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Touch of Class Gala Evening

Battlefords Area Pride is hosting a Touch of Class Gala Evening Black Tie Affair February 1 at the Don Ross Centre.The evening includes cocktails, 3 course place service supper, drag show and a dance ...

Jan 16, 2020

Louis Riel Cup

The Louis Riel Cup is set to go on March 27th, 28th and 29th! Register today for the chance to skate away with thousand of dollars in prizes! The puck is set to drop in the Louis Riel Cup Hockey Tourn...

Jan 16, 2020

Clanberries and Cranachan - Robbie Burns Day Celebration

Join us for Robbie Burns Day and celebrate with Celtic Music and Cranachan - that delightful Scottish Wee Puddin' - Raspberries (and other fruit), Whip Cream and/or Yogurt, Toasted Oats, Honey and one...

Jan 16, 2020

Safety tips on space heaters, block heaters, and cords

Space heaters are at a premium during the cold snaps we face each winter.But they can be a fire risk if not used or maintained properly.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW an important ...

Jan 16, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Crime watch group set for meeting in Christopher Lake

Despite the cold weather, many are expected to attend tonight's Lake Country Crime Watch Group meeting. Federal MPs Randy Hoback and Gary Vidal are expected to attend the Christopher Lake Legion Hall ...

Jan 16, 2020 The Lake Country Crime Watch Group is set to meet in Christoper Lake tonight. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Stars pull off heist, blank Millionaires 5-0 in Melville

Just one night after playing the spoiler as the visitors at Notre Dame, the Battlefords North Stars topped the Melville Millionaires 5-0 Wednesday night in Melville, to cap their midweek road swing a ...

Jan 16, 2020 Goaltender, Kristian Lyon is congratulated by teammate, Walter Somers following a 42-save shutout performance in his North Stars’ debut Wednesday in Melville. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

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)