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The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Conference 2020

The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Conference 2020 - "2020 Vision: Seeking Ancestors Using DNA and Digital Tools" will be 17-19 April 2020 at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert. Sample of Sessions ...

Feb 18, 2020

Dangerous wind chills overnight give way to warmth later this week

The cold weather continues - but not for long.Wind chill values around - 40 degrees Celcius were reported in much of the province last night and into this morning.Environment and Climate Change meteor...

Feb 18, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Brief power outage expected in several local communities

A planned power outage later this week will affect a number of local residents.According to SaskPower, the outage will take place Thursday, Feb. 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Fulda, Pilger, Middle...

Feb 18, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Prince Albert Winter Festival Fiddle Show showcases Saskatchewan talent

Yesterday's Prince Albert Winter Festival Fiddle Show at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre showcased performers of all ages. "The Fiddle Show is a gathering of fiddle players from across Saskatchewan coming t...

Feb 18, 2020 Angela Hoffman performs at the Prince Albert Winter Festival Fiddle Show at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre Monday night. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

JMC March and April Activities

MARCH EVENTSMonday, March 2Registration begins for Tween and Teen Craft on Monday, March 9, 7:00Registration begins for Teen Craft on Monday, March 16, 7:00Registration begins for Seniors Computer Cla...

Feb 18, 2020

Melfort Trade Alliance getting ready for Mardi Gras on Main

The Melfort Trade Alliance (MTA) continues to gear up for their ode to New Orleans.Mardi Gras on Main will be held at the Historic Post Office Feb. 29.MTA Chair Tyler Fahlman told northeastNOW the org...

Feb 18, 2020 Mardi Gras on Main will be held at the Historic Post Office Feb. 29. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

P.A. Winter Festival Family Sliding Day

Prince Albert residents were out and about on Monday for Family Day festivities.The Prince Albert Winter Festival's Family Sliding Day at Little Red River Park gave them an opportunity to spend some q...

Feb 17, 2020 One of two sleigh rides available at Family Sliding Day at the Little Red River Park. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Ottawa eases speed restrictions imposed after Saskatchewan derailment

OTTAWA - Transport Minister Marc Garneau is easing speed restrictions placed on certain trains following a derailment in Saskatchewan earlier this month that spilled 1.2 million litres of crude oil an...

Feb 17, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Prince Albert Winter Festival providing locals quality entertainment

The Prince Albert Winter Festival had an exciting night of entertainment Sunday.The Adventure Youth Talent Show at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre gave six young artists a chance at a $1,000 recording contr...

Feb 17, 2020 One of the first contestants rocks out on a guitar solo during the Adventure Youth Talent Show Sunday night. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Group discusses need for urban Indigenous self-government

The Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan (CAPS) hopes to give a voice to Indigenous peoples living off-reserve so their needs can be better met.A small gathering came together for a present...

Feb 17, 2020 John Hanikenne, president of the Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan (CAPS), shown at the Friendship Centre in North Battleford at Saturday's conference. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)