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North Stars drop second straight, fall 3-2 to Bruins in Estevan
For the second straight night, the Battlefords North Stars found themselves on the wrong end of a 3-2 final,, as the team fell just short of a comeback effort Wednesday, against the Estevan Bruins at ...
Dec 04, 2019 Bruins’ goalie, Keenan Rancier stopped 29 of 31 Battlefords’ shots on the night, to help lead his team to victory Wednesday night in Estevan. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Boys and Girls Club hope for success in contest to help with programming costs
With the results only weeks away, The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club (BBGC) are crossing their fingers, hoping to be the top winner in an online contest to win a donation of $125,000.All the winners ...
Dec 04, 2019 The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club are one of 10 charities in the running to win $125,000 in a contest. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
'It's a really nice feeling': Donations pour into Kikinahk Christmas Hamper program
Three large donations to the Kikinahk Christmas Hamper program has reminded committee members what the holiday season is all about. "Everybody is totally and pleasantly surprised this year, because we...
Dec 04, 2019 The deadline to apply for a hamper is Dec. 13. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Officers who supervised inmate before his death testify in inquest
Two men who had contact with Ryan Kereluk on the morning of his death were on the witness stand Wednesday morning at a coroner's inquest held at Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench.The 34-year-old wa...
Dec 04, 2019 Police cellblock. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
RCMP warning residents to leave hitchhikers alone
RCMP is warning the public not to hitchhike or pick hitchhikers up on roadways. Cpl. Rob King said hitchhiking has not been safe since the 50s but people are still doing it. "There's no safe way to hi...
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Keethanow Gas Bar makes $5,000 donation to local organizations
Two organizations in La Ronge will benefit from a $5,000 prize awarded to the Lac La Ronge Indian Band's Keethanow Gas Bar. The Children North Early Childhood Intervention Program and the Lac La Ronge...
Dec 04, 2019 Children North received half the funds made available to Keethanow Gas Bar. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Photo radar coming to Wakaw intersection
The intersection of Highway 41 and Highway 2 at Wakaw will soon have photo speed enforcement (PSE).The provincial government made the decision after a review from the PSE Committee, which is made up o...
Dec 04, 2019 A photo speed enforcement box like this one will soon be in Wakaw. (Submitted/SGI)
Food prices set to climb nationally
It looks like Canadians will be paying more for food in the future.Researchers from the University of Guelph and Dalhousie University estimate the average Canadian family could spend an extra $400 on ...
Dec 04, 2019 Vegetable prices are expected to climb. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
New award for senior cadets in leadership role
Kids in the cadets now have something new to look forward to when they stay with the program from beginning to end.Outgoing Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) cadets who exit the program when they have r...
Dec 04, 2019 Master
Warrant Officer Riley Heyden, front left, with the 2537 North Saskatchewan Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. Battlefords Unit. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars aim for bounce-back in battle with Bruins
Coming off just their fourth loss of the season Tuesday night in Wilcox, the Battlefords North Stars will aim for a quick bounce-back Wednesday evening at Affinity place in Estevan, against the Bruins...
Dec 04, 2019 Stars’ forward, Kaden Boser and Bruins’ center, Ryder Pierson pictured here on the faceoff. Wednesday night will mark the third matchup of the season-series between the Stars and Bruins and second showdown at Affinity Place in Estevan. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)