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Pi Nikamo Community Jam

The Pi Nikamo Community Jam will be July 28 from 1-5 p.m. at Morin's Hill Field.This is a dry event that is free for the whole family to enjoy a day out.See the poster for details.

Jul 25, 2019

Walking for Wellness at Poundmaker Cree Nation a connection to 'old ways'

Those who want to show their support and take in some healthy exercise at the same time can join in the Walking for Wellness event at Poundmaker Cree Nation on Thursday.Participants will walk an 11 km...

Jul 25, 2019 An event called Walking for Wellness is taking place July 25 at Poundmaker Cree Nation. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Fred Light Museum offers Old Fashioned Family Fun

Summer is a time for fun and quality time spent with family. That is why the Fred Light Museum is hosting an Old Fashioned Family Fun Day on Aug. 9. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as the da...

Jul 25, 2019 This will mark the first year of the Old Fashioned Family Fun Day, an event organizers hope will become an annual occurrence within the community. (Facebook/Battleford’s Fred Light Museum)

Municipal leaders weigh in on bridge toll issue

The question of whether to put in place a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has got people talking.Recently the City of Prince Albert announced plans to look into implementing a fee for those who use the...

Jul 24, 2019 The idea of charging a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has prompted much debate among the public and politicians. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Northeast woman wins trip to anywhere in the world

Heather McLaughlin had a one-in-434 chance to win Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Melfort's Big Getaway Draw.McLaughlin said she wasn't confident her raffle ticket would be drawn during the Melfort...

Jul 24, 2019 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Melfort's Development Coordinator Kathryn Carswell (left) hands Heather McLaughlin (right) her prize of a roundtrip for two to any WestJet departure location. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

A night of local music at the North Battleford Library

The North Battleford Library is hosting a musical event on Wednesday July 31 called Orbiting with Sputnik.It will be an evening full of music by local musician Sputnik featuring jazz, blues, fusion an...

Jul 24, 2019 A night of music at the North Battleford Library. (supplied photo/northbattlefordlibrary.com)

'Bring a lawn chair and your Spitz': Northeast Expos to host baseball provincials

The 18U AA Tier 3 Provincial Baseball Championships will be in Melfort and Tisdale between July 26 and 30.Sprunce Haven Ball Diamonds in Melfort and the Fairgrounds Ball Diamonds in Tisdale will see t...

Jul 24, 2019 The Northeast Expos are hosting the 18U AA Tier 3 Provincials on the weekend. (submitted photo/Michelle Mennie)

English Language for Newcomers at North West College

Registration is now open for part-time English as an Additional Language classes for adults starting September (no charge.Apply now at NorthWestCollege.ca or call 306-937-5100 for more information.

Jul 24, 2019

Power outage planned for St. Brieux on Thursday

Some SaskPower customers in St. Brieux will be without service for most of the day Thursday.From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Crown corporation will shut off power in order to perform maintenance on the syst...

Jul 24, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW staff)

North Stars Golf Classic: a kick off to the new season

Coming off a short summer following their run to the Canalta Cup Championship in the 2018-19 season, the Battlefords North Stars may be a bit out of practice on the golf course. Several members of the...

Jul 24, 2019 North Battleford product Colby Cave, pictured here in action at the Stars’ annual event. (submitted photo/Jennifer Whyte)