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Local young man launches business as entrepreneur

Some days Reid Lehner's anxiety is so bad, he cannot leave the house.The 16-year-old Prince Albert boy has autism and often struggles with the effects it has on his social life, but recently he launch...

Oct 10, 2020

BMHA 'looking forward to season ahead,' with Return to Play Guidelines

The holiday season may still be two months away, but for hockey fans in the Battlefords - and throughout Saskatchewan - last night had to feel a bit like Christmas morning.The Sask. Hockey Association...

Oct 09, 2020

Positive COVID-19 case has connection to Foam Lake Elementary, school closes out of precaution

The Foam Lake Elementary school in the Horizon School Division is closed for today as a precautionary measure and will re-open on TuesdayA case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in an individual with a connec...

Oct 09, 2020

Life-long resident and early childhood educator running for city council in Humboldt

The list of city council candidates in Humboldt includes a life-long resident and early childhood educator.Caitlin Senko told northeastNOW she wants to bring her past experience in advertising as well...

Oct 09, 2020

Operation Red Nose cancelled for holiday season

For the first time in over a decade, Operation Red Nose will not be available in the Battlefords over the holidays. The safe ride service, in which volunteers drive impaired people - and their cars - ...

Oct 08, 2020

Signori running in Melfort election for fourth time

Nominations have closed for the upcoming municipal election, and we're continuing to learn about the candidates.In Melfort, Don Signori has announced his intention to run for a seat on council. He tol...

Oct 08, 2020

Longtime Tisdale resident looking for seat on town council

After 25 years of living in Tisdale, Marilyn Baker is looking for a seat on town council.Baker was involved with Tisdale Minor Ball for four years, and the public library board for nine years where sh...

Oct 08, 2020

Prince Albert looking for workers for city election one month away

With one month to go, the City of Prince Albert is still looking for more residents to apply to work this year's civic election on Nov. 9. Applications can be submitted online.PaVotes Returning Office...

Oct 07, 2020

Teacher at Little Red reserve rewarded Prime Minister's Award for excellence

A teacher west of Christopher Lake at Little Red River School has been awarded a Regional Certificate of Achievement for the 2020 Prime Minister's Award (PMA) for Teaching Excellence.Kalyn Heisler is ...

Oct 07, 2020

Council candidate Mercer focused on social programing in community

For the better part of the last 48 years, Dennis Mercer has called North Battleford home. It is where he's raised his family, and where he spent 20 years of his education career, teaching at John Paul...

Oct 07, 2020