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New book examines influential former premier
The John M. Cuelenaere Public Library is set to host a book launch about an influential former Saskatchewan leader.Back to Blakeney, Revitalizing the Democratic State is a collection of essays discuss...
Nov 12, 2019 Dr. David McGrane, centre, and former Premier Roy Romanow, right will be at the John M. Cuelenaere Library Wednesday evening. (Twitter/David McGrane)
Melfort Public Library hosting escape room event this week
The Melfort Public Library could be the site of a great escape this week.The library is hosting an escape room event, starting on Wednesday, Nov. 13. and ending on Friday.About six groups of between t...
Nov 12, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Positive parenting techniques on offer from expert
Parenting strategies need to adjust according to a non-profit organization that will be offering help in Meadow Lake later this week.Thyra Berg is the program manager of Positively Parenting, which is...
Nov 12, 2019 Photo courtesy of Thyra Berg, Positively Parenting Inc.
North Battleford veteran Duhaime devoted his life to service
He started with a goal to try new experiences and get things done. And, that's what he did. North Battleford Second World War Veteran Elzear "Shorty" Duhaime gave a lot for his country. He died Nov. 8...
Nov 12, 2019 Second World War Veteran Elzear "Shorty" Duhaime died Nov. 8 at the age of 95. A funeral will be held for him Nov. 15. (submitted photo/Alan Duhaime)
JPII senior girls volleyball team takes silver at regionals
The John Paul II Collegiate senior girls volleyball team finished with a silver medal at the 4A Regionals in Humboldt over the weekend.Coach Vic Stynsky said the girls played great throughout the week...
Nov 12, 2019 JPII Senior Girls Volleyball Team (supplied photo/Roxanne Stynsky)
Extended Hours Program begins at Scattered Site
Those without somewhere to sleep as the temperature plunges in the tri-communities can go to the Scattered Site Outreach Program in La Ronge. The organization began its Extended Hours Program at 4 p.m...
Nov 12, 2019 The Extended Hours Program at Scattered Site will be open until March 31. (Scattered Site/Facebook)
North Stars named top team in country, take number one spot in weekly CJHL rankings
The Battlefords North Stars are the top-ranked team in the country, according to the new Canadian Junior Hockey league (CJHL) rankings, out this week. The Stars are currently riding a 15-game winning ...
Nov 12, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars have had a season for the books this year, going 22-1 through their opening 23 games to claim top spot in the CJHL rankings. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Historical Museum remembers those lost in air force training
The Prince Albert Historical Museum added some extra awareness to the great day of Remembrance by opening its doors to the public Monday afternoon.The free offering was aimed at highlighting the veter...
Nov 12, 2019 The Prince Albert Historical Museum opened its doors to the public for Remembrance Day. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
NB community comes together to honour local veterans
It was an emotional day for many families and veterans themselves attending the Remembrance Day ceremony in North Battleford Monday.The service organized by The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70, one of...
Nov 11, 2019 Second World War Veteran Robert Edward Smith, 97, left, at the North Battleford Remembrance Day ceremony at John Paul II Collegiate on Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff
Community filled seats for Remembrance Day in Melfort
Hundreds of residents in Melfort and area filled the seats and stands of Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate's gymnasium for Remembrance Day.Spectators silently observed every portion of the ser...
Nov 11, 2019 Dozens of wreaths lay following Melfort's Remembrance Day service at MUCC. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)