are struggling to make ends meet cannot always affor...

Jan 22, 2020 From left to right: Glen Gantefoer (Board Chairperson), Adrienne Welter (Board Vice-Chairperson), Merv Welter (Treasurer Council 2094), Tom Schwab (District Deputy & Financial Secretary Council 2094), and John Vany (Grand Knight Council 2094) (supplied photo/Ramona Stillar)

Court of Appeal reserves decision in flag dispute

A controversial flag depicting a cartoon fetus was the focus of discussions Wednesday during a court hearing in Saskatoon.Judges in the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal have reserved their decision in the...

Jan 22, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Melfort Trade Alliance looking to continue momentum in new year

The Melfort Trade Alliance (MTA) has held their first meeting of 2020.The organization is still gaining traction after some major changes in 2019, including a name change from the Melfort Business Rev...

Jan 22, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)