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First big payout in new Sask. lottery
The opening payout in the new Touchdown for Kids Millionaire Lottery has gone to a woman in Swift Current. Christine Newton won $500,000.The lottery is a partnership between the Saskatchewan Roughride...
Dec 05, 2019 Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation along with the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation are partners in the new lottery. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Ice rebuild underway at Westview Outdoor Rink
There will be no outdoor skating until the city maintains ice at the Westview Outdoor Rink.Kevin Arnold, Meadow Lake Parks and Recreation foreman said the public should be cautious of heavy equipment ...
Dec 05, 2019 ID 139644563 © Andrii Tsynhariuk | Dreamstime.com
Watson Santa Claus Weekend back for 88th year
Watson is ready for a weekend full of Santa Claus.The Town of Watson is holding their 88th Annual Santa Claus Weekend starting on the evening Friday, with "Festive Friday" and ending on Saturday, Dec....
Dec 05, 2019 Horse drawn sleigh rides will be back for another year at Watson Santa Claus Weekend. (Facebook/Santa Claus Weekend in Watson (Aeran Schmid Photography))
Anonymous supporter makes big donation
The Rose Garden Hospice has received a generous contribution.Thursday afternoon at the organization's offices in the Gateway Mall an anonymous donor made a $50,000 donation to help make the facility a...
Dec 05, 2019 Marina Mitchell, left and Ralph Boychuk, hold a cheque showing the value of the anonymous donations. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Second trial date set for man accused of assaulting and robbing senior couple
A little more than four years after witnessing a man assault her father, a woman from the MacDowall area is hopeful she can finally have closure.Andrea Hlewka was asked by paNOW to comment on news of ...
Dec 05, 2019 Matt Olson has been scheduled to face trial Oct. 12, 2020 at Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
First all-female surgical team in Melfort hospital history delivers baby girl
History was made in the Melfort hospital operating room last month.The first all-female surgical team to operate at the hospital delivered a healthy baby girl on Nov. 10. Dr. Erin Beresh was the surge...
Dec 05, 2019 The first all-female surgical team at the Melfort hospital. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Get set for Give A Little Life
Together in concert with the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, the Victoria Hospital Foundation's Give A Little Life Day on Friday will aim to raise $385,000."It allows us to purchase vital equipment for ...
Dec 05, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Pinehouse Photography Club launches podcast to preserve culture and heritage
A weekly podcast developed by the Pinehouse Photography Club has become a way to preserve culture and language for future generations. "We're trying to connect the youth more with their heritage and c...
Dec 05, 2019 Sixteen-year-old Louis Iron interviews Elder Patsy Natomagan. (Submitted photo/Dre Erwin)
AAA Stars look to stay hot in return to action Thursday
The Battlefords AAA Stars return to action Thursday night for their first game action since a red letter weekend against the Notre Dame Argos. The team is coming off a weekend showing that saw the Sta...
Dec 05, 2019 There has been plenty of optimism around the Battlefords AAA Stars of late, as the team has outscored their opposition 9-0 over their last two games. The team will look to stay hot in their return to action Thursday in search of a third straight win. (submitted photo/Brett Parker/Byron Hildebrand photography)
Mustangs will not attend WSHL Showcase citing cost concerns
The Meadow Lake Mustangs will not be attending the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) Showcase this year. The team's general manager, Glen Winkler, said cost plays a major factor in sitting out of th...
Dec 05, 2019 (Submitted/Facebook)