Tag Archives: Community
Back to the 80s Fundraiser in Domremy
The Domremy Recreation Board is hosting a Back to the 80s dance November 2nd.See the poster for details.
Sep 19, 2019
Seeking a third life for the Nisbet Church and Blockhouse
The Prince Albert Historical Society is asking for the public's help in putting two iconic buildings back on the riverbank, close to their original home.The newly-launched fundraising project to recon...
Sep 18, 2019 The Nisbet Church and Blockhouse once stood in what is now the P.A. downtown in the late 1800s and were then relocated to Kinsmen Park before their sorry state forced their removal last year. (FIle photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. teachers weigh in as negotiations continue
Prince Albert Teachers are making their opinions known as the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) negotiate a new collective agreement.Ted Zurakowski, president of th...
Sep 18, 2019 Education Minister Gordon Wyant recently announced the government has no interest in bargaining class sizes. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Humboldt Good Neighbour Store celebrates 27 years
The Humboldt Good Neighbour Store kicked off its 27th anniversary.Susan Braun, coordinator for the Humboldt Good Neighbour Store, said there was a line of eager shoppers waiting for doors to open on t...
Sep 18, 2019 Over $3 million has been dispersed during the Humboldt Good Neighbour Store's 27 years of existence (Facebook/Humboldt Good Neighbour Store Inc.).
Listen to Your Heart campaign for Hospital Foundation
She thought it was heartburn. When the pain only worsened after a week of taking Tums, Shawna Zawerucka went to a walk-in clinic. She was waiting for the results of a ECG test when a doctor entered. "...
Sep 18, 2019 Shawna Zawercka (in blue) surrounded by her family. (Submitted/Victoria Hospital Foundation)
P.A. architect named chamber's new chair
A changing of the guard has taken place for the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce.At the board's annual general meeting Wednesday, Ian Litzenberger passed the gavel to incoming Chair Jaso...
Sep 18, 2019 Jason Hurd. (Facebook/Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce)
Community group looks to reach more people
A longtime community organization is undergoing a change.Big Brothers, Big Sisters Prince Albert has debuted their new logo, which is part of a nation wide rebrand for the organization across Canada. ...
Sep 18, 2019 Natasha Thomson, holding a bag with the new Big Brothers, Big Sisters Canada logo on it. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Melfort Gymnastics Club donates to Melfort Spruce Haven Spray Park
The City of Melfort received a sizeable donation on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from the Melfort Gymnastics Club to go towards the Spruce Haven Park project.If you're thinking "I haven't heard from the Melfor...
Sep 18, 2019 Representatives from the City of Melfort accept the donation from representatives of the Melfort Gymnastics Club. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Big Brothers Big Sisters rebrand with new look on national Big Brothers Big Sisters day
A new look for a great organization.Big Brothers Big Sisters has been reinvented and is reintroducing itself to the world starting today which also happens to be nationally recognized Big Brothers Big...
Sep 18, 2019 Big Brothers Big Sisters brand relaunch September 18. (Supplied photo/Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Battlefords)
Chamber hears about Planet Youth to reduce substance abuse in youth
It takes a village to steer youth away from alcohol and towards a healthier lifestyle.That is part of the message for an initiative called Planet Youth that City of North Battleford/RCMP community saf...
Sep 18, 2019 Herb Sutton, a member of the management committee for Planet Youth, discusses the initiative at Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)