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Former Humboldt Bronco aims to inspire next generation

A former member of the Humboldt Broncos is sharing his story about living with type one diabetes.Kaleb Dahlgren took time Thursday to speak to kids at a Diabetes Canada camp at Christopher Lake about ...

Aug 08, 2019 Kaleb Dahlgren shares his story with kids at a Christopher Lake camp on Thursday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Melfort Dairy Queen aims to continue fundraising growth for Miracle Treat Day

Dairy Queen's 17th annual Miracle Treat Day isn't the first time Melfort has seen a spike in people lining up for a Blizzard ice cream treat.Cassie Davis and her husband have owned the Melfort Dairy Q...

Aug 08, 2019 The Melfort Dairy Queen staff takes a quick break from flipping Blizzard treats upside down for a quick group photo. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).

DQ hopes to raise over $10K for children's hospital on Miracle Treat Day

A North Battleford Dairy Queen server carefully pours soft ice cream into a cup, deftly scoops up sweet delights such as Smarties or Oreo cookie chunks to go on top, and puts the entire recipe into th...

Aug 08, 2019 Customer Nancy Wagner gives her Blizzard the upside-down test during Miracle Treat Day Aug. 8. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

North Stars seeking billets for upcoming season

As autumn quickly approaches and September creeps into the horizon, the changing leaves aren't the only thing marking the start to a new season. Hockey season sits just a month away, and as the new ca...

Aug 08, 2019 Last season marked the first-year as a billet parent for local, Sherry Funk. Funk is pictured here with Stars’ goalie Adam Dmyterko, left, and defenseman Ryan Granville, at the team’s year-end barbecue in May. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Go ahead, treat yourself

People across the country are encouraged to treat themselves to a Dairy Queen Blizzard today as part of an annual fundraiser by the ice cream giant.Proceeds from every Blizzard sold on Miracle Treat D...

Aug 08, 2019 Proceeds from every Blizzard treat sold today will go to the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW)

Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival

Are you looking for a unique musical experience the entire family can enjoy?Consider the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival located in the splendor of the Ness Creek Festival Site, ...

Aug 08, 2019

Thickwood Hills Studio Trail

Thickwood Hills Studio Trail will be August 10 10-7 and August 11 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Shell Lake area. Follow the blue moon signs on a self-drive tour of unique studios. www.thickwo...

Aug 08, 2019

Alleged stabbing at summer fair not true, says Exhibition Association President

Rumours circulating in the community about a stabbing at last week's fair, and a ride that was bear maced, are completely false according to the president of the Prince Albert Exhibition Association.R...

Aug 08, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Live concert series a hit in the Battlefords

Downtown North Battleford at its finest. That's how Executive Director of the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Misty Lavertu described Wednesday's concert in Central Park. "It just gives e...

Aug 08, 2019 North Battleford’s Troy Wakelin, pictured here performing at Live at Lunch in Central Park Wednesday afternoon. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Food Safe Level 1 Course

The Saskatchewan Health Authority - Public Health Inspection will be presenting the Food Safe Level I Course for food handlers.Cost: $100.00nOur next class is Wednesday September 4th, 2019Every Food E...

Aug 08, 2019