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Area workshops looking to help local producers in agricultural sector
Local producers will have the opportunity to network, and learn new information on the industry in two separate workshops coming to the Battlefords and area. The Regional Agriculture Update will featu...
Feb 26, 2019 A workshop for the beef industry is coming to North Battleford on March 20 (file photo/farmnewsNOW) : Brady Lang
P.A.'s Thevenot says performance has rejuvenated game in Saskatchewan
Boosted by big support from near and afar, Prince Albert curler Kara Thevenot and the rest of her bronze-medal winning team are delighted with their performance at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. A...
Feb 26, 2019 Kara Thevenot was part of the Sivernagle rink which captured bronze at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Nova Scotia. (Clement Roy) : Glenn Hicks
Celtic U15's take indoor honours
The U15 Celtic Boys captured the SaskTel provincial indoor soccer championship this past weekend in Saskatoon.They went undefeated in round robin play and conceded just one goal in the entire competit...
Feb 26, 2019 : Glenn Hicks
P.A.-born wrestler throws his weight around
A former St. Mary Marauder is getting some attention at the national level for collegiate wrestling.Kalin Langford, currently a second year student at the University of Saskatchewan, competed at natio...
Feb 26, 2019 (submitted photo/ Kalin Langford)
Women's Hall of Fame inductees announced
Two local women will be inducted into the Prince Albert Women's Hall of Fame next month for their contributions to the wider community. Dr. Shelley Storey and Irma Brunsdon will be recognized at a cer...
Feb 25, 2019 Dr. Shelley Storey will be inducted into the Prince Albert Women's Hall of Fame Sunday, March 10. (submitted photo/Dr. Shelley Storey). : Glynn Brothen
City of P.A. produces sports hosting video
The city of Prince Albert has produced a promotional video highlighting its merits as a top sports event destination. The city hosted some big tournaments in the last year or so and officials hope the...
Feb 25, 2019 A screen grab from the city's sports video. (YouTube/City of Prince Albert) : Glenn Hicks
Silvernagle shines in Sydney and leaves the Battlefords and province proud
Rachel, Chelsea, Jennifer, and now Robyn.Rinks synonymous with excellence in curling gained a new name during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in North Battleford's Robyn Silvernagle. After finally b...
Feb 25, 2019 Robyn Silvernagle's rink returned from their first appearance at the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts finishing third. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr
Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser reaches milestone
An annual fundraiser in support of the city's homeless reached a milestone Saturday, raising the most funds ever for those in need in the community.Organizers with the Coldest Night of the Year event ...
Feb 24, 2019 Participants arrive back at Save-On-Foods following the Coldest Night of the Year annual fundraiser Saturday. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
Father-daughter duo finish Canadian Challenge a paw-length apart
It was a moment to hold on to for the Walker family of Pierceland, as a father-daughter duo finished the Canadian Challenge 12-dog race in La Ronge only seconds apart. Gerry Walker and his daughter, D...
Feb 22, 2019 Father-daughter duo Gerry Walker and Dee Eaves are seen moments before crossing the finish line. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Cree services now offered at LLRIB RCMP detachment
Services in Cree are now being offered at the RCMP detachment on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band's 101 Reserve. Detachment Service Assistant Pauline Ratt-Misponas joined staff at the office in November a...
Feb 22, 2019 Detachment Services Assistant Pauline Ratt-Misponas can converse and provide RCMP assistance in Cree. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)