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Local basketball player commits to Thompson Rivers

If you do what you love, all the hours of hard work don't feel so much like work.For local basketball player Jordin Wilkinson, the journey to where she is now, committed to the Thompson Rivers Univers...

Jul 23, 2019 Jordin Wilkinson, who played most recently for the Quest University Kermodes, will trade in her green jersey for the black and orange of the Thompson Rivers Wolfpack come September. (submitted photo/Jordin Wilkinson)

A floral predicament: Saskatchewan residents encouraged to avoid picking wildflowers

Summertime in Saskatchewan, everything is green and growing.With all the lush and vibrant wildflowers growing in provincial green spaces and ditches, who can be blamed for wanting to pick a floral cen...

Jul 23, 2019 The Western red lily is a protected flower under the Provincial Emblems and Honours Act. (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)

Danish Home Bakery vying for title of sweetest in Canada

Every morning at 2:30 a.m., North Battleford's Andy Thiell begins his workday at the Danish Home Bakery, rolling dough for the day ahead. As the owner and operator, Thiell is joined not long after, an...

Jul 22, 2019 Andy Thiell, owner and operator of Danish Home Bakery in North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Western Canadian comedy tour coming to North Battleford

They say laughter is the best medicine, and now it will also support local charities.The Human Condition Comedy Tour will begin this fall. The tour will consist of three comedians traveling all across...

Jul 22, 2019 The Human Condition Comedy Tour. (submitted photo/Scott Porteous)

Ukrainian group selling Slava community hall in N.B.

For John Sendecki and his wife Olga, saying goodbye to The Ukrainian Slava Centre will be bittersweet.They know there aren't enough members to raise funds to sustain the building. But they have cheris...

Jul 22, 2019 Olga, left, and John Sendecki, at The Ukrainian Slava Centre in North Battleford, Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Lt.-Gov. Mirasty 'overwhelmed' by support after accepting historic appointment

When Russell Mirasty graduated from Churchill Community High School in 1975, he had no idea he would one day become Saskatchewan's 23rd lieutenant-governor. "It's a real honour," Mirasty, who is a Lac...

Jul 22, 2019 Lt.-Gov. Russell Mirasty stands along the shore of Lac La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Cochin Days promises three days full of family fun

A weekend at the lake full of family activities is a Saskatchewan rite of passage.The Resort Village of Cochin will host the 39th rendition of Cochin Days from Aug. 9 to 11. The three day event will b...

Jul 21, 2019 (Facebook/Resort Village of Cochin, Saskatchewan)

Waskesiu Children's Festival draws large crowd

Families came out to enjoy the summer weather and participate in a variety of activities, as the Waskesiu Children's Festival took place on Saturday.The event featured a variety of family themed activ...

Jul 20, 2019 Face painting was one of many activities available (Submitted photo/Tyrelle Audette)

Dropping weight and picking up community

Losing weight in a responsible way can be a tricky task at the best of times.But as with many of life's tougher goals, having the right support system in place can make all the difference. Take Off Po...

Jul 20, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

CRA program to help poor file taxes yields noticeable bump in people helped

OTTAWA - A federal program designed to help low-income Canadians file their taxes has boosted the number of returns it's handled in the year since the government increased its funding.The extra money ...

Jul 20, 2019 (Submitted photo/CKOM News)