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The 2019 Saskatchewan Music Awards: Nominee Announcement

SaskMusic today announced the nominees of the 2019 Saskatchewan Music Awards with an event held at The Artesian in Regina. The awards are intended to honour excellence, and celebrate the achievements ...

Nov 14, 2019

Community surprised by forest harvest plans at provincial park

Some members in the community say they are feeling overlooked regarding moves by the Meadow Lake Provincial Park to potentially deforested some parts in the coming months. The concerns come after two ...

Nov 14, 2019 Meadow Lake citizens review draft plans for Meadow Lake Provincial Park forest clearing (Nicole Reis / meadowlakeNOW Staff)

North Stars fall 6-4 in tussle with Terriers

Every dog has its day, and for the Yorkton Terriers, theirs was Wednesday night in the Battlefords.It was as much a game of tug-of-war as it was hockey Wednesday night, as the Terriers narrowly edged ...

Nov 14, 2019 Terriers’ goaltender, Ryan Ouellette made 29 stops on the night including several key saves at big moments for his team, to help lead Yorkton to victory in the Battlefords. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Taxpayers encouraged to attend tree removal public meeting

A public Open House in Meadow Lake will take place this evening to address the concerns of citizens in the region. A notice went out to residents in the community at the beginning of the month welcomi...

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Taxi cab robbery not isolated incident, company owner says

The owner of Checker and Family Taxi in Prince Albert says an incident Tuesday night in the city represents the third time in four days one of his drivers has been attacked. According to information p...

Nov 13, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

WCB changes now official

Prince Albert's Fire Department is applauding a decision by the Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board."It's great news," Fire Chief Kris Olsen said.Starting this week the board will be providing pre...

Nov 13, 2019 The Nederman system, left, hooks up to the exhaust of the fire truck to filter out harmful gas. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Vidal looking to strengthen Saskatchewan's voice in Ottawa

Newly elected MP Gary Vidal is settling into his new digs nicely. The former mayor of Meadow Lake is entering federal politics at a historical time and is approaching his role with solidarity of the n...

Nov 13, 2019 Newly elected Gary Vidal sets up his new office in Meadow Lake. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Stars look to muzzle Terriers on the hunt for 16th straight

Riding the wave of 15-straight victories, the Battlefords North Stars return to action Wednesday night at the Civic Centre looking to make it 16, as the team will welcome the Yorkton Terriers to town....

Nov 13, 2019 Stars’ forward, Matthias Urbanski enters play Wednesday riding a five-game point streak, having picked up five goals, seven points over the span. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Mont St. Joseph 8th Annual Gala

The Mont St. Joseph 8th Annual Gala will be November 23rd at the Ches Leach Lounge.See the poster for details.

Nov 13, 2019

Christmas fun is in store at the Tisdale Kinettes 11th annual craft and trade show

For the 11th year, the Tisdale Kinettes are hosting their craft and trade show this weekend.Over 50 vendors will be set up at the Tisdale RecPlex from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...

Nov 13, 2019 Members of the Tisdale Kinette club have their photo taken with Santa. (submitted photo/Trina Bailey)