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Red Cross hosts Indigenous Swim Program in Bells Point

The Canadian Red Cross has been working with Lac La Ronge Indian Band youth this week as part of its Indigenous Swim Program."It's really important for us to work with our Indigenous community partner...

Jul 18, 2019 The Red Cross Indigenous Swim Program occurred this week at Bells Point beach. (submitted photo/Tammy Cook-Searson)

KidzFest forced indoors

Weather forced an impromptu change to this year's KidzFest in Prince Albert.With rain and lightning in the forecast organizers made the call to move the festivities indoors to the Kinsmen Arena. Rayan...

Jul 18, 2019 There was a healthy line up for the jump house (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Plains Indian Sign Language Camp coming soon to Poundmaker

Poundmaker First Nation is doing their part to keep a key element of their language alive. Miyawata Culture and the Poundmaker Cree Nation are hosting a Plains Indian sign language camp on the Cree Na...

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Organizers for Danceland at Manitou Beach less concerned about water levels ahead of homecoming

Saskatchewan's famous dance hall with a horse hair floor at Manitou Beach will host a homecoming this weekend.Danceland has survived 10 years of high-water levels at Little Manitou Lake and still stan...

Jul 18, 2019 Danceland at Manitou Beach will host a homecoming on Friday and Saturday. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Hot dog eating champion crowned in North Battleford

Ken Kwan had to mustard up his courage to compete in the Gold Eagle Casino's first ever Hot Dog Eating Championship and now he gets to relish in the glory.National Hot Dog Day was July 17, and to cele...

Jul 18, 2019 (Nic Fransoo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

North Battleford to apply for funding for green energy study

North Battleford lawmakers hope to see a greener future by developing more projects to save energy.That's why they supported administration's recommendation to apply for money from the Green Municipal...

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Canadian Ranger returns from staffing junior exercise in B.C.

It was a unique experience in British Columbia for Dr. Dionne Tatlow of La Ronge, who participated as a staff member in a Junior Canadian Ranger Basic Enhanced Training Session. The exercise was held ...

Jul 18, 2019 Canadian Ranger Dionne Tatlow from La Ronge. (submitted photo/2Lt Christopher King, 4 CRPG Public Affairs)

Back to Batoche

Back to Batoche - a celebration of Metis Music, food, dance and culture is on this weekend until July 22 at Batoche with a weekend filled with activities for everyone.See the poster for full details.

Jul 18, 2019

Check the Water Quality of Local Beaches

Saskatchewan residents are now able to check out the water quality at their local beaches before making the trek to the shore. Starting this week, the Ministry of Health will begin publicly posting th...

Jul 18, 2019

The Subtle Genius of Kavis Reed

A moment of your time to appreciate the subtle genius that is Kavis Reed, the former general manager of the Montreal Alouettes.The dismissal of Reed cames as a welcome relief to CFL fans and probably ...

Jul 18, 2019