Community

Volunteering Opportunities in the Prince Albert Area

The Volunteer Services Department is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions:Friendly Visiting - Surgical & Medical Floors - Victoria Hosp...

Mar 04, 2020

Smeaton Snowmobile Poker Rally

Smeaton Snowmobile Rally is Saturday, March 14th. Registration is from 10:00 a.m. until noon.There will be a Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10:30 a.m.Look forward to tonnes of prizes and cash payouts. Food wi...

Mar 04, 2020

PA@5 Features Gord Vaadeland - Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Gord was born and raised on the family ranch near Big River, Saskatchewan along the southwest boundary of the Prince Albert National Park. The ranch happily shares this space with the wild, free rangi...

Mar 04, 2020

Bears legends come back and share their stories

Back when Morgan Willoughby and Jessica Vance started playing hockey, there weren't a whole lot of options. Up until the age of 11, the choice was either to play in a boys' league or to not play at al...

Mar 04, 2020 Bears alumni and University of Saskatchewan Huskies player Jessica Vance (left) and Morgan Willoughby (centre) share some smiles at the end of the ‘This Girl Can’ ice session on Tuesday at the Art Hauser Centre. Jeff D’Andrea/paNOW Staff

Dog obedience for humans makes for better dog owners

"Behind every good dog is a good dog owner." Those are the words of dog trainer, Heather Heddon who told meadowlakeNOW, she has been educating the community on successful ownership for over 30 years. ...

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NCHCF presents progressive 50/50 cheque to lottery winner

Representatives from the North Central Health Care Foundation presented Lane Fedoruk of Melfort with a $12,585 cheque on Tuesday, March 3 after he won its progressive 50/50 lottery.The lottery was use...

Mar 03, 2020 Lane Fedoruk (Left) receives a cheque for $12,585 from NCHCF Chair Peggy George and Fundraising Committee Chair Rod Gantefoer. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Arts Hall of Fame now has permanent presence

The Prince Albert Arts Hall of Fame now has a permanent physical presence at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre.The P.A. Arts Board officially unveiled a digital interactive display Tuesday which showcases tho...

Mar 03, 2020 Past inductees pose with the new display. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Gord Bamford coming to the Battlefords for #REDNEK Music Fest

The Gold Eagle Casino will be home to one of country music's biggest names this month, when Gord Bamford comes to town as part of his #REDNEK Music Fest Tour. Bamford is one of the most decorated arti...

Mar 03, 2020 Gord Bamford and fellow headliner, Jess Moskaluke are among the hottest names in country music today, and will be performing at the Gold Eagle Casino March 14. Together the pair will perform their smash single, “To Get to You.” (submitted photo/Mackenzie Vandenberg)

Carlton students welcome new space

Media production students at Carlton Comprehensive High School have a new space to work in.On Tuesday the school officially debuted its new media studio. The facilities feature a large space along wit...

Mar 03, 2020 Students at Carlton Comprehensive High School make use of the school's new media room. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Buckland theft case proceeds to trial

A man facing over half a dozen charges including assault causing bodily harm, theft and break and enter is pleading not guilty on all counts.Jonathan Meldrum, 26, was not present when the matter was d...

Mar 03, 2020 A photo taken at the time of the incident Jan 21, 2020. (submitted photo)