Tag Archives: Community
Busy month at library with several upcoming events
Residents of the tri-communities are welcome to a number of events coming up at the Alex Robertson Public Library in La Ronge. This evening at 7 p.m. the public is invited to a presentation by award-w...
Sep 20, 2019 Harold Johnson will launch his new book at the library Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Delisle Chiefs make splash, land Shewchuk ahead of pre-season opener
The Delisle Chiefs of the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL) open their pre-season schedule Friday night, but fans don't have to wait until puck drop for some added buzz around the team. The Chiefs h...
Sep 20, 2019 Newly acquired Chiefs’ forward Jaden Shewchuk, pictured here in his SJHL stripes with Melville, brings size, speed and skill to the Delisle offensive attack. (submitted photo/Jaden Shewchuk)
A new vision for P.A. playgrounds
An ambitious plan for Prince Albert's playgrounds is set to be unveiled at an October city council meeting. The report is an inventory of the 30 playgrounds in the city, with individual recommendation...
Sep 20, 2019 In June, a state-of-the-art $1,000,000 playground with considerations for kids with disabilities was opened at the Alfred Jenkins Fieldhouse. The funding for that project came from the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Project. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Holiday Inn Express and Suites officially opens for business in North Battleford
There were smiles all around on Friday when Mayor Ryan Bater stood beside business owner Gary Brar to snip the ribbon for the grand-opening ceremony of the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in North Batt...
Sep 20, 2019 Mayor Ryan Bater, centre right, cuts the ribbon with Holiday Inn Express and Suites owner Gary Brar, centre left, at the business grand-opening ceremony in North Battleford on Sept. 20. (Angela Brown/battlesfordsNOW Staff)
Land title offices to close in P.A. and Humboldt
Three land titles offices in Prince Albert, Humboldt and Yorkton are being shut down, impacting a total of 14 jobs. Information Services Corporation (ISC) says it's due to changes in customer behaviou...
Sep 20, 2019 (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Battlefords Toastmasters Club celebrates 50 anniversary of member with surprise roast
The Battlefords Toastmasters Club celebrated Robert W Johnson's 50 years as a toastmaster on Wednesday night.Every year, the Battlefords Toastmasters Club holds an awards night. One of the awards is t...
Sep 20, 2019 Left to right, Rena Weikle, District 99 Program Quality Director, Danielle Barrett, President, Battlefords Toastmasters, Bob Johnson, Recipient of 50 years in Toastmasters Award, Ben Acquaye, Division E Director. (supplied photo/ Candace Dustan)
'There is no limitations to what he can do': P.A. mom applauds War Amps program
With help from the War Amps, a Prince Albert boy is reaching new heights.Four-year-old Keaton Constant, like any other child his age is just entering his kindergarten year at St. Francis in Prince Alb...
Sep 20, 2019 Keaton Constant at the War Amps 2019 Western CHAMP Seminar in Edmonton. (Submitted Photo/ Martine Lepine)
Road restrictions for Melfort Multi-K come into effect Saturday morning
A number of road closures and restrictions will be in effect Saturday morning during the Melfort Multi-K.The start/finish line will be set up between the Kerry Vickar Centre and Melfort and Unit Compr...
Sep 20, 2019 Road closures and no parking restrictions to be in effect Saturday morning for Melfort Multi-K. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Organizers gearing up for annual Operun
The Historic Battlefords Lions Club is once again gearing up to host its fifth annual Operun on Sunday, Oct. 6.Those with a competitive spirit and others who are in it just for the fun will participat...
Sep 20, 2019 The Battleford Operun will be held Oct. 6. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Riders team up with Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation on new lottery
As the province gives so much to Rider Nation, the organization felt it was important to give back. The Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation and the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation have team...
Sep 20, 2019 The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon. (supplied/The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation)