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Seniors and Cannabis Workshop

Seniors and Cannabis is an upcoming full day workshop presented by the Prince Albert Seniors Advocacy Centre. This workshop would be of interest to seniors, caregivers of seniors, service providers to...

Historic Homes Tour Fundraiser - PA Historical Society

As part of the Historical Society's efforts to fundraise to reconstruct the Church and Blockhouse on the riverbank, we are going to host our first historic homes tour on Sunday, October 27th from 1 to...

Falk retains seat in Battlefords-Lloydminster

Conservative incumbent Rosemarie Falk once again managed to continue to secure the Tories' stronghold on Battlefords-Lloydminster and retain her seat in the House of Commons.Falk surpassed other hopef...

Oct 21, 2019 Tory Rosemaire Falk was reelected in Battlefords-Lloydminster in the Oct. 21 federal election. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Province celebrates School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

In Saskatchewan, Oct. 21 isn't just election or flu shot day; it's also School Bus Driver Appreciation Day as part of Education Week.According to a media release from the Saskatchewan government, it i...

Oct 21, 2019 Cliff Head leans against the school bus he drives for the Prince Albert Catholic Schools. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

100 years since three executed at old P.A. jail

The anniversary of a major event is Prince Albert history is coming up.The Steep Creek murders saw three people killed by Dr. Joseph Gervais, Jean Baptiste St. Germain and Victor Carmel in and around ...

Oct 21, 2019 The executions were carried out at the old provincial jail which is now the parking lot for Court of Queens Bench (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Radisson youth who runs museum launches book to inspire others

Judah Tyreman, who owns and curates the Sesula Mineral and Gem Museum in Radisson, is now sharing his story with his new book, 'Reviving the Art of Innovation: Using your Sense to make a Dollar.' It w...

Oct 21, 2019 Judah Tyreman shown at his Sesula Mineral and Gem Museum in Radisson. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Who wants to be a millionaire?

One lucky person will become an instant millionaire this December, while also contributing to two organizations that support Saskatchewan's youth. The Touchdown for Kids Millionaire Lottery is expecte...

Oct 21, 2019 Tickets for Saskatchewan's newest lottery are on sale now with the final draw date on Dec. 19. (Submitted photo/SRF)

NCHCF fundraiser brings in over $54,000 for new incubator

The North Central Health Care Foundation Radiothon on Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio and 105 CJVR was a major success.The radiothon was held on Friday to raise money to go toward a new infant incubato...

Oct 21, 2019 Donors taking pledges during last Friday's Radiothon on Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio and 105 CJVR (Facebook/North Central Health Care Foundation)

Nipawin receives three blooms, wins category at Saskatchewan’s Communities in Bloom

After being absent in the competition since 2005, the Town of Nipawin's comeback into Saskatchewan's Communities in Bloom (CiB) paid off.Nipawin received three blooms out of five - winning the 3,001 t...

Oct 21, 2019 Provincial Communities in Bloom judges met with Mayor Rennie Harper, town staff, and residents during their August tour of Nipawin. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Humboldt District Hospital Foundation set for busy fundraising season

Fundraising season for the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation's (HDHF) is getting warmed up.The HDHF recently received a $11,000 donation from Humboldt's Tim Hortons as part of Smile Cookie Week, a...

Oct 21, 2019 The Humboldt District Hospital Foundation was able to purchase two safe beds after receiving a donation from Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week (Facebook/Humboldt District Hospital Foundation).