Tag Archives: Community
Evergreen Artisan Market showcases local talent
The people of Prince Albert had the opportunity to support local artisans at the Evergreen Artisan Market on Nov. 1 and 2.Presented by the Prince Albert Council for the Arts at the E.A. Rawlinson Cent...
Nov 03, 2019 One of two stages at the Evergreen Artisan Market. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Agribition, Saskatchewan Roughriders announce multi-year partnership
Saskatchewan's love of football and agriculture is coming together in a new partnership.The Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) and the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Saturday they're teaming up ahe...
Nov 03, 2019 L-R: Craig Reynolds, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Chris Lees, president of Canadian Western Agribition, and Chris Lane, CEO of Canadian Western Agribition pose for a photo in their new Agribition-themed Rider jerseys on Nov. 2, 2019. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Donating purses for a good cause
For the third year in a row, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) in Melfort is holding a purse auction.Lightly used purses are donated to the organization and then placed into a silent auction table at th...
Nov 03, 2019 Big Brother Big Sisters of Melfort hosting third annual purse auction. (Facebook/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Melfort)
Stars show bark and bite in OT thriller over Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars entered play Saturday with an 11-game winning streak, and will leave the weekend with a 12-game streak intact, after defeating the Yorkton Terriers 3-2 in thrilling overtim...
Nov 02, 2019 Pure jubilation: North Stars’ teammates converge to smother Quintin Loon-Stewardson, in celebration of the forwards’ overtime-winning goal Saturday at the Civic Centre. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
100-year-old man continues tradition with granddaughter
Who says you have to be a kid to enjoy Halloween? Age is just a number.Alfred Parent,100, has been dressing up for the occasion with his granddaughter Alisen Gaudet for the past four years. "That's ri...
Nov 02, 2019 Alfred Parent was the centenarian King Triton this week.(Submitted photo/ Alisen Gaudet)
North Stars host Terriers in grudge match at the Civic Centre
The Battlefords North Stars enter play Saturday night as the hottest team on ice. The Stars have won 18 of their opening 19 games this season, and 11-straight heading into the weekend, sitting with ju...
Nov 02, 2019 North Stars' forward, Matthias Urbanski scored a highlight-reel goal for the team Tuesday versus Nipawin and will look to stay hot Saturday, as the offensive dynamo will shift back to the center position this weekend for the team. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Protecting firefighters from risk of cancer
Having dirty equipment is no longer a badge of honour for firefighters.Over a long period of time the Prince Albert Fire Department have implemented ways to decontaminate after attending to calls as c...
Nov 02, 2019 The room where the Prince Albert fire fighters keep their equipment. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
City of Melfort issuing reminders about snow removal
The City of Melfort is issuing a reminder about snow removal in the community.Director of Development, Planning and Community Relations, Brent Lutz said homeowners need to keep their snow on their own...
Nov 02, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Melfort Curling Club gearing up for 2019/2020 season
Snow is on the ground, which means curling season is near.On Nov. 4, the Melfort Curling Club will kick off it's 2019/2020 season. The fun league that runs on Monday's and Tuesday's is back for anothe...
Nov 02, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
‘Very proud’: Families gather to honour veterans in Battleford
Bernadette Leslie recalls her seven-year-old granddaughter asking her why Canadians wear poppies.Leslie explained how the flowers were the first to grow in the battlefields of Belgium and France where...
Nov 01, 2019 Banners honoured 50 veterans hang on lampposts on 22 St. in Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)