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Fire department helps residents beat the heat

Despite the scorching sun shining down Friday afternoon, the city's fire department made it rain in North Battleford to help residents cool down as the temperature broke 30 C.A pop-up spray park helpe...

Aug 02, 2019 The North Battleford fire department helps residents beat the heat by setting up a pop-up spray park Friday afternoon. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

P.A. company gives big boost to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital

A generous gift from a Prince Albert company will make a substantial difference for Saskatchewan Children.According to the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) website, B&B Construc...

Aug 02, 2019 From left, Russell Clunie Jr., Jayson Clunie, Ken Burkosky and Gord Broda of B&B Construction Group. (submitted photo/Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation)

Exhibition seeing strong attendance

The Prince Albert Exhibition is having a record year attendance wise.So far the P.A. Ex has seen more people come through the gates than all of last year. Robbie Ross, president of Prince Albert Exhib...

Aug 02, 2019 Crowds were smaller Friday afternoon at the Prince Albert Exhibition (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Battleford Street Fest now set for September

Despite a rough start, the Battleford street festival will go on.The Battleford Spirit Group volunteers who are organizing the event have decided to set a new date for the festival, as the event had t...

Aug 02, 2019 An example of a street festival in Prince Albert. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

National Archery Championships underway in Prince Albert

The scene has been set in Prince Albert as the 2019 Canadian National Archery Championships get underway just outside of the city. Competitors were getting their eye in and getting into their stride F...

Aug 02, 2019 Archers have begun practicing at the Little Red River Park grounds for the 2019 National Archery Championships in Prince Albert.(Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)

Provincial Parks Saskatchewan Day Celebrations

This weekend, Sask Parks has a variety of special events and programs lined up throughout the province for families of all ages to enjoy."Spending time in a provincial park over Saskatchewan Day weeke...

Aug 02, 2019

Are you ready to deal with your debt? Speak to a Licensed Insolvency Trustee

Did you have a plan to pay down debt but lost momentum at some point? Are you familiar with all your debt repayment options? Now is a good time of year to get re-acquainted with your financial goals. ...

Aug 02, 2019

Fund aims to help business lower emissions

The Government of Canada is looking to help small and medium sized businesses in Saskatchewan go green.The Climate Action Incentive Fund will be available to businesses in provinces where the federal ...

Aug 02, 2019 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Fire Department hosting pop-up spray park to help beat the heat

The North Battleford Fire Department is going to make it rain tomorrow afternoon to help residents beat the heat.The region is expected to reach 28 degrees today and rise into the low 30s on Friday, w...

Aug 01, 2019 (Kittisak Jirasittichai | Dreamstime.com)

'Food is food': Tisdale Food Bank continues to serve during summer months

While food banks get lots of attention in the winter months, especially around Christmas, people still need to eat during the summer.In Tisdale, the Salvation Army Food Bank continues to hand out food...

Aug 01, 2019 (submitted photo/Tisdale Salvation Army)