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For the love of the game; Part one

With COVID-19 news dominating every headline and putting a halt to just about every sport across the globe, now is as good of a time as any to remind ourselves why we love sports so much. Like every o...

Mar 17, 2020 Raiders forward Evan Herman (left) as a little tyke playing hockey in his hometown of The Pas, Manitoba. (Submitted photo/Evan Herman)

Silvernagle reveals new look team for 2020

There will be a new look to Team Silvernagle when the North Battleford-based rink returns to action in the near future.Coming off a second-consecutive appearance at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts l...

Mar 17, 2020 Team Silvernagle has become a force in the curling sphere over the last couple of years, placing third in the Scotties tournament of Hearts in 2019, before making the tournament as Saskatchewan’s representative again in 2020. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Former Prince Albert resident able to quit smoking at 89

At a time when people, especially seniors, are worried about their health, a woman from the Prince Albert area is sharing a motivating story about her grandfather's quick road to quitting smoking.Karl...

Mar 17, 2020 Cornelius Charles was able to quit smoking at the age of 89. (Submitted Photo/ Karla Bear)

Melfort Salvation Army determining how to assist most vulnerable in the community

UPDATE:It was announced as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, the Salvation Army Thrift Stores will be closed all across Canada until April 1st."All of our family services operations will continue," Melfort Salvation...

Mar 17, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW staff)

North West College suspends all classes and programming this week

North West College (NWC) in North Battleford is joining with the province's other post-secondary institutions and will be suspending all classes and programming for the remainder of the week.The colle...

Mar 17, 2020 North West College suspends classes and programming for remainder of the week. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Local residents offer essentials delivery in wake of COVID-19

A local Battlefords resident is reaching out to those who may need help while the government encourages more social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak.Jacqueline Reynolds and a group of friends a...

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North Stars’ camaraderie: Reflecting on the team’s key ingredient to success

"Uh.. can you repeat the question?" North Stars' forward, Carson Reagan said with a sheepish grin. It's not Reagan's fault he's distracted, as by this point - about a minute into his Player Profile in...

Mar 16, 2020 Stars’ forwards Matthias Urbanski and Kaden Boser pose for a quick picture at Stars' practice between drills this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Blood donations urged to continue despite COVID-19 concerns

Canadian Blood Services is continuing to urge blood donations after numerous appointments were cancelled across the country.In a release the organization noted it needs to continue to provide blood to...

Mar 16, 2020

Blood donations urged to continue despite COVID-19 concerns

Canadian Blood Services is continuing to urge blood donations after numerous appointments were cancelled across the country.In a release the organization noted it needs to continue to provide blood to...

Mar 16, 2020 Canadian Blood Services is currently seeking donors who have a O negative blood type. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Nipawin couple quarantined at CFB Trenton: 'It’s been horrible.'

Colleen and Bill Flanders were looking to escape the Saskatchewan cold with some friends. The Nipawin couple set off on a Grand Princess Cruise to Hawaii on Feb. 21 for what was supposed to be a 15-da...

Mar 15, 2020