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Planning Underway For A Hemodialysis Unit In Meadow Lake

Residents in northwest Saskatchewan will soon have improved access to hemodialysis and kidney wellness services. The Saskatchewan Health Authority is moving forward with plans for construction of a si...

Mar 12, 2020

Planning Underway For A Hemodialysis Unit In Meadow Lake

Residents in northwest Saskatchewan will soon have improved access to hemodialysis and kidney wellness services. The Saskatchewan Health Authority is moving forward with plans for construction of a si...

Mar 12, 2020

Hawks stave off elimination, top Stars 6-3 to force Game 5

Leading their first round best-of-seven series with the Nipawin Hawks 3-0 heading into Game 4, the Battlefords North Stars knew Wednesday night at Centennial Arena would be their toughest challenge ye...

Mar 12, 2020 The Hawks pulled out a win Wednesday night at Nipawin's Centennial Arena to keep their postseason alive and force a Game 5, as the series will now shift locations, back to the Battlefords Friday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Students in health field to tour community of Tisdale

Highlighting the community of Tisdale and health care in the region.A rural skills tour is taking place Saturday in the community.Tisdale Union Hospital facility administrator, acute care Tracy Farber...

Mar 11, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW)

Ring thief receives 30 days in jail

A woman who helped steal multiple items from the Prince Albert Raiders' coaching staff including tablets, laptops and two WHL Championship rings, claims the theft happened after the door to the coach'...

Mar 11, 2020 (Twitter/PA Raiders)

North Stars look to bring killer instinct with chance to close out Hawks in Game 4

Just one more win.That is all that sits between the Battlefords North Stars and a date with round two, as the team has a chance to close out their first round best-of-seven series with the Nipawin Haw...

Mar 11, 2020 Stars’ forward, Logan Spence sets up shop in front of the Nipawin crease area. The Stars have made it a point of emphasis to get pucks and traffic on goal through the early part of the series, averaging 40 shots per contest through the opening three games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

latest women's hall of fame inductee back at it

The newest inductee into Prince Albert's Women's Hall of Fame is back to work.Laura Quesnell was officially inducted into the hall last night. With the induction now behind her, Quesnell, who serves a...

Mar 11, 2020 Laura Quesnell, center, was officially inducted into the P.A. Women's Hall of Fame this past weekend. (Twitter/Prince Albert Northern Bears)

Provincial basketball playoffs in jeopardy with Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation job action

With Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) job action set to start Thursday, March 12, the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) announced that the basketball playoffs are in jeopar...

Carlton and Global Academy holding information nights

An innovative hockey-based program coming to Carlton Comprehensive High School this fall is on display for the public this week.Mark Maloney and Dustin Taylor of Global Sport Academy are in Prince Alb...

Mar 11, 2020 Dustin Taylor (left) and Mark Maloney (right) of Global Sport Academy are bringing male and female hockey programs to Carlton Comprehensive High School this fall. (Trevor Redden/paNOW Staff)

Prince Albert will offer swimming lessons in French

The City of Prince Albert has announced the dates for the summer aquatic season.Registration for swimming lessons will begin in April 20, and this year for the first time classes will be offered in Fr...

Mar 11, 2020 The Kinsmen Water park is scheduled to open June 5. (submitted photo/City of Prince Albert)