Community

Museum sharing stories about the history of trains in Melfort

An event in Melfort early next month will focus on the importance of trains in the community's history.The Melfort Museum is hosting 'Coffee and Conversation: History of Trains' from Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. ...

Jan 18, 2020 A train caboose was brought to the Melfort Museum last year, and trains will be the topic of conversation at an event next month. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Stars tame Ice Wolves, take third straight, with 6-3 win

Six different Stars etched their name in the scorecard, and goaltender Kristian Lyon stopped 37 of 40 shots against, as the Battlefords North Stars topped the La Ronge Ice Wolves 6-3 Friday night at t...

Jan 18, 2020 Rolling along: Six different players chipped in with a goal apiece in the North Stars’ 6-3 victory Friday night at the Civic Centre. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

MP Falk visiting communities in riding to meet with constituents, hear concerns

Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk is currently visiting residents throughout the riding to hear their concerns.She will be able to meet with individuals by appointment only, as part of the MP...

Jan 17, 2020 Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk is currently visiting residents throughout the riding to listen to concerns. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Parkland Hall looking for extra hockey skates

Members of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) hope anyone with extra hockey skates will consider donating them to the organization.PAGC's sports, culture and recreation coordinator Korey Diehl sai...

Jan 17, 2020 Skates can be dropped off during the week at Parkland Hall. (Tina Pelletier)

Child poverty rate in Saskatchewan third highest in Canada says report

A new report from the Social Policy Research Centre in Regina paints a dark picture of what life is like for many Saskatchewan families struggling to make ends meet.The Child and Family Poverty in Sas...

Jan 17, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Community welcomes new cellular infrastructure

Muskoday First Nation is now enjoying improved cellular coverage.This week SaskTel announced a new cellular tower had come online for the community. In a media release on the company's website, Doug B...

Jan 17, 2020 Muskoday First Nation now is enjoying better cellular coverage. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

R.M. pursuing change of direction for road names

A major undertaking has begun in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Prince Albert, and no road name sign is safe.All the current names are being reviewed and could be subject to change. Administrator Ro...

Jan 17, 2020 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Council looks at options for green space near new long-term care facility

Meadow Lake City Council are grappling with how to deal with use of a vacant parcel of land near the site of the planned long-term care facility set to break ground later this year. A spokesperson at ...

Jan 17, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Stars return home against La Ronge, in search of third straight win

Coming off back-to-back road victories earlier in the week against Notre Dame and Melville, respectively, the Battlefords North Stars will return to the Civic Centre Friday night as the team welcomes ...

Jan 17, 2020 Forward, Matthias Urbanski has been a force for the Stars this season, sitting third in team scoring with 16 goals, 42 points through 41 games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

JRMCC Biggest Loser 2020

The JRMCC Fitness Centre is pleased to announcethe 2020 Biggest Loser Challenge! 9 Week Body Fat % and/or Weight Lose Challenge 3 Categories CA$H PRIZE$ - $2400 TOTAL CASH PRIZES TO BE WON! $15 Entry ...

Jan 17, 2020