Community

Final chance to have your say on proposed Pineland Co-op amalgamation

Members of Pineland Co-op are being urged to attend an important meeting.The final chance for the members to have their say on Pineland's proposed amalgamation with Lake Country Co-op takes place Thur...

Jan 09, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Reducing the number of Indigenous children in care

The Government of Canada has co-developed, with Indigenous peoples, provinces and territories, new legislation to reduce the number of Indigenous children and youth in care and improve child and famil...

Jan 09, 2020

Hawks snap streak, hand Stars 4-1 loss at home

The Battlefords North Stars fell 4-1 to the Nipawin Hawks Wednesday night at the Civic Centre. The Hawks' victory snapped a five-game winning streak for the Battlefords, while also giving Nipawin a th...

Jan 08, 2020 It was a tough night for the North Stars Wednesday, as the team outshot the Nipawin Hawks 37-21 on the night, but fell 4-1 in front of the hometown crowd. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

What'sHappeningNOW Jan. 8, 2020

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about a donation to the Rose Garden Hospice from the Prince Albert Canadian Tire.

Jan 08, 2020

Shuttered hotel inspected by city staff

Staff from the City of Prince Albert are checking in on the shuttered Quality Inn Hotel downtown, which could become a public asset in the month's ahead.The hotel, which has been closed since the summ...

Jan 08, 2020 The Quality Inn has been closed since the summer. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Lac La Ronge Visitor Centre has record-breaking year: Manager

It was a record-breaking year for sales at the Lac La Ronge Visitor Centre.That's according to Manager Judy Hanke, who attributes the higher amount due to increases in local art and increased awarenes...

Jan 08, 2020 There's about 20 more artists selling work at the centre compared to January 2019. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Flag debate heads to Court of Appeal

A controversial flag depicting a cartoon fetus will be the focus of discussion during a court hearing next week in Saskatoon.The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has agreed to hear from lawyers representi...

Jan 08, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Literacy Day Sleepover changes dynamic of family time

Kids, mark your calendars and find your favorite toy. The Meadow Lake Library Stuffy Sleepover is in its third year and proves to be an exciting time for staff and the community. Tawn Marshall, progra...

Jan 08, 2020 (submitted photo/Meadow Lake Library)

Melfort Air Cadets aim to welcome more members in 2020

The Melfort Phoenix Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron started its 77th year with a $350 cheque from the Melfort Elks.Money sent to the non-profit air cadet program covers costs for their trips such as...

Jan 08, 2020 Flight Cpl. Patauej (left) and Squadron Sponsoring Committee Chair Sonnie Desjardins-Neal (right) with a cheque from the Melfort Elks to help fund the Melfort Phoenix Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron’s 77th year. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).

Toffifee helps hospice

The Rose Garden Hospice has received its first major donation of 2020.Wednesday morning Canadian Tire's Malcolm Jenkins donated $28,600, generated from selling Toffifee candy over the holiday season t...

Jan 08, 2020 Malcolm Jenkins, right, presents a check for $28,600 to the Rose Garden Hospice's Marina Mitchell and Ralph Boychuk. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)