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Putting a brake on bike theft, boost safety as new bylaw approved

In an effort to stop bicycle thefts and make riding in Prince Albert safer, city council has approved a new bicycle bylaw.The move was approved in an 8-1 vote at Monday's meeting with only Coun. Terra...

Jun 22, 2021

Battlefords RCMP locate missing teen

UPDATE: Mary-Lee Strain has been located.Battleford RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in locating 16-year-old Mary-Lee Strain.She was last seen at her residence near North Battleford on June 16....

Jun 22, 2021

Local golfer Maunula wins MJT mini-event for second straight year

North Battleford's Shae Maunula wasted no time picking up where he left off last year, at his first golf tournament of the 2021 spring season, in Regina over the weekend.Stepping back on the fairway -...

Jun 21, 2021

Muskoday First Nation honors residential school children with emotional and powerful tribute

To remember and honor the 215 children whose remains were found at a residential school at Kamloops B.C., Muskoday First Nation tied children's shoes to the Highway 3 bridge on National Indigenous Peo...

Jun 21, 2021

Missing P.A. man

Update: On Wednesday, July 7 police confirmed Willier had been located safe and sound. --Prince Albert Police are asking for the public's help in locating Missing Person Ian Stuart Willier.Police says...

Jun 21, 2021

CUplex offers return of indoor sports, increased capacity among latest updates this week

It is an exciting time for those looking to stay active this summer at North Battleford's Credit Union CUplex.As of this week, the Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre and NationsWest Field House have bot...

Jun 21, 2021

Indian and Metis Friendship Centre to host virtual event on special day.

Today is a day to recognize and celebrate the culture and history of Indigenous peoples across Canada.Due to financial and COVID reasons, the Indian and Metis Friendship Centre did not have a celebrat...

Jun 21, 2021

Indigenous storyteller, stone carver hopes to inspire pride in heritage

For National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, battlefordsNOW is featuring Indigenous professionals, storytellers, entertainers, artists and others.Lyndon Tootoosis has found passion and purpose thro...

Jun 21, 2021

Meadow Lake teen shares deep relationship with music

Leading up to National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 battlefordsNOW is featuring Indigenous professionals, storytellers, entertainers, artists and others. Stay tuned for more throughout the week.F...

Jun 19, 2021

Neck and neck final day at Men's Lobstick ends in exciting fashion

Trevor Bloom returned home to a familiar layout to win the 2021 Fountain Tire Men's Lobstick on Saturday at the Waskesiu Golf Course, a place he's played at for 40 years.The 48-year-old Bloom, who now...

Jun 19, 2021