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Giant map helping high school students learn history
Students at Carlton Comprehensive High School are using a different learning tool.The school has temporarily acquired a large floor map of Canada. Along with the map there are also large timelines whi...
Mar 12, 2020 Students seek certain locations on the map Thursday afternoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
SJHL to continue postseason for time being amid COVID-19 epidemic
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is taking part in a conference call Thursday to discuss the future of the SJHL playoffs, in light of the mounting COVID-19 outbreak. In light of the recent...
Mar 12, 2020 The SJHL will continue their playoff schedule, at least for the time being, with three games around the league Friday. (File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Carlton senior signs with Blue Devils
Prince Albert's Alex Soyko has a big move coming up.The 18-year-old Carlton senior accepted a scholarship at University of King's College in Halifax, and will play basketball next season for the Blue ...
Mar 12, 2020 Crusaders guard Alex Soyko catches a stretch pass during the Kelly Smith Invitational Tournament on Saturday at Ecole St. Mary. Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff
Aberdeen's Easter Miracle Tree tradition continues for fifth year
Since 2016, the upcoming spring season has meant the hanging of Easter eggs on a tree in Aberdeen.The Aberdeen Easter miracle tree committee is selling eggs that will be put up on a tree on Main stree...
Mar 12, 2020 The Aberdeen Easter Miracle Tree will be filled with over 5,000 easter eggs by the beginning of May. (Facebook/Aberdeen Easter Miracle Tree)
Hawks stave off elimination, top Stars 6-3 to force Game 5
Leading their first round best-of-seven series with the Nipawin Hawks 3-0 heading into Game 4, the Battlefords North Stars knew Wednesday night at Centennial Arena would be their toughest challenge ye...
Mar 12, 2020 The Hawks pulled out a win Wednesday night at Nipawin's Centennial Arena to keep their postseason alive and force a Game 5, as the series will now shift locations, back to the Battlefords Friday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Team Silvernagle and P.A.'s Thevenot part ways, Lawton leaves
After their second Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Team Robyn Silvernagle did some reshuffling. They parted ways with lead Kara Thevenot, who is from Prince Albert."Kara is hoping to continue playing a...
Mar 11, 2020 Team Silvernagle made an announcement on Wednesday. (Team Silvernagle/ Facebook)
North Stars look to bring killer instinct with chance to close out Hawks in Game 4
Just one more win.That is all that sits between the Battlefords North Stars and a date with round two, as the team has a chance to close out their first round best-of-seven series with the Nipawin Haw...
Mar 11, 2020 Stars’ forward, Logan Spence sets up shop in front of the Nipawin crease area. The Stars have made it a point of emphasis to get pucks and traffic on goal through the early part of the series, averaging 40 shots per contest through the opening three games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Provincial basketball playoffs in jeopardy with Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation job action
With Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) job action set to start Thursday, March 12, the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) announced that the basketball playoffs are in jeopar...
Mar 11, 2020 Provincial basketball playoffs on the line (ID 31252151 © Viorel Dudau | Dreamstime.com)
Focusing on mental wellness in Rose Valley
The Rose Valley and District Kinettes are hosting a community Mental Wellness Day next Friday.Chris Beaudry and Alexis Epp will bring their personal stories and experiences to the Rose Valley school f...
Mar 11, 2020 A day of focusing on mental wellness is coming up in Rose Valley. (Facebook/Rose Valley, Saskatchewan)
Stars put Hawks on the ropes, take 3-0 series lead, with 4-2 win in Nipawin
The Battlefords North Stars doubled up the Nipawin Hawks 4-2 Tuesday night at Centennial Arena, to take a 3-0 lead in the teams' best-of-seven first round playoff series. Four different North Stars sc...
Mar 11, 2020 Stars’ forward Carson Reagan shares a celebratory pat on the head with goaltender Kristian Lyon following the team's 4-2 win Tuesday night in Nipawin. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)