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Year in Review: the Battlefords saw boom in development
The Battlefords now has more places to shop, eat, sleep and watch movies.The region saw a boom of development during the past year when downtown renewal and new business was all the buzz in the commun...
Dec 27, 2019 The Capitol Annex Theatre officially opened in the Battlefords in March, among some of the boosts to the community and the economy in 2019. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Distracted driving infractions take a slight dip in November: SGI
For the first time in nine months, distracted driving incidents are dipping below 700 per month, according to the latest driving statistics SGI is putting out for November.In an emailed media release,...
Dec 27, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Year in Review: North East SPCA’s Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter opens
northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:-Years of building, planning, and fundraising came to fruition with a snip of a ribb...
Dec 27, 2019 Eve Vickar (centre) is comforted by her son Kerry (second left) after she cut the ribbon to open the Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Sports Year in Review; Blackhawks rally after learning their fate
The Beardy's Blackhawks being removed from the Midget AAA and AA leagues make our Top Sports for 2019.On Nov. 12, the Saskatchewan Hockey Association reshuffled their teams in Midget AAA for the 2020-...
Dec 27, 2019 Blackhawks forward Ethan Bear celebrates his first of three goals during the Blackhawks' 6-2 win over the Mintos on Nov. 13. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)

Humboldt remembers and moves forward in 2019
The City of Humboldt welcomed in business, started and completed projects, and said goodbye one more time in 2019.April 6 marked the first anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that killed 16 ...
Dec 27, 2019 (Liam Richards/The Canadian Press).

5 Financial Goals to Set Right Now That Will Help You Reduce Your Debt
Mortgage debt, ongoing credit card balances, vehicle loans, lines of credit, payday loans...there is no denying that debt (in one form or another) is a reality for most Canadian families. Almost all r...
Dec 27, 2019

Year in Review: Homicide investigations lead Battlefords crime
When it comes to crime, this past year has been a difficult one in the Battlefords area, particularly when referring to the number of homicide investigations. Maclean's Magazine once again listed Nort...
Dec 26, 2019 A total of eight different people are facing charges in connection to the death of 25-year old Tiki Laverdiere. (submitted photo/Battlefords RCMP)

Local sports highlights from 2019 (Pt. 2/2)
It was a big year for local sports in 2019, with a number of championships won, and memorable moments made. Here is Part 2 of a battlefordsNOW series highlighting some of the top stories from the past...
Dec 26, 2019 Pictured Top left to right: Battlefords Trappers, Jordin Wilkinson. Bottom left to right: NBCHS senior girls, JPII senior boys. (File photos/battlefordsNOW)

"A year of change": P.A. police chief reflects on 2019
Prince Albert's Police Chief is the first to admit there were a number of highlights and challenges for his staff in 2019. Among the biggest and obvious changes for Bergen himself was settling into th...
Dec 26, 2019 Prince Albert Police Chief Jon Bergen. (Nigel Maxwel/ paNOW Staff)

Year in Review: First all-female surgical team at Melfort hospital delivers baby girl
northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:--History was made at the Melfort hospital this year.The first all-female surgical t...
Dec 25, 2019 The first all-female surgical team at Melfort hospital delivered a baby girl in November. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Health Authority)