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Parents of young kids urged to be conscious about digital toys
The holiday season is not too far off and many will soon be hitting the stores for gifts.For those looking to get something for young children, some groups are advising people to keep certain things i...
Nov 22, 2019 Parents are encouraged to think about the gifts they give to young children this holiday season. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

NBCHS senior girls claim first provincial medal in 23 years
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) senior girls volleyball team capped their season with a bronze medal performance at provincials. The bronze medal serves as the team's first podi...
Nov 22, 2019 The NBCHS senior girls Vikings followed up their gold medal finish at regionals with a bronze medal performance at provincials (pictured here), becoming the school’s first senior girls team to medal on the provincial stage in over 20 years. (submitted photo/Jana Friedenstab)

Stars return to action for home ice battle with Bruins
Over a week since their last game action, the Battlefords North Stars will return to the ice Friday night in front of the home crowd, as the team welcomes the Estevan Bruins to town for a showdown at ...
Nov 22, 2019 While they may not have played each other in over a month, it never takes long for the North Stars and Bruins to renew acquaintances when the two teams come together. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

A night of food, wine, entertainment and shopping all in support of the BUH Foundation
Thursday night in the Battlefords was one of fine wine, great food, and great value shopping at the Discovery Co-op Mall.The inaugural Sip, Sparkle & Shop event sold out 500 tickets all in support...
Nov 22, 2019 Thursday night was the inaugural Sip, Sparkle and Shop at Discovery Co-op Mall (Angela Brown/BattlefordsNOW Staff)

Big Stone drop-in centre receives warm welcome
Faced with the issue of a lack of activities for youth in their community, the Big Stone Community Committee made it their goal last summer to fix it.The drop-in centre was officially opened on Oct. 1...
Nov 21, 2019 (Facebook/ Big Stone Community Committee)

Glaslyn Central School gearing up to host senior boys provincials this weekend
The Glaslyn Central School Jets' senior boys volleyball team will host 1A Senior Boys Provincials Nov. 22 and 23 in front of the hometown crowd at the school gymnasium. Half of the tournament's games ...
Nov 21, 2019 Glaslyn Central School’s senior boys volleyball team will look to make some noise in their home barn when the team hosts provincials at the high school this weekend. (submitted photo/Meagan Mannix)

Former Humboldt Bronco takes first steps after surgery
Ryan Straschnitzki, who was paralyzed from the chest down in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in April of 2018, was seen in a video taking a few assisted steps Wednesday.Straschnitzki travelled to Thail...
Nov 21, 2019 Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki moves his legs following spinal surgery in Thailand. (Twitter)

WPD Ambulance's annual Cram the Ambulance campaign is back for another holiday season
WPD Ambulance is used to delivering first rate health care to residents of the Battlefords, but over the Christmas season they will also be delivering a little holiday cheer.The Santa's EMS Elves: Cra...
Nov 21, 2019 Donations from the 2018 Cram the Ambulance campaign. (Facebook photo/WPD Ambulance Care)

After joining bull fighting 'family business,' Byrne will make history at Canadian Finals
When he steps out on the dirt at the SaskTel Centre on Friday and Saturday, Prince Albert's Tanner Byrne will make history. He will be the first athlete ever to participate in the PBR Monster Energy C...
Nov 21, 2019 Tanner Byrne will make history this weekend at the Canadian Finals in Saskatoon. (Covy Moore/CovyMoore.com)

Local school division receives provincial award
The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division has been recognized provincially.This week in Regina, the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) gave Saskatchewan Rivers the premier's award on behalf o...
Nov 20, 2019 The delegation from Saskatchewan Rivers School Division received the award in Regina this week. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan School Boards Association)