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PAGC talk policing and justice

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is bringing together lawyers, former judges and police officers to talk about First Nations policing and Indigenous justice initiatives.The three-day PAGC's Firs...

Nov 06, 2019 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, left, and Vice Chief Joseph Tsannie, right, present a gift to lawyer Donald Worme at the PAGC Policing and Justice Symposium Wednesday in Saskatoon (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Sexual assault services expand for Meadow Lake and surrounding area

Saskatchewan has the highest number of interpersonal assault cases in the country. Those can be classified as disputes between families and personal relationships.The staggering 2018 statistic is acco...

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Special needs man attacked over red bandana, says family

**Warning: this story contains a graphic photo.A 20-year-old man is back home recovering after a harrowing ordeal Tuesday night, which led to him being stabbed in the back by a group of strangers.The ...

Nov 06, 2019 (Submitted photo/ Crystal Murray)

North East SPCA hosting fundraising trade show

A local trade fair is taking place this weekend in Melfort.The North East SPCA Fall into Winter trade fair is being held at the Kerry Vickar Centre Nov. 9 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.The event will feature a...

Nov 06, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Mealshare provides a great opportunity to curb youth hunger in Canada

A new way for people to treat themselves while also helping local charities is coming to the Battlefords.Mealshare has partnered with A&W Canada to help feed youth in need across the country. Meal...

Nov 06, 2019 Mealshare and A&W Canada partner to tackle youth hunger in Canada. (Supplied photo/Mealshare)

Long-term care residents experience the therapeutic power of horses

Some long-term care residents in Carrot River and Nipawin got to experience the therapeutic power of horses recently.After talking to the Carrot River Health Centre, EmPower U Equine was able to bring...

Nov 06, 2019 (Submitted Photo/EmPower U Equine)

Charges laid, following gun-related incident in Birch Hills

A 29-year-old man has been charged with assault in connection to a tense situation in Birch Hills last week in which the local school was temporarily placed on alert.Early Friday morning, police respo...

Nov 06, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Alfred Jenkins has been certified fresh

The Alfred Jenkins Field House is getting a thumbs up when it comes to air quality.The facility has been recognized by the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) with a Clean Air Award."Alfred Jen...

Nov 06, 2019 Neil Hamilton, Facilities Maintenance Coordinator (left) and Lynne Schwartzenberger, Alfred Jenkins Field House Recreation Coordinator (center) Scot Johnson, Manager, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions (right). (Submitted photo/ City of Prince Albert)

Sausage Fest in Dorintosh

The North West Community Lodge Association is hosting a Sausage Fest Novemer 23 at the Dorintosh Hall.Proceeds go to the lodge association.See the poster for details.

Nov 06, 2019

Class size, lack of support, mental health among challenges discussed at NDP education town hall

Large class sizes, a lack of support, mental health needs for students and staff, and insufficient funding.These are among the challenges faced in classrooms across the province that were voiced by pe...

Nov 06, 2019 NDP Education Critic Carla Beck speaks about challenges in education today during a public Town Hall event in North Battleford Tuesday evening. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)