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'Something different': artist Linsey Levendall begins work on community mural
World renowned artist and Melfort resident Linsey Levendall is making his mark on the city of Melfort.The Community Mural project is being painted on the south-side of the George Home Hardware buildin...
Jun 17, 2019 World renowned artist, Linsey Levendall begins work on community mural project. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Flat Track Racing comes to North Battleford
The North Battleford Exhibition grounds will be roaring with the sounds of motorbikes as Saskatchewan Flat Track Racing hosts their fifth-annual event this weekend.The races will run Saturday and Sund...
Jun 17, 2019 A Racer competes in a Saskatchewan Flat Track Race. (Submitted photo/Saskatchewan Flat Track Racing)
P.A. lacrosse teams bring home hardware
It was a good weekend for Prince Albert based lacrosse teams, as the U13, U15, and U18 Attack lacrosse teams all brought home medals following the SLA Field Provincial Championships in Sturgis, Sask.T...
Jun 17, 2019 The Prince Albert Under-18 Attack brought home bronze medals, following the SLA Field Provincial Championships in Sturgis, Sask. (submitted photo/P.A. Attack)
UN high commissioner urges redress as Canada responds to MMIWG inquiry
OTTAWA - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights says it is important for Canada to develop a plan that includes redress for victims and families of missing and murdered Indigenous women...
Jun 17, 2019
Street hockey tourney raises funds for mental health
Smiles, painted faces, and of course, a whole lot of stick and puck: that was the scene at the Civic Centre over the weekend. The Battlefords North Stars hosted their inaugural StarsStandStrong Youth ...
Jun 17, 2019 The inaugural StarsStandStrong street hockey tournament was a success by all counts, featuring over 30 participants and raising over $1,600 in the process. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Nipawin Chamber and Town agree on building purchase price
The Town of Nipawin and the Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce agreed to purchase the chamber's building at Central Park for $85,000 plus a $5,000 signing bonus.A special Nipawin council meeting...
Jun 17, 2019 The Town of Nipawin will purchase the Chamber of Commerce's building for $85,000 plus a $5,000 signing bonus. (Facebook/Nipawin & District Chamber of Commerce)
'A lifelong dream': La Ronge dancer invited to join international tour
La Ronge's Charlene Bosiak has been invited to perform in the YRArts Global Collective, a troupe formed by one of Canada's most prominent Middle Eastern dance companies. The troupe was founded last fa...
Jun 17, 2019 Charlene Bosiak will perform in four shows in Canada and the United States. (submitted photo/Charlene Bosiak)
Manslaughter trial hears recording of accused praying for forgiveness
CALGARY - A trial for a Calgary man charged in the death of his grandson has heard a recording of what appears to be the accused praying for forgiveness. Allan Perdomo Lopez is cha...
Jun 17, 2019
Stay of proceedings after Jaspal Atwal accused of uttering threats
SURREY, B.C. - The BC Prosecution Service says it won't pursue a charge of uttering threats against the man who sparked a political firestorm when he attended an event during Prime Minister ...
Jun 17, 2019
Street Fair organizers report steady attendance despite rain
The organizers of the Prince Albert Downtown Street Fair are thanking the community for its support despite cool, wet weather Saturday that made a big impact on attendance compared to last year.Caroly...
Jun 17, 2019 There were far more umbrellas than shadows on the pavement for this year's Downtown Street Fair but organizers said thousands sill turned up. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)