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City re-purposing old or damaged garbage bins for backyard composting

Staff at the City of Prince Albert are getting creative in efforts to encourage composting.City staff took 35, old or damaged garbage/recycling bins and have converted them for backyard composting."It...

Jul 04, 2019 Re-purposed compost bins can now be purchased at the P.A landfill. (Michael Joel-Hanson/paNOW Staff)

'You have your heart back:' Chief Red Pheasant's Treaty Medal returns home

Amidst the sound of beating drums, song and dance, a Chief Red Pheasant's Treaty Medal finally came home to rest at Cree Nation that bears his name after 134 years."It was very emotional and surreal.....

Jul 04, 2019 Red Pheasant Chief Clint Wuttunee holds former Chief Red Pheasant's Treaty Medal that was returned to the First Nation. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

P.A. athletes heading to Austria

The team representing Canada at a prestigious gymnastics event in Austria next week has a number of Prince Albert connections.Dilynn Bell and Brent Ertman are among the participants, Prestyn Sogge is ...

Jul 04, 2019 For the first time ever, Team Saskatchewan will represent Canada at the International Federation of Gymastics (FIG) Gala (Facebook/ Gym Sask.)

Downtown North Battleford set to host the sixth annual International Street Performer Festival

Downtown North Battleford is set to transform into a giant outdoor theatre.The North Battleford International Street Performer Festival is returning for its sixth straight year from July 26 to 27. The...

Jul 04, 2019 Festival goers take in a live performance (Facebook/NB Street Festival)

NEOSS holds annual team building day in Melfort

You may have noticed some funky outfits and decorated vehicles around Melfort on Wednesday, July 3. No, it wasn't a parade - it was Northeast Outreach and Support Services' (NEOSS) second annual Team ...

Jul 04, 2019 (submitted photo/Northeast Outreach & Support Services)

La Ronge honours top three Canada Day float teams

The awards have been presented for the best floats at the annual Canada Day parade in La Ronge. Float is probably an appropriate word given the very wet conditions for the late morning event Monday bu...

Jul 04, 2019 Left to right, Lawrence Anderson presents the top prize to Samantha Plunz and Jim Searson, with Fire Chief, Wayne Tchorzewski. (submitted photo)

The Ile a la Crosse Summer Festival Continues

Ile a La Crosse Summer Festival continues all week.See the poster below for details.Changes Events are: Family Scavenger hunt moved to Tuesday July 2,2019 Boat Rally moved to July 6,2019

Jul 04, 2019

Star City Family Fun Day

The Town of Star City is having a Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 10 on Main Street Star City.There will be a full day of activities for all ages.See the poster for details.

Jul 04, 2019

Swimming Lessons in Nipawin

Here are the Swimming Lesson times for kids registered in the July 8th-13th session. There is also a Friday evening session for all lessons.See the poster for details.

Jul 04, 2019

Benefits of Battlefords Chamber of Commerce

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is a leading business organization in Saskatchewan that strives to make The Battlefords one of the best places to work, live and play. The Chamber focuses its activ...

Jul 04, 2019