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Year in Review: The Real Story of Buffy Sainte-Marie and the frustration from Indigenous people

As 2023 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.It was a story that shocked Indigenous p...

Dec 28, 2023

North Stars' top moments from 2023: Part 1

As 2023 nears its end, battlefordsNOW is reflecting on what was a year for the ages for the Battlefords North Stars, featuring a plethora of team and individual accomplishments to add to the franchise...

Dec 28, 2023

'Prince Albert has a generous heart': Salvation Army raises $100K during Kettle Campaign

It was only fitting that the Prince Albert Salvation Army had its best Christmas Kettle Campaign during arguably its toughest year.The non-profit was able to raise $100,000 during its annual fundraise...

Dec 27, 2023

Reflecting back on the past year in local sports: Part 2

As 2023 nears its end, battlefordsNOW is reflecting back on some of the top stories from the past year in local sports. Below is Part 2 in the series.Longtime umpire, Clint Gieni recognized for contri...

Dec 27, 2023

First Nation communities see year of new development

As 2023 draws to a close, battlefordsNOW is taking a look back on some of the most important and impactful stories of the year.The Battlefords area First Nations had a momentous year of development, a...

Dec 26, 2023

Reflecting back on the past year in local sports: Part 1

As 2023 nears its end, battlefordsNOW is reflecting back on some of the top stories from the year in local sports. Below is Part 1/2 in this series.Colby Cave's jersey enshrined in pre-game ceremony a...

Dec 26, 2023

In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to find strength in differences

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians should "find strength in our differences" this Christmas.In his annual Christmas address, Trudeau called for Canadians to "love our neighbours as we love o...

Dec 24, 2023

NORAD ready to track Santa, and everyone can follow along

As children around the world eagerly await Santa's arrival on Christmas, the U.S. and Canadian militaries are ready to track him and see if he's using any new technology.Armed with radars, sensors and...

Dec 24, 2023

Local company hands out gift cards to P.A.’s vulnerable in show of support

Some of Prince Albert's vulnerable population received a nice surprise on Saturday morning. Lions Security Inc. was out at P.A.'s McDonald's and Tim Hortons locations handing out gift cards from eithe...

Dec 23, 2023

Christmas Hampers program in Battlefords sees record year

The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund is seeing a high number of Christmas hampers and toys being given to families in the Battlefords this holiday season.Hampers were distributed Dec. 18th to 22nd."We ...

Dec 22, 2023