Community

Another housing project set for P.A.

Prince Albert will soon have more affordable housing.Wednesday afternoon representatives from the federal and provincial governments along with the City of Prince Albert gathered at a lot on the 800 b...

Aug 21, 2019 Dignitaries and staff line up for the ground breaking Wednesday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

North of 60 actor brings Going MILES youth conference to tri-communities

Children North is hosting its first ever youth conference called Going MILES with Actor Dakota House and Mentalist Scott Ward. The two-day conference began Wednesday at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band's ...

Aug 21, 2019 North of 60 Actor Dakota House led the conference with Scott Ward. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Walk-In Mental Health Services

Walk-in mental health counselling services are expanding to communities across the province, thanks to a $1.2 million investment from the Government of Saskatchewan.Free counselling services will be a...

Aug 21, 2019

P.A. Kiwanis shutting down after almost 100 years

After nearly 100 years in the community, P.A.'s Kiwanis Club is winding down its activities and transferring its remaining funds to the P.A. and Area Community Foundation. Lack of volunteers has made ...

Aug 21, 2019 Garth Beddome of P.A. Kawanis hands the club's remaining funds to Jim McKnight, president of the P.A. and Area Community Foundation. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Local realtor receives national praise

A Prince Albert realtor is being recognized on the national level.Jesse Honch, who is with Coldwell Banker Signature in P.A. has made the list of top 100 agents in Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine...

Aug 21, 2019 Jesse Honch has received national recognition for his work (submitted photo/Jesse Honch)

City lawmakers plan to update taxi bylaw

The city plans to update its bylaw related to taxi operations to better reflect residents' needs.Council has authorized administration to amend the bylaw and bring it back to council in the fall. The ...

Aug 21, 2019 City of North Battleford Director of Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink discussed amending the taxi bylaw at Monday's meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Group of Australians hosted by Melfort Rotary Club

A group of 12 Australian Rotary Club members made their way through the Melfort area over the past couple of days.The group was able to experience life in Saskatchewan including a visit to Bourgault I...

Aug 21, 2019 Group of Australians tour the Creekside Orchard in Melfort. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Battlefords RCMP initiate project to execute outstanding warrants

People with outstanding warrants are being sought after by the Battlefords RCMP.Over the past three weeks, the detachment initiated a project to seek these people out. The team dedicated to this proje...

Aug 21, 2019

Animal based complaint letters cross table of town council

Two animal based letters to council drew discussion among town lawmakers this week.The first concerned residents who claim they found a rat in their garage on July 22. "Luck had it we were able to cat...

Aug 21, 2019 (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Lawmakers approve group to begin town hall rehabilitation consultations

Lawmakers in Battleford have selected a group to undertake public consultation for the rehabilitation and renewal of town hall.In 2018, $200,000 was authorized by council to consultant the public on w...

Aug 21, 2019 Battleford Town Hall was built in 1912. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)