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'Lest we forget,' P.A. legion launches annual poppy campaign

The P.A. legion kicked off their Remembrance Day campaign on Friday, presenting the first poppy of the year to Mayor Greg Dionne in a ceremony that took place at the Prince Albert branch of the Royal ...

Oct 25, 2019 Marie Lea Mathers (right) presents fellow Legion member Colin Riese with one of the first poppies of 2019. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)

Battleford man wins $2 million

Harvey Plum literally pinched himself after he learned he was now a multi-millionaire.Plum won $2 million on the Western 649 jackpot Sunday morning."I looked up the numbers on my phone, and I saw that...

Oct 25, 2019 Harvey Plum literally pinched himself after he learned he was now a multi-millionaire. (supplied/Saskatchewan Lotteries)

North Stars look to bring the heat against Ice Wolves

After nearly a full week off since their last game Saturday, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Friday night at the Civic Centre, as the team welcomes the La Ronge Ice Wolves to town. F...

Oct 25, 2019 Stars’ forward Brett Gammer will line up tonight alongside his usual running mate, Austin Becker and newest North Star, Hunter Partsch in a line that should provide energy and scoring spark for the team. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

OUTSaskatoon Grand Opening

We've officially been in our space for over a month, we're all unpacked, and we're ready to show it off!Join us on Monday, October 28th for our come-and-go grand opening from 3:00 - 6:00pm. There will...

Oct 25, 2019

"Proud to be the Blues,": Kelly Chase brings Stanley Cup to Porcupine Plain

The Stanley Cup was spotted in Porcupine Plain on Thursday, Oct. 24 as part of a fundraiser in town.Former National Hockey League (NHL) player, and Porcupine Plain native Kelly Chase brought Lord Stan...

Oct 25, 2019 Kelly Chase kisses the Stanley Cup after bringing it inside the Community Hall in Porcupine Plain. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

House concert series kicks-off tonight

The house concert series is coming back to Melfort with a new twist.Six concerts will be coming to the Melfort Historic Post Office with each featuring a different artist.Brent and Tammy Lutz will hos...

Oct 25, 2019 The Melfort Historic Post Office will be the site of the house concert series throughout the winter. (Facebook/Brent Lutz)

What'sHappeningNOW Oct. 24, 2019

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with senior reporter Nigel Maxwell about a protest at Timber Bay.

Oct 24, 2019

New LED lights for Little Red trail

Evening skis at Little Red River Park this winter will be a little brighter and much more environmentally-friendly.The 101 halogen lights along the River Trail and around the lodge have been replaced ...

Oct 24, 2019 Mike Horn (left), chief organizer of the Pine Needle Mountain Bike Festival, presents Deputy Mayor Don Cody with a cheque. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Students and community stage "peaceful protest," after allegations school janitor told not to speak Cree

Over 100 people, representing a number of communities from across the region, travelled to the small hamlet of Timber Bay on Montreal Lake on Wednesday, to show their support for a woman who was alleg...

Oct 24, 2019 (Submitted photo)

New councillor elected in Hudson Bay

Hudson Bay has a new member of town council.Meagan Dickson was voted in during Wednesday's byelection.The mother of four said she is excited for this new opportunity."It will be a very big learning cu...

Oct 24, 2019 (Facebook/Town of Hudson Bay)