Tag Archives: Community
Art and Culture on display Saturday in Melfort
Celebrating diverse cultures was the theme on Saturday at the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort.Kevin Seesequasis with the Creeland Dancers said anytime communities want to experience different cultures,...
Sep 29, 2019 The Creeland Dancers shared their culture with the crowd on hand at Culture Days in Melfort. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
Theatre company launches season with spooky comedy
With the season of ghosts and ghouls lurking on the horizon, it seems fitting the Battlefords Community Players (BCP) would launch its new season with a play about a poltergeist with a plan.Written by...
Sep 29, 2019 Performers Jeanna Walker, left, and Candace Brown shown during the Battlefords Community Players rehearsal of the play Mom''s Gift. (Battlefords Community Players/Facebook)
Stars cap weekend with strong showing in La Ronge, move to 7-0 to start season
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the La Ronge Ice Wolves 4-3 Saturday night to complete their first road trip of the season with back-to-back victories against the La Ronge at the Mel Hegland Unip...
Sep 29, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars continued to roll Saturday, taking home a 4-3 victory over La Ronge to improve to 7-0 to begin the new season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Culture Days spread song, dance and much else across P.A.
Day two of the Prince Albert Culture Days has played out across the community.On Saturday there were plenty of events around the city to celebrate a wide variety of different cultures including the Ta...
Sep 28, 2019 The Kumintang Filipino Dance Ensemble performance at the Tapestrama Cultural Festival at the Plaza 88 Event Centre on Saturday. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
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)