Author Archives:

P.A. Liberal candidate gets Green backing
The environmental battle for votes is heating up in the federal election campaign in Prince Albert with the Liberal candidate announcing the endorsement of the man who previously ran for the Green Par...
Sep 16, 2019 Liberal candidate for the Prince Albert riding Estelle Hjertaas has received the endorsement of Byron Tenkink who ran for the Green Party in 2015. (submitted photo/Estelle Hjertaas campaign) 
Cell coverage needs improvement, says R.M. of Birch Hills Reeve
Despite opposition from rate payers, SaskTel remains committed to putting up a cell tower in the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert and that could be welcome news as well for people who live in the n...
Sep 16, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Green candidate Kim-Cragg says economic equality, environment are priorities
David Kim-Cragg says society and Canada's economic system makes it too easy for people to overuse the bounty of natural resources we have.This, along with growing concerns over climate change, are wha...
Sep 16, 2019 David Kim-Cragg is running to represent the Green Party for Battlefords-Lloydminster in the upcoming election. (supplied/Green Party of Canada)
Sakewew school gives thanks with powwow gathering
The festive colours of the fancy dance and other traditional styles will adorn the grounds outside Sakewew High School in North Battleford when the school hosts its annual powwow celebration on Friday...
Sep 16, 2019 Sakewew High School will host its annual powwow on Friday which will include traditional dance and various displays. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
RCMP golf tournament raises $3,000 for Hudson Bay KidSport
The Hudson Bay/Porcupine Plain RCMP's annual golf tournament has been going on for 26 years with the intention to raise funds that stay in the community.This year, Hudson Bay KidSport was the recipien...
Sep 16, 2019 Hudson Bay/Porcupine Plain RCMP raised $3,000 for Hudson Bay KidSport as part of their 26th annual golf tournament. (Facebook/Hudson Bay/Porcupine Plain RCMP).
NHL players stay with CBA, labour peace set to at least 2022
The National Hockey League will play its next three seasons without the threat of a work stoppage amid optimism that labour peace will stretch beyond 2022. The NHL Players' Association on Monday annou...
Sep 16, 2019
Ice Wolves begin season with losses against Bombers
The La Ronge Ice Wolves have begun the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's regular season with back-to-back losses against the Flin Flon Bombers. The team travelled to Flin Flon on Sept. 13 to mark th...
Sep 16, 2019 Flin Flon won the first two games of the season against the La Ronge Ice Wolves. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
New-look Team Epping off to hot start this season with back-to-back titles
It can be quite common for new-look curling teams to need appearances at several bonspiels before finding a true rhythm on the ice. Team Epping is making the transition look easy. Skip John ...
Sep 16, 2019
Dogstable Abbey: From rescue dog to RCMP comfort dog
The Carrot River RCMP's latest recruit might not meet most operational requirements, but her best talent is cheering up the town. Abbey, who has been living with Const. James Crew of the Carrot River ...
Sep 16, 2019 Dogstable Abbey, Carrot River RCMP's newest recruit, looks to brighten the days of her fellow Mounties and anyone visiting the detachment. (Facebook/Saskatchewan RCMP)
B.C. Green leader reduces workload after illness, full recovery expected
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Green party leader is reducing his work schedule while he recovers after recently being diagnosed with labyrinthitis. In a statement, Andrew Weaver says he ...
Sep 16, 2019