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Government Launches Campaign To Save Lives From Opioid Overdoses

The Government of Saskatchewan has launched an awareness campaign to encourage people to learn the signs of an opioid overdose, know how to respond to one, and be assured that The Good Samaritan Act p...

Feb 15, 2019

Northern Sask. airport funding a "long time coming": FSIN Chief

A funding announcement for Fond Du Lac aiport is appreciated but long overdue, according to the Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.Bobby Cameron was responding to Thursday's press...

Feb 14, 2019

P.A. employers named best in the province

Mediacorp Canada announced its annual list of Saskatchewan's top employers, and two of the employers mentioned have ties to Prince Albert and the northern region.Saskatchewan Polytechnic was recognize...

Feb 14, 2019

Silvernagle sets sights on Sydney for Scotties supremacy

Robyn Silvernagle's North Battleford rink is ready for the bright lights of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Following their come-from-behind win in Humboldt just a few short weeks ago, the four-som...

Feb 14, 2019

Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is turning 90

A Saskatchewan conservation organization is marking a major milestone in its history.The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is set to celebrate its 90th anniversary at its convention in Moose Jaw ...

Feb 14, 2019

'More than words': $16 million announced for wellness, healing and recovery centre

The wide-reaching impact the construction of a wellness, healing and recovery centre in the tri-communities will have in northern Saskatchewan was apparent at a special announcement today.Surrounded b...

Feb 14, 2019

Orcas dominate between the lanes yet again

The Battlefords Orcas Swim Club was in Saskatoon last weekend and had a strong showing. The club brought 13 swimmers to the competition, which was a long-course event and the first of the year for the...

Feb 14, 2019

MADD monument to honour those killed by impaired drivers

Saskatchewan will soon have a monument honouring victims of impaired driving.Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is in the process of collecting the names of those killed by impaired drivers. Once co...

Feb 14, 2019

Local doctor helps hospital foundation reach campaign goal

The sound of applause echoed through the main floor corridors of Victoria Hospital Thursday morning following the announcement that the Victoria Hospital Foundation had reached its $2.2 million goal f...

Feb 14, 2019

Annaheim looking to be voted as Saskatchewan's coldest rink

Who has the coldest rink in Saskatchewan?That's a question being posed to Twitter users by battlefordsNOW reporter Brady Lang.After many nominations and votes over the past few days, the town of Annah...

Feb 14, 2019