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North Stars Golf Classic shines bright start to season
With summer drawing to a close and autumn sitting just around the corner, the countdown to hockey season has begun. Known somewhat as the unofficial start to the new season, the Battlefords North Star...
Aug 17, 2019 The rain held off for most of the day, making it a nice afternoon for a round of golf with friends at the Annual North Stars Golf Classic. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Diefenbaker house given special designation
The home of a former Prince Albert resident has been recognized by the Government of Canada.Friday afternoon a plaque was officially unveiled at the John and Olive Diefenbaker Museum which explains th...
Aug 16, 2019 Mayor Greg Dionne, Connie Gerwing, Dr. Bill Waiser and Christine Hamilton pose with the plaque (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
BDFRC offers easy, healthy foods in backpack programs for kids in need
If you have a few extra dollars you might want to donate it the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) to help kids in needy families.Executive Director Erin Katerynych said the BDFRC o...
Aug 16, 2019 Manager Heather O'Neill shows some items in the summer food program for kids in need, at the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC), Friday. The BDFRC offers two "backpack" food programs during the year for kids. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Summer comes alive at Northwest Territorial Days
For friends Max Gubbe, Kale Hassett, Noah Bernier and Jet Rose, the Exhibition is all about the rides."My favorite ride is the choo choo train," Gubbe said, before adding that he intends full-well to ...
Aug 16, 2019 Nothing says summertime like a day at the fair with friends. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Fair fundraiser benefits youth mental health
The Northwest Territorial Days exhibition got off to a good start this year.One of the highlights of the fair this year is the dunk tank fundraiser to benefit mental health initiatives for youth.Calle...
Aug 15, 2019 Darcy Woolfitt, of the Battlefords RCMP, volunteers to be dunked in a tank of water to support the cause. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
P.A.'s Parent makes the finals at the Junior Lobstick
Prince Albert's Noah Parent will be in the finals for the 2019 Pepsi Junior Men's Lobstick on Friday at Waskesiu. He advanced to the championship finals after defeating Jack Hodson on Thursday morning...
Aug 15, 2019 Action at the 2019 Pepsi Junior Men's Lobstick. (Tyler Baker/Twitter)
Prince Albert SPCA holds adoption event to help lower numbers
The Prince Albert SPCA is hosting a limited-time promotion in hopes of encouraging residents to adopt a pet into their home.With eight dogs and well over 70 cats and kittens available for adoption, th...
Aug 15, 2019 More than 70 cats are available for adoption at the Prince Albert SPCA. (submitted photo/SPCA)
What'sHappeningNOW Aug. 15, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Reporter Ron Quaroni about a recent gas theft from a local service station.
Aug 15, 2019
Pickleball clinic coming to the Battlefords
The Battlefords Pickleball Club (BPC) is hosting a Pickleball Clinic at the Nationswest Field House Sept. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A bit of a unique sport as i...
Aug 15, 2019 (Pictured left to right): George MacGregor, Janice Sharpe, David Conroy, and Joseph Wappel pose for a picture ahead of some pickleball action. (submitted photo/Debbie Iwanchuk)
Two Nipawin girls playing a role in a developing Saskatchewan U21 baseball team
The Saskatchewan U21 Women's Baseball team has returned from the Women's Invitational Championships in Ottawa, and the northeast was well represented.Andie Hidlebaugh, an 18-year-old outfielder, and E...
Aug 15, 2019 Andie Hidlebaugh (left) and Elly Kerluke (right) represented Nipawin when they suited up for the U21 Saskatchewan Women's Baseball team during the Invitational Championships in Ottawa (Facebook/Darryl Gershman).