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Fall favorites in the parkIt's that special time of year when the weather begins to cool and the nights are noticeably longer. These shorter days and cooler temperatures trigger the leaves' green phot...

Oct 07, 2019

Former MP and Treaty Commissioner Bill McKnight remembered

The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is mourning the death of Bill McKnight, well-known as Saskatchewan's third Treaty Commissioner. McKnight died following a sudden illness on Friday. He was 79 years old.Whil...

Oct 07, 2019 Bill McKnight, well-known as Saskatchewan's third Treaty Commissioner, died at the age of 79 following a sudden illness on Oct. 4, 2019. (Wikipedia)

'Humbling': Hicks, Lockyer take home 2019 Vanity Cup

The 26th annual Vanity Cup Walleye Tournament wrapped up in Nipawin on Sunday, Oct. 6.The tournament at the Regional Park saw 160 teams participates, weighing 1,263 walleye over the two days. The fish...

Oct 07, 2019 Lyndon Hicks (left), and Tony Lockyer (right) hold their $100,000 cheque and Vanity Cup after winning the 2019 edition of the tournament. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Operun sees strong showing, raises $4,000

They came in fleece hoodies. They came in cozy mitts and toques. But most importantly, they came in numbers.There was a much bigger turnout for this year's Operun on Sunday, far surpassing the partici...

Oct 07, 2019 Runners of all ages get started on the 2 km course - one of three courses in the Operun Sunday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

NESPCA holds open house, gets rave reviews

The North East SPCA (NESPCA) held an open house on Saturday, Oct. 5 in Melfort at the newly opened Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter.The open house gave the NESPCA a chance to show people in the region aro...

Oct 07, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Saskatoon police arrest two inmates who escaped from Sask Penn in P.A.

Two inmates described as dangerous who had escaped from a section of the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert Friday night are back in custody.In a media release Prince Albert RCMP said early Su...

Oct 06, 2019 Jesse Dion Favel (Submitted photo/ RCMP)

Department raising awareness for Fire Prevention Week

The Prince Albert Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week with their annual open house on Sunday.Fire Prevention Week is set by the National Fire Protection Association. This year's campaign "...

Oct 06, 2019 Camden Holcombe has his face painted at the Prince Albert Fire Department Open House. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Tisdale Fire Department holding Open House during Fire Prevention Week

With Fire Prevention Week starting on Sunday, Oct. 6, local fire departments will be holding open houses.The Tisdale Fire Department is one of those departments. They will be holding an open house on ...

Oct 06, 2019 (Submitted Photo/James Wright)

Annual Pumpkin Music Festival celebrates local talent

The second annual Pumpkin Music Festival is underway and drew a big crowd Saturday at Paintball Paradise, Prince Albert.The day's proceedings featured numerous activities for children and families.Org...

Oct 06, 2019 A local Prince Albert band Friends were among those who performed at the festival. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

North Stars wrap up road swing with convincing victory over Red Wings

The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Weyburn Red Wings 4-1 Saturday at Crescent Point Place in Weyburn. With the victory, the Stars draw to a close their four-games in four-nights road swing with ...

Oct 06, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars have had a lot to celebrate through the early going this season. With their victory Saturday, the team improves to 10-1 on the year, becoming the first team in the league to hit double digits in wins. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)