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Hiltz leads way on milestone night, as Stars top Broncos for seventh straight
Friday night at the Civic Centre was one North Stars' forward, Ben Hiltz will likely not soon forget. Playing in his 200th career Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) game, Hiltz picked up the gam...
Feb 01, 2020 Stars’ forward, Ben Hiltz is swarmed by young North Stars' fans as he leaves the ice following a three-point outing against the Broncos, Friday. The performance earned the Weyburn, SK., product First Star honours in his 200th career game. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Member of Onion Lake Cree Nation appointed as provincial court judge
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the appointment of Lua Gibb as a judge to the Provincial Court in Saskatoon."It's an honour to appoint Ms. Gibb, a member of the Onion Lake Cree Nation, to...
Jan 31, 2020 Lua Gibb appointed judge for Provincial Court (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
RCMP seeking missing Blaine Lake man
Blaine Lake RCMP are requesting the public's help in locating 40-year-old, Shaun Woytiuk.Blaine Lake RCMP were asked to complete a wellness check on Woytiuk on Tuesday after the complainant had not se...
Jan 31, 2020 (file photo/battlefordsNOW)
North Stars eye seventh straight, as Broncos come to town
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday for the first time this week, as the team will welcome the rival Humboldt Broncos to town at the Civic Centre.Friday's showdown will mark the fourth...
Jan 31, 2020 Blue liner, Liam Antoniuk and his North Stars’ teammates will return to action Friday at the Civic Centre, for their first of what will be a home-and-home with the rival Broncos this weekend. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Million buck smile: P.A.man's lottery win "unbelievable."
Prince Albert's newest millionaire couldn't believe it when he got the call letting him know he was the big winner.Ron Lypchuk told paNOW he got the call telling him the news about the Touch Down for ...
Jan 31, 2020 Ron Lypchuk of Prince Albert won the $1 million grand prize the Touch Down for Kids Millionaire Lottery. (ronlypchuk.com)
Crowd expected for Archives Day at PNLS next week
Archivist Graham Guest has been busy for months working on new exhibits for the 12th annual Northern Saskatchewan Archives Day. There will be five new displays focusing on various people or subjects i...
Jan 31, 2020 Archivist Graham Guest hosts the event for the public every year. Here, he works on a display. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Prince Albert Winter Festival crowns the winner of 'Funniest Guy with a Day Job Competition.'
You might be able to crack a few jokes at work but can you get up in front of a crowd and perform under pressure?Last night six amateur-Saskatchewan comedians took to the stage and competed for the ti...
Jan 31, 2020 Shawn Bourassa (centre) won the 2020 title of the 'Funniest Guy with a Day Job.' (Ron Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
New mens support group launches in tri-community
Domestic violence, fatherhood, mental health, suicide and relationships are all topics up for discussion at a new support group for men 18 and up in the tri-communities. The first meeting was held Jan...
Jan 30, 2020 The next meeting is Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. at the Piwapan Women's Centre main office. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Stiffer penalties hope to curb distracted driving
Driving while distracted is not only dangerous, but starting Feb. 1 it will also be very costly.The penalties for distracted driving in the province are going up at the beginning of February, which is...
Jan 30, 2020 Penalties set to increase Feb. 1. (Government of Saskatchewan handout)
Police search for missing 15-year-old
UPDATE:Prince Albert Police confirmed in a media release Thursday Feb.6, that Heaven Rabbitskin had been located. The department thanked the media and the public for their assistance. ---The Prince Al...
Jan 30, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)