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We Scare Hunger campaign kicks off

The Melody Motors' "We Scare Hunger' campaign is now underway in Melfort.Schools around the community are once again tackling hunger this month by setting up collection boxes for non-perishable food i...

Oct 03, 2019 Donations from the 2018 We Scare Hunger campaign. (submitted photo)

2nd Annual Pumpkin Music Festival

2nd Annual Pumpkin Music Festival will be October 5 and 6, in the afternoons at Paintball Paradise Prince Albert.Music by Local musiciansSaturday, October 5 2:15,3:15, 4:15,5:15 40-45 minute sets"Frie...

Oct 03, 2019

Calvary United Church Trade Show

Calvary United Church is having a Fall Trade Show on October 26th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with a $2 admission (12 and under FREE) .There will be a variety of vendors, raffle table and more.The...

Oct 03, 2019

Amisk Lake Fish Derby

Spring seems a long way off but it's good to dream and start getting ready for the Amisk Lake 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Derby with amazing prices and entertainment.See the poster for details.

Oct 03, 2019

North Stars cash in for six versus Millionaires

Like a well planned heist, the Battlefords North Stars stole two points from the Melville Millionaires Wednesday night, in dominating fashion, to take home a huge 6-1 victory in Melville. Forward Elij...

Oct 02, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars celebrate following Wednesday’s 6-1 thrashing off the Melville Millionaires in Melville. With the win, the team improves to 8-1 on the season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

What'sHappeningNOW Oct. 2, 2019

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about former Prince Albert resident Michelle Zatlyn about her big day at the New York Stock Exchange.

Oct 02, 2019

Community groups look to engage forestry industry

Some community groups are looking to raise concerns about the forest industries logging plans. Members from The Council of Canadians, Renewable Power Intelligent Choice and Protect Our Forest are look...

Oct 02, 2019 Sakâw Askiy staff prepare maps at a public meeting last year (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

North Central Health Care Foundation begins next fundraising campaign

The North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) has paid off one of its larger campaigns.During its annual general meeting on Oct. 2, the NCHCF announced the $510,000 Digital Imaging X-Ray machine in...

Oct 02, 2019 North Central Health Care Foundation Chair Peggy George poses with the paid off Digital Imaging X-Ray machine (North Central Health Care Foundation/Facebook).

Melfort's Chase the Ace fundraiser returns Thursday

An annual fundraiser is back in Melfort.The Chase the Ace kickoff party is being held on Thursday at the Melfort Legion.Project Co-chair Trent Fedorychka said tickets will be on sale from 5 p.m. to 6:...

Oct 02, 2019 Shauna Stafford won over $13,000 by picking the ace of spades in last year’s draw. (Facebook/Melfort and Area Community Chase the Ace)

Parkland Ambulance examines potential new paramedics

Parkland Ambulance put potential new hires to the test on Wednesday.The day-long testing for the candidates consisted of various stages.This morning 14 candidates were put through strength, flexibilit...

Oct 02, 2019 A possible new hire for the Parkland Ambulance is put through a scenario simulation test on Wednesday. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)