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SPCA fundraiser gives pets pic with Santa
Santa Claus gave the reindeer a rest to embrace other animals in Prince Albert Sunday to spread some holiday cheer at the SPCA.Until 5 p.m. Santa will be available at the SPCA posing for photos. The p...
Dec 08, 2019 A happy dog poses for a photo with Santa Claus at the Prince Albert SPCA on Sunday. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Sandbag fundraiser aims to give drivers and charity or non profit some extra traction
Safety on the roads, and support for the future.The North Battleford Part-time Firefighters Association members aim to check off all the right boxes with their Sandbags 4 Sale fundraiser that is runni...
Dec 08, 2019 North Battleford Part-time Firefighters Association president Jonathon Kadler shows some of the sandbags available to purchase to support the fundraiser. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars blanked 2-0 in Kindersley, fall in fourth straight
The Battlefords North Stars fell 2-0 to the Kindersley Klippers Saturday night at West Central Events Centre in Kindersley. For the Stars, the loss marked the team's fourth straight, but first by more...
Dec 07, 2019 It was a frustrating night offensively for the North Stars, who were shut out for the first time this season Saturday night in Kindersley. The team has been held to two goals or fewer in each of their last five games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Get holiday mail out the door soon, says Canada Post
All those holiday gifts need somebody to deliver them and chances are it's Canada Post getting them to their destination."We see volumes increase drastically this time of year," Bob Vibert, the manage...
Dec 07, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News)
19th annual Santa Run touches down in Northern Saskatchewan
The reindeer got some time off this weekend, as Santa Claus traded in his sleigh for a more modern ride.Early Friday morning, Father Christmas and a small team of elves boarded an airplane in Prince A...
Dec 07, 2019 Nerf guns, L.O.L Surprise dolls, and AirPods were popular Christmas list requests. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)
North Stars look to snap slide, play spoilers in Kindersley
Coming off a tough 3-2 overtime loss to the Kindersley Klippers at the Civic Centre Friday, the Battlefords North Stars will be hungry to avenge themselves Saturday night.The team will look to return ...
Dec 07, 2019 Dialed in: Stars’ captain, Matthew Fletcher has been a force this season at both ends of the ice, leading all blue liners in scoring with 30 points in 32 games. The Saskatoon, product will look to lead his team back onto the winning track Saturday with another dominant showing in Kindersley. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
P.A. Canadian Tire: The highest selling individual store of Toffifee world-wide
As you step into Malcolm Jenkins office overlooking the floor of his Canadian Tire store, you're struck with a visual of pictures, toys and awards. One of the more iconic trophies that decorates the r...
Dec 07, 2019 Prince Albert Canadian Tire Dealer, Malcolm Jenkins posing in his office with his Toffifee Lifetime Achievement Award and a box of the sweet treat he's become well known for. (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
Kinsmen Ski and Snowboard Centre now open
The Kinsmen Ski and Snowboard Centre at Little Red River Park is open for the season.Today and Sunday they are open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.Operations mana...
Dec 07, 2019 The terrain park saw a lot of riders this morning at the Kinsmen Ski and Snowboard Centre. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
North Stars fall in third straight, 3-2 to Klippers in OT
The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-2 in overtime to the division-rival, Kindersley Klippers Friday night at the Civic Centre. For the Stars, the loss serves as the team's third straight, with each of ...
Dec 06, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars have lost each of their last three games by a 3-2 score, but have picked up at least a single point in two of the three. With the loss, the Stars are now 26-4-2 on the season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Firefighting expert says First Nations need more resources
A firefighting specialist believes more needs to be done to prevent fires on First Nations.Richard Kent, the commissioner of emergency and protective services for the Prince Albert Grand Council, poin...
Dec 06, 2019 Cumberland House Cree Nation band office fire. (File photo/LaRongeNOW)