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NBCHS Come Together first decade reunion moved to next year

For Patty Francescone who graduated North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) in 1981, the days of her youth were a time for forming friendships and achieving new goals. She will join hundred...

May 07, 2020 Co-chairperson Bob Coates shown outside NBCHS. The Come Together NBCHS first decade reunion is now planned for July 30 to 31, 2021. (Submitted photo/Bob Coates)

P.A. MLAs respond to provincial infrastructure announcement

Local representatives are making their voices heard on the provincial stimulus plan. Prince Albert Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave believes the provincial government's program, announced Wednesday in Regina ...

May 07, 2020 Scott Moe announced the provincial government's plan to add more spending for infrastructure Wednesday in Regina. (File Photo/CKOM)

Pig trimmings illegally dumped near Candle Lake

Warning: This story includes graphic images.The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment is asking for the public's help to solve a case of illegal dumping near the community of Candle Lake. Conservation ...

May 07, 2020 paNOW has chosen to blur this image, the original photo is at the bottom of the article. (Facebook/Sasktip)

MS Walk will be virtual this year

The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Walk will still happen this year, albeit in a virtual capacity.According to a media release from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, May marks MS Awareness Month, and...

May 07, 2020 This photo is from a MS Walk in Prince Albert from 2013. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Local MLA says province will 'proceed cautiously' on phased re-open plan

With the number of new cases of COVID-19 continuing to rise in the northern parts of the province, local MLA Herb Cox said the Saskatchewan government is doing what it can to prevent the virus from sp...

May 07, 2020 Battlefords MLA Herb Cox. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Mayor reminds residents to follow street cleaning rules

North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater is reiterating his message from a week ago for residents to move their vehicles during restricted parking periods to avoid getting a ticket.The city initially avoided...

May 07, 2020 Mayor Ryan Bater is reminding North Battleford residents tickets will be handed out if cars are left curbside during parking restrictions for street cleaning. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Mintos playing for the Chrest; make 16th signing of the offseason

The Prince Albert Mintos have had a busy week. They've hired a general manager and have now signed 16 players for the upcoming year, 12 new signings and four re-signing players.The newest signee is 20...

May 07, 2020 Kaden Chrest signs with the Mintos. Twitter/Prince Albert Mintos

Saskatchewan Health Authority Service Resumption Plan Released

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will be initiating a phased resumption of health care services on May 19, 2020. This process will start to reverse some of the service changes and reductions th...

May 07, 2020

Northern Lights Quilters Guild

We have the most amazing groups that meet at the KVC.We are going to highlight one group at a time. Perhaps you will be interested in joining one or more when we are back to regular routines. If you h...

May 07, 2020

Melfort residents advised garage and yard sales are not permitted due to COVID-19

A spring and summer tradition for many will not be happening just yet.Garage and yard sales are not yet permitted in Melfort due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A news release from the City said the sales a...

May 07, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)