Community

Something for Everyone at JMC

The John M. Cuelenaere Library has a wide range of programs for all interests and age groups. See the posters below for details on specific programs.

Aug 28, 2019

Infant Care Available at Carlton for Students

Carlton Infant Care offers free child care for children Birth to 2 1/2 years, of parents under 22 years, when you attend classes toward your high school diploma. Applications at Carlton Comp. High Sch...

Aug 28, 2019

PAGC offering free back-to-school haircuts

Some local hairdressers are teaming up with Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) to make sure kids look fresh on their return to the classroom this fall."We want to encourage the kids to have a successf...

Aug 27, 2019 Photo supplied by PAGC (Vivian Kakakaway)

How to Keep Your Debt Load in Mind When You’re Back-to-School Shopping

As any parent of school-aged children knows, the back-to-school season can be very expensive. Costs can add up quickly, and so can debt. In a new survey from RetailMeNot, an increasing number of paren...

Aug 27, 2019

'When he was running to the door, they shot him,' shooting witness claims

A woman living in Prince Albert's East Hill neighbourhood claims two strange men carrying guns came to her house Monday evening and shot her partner.The woman who appeared visibly shaken by what happe...

Aug 27, 2019 Police have confirmed a shooting happened Monday evening in the 300 block of 19th St. E. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

City to address church access issue

The long wait for a Prince Albert church to have full road access returned to its site may be coming to an end, as the city addresses what is seen as an increasingly dangerous situation.Eleven years a...

Aug 27, 2019 The construction of this median on the east side of town 11 years ago stopped vehicles from turning left into and out of the Gateway Covenant Church. The city is now looking at rectifying matters. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

Onion Lake teepee aims to connect education with tradition

The Onion Lake Cree Nation has announced it is planning a grand opening for its new teepee monument that is part of The Virtues and Community Belonging Project.Organizers helped develop the 31.5 ft. m...

Aug 27, 2019 The new Onion Lake Teepee Monument will have a grand opening celebration Sept. 3. (Submitted photo/Laili Yazdani)

North Stars Fall Camp promises stiff competition for roster spots

With pre-season just under a week away, it is a sign a new hockey campaign is quickly approaching.The sound of goal horns and a cheering crowd has all but started to fill the minds of players soon to ...

Aug 27, 2019 After winning the Canalta Cup last season, the North Stars will be looking to repeat the feat and defend their title as league champions this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Area gardeners contributing to Melfort Food Bank

The Melfort Food Bank is seeing a boost in donations thanks to area gardeners, but more help is needed as the fall and winter seasons approach.Volunteer Cecilia Berrgren told northeastNOW there has be...

Aug 27, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

P.A. set to host provincial rodeo competition

The Red River Roping and Riding Arena will play host to the Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association this coming weekend.Larry Henry, who is the coordinator for the rodeo, said there is a healthy si...

Aug 27, 2019 The Red River Roping and Riding Arena will be hosting people from across the province this week. (submitted photo/Larry Henry)