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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)
Carlton takes time to honour victims of Montreal Massacre
It has been 30 years since 14 women were shot and killed at cole Polytechnique in Montreal. Students and staff at Carlton Comprehensive High School took time out Friday afternoon to take in a dramatic...
Dec 06, 2019 The performance involved students lighting candles to memorialize each of the victims. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Day of Remembrance honours all women affected by violence
It was a solemn occasion at Battlefords Interval House Friday when youth and community members gathered around a candle lit to honour all women who have been victims of violence.The vigil marked the N...
Dec 06, 2019 Left to right, Mandy Melanson (Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords), Debbie Kovalsky (Battlefords Interval House) and Erin Woytiuk (Living Sky School Division) gather for the Day of Remembrance in North Battleford Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Montreal Massacre remembered in La Ronge 30 years later
Communities across Canada held events today to remember the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre in 1989.About two dozen people came together at the United Church in La Ronge to mark the occasion...
Dec 06, 2019 Fourteen candles were lit during noon hour in remembrance of the 14 victims. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Students take part in festive season
Students have been spreading holiday cheer this week.Since Monday afternoon, students from local schools have been caroling classic holiday songs at city hall.Christmas at City Hall 2019 presented by ...
Dec 06, 2019 Students from the École Valois School performed for a small crowd of people at city hall on Friday. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Second annual Children's Toy Bingo taking place in Melfort on Saturday
The Melfort Elks second annual Children's Toy Bingo is this Saturday.After great success in their first year in 2018, the Elks decided they wanted to bring it back again, according to John Barks with ...
Dec 06, 2019 Last year's Children's Toy Bingo was the first put on by the Elks, and they hope to do it every year. (submitted photo/Kathryn Carswell)
Battlefords housing market cools with the weather
The real estate market in the Battlefords has cooled off with the weather this winter season.The Battlefords saw 28 properties sell in the month of November. The average selling price for a property w...
Dec 06, 2019 Battlefords housing market cools in November (File photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Hoback sounds off on Throne Speech
Prince Albert's member of Parliament is making his opinions known about the federal speech from the throne.Randy Hoback, said the speech kicking off the next sitting of Parliament didn't talk about so...
Dec 06, 2019 Randy Hoback is making his opinions known about the federal Throne Speech. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)