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Use of Marijuana Today

The PA Seniors Advocacy Centre is hosting an information session on Marijuana Use Today with guest speaker Jim Southam, Owner and Operator of Prairie Cannabis in Prince Albert.See the poster for detai...

Jul 22, 2020

Public reminded about water safety during Drowning Prevention Week

This week is National Drowning Prevention Week.The week is marked by lifesaving societies across Canada and aims to get the public thinking and talking about drowning and how to prevent it.In past yea...

Jul 22, 2020

Meadow Lake Co-op presents Willow Creek Community Garden with funds to improve its space

Meadow Lake Co-op presented Willow Creek Community Garden with a cheque this morning for $26,000 as part of Co-ops Community Spaces program. Diane Wagmann, Co-op's marketing manager said the program, ...

Jul 21, 2020

Scattered Site reopens with funding commitment from provincial government

The Scattered Site Outreach Program has already reopened after being temporarily closed at the end of June. That's according to Kikinahk Friendship Centre Executive Director Ron Woytowich, who said th...

Jul 21, 2020

Water safety urged during Drowning Prevention Week

Stay safe on the water while having fun this summer.We are in the middle of Drowning Prevention Week in Canada, which runs July 19 to 25.Melfort Ambulance Manager Wayne Therres told northeastNOW drown...

Jul 21, 2020

Drowning Prevention Week comes following massive rainfall

As Battlefords residents look forward to relaxation around bodies of water amid warmer temperatures, safety concern are being stressed this week, following record highs in water flow on the North Sask...

Jul 21, 2020

ATV usage a concern in R.M. of Buckland

The use of all terrain vehicles is an issue in the Rural Municipality of Buckland north of Prince Albert. Reeve Don Fyrk confirmed he received reports and also witnessed people speeding on ATVs on pub...

Jul 21, 2020

Saskatchewan COVID-19 total at 970

There are eight new cases of COVID-19 in the province as of Tuesday, bringing Saskatchewan's total to 970. There are two new cases in the Far North, two in the central region, one in Saskatoon and thr...

Jul 21, 2020

No repaving hold-ups despite poor weather

Despite some exceptionally wet weather, Prince Albert city crews are making good use of the construction season. Surface works manager Marcel Gareau told paNOW this year's $4.4 million paving program ...

Jul 21, 2020

First year of summer drop-in programming a success for local Boys and Girls Clubs

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Battlefords (BGCB) is finding success in their first year running the summer drop-in programs at Centennial and Kinsmen parks.The program offer parents a chance to drop...

Jul 21, 2020