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What'sHappeningNOW Dec. 12, 2019

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about anti-gang initiatives.

Dec 12, 2019

‘We owe it to our children:’ FSIN rolls out draft child welfare legislation, stress need for funding

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is rolling out drafted child welfare legislation across Canada, but there's one thing standing in the way.A lack of funding, even with the passing...

Dec 12, 2019 (L-R) Raymond Shingoose, Director of Child Family Services for Yorkton Treaty Council, FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron, and Second Vice Chief David Pratt at the FSIN press conference on December 11, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)

CP rail responsible for cost and cleanup of train derailment

More than 100 responders were on the ground dealing with Monday's train derailment near Guernsey.Dale Kristoff is an environmental protection officer and hazardous materials co-ordinator with the Sask...

Dec 12, 2019 Huge flames and thick black smoke pour into the sky after a CPR train derailed near Plunkett on Dec. 9, 2019. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)

Tisdale raised author donates books for children receiving medical care over the holidays

A Tisdale raised author has made a donation to the Children's hospital in Saskatoon as well as Ronald McDonald House (RMH).Amber Antymniuk's book, H is for Home: A Saskatchewan Alphabet will be distri...

Dec 12, 2019 Tisdale raised author, Amber Antymniuk donates over 800 copies of her recently published book to Jim Pattison Children's Hospital and Ronald McDonald House. (Submitted photo/Amber Antymniuk)

NBCHS junior basketball teams look to stay hot at home tournament this weekend

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) junior basketball teams are hosting their annual joint tournament ahead of the Christmas holidays, this weekend at the high school gymnasium. Fea...

Dec 12, 2019 This weekend’s tournament at North Battleford Comprehensive High School will serve as the school’s final basketball action ahead of the Christmas break. The season will resume in early January. (ID 31252151 © Viorel Dudau | Dreamstime.com)

Two new groups performing this year at NBCK Band's Christmas concert

Battleford residents who are looking for a little holiday cheer this weekend can catch an afternoon of Christmas music at the North Battleford City Kinsmen (NBCK) Band hall on Sunday.The NBCK Band's B...

Dec 12, 2019 NBCK Band's Christmas show this Sunday December 15. (File photo/BattlefordsNOW staff)

Groups working to help those with less

A Prince Albert group is working to make sure every kid has a gift under the tree this Christmas.The Create a Smile Toy Drive is taking donations until Dec. 20. Organizer Clayton Daigneault said he wa...

Dec 12, 2019 The Prince Albert Optimist Club collected donations Wednesday at the Raiders game. (Twitter/Prince Albert Raiders)

Eagle Hills Multiple 4H News

Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club is dedicated to giving back to a community which supports the many adventures of our members by performing different charitable acts during our "Week/Month of Caring". Ch...

Dec 12, 2019

2020 Poker Rally

The Amachewespimawin Stanley Mission 2020 Poker Rally is Northern Saskatchewan Largest and Most Challenging Snowmobile Poker Rally will be January 25.See the poster for details.

Dec 12, 2019

Volunteering in the Health Region

The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Kinistino and Birch Hills.The Volunteer Service Department is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following servi...

Dec 12, 2019