Community

New employment and training site opens

A special facility for a First Nation community northwest of Prince Albert has opened with the hopes it can help get young people into the workplace. The Ahtahkakoop Employment, Training and Social Bu...

Jan 29, 2020 Chief Larry Ahenekew (centre) is joined by his councillors and Elder Senator Fred Sasakamoose who cut the ribbon on the new employment and training building in Ahtahkakoop on Wednesday. Also with the ribbon are from left, Director of Education and Training Kerry Sasakamoose, Ashton Williams, Albertine Masuskapoe and Director of Social Development Christine Pechawis. (submitted photo/Alexis Christensen, BATC)

Jenkins donates $25,000 to Carlton Crushes Cancer campaign

Canadian Tire Owner Malcolm Jenkins has donated $25,000 to the Carlton Crushes Cancer campaign.According to a media release from the Victoria Hospital Foundation, Jenkins' donation helped launch the c...

Jan 29, 2020 (submitted photo/ Sherry Buckler)

Silvernagle ready for return to national stage following second consecutive provincial championship

Hometown hero, Robyn Silvernagle and her North Battleford rink are heading back to the national stage, following another big victory at the Viterra Scotties Tuesday in Melville. Silvernagle's rink, ba...

Jan 29, 2020 Team Silvernagle poses for a picture at the Viterra Scotties earlier this week in Melville. (Facebook/Team Silvernagle)

Safety tips from SGI for navigating the heavy fog in Battlefords area

People in the Battlefords area woke up this morning to find the city blanketed in a thick layer of fog for the second day in a row.The fog was thick enough for Environment Canada to issue a two-day fo...

Jan 29, 2020 Fog advisory in the Battlefords for second straight day. (ID 134596443 © Dmitrii Melnikov | Dreamstime.com)

Local organization talks mental health

The topic of mental health is front and center across the country today.Bell Lets Talk Day aims to get people talking about mental health while also raising money to support initiatives.Members of one...

Jan 29, 2020 Lyle Karasiuk said they are focused on mental health all the way through the organization. (submitted photo/Lyle Karasiuk)

Humboldt BBBS Bowl for Kids Sake taking place next week

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Humboldt (BBBS) is ready to hit the lanes again this year.The annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser is being held Feb. 3 through 9 at Kemway Lanes in Humboldt."We are celebr...

Jan 29, 2020 (Facebook/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Humboldt and Area)

Police investigate early morning house fire

A thick line of yellow tape surrounds a house in Prince Albert's west flat neighbourhood after a fire early this morning.At approximately 12:24 a.m., the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to a h...

Jan 29, 2020 Investigators remain at the scene of an early morning house fire. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan Seeking More Home-Based Child Care Providers

To meet the needs of a growing province, the Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging residents to consider the idea of operating a licensed child care business right in their own home. "As part of o...

Jan 29, 2020

First Annual Stanley Mission Round Dance

Stanley Mission Health Services - Wellness Team is hosting the FIRST Annual Round Dance March 14 at the band hall with the Feast at 5:00 p.m. with the Round Dance to follow around 7:00 p.m.Stickmen ar...

Jan 29, 2020

PAGC Men's and Women's Volleyball Cup

The Prince Albert Grand Council Men's and Women's Volleyball Cup will be February 15 and 16 at the Alfred Jenkins Field House with some amazing prizes.Entry deadline is February 12 at 4:00 p.m.See the...

Jan 29, 2020