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Melfort Food Bank offering kid-friendly food packages every Wednesday

School age children in the community who may be missing school meals and snacks can take advantage of the After the Bell program in Melfort.Food Banks Canada and the Melfort Food Bank will be distribu...

Jul 02, 2020

'We've buried too many,': Northerner plans hunger strike in Regina to protest inaction for suicide prevention

A popular Mtis musician from northern Saskatchewan is walking to Regina from La Ronge and plans to begin a hunger strike once he arrives to demonstrate against the province's inaction on suicide preve...

Jul 02, 2020

Head professionals give advice on getting started in golf

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, golf has been one of the few sports we are able to go out and play with friends. For those who have never played the game before it can be quite intimidating.paNOW spoke wi...

Jul 01, 2020

'I love this country:' Brazilian cowboy nears end of epic horse ride in Calgary

WAIPAROUS VILLAGE, Alta. - Filipe Masetti Leite stops for a break from another long day in the saddle on his year-long trek encountering bugs, bears, buffalo and bad weather. The Brazil...

Jul 01, 2020

Battlefords businesses hope Phase 4 leads to more

The announcement of the province Tuesday, laying out the remaining dates of Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan's fourth phase, is providing more optimism for Battlefords businesses.Robin Petersen of Blend Rest...

Jun 30, 2020

Fruit orchard expansion on James Smith Cree Nation

Some fruitful additions were made to the orchard at the James Smith Cree Nation last Thursday.Community Dietician Kelsey Mawara, who spearheaded the initial planting of the orchard in 2018 said the re...

Jun 30, 2020

Longtime P.A. pharmacist retires

After 52 years working in the pharmacy industry, Sylvestor "Syl" Gayowski says he is looking forward to spending more time at the lake.The 77-year-old's last day working at Pharmasave Pharmacy was on ...

Jun 30, 2020

North Stars feel impact of playoff cancellation but remain optimistic heading into the fall

The Battlefords North Stars held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Monday night, offering a reflection on the last fiscal year, as well as a look ahead to what's to come in the fall and moving forwar...

Jun 30, 2020

Capitol Theatre and Dekker Centre making plans to re-open

Whether it's a movie night out with friends at the Capitol Theatre, or taking in an evening of performance during a night on the town at the Dekker Centre; the theatre is an integral piece of communit...

Jun 30, 2020

RCMP requesting public assistance in locating 29-year-old woman

UPDATE: The Turtleford RCMP have reported Samantha Bluecloud has been located safe and sound.The Turtleford RCMP is asking for public's assistance in finding a missing 29-year-old woman from Thunderch...

Jun 29, 2020