Community

Nomination period opens for local R.M. byelection

The Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Prince Albert is moving one step closer to electing a new reeve. The nomination period opened Thursday and will close May 8 at 4 p.m. Nomination papers can be picked u...

Apr 18, 2019 R.M. of Prince Albert office. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Kin groups set to serve up steak and lobster next weekend

Steak and lobster are on the menu next Friday for the Melfort Kinsmen and Kinettes Surf 'N Turf night.Kinsmen Trent Fedorychka said the two Melfort kin groups as well as kin from Tisdale come together...

Apr 18, 2019 Kinsmen Trent Fedorychha holds up lobster at last year's Surf 'N Turf night (submitted photo/Trent Fedorychka)

Fire Department weighs in on backyard fire pit safety

As the warmer weather arrives, residents will be tempted to bring out their recreational fire pits.Permits can be picked up at city hall which may be followed by an inspection according to Melfort Fir...

Apr 18, 2019 Permits and proper safety regulations are required for backyard fire pits. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Mustangs backs against the wall after heartbreaking overtime game 4 loss

The Melfort Mustangs have just one life remaining in the Canalta Cup Final in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs.On Wednesday, the Melfort Mustangs fell in game four against the Battleford...

Apr 18, 2019 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Library Spring Book Sale

We're having a Spring Book Sale! Monday 22nd April to Saturday 4th May in the library lobby. Come find some old favourites and new treasures!

Apr 18, 2019

Semicolon tattoos, flag raising will kick off Mental Health Week

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords branch is encouraging more people to talk about mental health so those who need help will have a better chance of finding support.National Men...

Apr 18, 2019 CMHA Battlefords branch executive director Jane Zielke de Montbrun shows her Semicolon Art tattoo. The symbolic tattoos are some of the offerings that will be available during Mental Health Week coming up in May. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Royal Purple Elks #50 Spring Tea and Bake Sale

The Royal Purple Elks #50 Spring Tea and Bake Sale will be Saturday, April 27.See the poster for full details.

Apr 18, 2019

Community Networking Coalition April Meeting

The Community Networking Coalition is an organization which welcomes anyone working with a community group or organization to meet discussing areas of common interest and concern with a goal of assist...

Apr 18, 2019

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The Spruce Home Activity Centre has great events coming up including our Spring Fling Dinner and Dance which has a Greek Theme this year with Greek Ribs dinner and dancing to music by Midnite Ramblers...

Apr 18, 2019

Lacrosse gaining interest in Battlefords, Minor Lacrosse Association on the horizon

The future of grassroots lacrosse in Saskatchewan received a big boost yesterday with the announcement of a new minor "A" lacrosse league in the province. With that being said, what does that mean for...

Apr 17, 2019 The Rush have brought the popularity of the sport to the forefront in the province (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)