Tag Archives: Community

Mosquito First Nation announces three new economic developments
The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) has announced three new economic developments.They will embark on starting a home builders and construction company, a security company,...
Aug 22, 2019 Chief and council for the Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation pose for a picture following Wednesday afternoon’s announcement of the new economic developments. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

City takes new direction to make up for financial challenges
Money was on the table at North Battleford city council's meeting, as lawmakers heard the city is facing some financial challenges.The city saw an overall surplus that was just shy of $2 million in 20...
Aug 21, 2019 City of North Battleford Finance Director Steve Brown gives his report at council's meeting Aug. 19. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Musical Festival to feature Indigenous performers for first time
For the first time ever the Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival at the Prince Albert National Park will feature a variety of Indigenous talent to go along with some other top bands.Organizers decided it ...
Aug 21, 2019 (Submitted photo/Jim Kerby)

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)