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JPII junior boys snag gold in Melfort
There was plenty of reason for celebration for the John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) junior boys basketball team over the weekend. The Crusaders took home gold medals in just their second tournament acti...
Dec 10, 2019 The JPII junior boys pictured left to right, Back row: Garson Nolin, Allan Luna, Draper Pooyak, Grady Billingsley, Josh Fransoo, Mathews Antony, Ron Dalida, Head Coach Nate Jurgens. Front Row: Caden Fullerton, Raniel Acaya, Andrei Rita, Brodee Tourand, Paul Tran. (submitted photo/Nate Jurgens)
'It's our therapy': Métis dancer finds strength in tradition
Modeste Mckenzie was only 12 years old when he started to jig by pure coincidence.The La Ronge resident had been working a summer job assisting with sound production at the Batoche National Historic S...
Dec 10, 2019 Modeste Mckenzie, right, has been square dancing since childhood. (submitted photo/Modeste Mckenzie)
Think fire safety when setting up Christmas displays this holiday season
A lot of houses around the Battlefords are starting to become more and more festive as the holiday season approaches, which means it is a good time to exercise fire safety.There are three main areas o...
Dec 09, 2019 Beware of fire hazards this holiday season. (ID 63605389 © Andreykuzmin | Dreamstime.com)
North Stars blanked 2-0 in Kindersley, fall in fourth straight
The Battlefords North Stars fell 2-0 to the Kindersley Klippers Saturday night at West Central Events Centre in Kindersley. For the Stars, the loss marked the team's fourth straight, but first by more...
Dec 07, 2019 It was a frustrating night offensively for the North Stars, who were shut out for the first time this season Saturday night in Kindersley. The team has been held to two goals or fewer in each of their last five games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars look to snap slide, play spoilers in Kindersley
Coming off a tough 3-2 overtime loss to the Kindersley Klippers at the Civic Centre Friday, the Battlefords North Stars will be hungry to avenge themselves Saturday night.The team will look to return ...
Dec 07, 2019 Dialed in: Stars’ captain, Matthew Fletcher has been a force this season at both ends of the ice, leading all blue liners in scoring with 30 points in 32 games. The Saskatoon, product will look to lead his team back onto the winning track Saturday with another dominant showing in Kindersley. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Kinsmen Ski and Snowboard Centre now open
The Kinsmen Ski and Snowboard Centre at Little Red River Park is open for the season.Today and Sunday they are open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.Operations mana...
Dec 07, 2019 The terrain park saw a lot of riders this morning at the Kinsmen Ski and Snowboard Centre. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
North Stars fall in third straight, 3-2 to Klippers in OT
The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-2 in overtime to the division-rival, Kindersley Klippers Friday night at the Civic Centre. For the Stars, the loss serves as the team's third straight, with each of ...
Dec 06, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars have lost each of their last three games by a 3-2 score, but have picked up at least a single point in two of the three. With the loss, the Stars are now 26-4-2 on the season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Human remains found near Prince Albert
While conducting a ground search on Wednesday afternoon, members of the RCMP found human remains in a rural area outside of Prince Albert.A forensic autopsy is needed to identify the remains and cause...
Dec 06, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW Dec. 6, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about a new divorce separation resolution requirement.
Dec 06, 2019
Montreal Massacre remembered in La Ronge 30 years later
Communities across Canada held events today to remember the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre in 1989.About two dozen people came together at the United Church in La Ronge to mark the occasion...
Dec 06, 2019 Fourteen candles were lit during noon hour in remembrance of the 14 victims. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)