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Many Saskatchewan drivers underinsured: report

Half of the drivers on the road in Saskatchewan are underinsured, according to a report from the province's insurance brokers association.The report, which was compiled by the Insurance Brokers Associ...

May 18, 2019

North West Hockey, making a difference in the community

Since first established in 1972, the North West Hockey Development Association (NWHDA) has left their mark on the Battlefords community time and time again. A proud supporter of the Battlefords North ...

May 17, 2019 North West Hockey Development Association secretary treasurer, Hugh Martin, left, and president, Don Hydukewich, right, present a donation for $20,000 to Battlefords North Stars’ President/Governor, Shandon Reichert May 17. (submitted photo/Jennifer Whyte)

Local clubs talk athlete safety

The Coaching Association of Canada is calling for changes to help make sport safer for athletes.The association hosted a summit last week in Ottawa where representatives from over 100 different sports...

May 17, 2019 P.A. Minor Hockey has a variety of policies in place to protect athletes. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Piwapan hosts awards gala celebrating women

More than three dozen women were recognized for all they do for their communities at the In Celebration of Women Awards Gala.The event was held Thursday at the Jonas Robertson Memorial Community Centr...

May 17, 2019 New Dawn Drum Group received an award for justice and activism. (submitted photo/Kandis Riese)

Bender Bar & Grill in Goodsoil hosts grand opening Saturday

The Bender Bar & Grill in Goodsoil will have its grand opening Saturday and will be celebrating with a pig roast."It's something that not everybody gets to go to all the time so it's something dif...

May 17, 2019 Mike and Jody Bender, owners of the Bender Bar & Grill, will have a pig roast for the grand opening on May 18. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW)

Humboldt resident to take part in tenth MS Walk

The Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS walk in Melfort is coming up on May 26.Participants will go on a 3 km walk from the Kerry Vickar Centre starting at 3 p.m. in an effort to raise awareness for Multiple S...

May 17, 2019 Melfort MS walk leaves from Kerry Vickar Centre. (Facebook/MS Society of Canada)

Fill-a-Bowl event raises money for food bank

The Prince Albert Food Bank held their fill-a-Bowl chili fundraiser at the legion building on Eighth Street East today.The event, which runs from 11:30 a.m., to 1 p.m., saw all proceeds going toward t...

May 17, 2019 Attendees could purchase chili, and a handmade porcelain bowl for $20, at the Fill-a-Bowl event held by the Prince Albert Food Bank on May 17. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)

BMHA registration now open for 2019-20 season

It may seem like hockey just wrapped up around the area, but registration for the 2019-20 season is well underway.Everything opened online yesterday, and early bird pricing is available if registratio...

May 17, 2019 Registration is now open for the coming season. (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)

Police release photos of alleged graffiti suspects

The Prince Albert Police Service has now released photos of the people they believe spray painted over 20 homes and businesses in the city.As paNOW reported on Thursday, the word "Crip" was written on...

May 17, 2019 (Submitted photo/PAPS)

Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio gives you summer all year long

A new and fun listening experience as we head into the warm summer months in Saskatchewan. Beach Radio launched Friday morning from the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group (JPBG) studio in Melfort.Known as C...

May 17, 2019 Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio launches ahead of May long weekend. (File photo/northeastNOW staff)