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Saskatchewan Agriculture Scholarship Announced

The 2020 Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from students entering an agriculture-related post-secondary program. "Canada's youth play a critical role i...

Dec 04, 2019

Stars fall 3-2 to Hounds in overtime bout

The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-2 in overtime to the Notre Dame Hounds Tuesday night in Wilcox. Hounds' rookie, Guillaume St-Onge scored the overtime winner just 47 seconds into the extra frame to ...

Dec 04, 2019 The North Stars fell 3-2 in overtime Tuesday night, despite nearly doubling the Hounds in shots, 38-20 on the night. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Nipawin Christmas tree lighting event on Thursday

The busy start to the Christmas season continues in Nipawin.The annual Christmas tree lighting will take place at the Nipawin town square Thursday, Dec. 5."We have Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus come out ...

Dec 03, 2019 Santa and Mrs. Claus and their elves will be at the Nipawin Christmas tree lighting on Thursday. (submitted photo/Chelsea Corrigan)

Highway 55 bridge project in final stages

The Highway 55 bridge rehabilitation project is inching closer to completion.The $8 million project that was headed by the engineering firm Stantec was originally slated to be complete this fall.Howev...

Dec 03, 2019 (Susan Westgard/northeastNOW Staff)

CHS Spartan's geared up to celebrate provincial win

Carpenter High School (CHS) Spartans volleyball team are ready to celebrate their big win. The boys headed to Regina in Nov. 15 and 16 to compete in the 5A Boys Provincial Volleyball Championship wher...

Dec 03, 2019 (Submitted/CHS)

JPII senior girls open season with silver medal on home court

The John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) senior girls basketball team kicked off their schedule with a bang over the weekend, taking home a silver medal on their home court to open the new basketball season...

Dec 03, 2019 The JPII senior girls basketball team came out of the gates flying, taking home a silver medal at their home tournament to open the season. (submitted photo/Bruce Yockey)

New Stars to make debut in showdown with Hounds

Less than a week since their first showdown of the season series, the Battlefords North Stars will travel to Wilcox for the second time in six days to battle it out with the division-rival, Notre Dame...

Dec 03, 2019 North Stars’ forward, Quintin Loon-Stewardson (#22), has picked up four points over his last three games and leads the team with 20 goals, 35 points heading into play against the Hounds Tuesday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

NWSD Challenged to Live Well

Northwest School Division (NWSD) #203 is challenging staff to live healthier.Kaitlin Harman, communications officer with Northwest School Board, said the Live Well campaign unites all staff across sch...

Dec 03, 2019 (submitted photo/Northwest School Division #203)

Brunch with Santa

Melfort Daycare Co-Operative presents our annual brunch with Santa with some new and exciting twists!Come on down to the Kerry Vickar Centre on Sunday, December 15, 2019 to enjoy a family friendly eve...

Dec 03, 2019

Sexual Assault First Responder Training

First Responder Training for Sexual Assault and Abuse will be held in La Ronge at Mistasinihk Place December 16.See the poster below for full details.What is First Responder to Sexual Abuse Training? ...

Dec 03, 2019