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Miracle Treat Day coming up, a boost to children's health
Families can help a child and enjoy a sweet treat at the same time at Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day event coming up across Canada.All net proceeds from Blizzard treats sold on Aug. 8 benefit the Jim...
Aug 01, 2019 Dairy Queen in North Battleford will be participating in the annual Miracle Treat Day fundraiser Aug. 8. Net proceeds benefit the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan leads nation in schools climate change curriculum
A new study found Saskatchewan schools have the most comprehensive curriculum in the nation for teaching about climate change. It dispels an assumption that a province that is politically conservative...
Aug 01, 2019 A well operated by BlackPearl Resources on the Onion Lake Cree Nation. (YouTube/BlackPearl Resources)
P.A. competitive gamers take part in Fortnite Championship
Following the recent Fortnite World Cup, which saw 16-year-old American Kyle Giersdorf walk away with the $3 million top prize, Prince Albert has several youths hoping to cash in on a more modest regi...
Aug 01, 2019 A young woman competes in a video gaming tournament in Russia. (DreamstimePhoto / 130273064 © Roman Kosolapov)
Summer programming ends next week at Gordon Denny Community School
Air Ronge children have been having a fulfilled summer so far thanks to programming organized by Gordon Denny Community School. Summer programming began July 8 when students from the University of Sas...
Aug 01, 2019 Summer programming ends next week at Gordon Denny Community School. (submitted photo/Ashley Roberts)
P.A. area course looking to fund clubhouse
The Birch Hills Golf Course is set to have a busy August.The course will be hosting a number of fundraisers over the month to help raise money to replace their current clubhouse.Jamie Tilford, clubhou...
Aug 01, 2019 The Birch Hills Golf Course has a number of fundraisers planned to raise money to build a new clubhouse (Birch Hills SK Golf Course/Facebook)
Petty crime has consequences, judge tells repeat offender
A man accused of break and enter will not be released on bail, given his offence history. The 34-year-old, who has a history of 18 court order breaches. Judge R. Lane told the accused that his actions...
Aug 01, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
‘Showing the identity of this region’: Art on Main opens in Nipawin
Carmen Drapeau always wanted to open her own art centre.The owner of the recently opened Art on Main gallery and classroom in Nipawin studied graphic design in Vancouver and spent 15 years as an art a...
Aug 01, 2019 Carmen Drapeau happily holds her congratulations certificate from the Town of Nipawin to commemerate the opening of her art gallery "Art on Main." (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
New Mexico regulators decline to grant 6th 'racino' license
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico horse racing regulators announced Thursday they have declined to grant a sixth state horse track and casino license after months of uncertainty and millions spent by app...
Aug 01, 2019
New Mexico regulators decline to grant 6th 'racino' license
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico horse racing regulators announced Thursday they have declined to grant a sixth state horse track and casino license after months of uncertainty and millions spent by app...
Aug 01, 2019
New York officials tour Quebec Indigenous communities ahead of possible hydro deal
MONTREAL - Officials from New York City have been visiting Quebec's north to learn more about the impact a possible hydro power deal between the city and the provincial utility would have on...
Aug 01, 2019