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Meadow Lake Hospital Foundation hosting 'Car Bingo' fundraiser

In a little over one week's time, horns are going to be honking and markers are going to be dabbing all over the Meadow Lake Arena parking lot. The Meadow Lake Hospital Foundation is set to hold its '...

Jun 17, 2021

Storm leaves Prince Albert family out of home; GoFundMe campaign launched

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist a Prince Albert family, who have lost almost everything as a result of Wednesday morning's brief but powerful storm. Elizabeth Hallett was home sleeping...

Jun 17, 2021

“We have knowledge to share with the world”: Indigenous Storyteller Randy Morin

Leading up to National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 paNOW is featuring Indigenous professionals, storytellers, entertainers, artists and others. Stay tuned for more throughout the week. Randy Mor...

Jun 17, 2021

PAGC to build new safe shelter for women and girls

Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) has announced plans to build a new emergency safe shelter for women and girls experiencing and fleeing violence and domestic abuse. It's hoped the new building can b...

Jun 17, 2021

Most businesses ready for Step 3 changes

Business owners in Saskatchewan are eager for Step 3 of Saskatchewan's Reopening Roadmap, while also prepared for a gradual adjustment.The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce recently surveyed the provin...

Jun 17, 2021

Sweetgrass local Azby Whitecalf a positive role model for indigenous youth in the arts

Leading up to National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 battlefordsNOW is featuring Indigenous professionals, storytellers, entertainers, artists and others. Stay tuned for more throughout the week.W...

Jun 17, 2021

94 new cases of COVID-19 announced today by provincial government

The provincial government reported another 94 new cases of COVID-19, and 70 recoveries, in Saskatchewan on June 17. This brings the provincial total to 48,220 cases; 46,907 total recoveries and 752 ca...

Jun 17, 2021

Chuckwagon drivers set to ride for Meadow Lake minor hockey

As the weekend approaches, chuckwagon riders are preparing to come together to raise money for local minor hockey. On June 19-20, Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) and World Professi...

Jun 17, 2021

District of Lakeland rolls out new plan to address garbage friendly bears

The District of Lakeland is taking some big steps to keep a lid on the number of bears coming onto properties looking for food.By the end of July, roughly 1,800 individual garbage bins will be phased ...

Jun 17, 2021

Tri-community leadership cancel Canada Day to focus on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Canada Day celebrations have been cancelled in the tri-communities for 2021.According to a media release issued Wednesday by Air Ronge, La Ronge, and Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) leadership, the t...

Jun 17, 2021