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Supported Employment Program expands in Porcupine Plain with new gift store

The Porcupine Opportunities Program (POP) is expanding its supported employment program.The POP has been in operation for about 45 years in Porcupine Plain to improve the quality of life for people wi...

Oct 04, 2019 (submitted photo/Marilyn Jonas)

United Way launches 2019 campaign with kickoff breakfast

The Battlefords United Way had a successful breakfast launch Thursday to kick off this year's fundraising campaign.Event Campaign Coordinator Sharon Mohagen said the non profit's blitz attracted suppo...

Oct 04, 2019 A flag raising in 2018 kicked off United Way Month in the Battlefords. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

North Stars head to Estevan to battle Bruins

After a brief off day Thursday, the Battlefords North Stars will return to the ice Friday night to take on the Estevan Bruins at Affinity Place in Estevan. The Stars enter action Friday not only leadi...

Oct 04, 2019 Stars’ forward Quintin Loon-Stewardson and Griffin Asham-Moroz of the Bruins, lead their respective teams in scoring heading into Friday’s matchup in Estevan. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Harry & Eve Vickar Shelter open house on Saturday

The busy fall continues for the North East SPCA.One week after celebrating the grand opening of the long-awaited Harry & Eve Vickar Shelter in Melfort, the organization is hosting an open house on...

Oct 04, 2019 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

"I didn't see any pictures of him without him smiling," says friend planning special tribute

Friends and family of the late "Buck" Borson will gather Friday night at the Candle Lake Curling Club to share their favourite memories of the man who was small in stature, but big in heart.The "celeb...

Oct 04, 2019 (Rick Valcourt/Facebook)

‘Let’s remember, he’s 19:’ Critical look at lengthy SJHL suspension

Just two days into the 2019-20 SJHL season, a blanket of criticism rocked the league when now former-Yorkton Terriers forward Greg Mulhall hit and injured Melville Millionaires goaltender Berk Berkeli...

Oct 04, 2019 (File photo/CJME News Staff)

What'sHappeningNOW Oct. 3, 2019

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Reporter Alison Sandstrom about a potential back alley bylaw.

Oct 03, 2019

Police and Raiders team up for social media lesson

The Prince Albert Raiders recently got some advice on a number of topics including social media use.P.A. police recently gave a presentation to the team about being safe online along with a variety of...

Oct 03, 2019 The Prince Albert Police spoke to P.A. Raiders about a number of important topics Tuesday. (Prince Albert Police/Twitter)

Parks and Recreation conference will include former Olympic skater Manley

The Battlefords will be in its element for an upcoming four-day event focusing on recreation and community achievements across the province that will include former Canadian Olympic figure skater Eliz...

Oct 03, 2019 The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Conference will run from Wednesday, Oct. 16 to Saturday, Oct. 19 inNorth Battleford. (Dreamstime.com)

North Battleford man’s biking challenge pedals positive change in community

Erik Engelbrecht is an emergency room physician in North Battleford and started cycling about two years ago to help improve his health.Coupled with his role as a medical professional, Engelbrecht want...

Oct 03, 2019 A North Battleford man encouraged people to burn fat and not fuel this summer and take pictures of the beautiful places the cycled. (Facebook/Erik Engelbrecht)