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City begins public consultation on back alley bylaw

As Prince Albert city council appears posied to ban access to public walkways at night, the city's politicians are also making progress on the more complicated potential curfew in back alleys. People ...

Feb 18, 2020 (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Premier Moe makes stop in Melfort, tours Wellness Centre

The premier of Saskatchewan is out and about in the province for a couple weeks before budget time gets into the home stretch.Scott Moe was in the Melfort area on Tuesday, Feb. 18 touring around some ...

Feb 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe speaks to some health care personnel at the Melfort Wellness Centre during his travels in the area. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Alexander White wins Battlefords Citizen of the Year award

An exceptional citizen received an extra special surprise this morning.Alexander White, more commonly known as Al, was named citizen of the year this morning at the North Battleford Re/Max office. The...

Feb 18, 2020 Alexander White wins citizen of the year. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Preliminary inquiry set for accused in Thunderchild First Nation murder

A man charged in connection to a homicide on the Thunderchild First Nation in 2018 is now scheduled for a preliminary inquiry, after pleading not guilty at North Battleford Provincial Court.Ivor Antoi...

Feb 18, 2020 Ivor Antoine Wapass, 44, remains in custody while facing a charge of second-degree murder connected to the death of Roger Standingwater on Sept. 15, 2018. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

100 years of service for Kin Canada

After a century of supporting local organizations and fundraisers, Kin Canada is celebrating its 100th anniversary.To commemorate the organization's milestone, members of the Melfort Kinsmen and Kinet...

Feb 18, 2020 Melfort Kin members and Mayor Rick Lang raised Kin Canada's centennial flag at city hall Tuesday morning. (northeastNOW staff)

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