Tag Archives: Community
‘Know where we come from': Those Were The Days celebrates half-century of preserving heritage
Chugging from threshing machines echoes in the background as dust is kicked up from an emerald green Chevrolet Bel Air. For a second, one could forget it is 2019 at the Western Development Museum as T...
Aug 17, 2019 A young man works away in the blacksmith shop during Those Were the Days activities at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Federal Liberal candidate gears up for campaign
The federal election is only a few months away and candidates are gearing up.Estelle Hjertaas is the Liberal Party of Canada candidate for Prince Albert. She opened up her riding office downtown on Ce...
Aug 17, 2019 Liberal Candidate for Prince Albert Estelle Hjertaas (Michael Joel-Hanse/paNOW Staff)
City of P.A. reflects on fraud protection after Saskatoon incident
The City of Prince Albert wants to assure residents they have protections in place to combat fraud.This comes on the heels of the City of Saskatoon announcing they lost $1 million to a fraudster who i...
Aug 17, 2019 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
North Stars Golf Classic shines bright start to season
With summer drawing to a close and autumn sitting just around the corner, the countdown to hockey season has begun. Known somewhat as the unofficial start to the new season, the Battlefords North Star...
Aug 17, 2019 The rain held off for most of the day, making it a nice afternoon for a round of golf with friends at the Annual North Stars Golf Classic. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Holbein gas and dash not isolated incident, reeve says
An incident in Holbein this week involving a gas station employee chasing after a driver that had stolen gas, is not an isolated incident and is a reflection of what's been happening in the area, the ...
Aug 17, 2019 RCMP believe this truck was involved in a gas and dash incident in Holbein Aug. 13. (submitted photo/ RCMP)
Diefenbaker house given special designation
The home of a former Prince Albert resident has been recognized by the Government of Canada.Friday afternoon a plaque was officially unveiled at the John and Olive Diefenbaker Museum which explains th...
Aug 16, 2019 Mayor Greg Dionne, Connie Gerwing, Dr. Bill Waiser and Christine Hamilton pose with the plaque (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
BDFRC offers easy, healthy foods in backpack programs for kids in need
If you have a few extra dollars you might want to donate it the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) to help kids in needy families.Executive Director Erin Katerynych said the BDFRC o...
Aug 16, 2019 Manager Heather O'Neill shows some items in the summer food program for kids in need, at the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC), Friday. The BDFRC offers two "backpack" food programs during the year for kids. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
R.M. residents question proposed cell tower
A proposed cell tower in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Prince Albert is not receiving great reception from the landowners who may be living near it.Raymond Boyd was among two landowners who showed ...
Aug 16, 2019 (submitted photo/SaskTel)
Carrot River set to host thousands for Outback KCRA Rodeo weekend
The Outback Kakeyow Cowboys Rodeo Association (KCRA) rodeo in Carrot River is back for the second year and will be bigger and better this time around.The Flavours of the Outback gets the weekend kicke...
Aug 16, 2019 Thousands of people take to the stands at the 2018 Outback KCRA rodeo (Facebook/Outback KCRA Rodeo)
Eighth suspect in Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation appears in court
Before leaving the court room, the eighth suspect in Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere's homicide turned to the gallery and shouted "justice will prevail."Mavis Quinn Takakenew, 55, is charged with accessory ...
Aug 16, 2019 Tiki Laverdiere (Supplied photo/RCMP)