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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)

Family Week Break - Activities for Kids and Youth

Grace United Church in Meadow Lake will be open for kids and youth activity next week, Tue. Feb 18 - Fri. Feb 21 (2:00 - 5:00 pm). Any volunteers (come to church and have fun with kids) and donations ...

Feb 17, 2020

Kickin' It Up at the Evening Out

The Battlefords Ag Society is hosting Kickin' It Up at the Evening Out on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 5 PM - 2 AM featuring: JAYDEE BIXBY - Country recording Artist & Canadian Idol Runner - up.Com...

Feb 17, 2020

Snow Sculpture Competition

The Town of La Ronge is hosting a snow sculpture competition for its residents until Monday, March 16th.You must register by phoning the Town Office at 306.425.2066 or by email.See the poster for full...

Feb 17, 2020

Save the Date for Seedy Sunday!

Are you looking for a tomato with taste or a pea with pizzazz?Seedy Sunday is an opportunity to talk seeds with others who are dedicated to promoting and preserving heirloom and endangered varieties. ...

Feb 17, 2020

MENtal Health: It's Time to Talk

Join Laura Lawrence of MindBody Balance Therapies of Melfort for an evening of coffee and conversation as she welcomes best selling author and speaker, Allan Kehler, March 19th at the Kerry Vickar Cen...

Feb 17, 2020