Tag Archives: Community
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)
Meadow Lake challenged to log fitness time to improve community parks
People living in the Meadow Lake region are challenged to log their fitness time for a chance to win $10,000 to improve Lions Park. The City of Meadow Lake is registered for the 2020 Saskatchewan Blue...
Mar 03, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Battlefords Gang Task Force wraps up a busy February
February was a busy month for the Battlefords Gang Task Force. On three separate occasions they made arrests that led to charges.On Wednesday Feb. 18 Battlefords RCMP arrested and charged one male and...
Mar 03, 2020 Battlefords Gang Task Force had a busy February. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Sask. man recounts deadly Nashville tornado
A man from Saskatchewan who lives in Nashville full-time is coming to terms with a tornado that ripped through his city Tuesday morning and killed at least 19 people statewide in Tennessee."It is comp...
Mar 03, 2020 Nashville city officials brief the media Tuesday. (City of Nashville)
Big Float at Manitou up for Community Event of the Year award
The Big Float at Manitou Beach has been named as a finalist in the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence.The event that saw over 1,600 people floating in the waters of Little Manitou Lake in July ...
Mar 03, 2020 More than 1,600 people floated in Little Manitou Lake during the Big Float in July 2019. (Facebook/WMB Events)
No refund for P.A. motorist in snowy street dispute
Despite taking her case all the way through the city council process, a local motorist will not get a refund on her $210 impound charge. While some councillors suggested the city show some compassion,...
Mar 03, 2020 A local motorist claims her vehicle was too far from the curb because city crews did not plough her street quickly enough and wanted the impound fee returned. Council said no. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Mardi Gras on Main keeps ball rolling for Melfort Trade Alliance
Mardi Gras on Main wasn't the first unique community event hosted the Melfort Trade Alliance (MTA), but it was the first under the carnival celebration theme.Around 130 Melfort and area residents pack...
Mar 03, 2020 The Historic Post Office in Melfort was decked out with masks, beads, and glitter during the first Mardi Gras on Main event. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)