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Northerners to be inducted into Order of Gabriel Dumont
Several northerners, including former La Ronge resident Glenn Lafleur, will be inducted into the Order of Gabriel Dumont. The awards, which will be held Feb. 6 and 7 in Saskatoon, is hosted by the Gab...
Jan 15, 2020 Glenn Lafleur will be inducted into the Order of Gabriel Dumont next month. (submitted photo/Glenn Lafleur)

'It will save a life. Maybe even your own': Melfort Heliport fundraiser officially launched
The fundraising campaign for the new heliport in Melfort is off to a flying start.The official launch of the North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) Melfort Hospital Heliport Fundraising Campaign...
Jan 15, 2020 NCHCF Chair Peggy George addresses the crowd at the Melfort Heliport fundraising campaign launch (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Battlefords Shines a success for Dekker Centre's annual fundraiser
A cast of many talented performers graced the stage at the Dekker Centre to raise the roof and profits to give a boost for the local performing arts centre in North Battleford.General Manager Kali Web...
Jan 15, 2020 Battlefords Shines 2020 artists take to the stage at the finale performance at the Dekker Centre. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Six P.A. students to be inducted into the Order of Gabriel Dumont
Six young people from Prince Albert are set to receive one of the Mtis Nation's highest honours.The group will be among those awarded the Gabriel Dumont Bronze Medal at a ceremony in Saskatoon on Feb....
Jan 15, 2020 Order of Gabriel Dumont medals will be given out at the Gabriel Dumont Institute's upcoming 40th Anniversary Cultural and Educational Conference. (Submitted/Gabriel Dumont Institute)

Stars look for two-point payoff in Melville
Coming off a commanding 5-1 victory over the division rival Notre Dame Hounds Tuesday, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Wednesday night in Melville, looking to keep momentum rolling. ...
Jan 15, 2020 Wednesday night may be the first meeting between the North Stars and Millionaires in over two months, but the two sides will be sure to reacquaint themselves early in the evening. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Provincial business group to survey Indigenous engagement
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is looking to find out more about how businesses in the province are doing in terms of engaging with Indigenous businesses and communities.The provincial organizat...
Jan 15, 2020 The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with local groups including in P.A. to encourage businesses to take a survey about Indigenous engagement. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

paNOW BOB Award winners hit the spotlight Thursday night
Forget the Golden Globes and the Oscars ...it's the 2020 paNOW "BOB Awards" Thursday evening at the Art Hauser Centre. One of the biggest events on the city's social calendar, it features a glamorous ...
Jan 15, 2020 Thin blue line and big red carpet: Police dog Daxa added some four-legged celebrity to the glamorous occasion in 2018. The 2020 Bob Awards will be presented Thursday night. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Emergency services dealing with cold weather conditions
Across Saskatchewan people are dealing with very cold conditions.Many people are doing their best to avoid the elements, but for some, staying out of the elements is not an option. Prince Albert Fire ...
Jan 15, 2020 Prince Albert firefighters are taking steps to stay safe in the cold. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Saskatoon SPCA shares tips for pets in the cold weather
During these extremely cold winter months, it's important to keep an eye on your furry friends.Jasmine Hanson, the communications co-ordinator of the Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...
Jan 15, 2020 There are a few things to remember with your pets when temperatures dip into the extreme cold values. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)

Red Eye Volleyball Tournament at Ile a La Crosse
There will be a Red Eye Volleyball Tournament on January 18th at Rossignol High School Gym in Ile a la Crosse.$10 per player.See the poster for details.
Jan 15, 2020