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North Stars’ Buziak commits to York Lions for fall of 2019

North Stars forward Braydon Buziak has committed to the York University Lions for the 2019-20 season. A native of Kindersley, Buziak moved to North Battleford with his family five years ago. He said t...

Jul 11, 2019 North Stars' forward Braydon Buziak will head to York University in Toronto come the fall to continue his hockey career while pursuing a degree in business. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Parkland Ambulance encourages safe practices following carbon monoxide deaths

In light of a tragic incident north of Prince Albert, believed to have been caused by carbon monoxide which led to the death of two young cousins, Parkland Ambulance is reminding residents the importa...

Jul 11, 2019 Fire prevention officer, Dave Davies, checks a CO detector. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Prince Albert one of three cities accepting Northern Ontario residents displaced by fire

Wildfires in parts of Northern Ontario are forcing thousands to flee their homes and communities. Saskatchewan and Prince Albert are stepping up to help.Together with the cities of Regina, Saskatoon a...

Jul 11, 2019 The first of an expected 2,000 fire evacuees have landed in Regina. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Local organization hands out scholarship

A Prince Albert University student has been awarded a special scholarship.Jerri Frantik, who is wrapping up her masters degree in Indigenous Social Work at First Nation's University, was given the Can...

Jul 11, 2019 Jerri Frantik, center, is presented with the cheque by Dalelene Yelland and Lorraine Brokop of Canadian Federation of University Women Prince Albert Club. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Battlefords Trappers playing in their first NSRBL playoffs

The third time is the charm.The Battlefords Trappers have made it into the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) playoffs.This is the third season the Battlefords Trappers have been in the ...

Jul 11, 2019 Battlefords Trappers team photo. (submitted photo/Gavin Nolin)

What'sHappeningNOW July 11, 2019

Editor Brady Bateman speaks with Reporter Ron Quaroni about a local ghost tale, and the city's thoughts on making it into a tourist attraction.

Jul 11, 2019

Suspected carbon monoxide poisoning results in death of two youths near P.A.

Two youths have died in tragic circumstances in a nearby community.According to an RCMP media release issued late Wednesday, the cause appears to be carbon monoxide poisoning.The 12-year-old boy and t...

Jul 10, 2019

World-class athletes share advice at Woodland Cree Youth Symposium

With hopes of inspiring young people to be all they can be, an array of special guests were invited to this week's Woodland Cree Youth Symposium on Montreal Lake Cree Nation.The event began July 8 and...

Jul 10, 2019 Olympian Brigette Lacquette is the first First Nation woman to join the Team Canada hockey team. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

North Battleford Public Library hosting '80s themed escape room

Residents will have the chance to travel back in time this weekend at the North Battleford Public Library.Saturday, the library is hosting a 1980s themed escape room event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group...

JPII Crusaders' trio helps lead Sask. to Challenge Cup

Three recent graduates of John Paul II Collegiate, Andrew Pyle, Zack Wells and Liam Navarro are 2019 Challenge Cup champions. All three are committed to the Saskatoon Hilltops for the coming fall and ...

Jul 10, 2019 Pictured left to right: Andrew Pyle, Zack Wells and Liam Navarro, pictured here with the 2019 Challenge Cup. (submitted photo/Andrea Wells)