Community

Organizers hope Woodland Cree Youth Symposium inspires attendees

With some dedication and effort, anyone can achieve their goals. That's according to Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) Chief Frank Roberts, who stated more than 300 young people from the reserve, the L...

Jul 11, 2019 There were a number of traditional skills demonstrations. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Local organization hands out scholarship

A Prince Albert University student has been awarded a special scholarship.Jerri Frantik, who is wrapping up her masters degree in Indigenous Social Work at First Nation's University, was given the Can...

Jul 11, 2019 Jerri Frantik, center, is presented with the cheque by Dalelene Yelland and Lorraine Brokop of Canadian Federation of University Women Prince Albert Club. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

PA EX 4H Finished Beef Show and Sale

The Prince Albert Exhibition Association 4H Finished Beef Show and Sale was a great success. See the posters for details.

Jul 11, 2019

Battlefords Trappers playing in their first NSRBL playoffs

The third time is the charm.The Battlefords Trappers have made it into the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) playoffs.This is the third season the Battlefords Trappers have been in the ...

Jul 11, 2019 Battlefords Trappers team photo. (submitted photo/Gavin Nolin)

Prince Albert Polka Fest

The Prince Albert Polka Fest will be August 23-25 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds.See the poster for details.

Jul 11, 2019

World-class athletes share advice at Woodland Cree Youth Symposium

With hopes of inspiring young people to be all they can be, an array of special guests were invited to this week's Woodland Cree Youth Symposium on Montreal Lake Cree Nation.The event began July 8 and...

Jul 10, 2019 Olympian Brigette Lacquette is the first First Nation woman to join the Team Canada hockey team. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Time running out for Trailer park residents

As a deadline looms closer for the remaining families living at the North Bay Trailer Park, a new call for help was issued this week.A delegation of residents were at the Rural Municipality (RM) of Bu...

Jul 10, 2019 The deadline to move by Aug. 1 may be very difficult to meet for some families who still live at the North Bay Trailer Park. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Free fishing weekend on the horizon

This weekend anglers can head out on the province's lakes and not worry about having to get a licence.Free Fishing Weekend will run both Saturday and Sunday. The weekend, which has been going in the s...

Jul 10, 2019 This Saturday and Sunday is free fishing weekend in Saskatchewan (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Community BBQ offers fun family outing

Whether it be the smell of the grill or the sense of community as people gather together to share in a meal and conversation, barbeque season will forever be synonymous with summertime. Zion Lutheran ...

Jul 10, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

North Battleford Public Library hosting '80s themed escape room

Residents will have the chance to travel back in time this weekend at the North Battleford Public Library.Saturday, the library is hosting a 1980s themed escape room event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group...