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Family Resource Centre set for Prince Albert

Local child advocates and educators are welcoming the announcement of a new Family Resource Centre for Prince Albert in the fall.It's one of seven communities getting funding from the province for the...

Mar 11, 2019 (Submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

MUCC using social media to spread positivity, not gossip

Students, staff, and parents affiliated with Melfort & Unit Comprehensive Collegiate (MUCC) are using social media platforms Twitter and Instagram to focus on positivity.The idea of MUCC's message...

Mar 11, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).

DREAMer project creates music with students from Senator Myles Venne School

The DREAMer Tribal Showcase was at Lac La Ronge Indian Band's Senator Myles Venne School Monday introducing students to the art of making music. "The project was put together in partnership with Thund...

Mar 11, 2019 Project Director Adam Jack works with students to write song lyrics. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Melfort Minor Football registration begins

As the snow begins to melt, young athletes in the Melfort area will get ready to hit the gridiron.Melfort Minor Football is hosting registration for its 2019 season at Melfort & Unit Comprehensive...

Mar 11, 2019 Melfort Minor Football aims to develop public school players from ages 10 to 14 (Melfort Minor Football/Facebook).

Family questions housing policy on right to smudge

Casting a solemn eye on a few tea-spoon-sized samplings of sweetgrass, a natural herb, sitting unlit in a container on his table top in front of him, Lynal Ernest says it isn't right.Ernest and his wi...

Mar 11, 2019 Lynal Ernest, left, and Shanda Sapp say they should have a right to smudge in their home and question Battlefords Housing Authority for not allowing the practice in its ban on ceremonial smoke. The Saskatchewan Housing Corp., however says people can request special permission as an exception. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Winter is leaving as spring-like conditions hit the Battlefords

Mild weather to start to the week is bringing optimism for spring to the area. Winter doesn't officially end until March 20, but temperatures are already spring-like in the Battlefords.There will be a...

Mar 11, 2019 The hopeful scene for the next bit as winter is now in the rear-view mirror (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Brady Lang

Lac La Ronge Winter Festival crowns King and Queen Trappers

Ten days of Lac La Ronge Winter Festival events are finished for another year and the King and Queen Trappers are crowned. The festival began March 1 at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre, wh...

Mar 11, 2019 Elaborate clothing from hide and bead work was part of the festival. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Big River Fish Derby

The 19th Annual Big River Fish Derby at Cowan Lake, Big River will be March 23 with $20,000 in prizes.Entry fee is $50 and $20 for a second hold.You must have a valid fishing license.See the poster fo...

Mar 11, 2019 : Karen Cay

Prince Albert Kiwanis Music Festival This Week

Prince Albert Kiwanis Music Festival: Instrumental Discipline-Sacred Heart Cathedral: Monday, March 11 at 9:00 and 1:00; Tuesday, March 12 at 9 and 1; Wed, March 13 at 9 and 1 Band and Instrumental Aw...

Mar 11, 2019 : Karen Cay

PAGC 5th Annual Senators Cup

The Prince Albert Grand Council is hosting its 5th Annual Senators Cup on March 30 at 8:00 am - March 31 @ 5:00 pm.-All Reserve/Metis Community Senior Contact Hockey Tournament-Location: Art Hauser Ar...

Mar 11, 2019 : Karen Cay