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Fin Island Trail Run offers free fun for the family

Runners can expect to see the sun brush through the trees with blue skies overhead at the Fin Island Trail Run Aug. 24. The Trail Run is an event for all ages and athletic types. Broken up into four s...

Aug 13, 2019 2019 will mark the 11th year of the Fin Island Trail Run in the community. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Rangers hold weekend exercise in conjunction with CASARA

Members from the La Ronge Canadian Ranger Patrol finished an intense exercise this weekend with the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA). The exercise began Aug. 9 in the Wapawekka area an...

Aug 13, 2019 Twelve rangers participated in the joint exercise. (submitted photo/Jim Searson)

Out of the park and into the Hall: Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame readies to induct 16

For a baseball player, there is no thrill greater than the crack of the bat on a swing for the fences. Of course, the thought of being inducted into the Hall of Fame for their prowess in the sport may...

Aug 13, 2019 A number of the Province’s top baseball players will be honoured Aug. 17 as the 2019 class is inducted to the Sask Baseball Hall of Fame. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Keep Your Distance from Bear Traps

This year has seen an increase in bear calls across the province. Bear traps are being set frequently, and SACO would like to remind people to keep your distance from the traps.If you see that a trap ...

Aug 13, 2019

Rangers hold weekend exercise in conjunction with CASARA

La Ronge Members from the La Ronge Canadian Ranger Patrol finished an intense exercise this weekend with the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA).The exercise began Aug. 9 in the Wapawekka...

Aug 12, 2019 Twelve rangers participated in the joint exercise. (submitted photo/Jim Searson)

Shellbrook Arena upgrades taking shape

While the summer months tend to be a quiet time for most community arenas this has not been the case in Shellbrook.Contractors and volunteers have been working hard on a couple of projects, including ...

Aug 12, 2019 Workers putting in the new arena floor (Submitted Photograph/Amund Otterson)

Acclaimed N.B. pianist performing two more shows to raise support

After a strong turnout for his previous show in June, North Battleford pianist Cole Knutson will perform two more concerts before leaving to begin his studies at the prestigious Guildhall School of Mu...

Aug 12, 2019 Musical prodigy Cole Knutson will perform Aug. 12 and 18 at St. Joseph Calasanctius Church in North Battleford. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Softball tournament sees large turnout

The 2019 FSIN Youth Softball Championships have wrapped up.The event saw nearly 1,000 coaches and players from 60 different communities come to Prince Albert to compete. From an organizational standpo...

Aug 12, 2019 The 2019 FSIN Youth Softball Championships wrapped up Sunday in Prince Albert. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)

Third annual Touch-a-Truck to take over Melfort mall parking lot

Construction and farm equipment, emergency vehicles and more will be on hand this Thursday in the Melfort mall parking lot.The Melfort Business Revitalization Corporation will host Touch-a-Truck for t...

Aug 12, 2019 Vehicles that are typically off limits to the public will be on hand at the Melfort mall this Thursday. (submitted photo/Chris Corbett)

Northwest Territorial Days Parade to kick off exhibition celebration

People are invited to tie on an eye patch and get their booty down to the annual Northwest Territorial Days Parade on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. A pirate-themed event, this year there will be a slight tweak to...

Aug 12, 2019 The horses are always a hit at the Northwest Territorial Days Parade. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)