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Aug 16, 2019 Neena Sharma
Summer comes alive at Northwest Territorial Days
For friends Max Gubbe, Kale Hassett, Noah Bernier and Jet Rose, the Exhibition is all about the rides."My favorite ride is the choo choo train," Gubbe said, before adding that he intends full-well to ...
Aug 16, 2019 Nothing says summertime like a day at the fair with friends. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Proposed 'tourist camp' introduced to R.M. council
An initial plan for a special retreat south of Prince Albert for first responders suffering from operational stress injuries (OSI) has been scrapped, and in its place is a plan for something much diff...
Aug 15, 2019 Duane Braaten and Jack Rennie had a special announcement for the R.M. of Prince Albert council on Thursday. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Fair fundraiser benefits youth mental health
The Northwest Territorial Days exhibition got off to a good start this year.One of the highlights of the fair this year is the dunk tank fundraiser to benefit mental health initiatives for youth.Calle...
Aug 15, 2019 Darcy Woolfitt, of the Battlefords RCMP, volunteers to be dunked in a tank of water to support the cause. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North East SPCA to fundraise before and after its shelter’s grand opening
The North East SPCA is nearing one month until they open the Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter on Hamilton Ave.Pat Rumberger, a North East SPCA board member, was at one of the SPCA's recent fundraisers: Wr...
Aug 15, 2019 The North East SPCA's Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff).
Commemoration for missing and murdered comes to Batoche
The East Village at the Batoche National Historic Site is hosting an important event over the next four days.Walking With Our Sisters is an artistic commemoration which aims to honour missing and murd...
Aug 15, 2019 Christi Belcourt walks alongside the moccasin vamps on her way down to the river. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Prince Albert SPCA holds adoption event to help lower numbers
The Prince Albert SPCA is hosting a limited-time promotion in hopes of encouraging residents to adopt a pet into their home.With eight dogs and well over 70 cats and kittens available for adoption, th...
Aug 15, 2019 More than 70 cats are available for adoption at the Prince Albert SPCA. (submitted photo/SPCA)
Long-time Prince Albert broadcaster looks back on Woodstock blunder on 50th anniversary
A retired Prince Albert broadcaster said 50 years ago today he made one of the biggest mistakes of his life.Young and with full head of hair, the 'Doc of Rock,' Neil Headrick, had full intentions to a...
Aug 15, 2019 A current picture of the grounds at Woodstock where of one of the most iconic music festivals took place. (File Photo/ The Canadian Press)
Pickleball clinic coming to the Battlefords
The Battlefords Pickleball Club (BPC) is hosting a Pickleball Clinic at the Nationswest Field House Sept. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A bit of a unique sport as i...
Aug 15, 2019 (Pictured left to right): George MacGregor, Janice Sharpe, David Conroy, and Joseph Wappel pose for a picture ahead of some pickleball action. (submitted photo/Debbie Iwanchuk)
Registration opens for U of S vet clinic in September
Residents are encouraged to register their pets for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's mobile vet clinic at Jonas Roberts Memorial Community CentreThe three-day event is scheduled to start S...
Aug 15, 2019 The Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) mobile vet clinic will be in La Ronge next month. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)