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Berezowsky community gathers to open time capsule

The contents of a 20-year-old time capsule were revealed to a rapt audience of current and former students and staff on Friday at W. J. Berezowsky School.Retired teacher, Patti Jamieson was in charge ...

Jan 24, 2020 Allan Nunn who was principal of W. J. Berezowsky when the time capsule was created, reveals a newspaper from inside it, current principal Dwayne Tournier looks on. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Silvernagle on hunt for back-to-back Provincial Championships in Melville this weekend

Robyn Silvernagle and her team return to the ice in Melville Friday, for the Viterra Scotties Woman's Provincial Championship, with the chance to represent Saskatchewan at the annual Scotties Tourname...

Jan 24, 2020 Team Silvernagle, pictured here, will look to defend their Provincial title this weekend, as the team is back in action in Melville. (Submitted photo/Kara Thevenot)

Local leaders weigh in on provincial waste plan

With hopes of contributing less waste to landfills, provincial government officials are outlining new strategies on waste reduction.Saskatchewan's Solid Waste Management Strategy outlines six main goa...

Jan 24, 2020 The provincial government hopes to cut the amount of waste going into the province's landfills over the next 20 years. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)

Stars welcome Mustangs to town for showdown at Civic Centre

After a full calendar week since their last home game, the Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday night at the Civic Centre, as the team will welcome the Melfort Mustangs to town.Friday's gam...

Jan 24, 2020 Stars’ forward, Quintin Loon-Stewardson is coming off SJHL Player of the Week honours and leads the North Stars with 25 goals and 49 points this year. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Sask. man wins over $775K playing VLT machine

There was a lot of cheering and celebrating this week at Kostas Lounge in La Ronge, following news one of the customers received a massive payout from one of the VLT machines.The big win happened late...

Jan 24, 2020 (Facebook/ Kostas Lounge)

BHDA set to host annual Robbie Burns Supper and Ceilidh

The annual Robbie Burns Supper and Ceilidh is on deck this weekend at the Alex Dillabough Centre in Battleford.Amanda Maunula, the co-chair of the event, said the night offers a glimpse into Scottish ...

Jan 24, 2020 Dancers at last year's event. (supplied photo/Amanda Maunula)

La Loche school demonstrating strength after 2016 tragedy

A moment of silence on Wednesday honored those lost and injured at the fourth anniversary of the school shootings in La LocheJason Young, Director of Education with Northern Lights School Division 113...

Jan 24, 2020 (submitted photo/ NLSD #113)

Vawn Snowmobile Rally

Experience great winter fun while supporting a great cause at the Vawn Snowmobile Rally in support of the Vawn Community Hall.This rally will be Saturday, February 22nd.See the poster for details.

Jan 24, 2020

From MUCC to microbiology: Dr. Linda Chelico working on HIV, cancer research projects

The start of some potentially ground breaking research all began with a Grade 12 project at the high school in Melfort.Dr. Linda Chelico is now a biochemist at the University of Saskatchewan, and her ...

Jan 24, 2020 Dr. Linda Chelico is leading research into enzymes and how they relate to HIV and cancer. (Submitted/Dr. Linda Chelico)

SK Seniors Fitness Association 55+ Games and Global Citizens Award

SSFA 55+ Games hosted by Prince Albert June 16-18 The Saskatchewan Seniors Fitness Association has awarded the City of Prince Albert their 2020 Provincial Games June 16-18. 16 activities will be conte...

Jan 24, 2020