Tag Archives: Community
Pink wheels at P.A. fire hall
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In preparation, a newly wrapped pink fire truck was unveiled on Friday at the Prince Albert Fire Hall. "It's one of those things that affects everybody," said...
Sep 28, 2019 Firefighters stand in front of the pink truck. From left: Dustin Billay, Tyler Wendel, Chris Cherepacha, Ben Hunter, Dave MacAuley, and Patrick Clarke. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
North Stars look for repeat performance against Ice Wolves Saturday
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Saturday night in La Ronge for the second half of their back-to-back series with the Ice Wolves,The North Stars defeated the Ice Wolves 4-1 last night. Wit...
Sep 28, 2019 Stars’ forward Matthias Urbanski has been on fire as of late for the North Stars, as the alternate captain enters action against the Ice Wolves Saturday having picked up seven points over his last two games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
‘A dream come true’: North East SPCA's Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter opens
Years of building, planning, and fundraising came to fruition with a snip of a ribbon.The Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter for the North East SPCA officially opened on Friday, Sept. 27 after groundwork fo...
Sep 28, 2019 Eve Vickar (centre) is comforted by her son Kerry (second left) after she cut the ribbon to open the Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Local skating gets in on Battle of the Blades
The Prince Albert Skating Club is getting in on the fun as a longtime television show returns to the airwaves.CBC's Battle of Blades, which features a pairs skating competition is asking local skate c...
Sep 28, 2019 Luke Vedress and Ashley Vezeau took to the ice at the Art Hauser Centre Thursday afternoon for their skating routine. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Radio fundraiser sets wheels in motion for senior’s transportation program
Local businesses, community groups and citizens donated nearly $20,000 during the 32nd annual Two Miles for Mary radiothon Friday morning on Saskatchewan Country CKBI.The two-hour event is a fundraise...
Sep 28, 2019 The Community Service Centre offers affordable transportation to seniors in Prince Albert with a flat rate of $5. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
North Stars thaw Ice Wolves in heated battle, 4-1
The Battlefords North Stars continued to roll Friday night, taking home a 4-1 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves at Mel Hegland Uniplex in La Ronge. Noah Form, Matthias Urbanski, Quintin Loon-Stewardson...
Sep 28, 2019 The Stars gather around their netminder Parker Rey in celebration of Friday night’s 4-1 victory over the Ice Wolves in La Ronge. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW Sept. 27, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Reporter Ron Quaroni about a ban on milk crates and other such apparatus' at the Art Hauser Centre.
Sep 27, 2019
RCMP confirm arrest in Candle Lake
There are still many more questions than answers following a popular store manager's death this week in Candle Lake. paNOW has learned a man who knew Tom Borson was arrested hours after Borson's death...
Sep 27, 2019 (submitted photo/Gord Cowan)
Tapestrama This Weekend in Prince Albert
TAPESTRAMA Cultural Festival coming this weekend, September 28 & 29 at Plaza 88 Event Centre.Mark your calendar now! Experience various cultural food, music, dances and products.Entrance is FREE!W...
Sep 27, 2019
Opening of expanded hospital NICU in sight
There was no shortage of emotion at a press conference Friday, after it was announced that plans to expand the neo-natal intensive care unit (NICU) at Victoria Hospital are moving ahead faster than ex...
Sep 27, 2019 Dr. Lalita Malhotra exhanges a hug with Victoria Hospital Foundation Board Chair Lyle Karasiuk. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)