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KidsFirst Support

Are you brewing a new baby?KidsFirst will provided much needed support and you will receive a $10 Tim Horton's Gift Cart if you sign up while you are expecting.

Jul 26, 2019

Miracle Treat Day

Dairy Queen and Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation invite North Battleford residents to make miracles happen on Miracle Treat Day Children treated at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundati...

Jul 26, 2019

End of Life Symposium

The Prince Albert Seniors Advocacy Centre is organizing a one full day END OF LIFE SYMPOSIUM. We will have about 10 professional speakers dealing with End of Life Issues (Funeral Planning, Legal Wills...

Jul 26, 2019

Demolition derby controversy anything but a public relations wreck

It was a controversial paint job but it seems to have produced a silver lining. The Parkside Community Club has announced the online kerfuffle surrounding their auction car for Saturday's demolition d...

Jul 26, 2019 The controversy over the use of the confederate flag on the roof ofParkside Community Club's General Lee auction car inspired even more people to donate to the CMHA, according to organizers. (Parkside Demolition Derby/Facebook)

Riding bull: a Fennig family legacy

Being thrust back and forth on - and subsequently off - the back of an angry one-tonne animal, may not be the thrill most people are looking for; but for North Battleford's Fennig brothers, nothing be...

Jul 26, 2019 Chance and Wyatt Fennig, pictured here at the PBR Classic Thursday at the North Battleford Civic Centre. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Make Sure the Backyard Pool is Safe

When the weather is hot is is so nice to go out into the backyard pool to have a swim and cool off.Make sure you and your children are safe.See the poster below for safety tips and information from Ca...

Jul 26, 2019

Gang 'suppression' initiative results in 35 arrests

The deputy chief for the Prince Albert Police Service says gangs are visible in the city and contribute to a number of issues including both property and violent crime. Jason Stonechild's remarks are ...

Jul 26, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

North East SPCA making a call for volunteers

As the completion of the Harry and Eve VIckar animal shelter draws near, the North East SPCA is hoping to recruit more volunteers.The group is hosting an information session according to Volunteer Coo...

Jul 26, 2019 The North East SPCA Harry and Vickar shelter building is very close to being complete. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Northwest Territorial Days: A staple of summertime in the Battlefords

The spectacle of lights edging the fairgrounds, as a monster Farris wheel looms overhead; the sounds of the roller coasters whizzing by and the scent of mini doughnuts fills the air; there is nothing ...

Jul 26, 2019 When the sun goes down and dusk begins to set, the lights on the fairgrounds keep the Exhibition alive, as the community comes together at the annual Northwest Territorial Days. (submitted photo/Jocelyn Ritchie)

Prince Albert Ex right around the bend

A longtime summer event is set to kick off real soon.The Prince Albert Ex will be running from Tuesday, July 30 until Sunday, Aug 3. Robbie Ross, president of the P.A. Exhibitions said this year peopl...

Jul 25, 2019 The Prince Albert Ex is set to kickoff. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)