Community

Residents and city officials weigh in on weekend house fire

A pile of ash and wood is all that remains of a house in Prince Albert's midtown neighbourhood, following a fire there early Saturday afternoon.As of Tuesday, the cause had not been released, however ...

Mar 23, 2021

'We are still here': Kikinahk staff play pivotal role during COVID-19 pandemic response

When widescale shutdowns and layoffs occurred in La Ronge due to the coronavirus pandemic last March, staff at La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre remained ready to serve.Before the pandemic, Kikina...

Mar 23, 2021

Meadow Lake wins $10,000 Go Out and Play Challenge

After a long week of hard work and a lot of fun, Meadow Lake has emerged as the winner of Saskatchewan Blue Cross' Go Out and Play Challenge. The contest designed to encourage people to engage in outd...

Mar 23, 2021

North Stars brass react to SJHL season cancellation

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced Tuesday that the cancelation of the remainder of the 2020-21 season. President of the Battlefords North Stars, Shandon Reichert told battlefordsN...

Mar 23, 2021

Area leaders disturbed to see posters promoting racism in North Battleford community

Local area leaders are concerned about White Lives Matter posters appearing on streets in the North Battleford community recently.Little Pine First Nation Chief Wayne Semaganis was alarmed when he saw...

Mar 23, 2021

Sask. Drive South rail crossing repairs in Melfort on Wednesday

The rail crossing at Saskatchewan Drive South in Melfort will be closed to traffic on Wednesday.Work will be underway to repair the line near the Canalta Hotel and the Bluebird Inn resulting in the cl...

Mar 23, 2021

Sturgeon Lake clothing designer sets sights on Prince Albert location

A clothing designer from Sturgeon Lake First Nation says he is absolutely surprised by the response he's had over the past two months.Justin Naytowhow, 35, launched the Kiyam label back in January and...

Mar 23, 2021

P.A. pharmacist named 'One to Watch' by University of Saskatchewan

A Prince Albert pharmacist is being honoured with an award from the University of Saskatchewan. Amy Lamb, the 2021 recipient of the university's One to Watch Alumni Achievement Award, told paNOW she's...

Mar 23, 2021

SJHL announces cancellation of 2020-21 season

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced their proposal for a hub city return to play has been rejected by the Saskatchewan government.In a release Tuesday morning, the league made t...

Mar 23, 2021

Marguerite Riel Centre programming includes Easter break activities and ribbon skirt making

The Marguerite Riel Centre in Melfort is offering a variety of programming for the spring season.There will be family activities such as bingo, cookie decorating, bannock making, and a pancake breakfa...

Mar 23, 2021