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Physical activity offers running start to a healthy school year
As the summer season winds down and the leaves begin to change, a new school year is on the horizon. Whether getting involved with an extracurricular sports team, or enjoying the refreshing fall breez...
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Plaque unveiled to commemorate Treaty 6 adhesion
The unveiling of the Treaty 6 Adhesion Commemorative Plaque will serve as a reminder of the special relationship between the Woodland Cree and the Crown. A ceremony was held Wednesday at the Molanosa ...
Aug 28, 2019 The plaque was unveiled at a ceremony at the Molanosa Cultural Grounds. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Loon Lake officer wins bronze at international baseball tournament
Loon Lake Const. Heather Healey returned from Mexico with a bronze medal and the chance to once again play in the Women's Baseball World Cup in 2020.Canada faced host team Mexico at the Women's Baseba...
Aug 28, 2019 Heather Healey played for Team Canada at the Women's Baseball World Cup qualifier tournament. The team faced host Mexico and walked away with bronze. (Submitted photo/Heather Healey)
Prince Albert Police get ready for back to school season
With students preparing to embark upon brand new school year, PAPS members are taking the opportunity to remind everyone to stay safe."Everyone's been on holidays and we're not used to those school zo...
Aug 28, 2019 Prince Albert school zones will soon revert back to the 30 km/h speed limit. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
North Stars Fall Camp promises stiff competition for roster spots
With pre-season just under a week away, it is a sign a new hockey campaign is quickly approaching.The sound of goal horns and a cheering crowd has all but started to fill the minds of players soon to ...
Aug 27, 2019 After winning the Canalta Cup last season, the North Stars will be looking to repeat the feat and defend their title as league champions this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Provincial Archives offers glimpse into past with digitalization of historic newspapers online
This September will mark the 80th anniversary since the outbreak of the Second World War.To commemorate the occasion, the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan are releasing digitized copies of communit...
Aug 26, 2019 Headlines from Thursday, Sept. 7, 1939 in the North Battleford News. (Supplied/Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan)
Penney hired as new Northlands College CEO
John Guy Penney is the new president and CEO of Northlands College. "It's been a whirlwind of activity so far," Penney said Monday during his first day on the job. "It's an exciting opportunity and I'...
Aug 26, 2019 John Guy Penney began his position as Northlands College president and CEO on Monday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Scheer, Harper among politicians at memorial for Calgary MP Deepak Obhrai
CALGARY - Some prominent Conservative politicians are paying their respects at a memorial for former Calgary member of Parliament Deepak Obhrai. Obhrai, who was 69, died earlier this month&n...
Aug 26, 2019
Annual drive-in movie slated for September
There is no better way to take in a movie than with family and friends on a big screen, under the stars. The city is hosting their annual Send off to Summer drive-in movie on Sept. 13 in the field adj...
Aug 25, 2019 The Send-off to Summer drive-in movie night has been a hit since it first began in the Battlefords, offering families a throwback movie-watching experience. (submitted photo/Candace Dustan) 
Two Battlefords boys are Western Canadian baseball champions
Two boys who grew up playing baseball on local ball diamonds are now Western Canadian champions. Levi Scherman and Cory Wouters played for the Sask 5 Giants 15U AAA team out of Martensville this year....
Aug 23, 2019 Levi Scherman and Cory Wouters, pictured here with their gold medals as Western Canadian Champions. (submitted photo/Michelle Scherman)