Tag Archives: Community
Proposed 'tourist camp' tabled by R.M. council
A proposed tourist camp in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Prince Albert is being met with some resistance.Over a dozen people showed up to a public hearing Thursday at the R.M. office. Theresa Worob...
Sep 14, 2019 R.M. of Prince Albert council. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Parks staff offering education in elk etiquette
Prince Albert National Park wants the public to learn more about interacting with elk in the park.Until the end of the month staff from the park will be hosting Elk Etiquette sessions at the Nature Ce...
Sep 14, 2019 Prince Albert National Park is inviting people to come learn about interacting with elk. (Parks Canada Saskatchewan/Twitter)
Stars start season hot in 7-1 route of Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars kicked off their regular season with a bang Friday night in Kindersley, taking home a decisive 7-1 victory over the Klippers at the West Central Events Centre to open the s...
Sep 13, 2019 There were celebrations aplenty for the North Stars Friday, as the team kicked off the new season with a 7-1 victory over the Klippers. Seven different players scored for the team on the night. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
CFS honours generosity of Pfeifer in building-dedication ceremony
It was a day of giving back to someone who dedicated his life to giving.Catholic Family Services (CFS) of the Battlefords honoured Pius Pfeifer and his family for being long-standing benefactors to th...
Sep 13, 2019 Entrepreneur and benefactor Pius Pfeifer, centre, cuts the ribbon as CFS of the Battlefords Executive Director Kim Morrison, left, and board member Glen Gantefoer, right, assist during the building renaming ceremony Friday. The new name is Pfeifer Place. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Proposed cell tower receives red light from R.M. council
The Rural Municipality of Prince Albert has received a clear signal from its rate payers, and has said no to a proposed 350 ft. cell tower.Prior to voting on the application Thursday, a public hearing...
Sep 13, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Mural illustrates tri-community's commitment to reconciliation
A mural representing the tri-community's commitment to reconciliation was completed Friday and can be seen at the urban reserve in downtown La Ronge. "It was a beautiful day out and we got all the pan...
Sep 13, 2019 The mural is located on the urban reserve in downtown La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Carlton students learn about workplace safety
Today has been proclaimed Youth Safety Education Day by the City of Prince Albert.As part of the occasion students at Carlton Comprehensive High School got to hear from a number of speakers who talked...
Sep 13, 2019 Jim Demeray, left, with Brad Compton of the Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board, the MC of the event after the talk. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Local children to benefit from fall fundraiser
A Prince Albert mother plans to buy a new van for her daughter with money her family receives from the Optimist Club fall gala next weekend.Amber Newhouse's daughter Danika, 11, has cerebral palsy and...
Sep 13, 2019 (Submitted photo/Prince Albert Optimist Club)
Battlefords AAA Stars starting pre-season off on the right foot
It is starting to look a lot like hockey season in the Battlefords.The Battlefords AAA Stars are two games into their pre-season action with one more to go and are already looking like a much improved...
Sep 13, 2019 Stars regular season kicks off on September 21 in Prince Albert. (Submitted photo/Battlefords AAA Stars)
Government Provides Financial Support To FASD Awareness And Support
September 9 is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. FASD is a lifelong condition associated with a variety of physical, mental, behavioral and learning disabilities. It's a brain-base...
Sep 13, 2019