Community

"We don't really know where's he going to stay tonight," P.A. judge raises concerns with thief's release

The correctional system has sometimes been referred to as a revolving door, but for a man from James Smith Cree Nation, who had been in custody over 120 days, the door was temporarily closed until the...

Jan 30, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

New mens support group launches in tri-community

Domestic violence, fatherhood, mental health, suicide and relationships are all topics up for discussion at a new support group for men 18 and up in the tri-communities. The first meeting was held Jan...

Jan 30, 2020 The next meeting is Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. at the Piwapan Women's Centre main office. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

P.A. councillors ready for provincial convention

Municipal leaders from all over Saskatchewan will gather in Regina this Sunday.The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), tasked with lobbying the provincial government on behalf of Sas...

Jan 30, 2020 The 2020 SUMA convention is set to get underway in Regina Sunday. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Stiffer penalties hope to curb distracted driving

Driving while distracted is not only dangerous, but starting Feb. 1 it will also be very costly.The penalties for distracted driving in the province are going up at the beginning of February, which is...

Jan 30, 2020 Penalties set to increase Feb. 1. (Government of Saskatchewan handout)

Lac La Ronge Winter Festival

The 2020 Lac La Ronge Winter Festival, Northern Saskatchewan's Premiere Winter Event will be ready to go from February 28-March 8!There are many activities each day for all interest groups.

Jan 30, 2020

Provincial Snowmobile Festival

The Melfort and District Trail Riders are hosting the Provincial Snowmobile Festival February 28 - March 1 at the Kerry Vickar Centre Register at www.sasksnow.com to enjoy the full weekend of events.B...

Jan 30, 2020

Western Development Museums - Moving Forward in 2020

While it may not seem that much has changed at the WDM this past year, we've been very busy behind the scenes. We've been laying the foundations for the Museum's work going into the next decade. Our f...

Jan 30, 2020

Carlton Crushes Cancer Campaign Complete

Carlton Crushes Cancer Campaign Complete with fulfilment of generous pledge by Malcolm Jenkins.Members of the Home Care and Palliative Team in Prince Albert, along with Kelsey Pearson from Carlton Com...

Jan 30, 2020

CRTC approves application for Nipawin radio station

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has awarded CJNE FM Radio Inc. a new low-power commercial FM country music radio station.The application was approved by the CRTC...

Jan 30, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Dorintosh Wildlife Banquet honours community hunting efforts

Dorintosh Wildlife Federation is hosting its 25th annual wildlife banquet. "The original purpose is a fundraiser and an awards ceremony," Shaena Thomson, 22, who is a member and volunteer of the feder...

Jan 30, 2020 (submitted photo/Dorintosh Wildlife Federation)