Community

City to offer downtown parking workshop

Pay parking, occupancy rates, and parking time limits are among topics to be discussed at downtown parking workshop this work.The workshop will take place in the library's lecture theatre. Parking iss...

Jul 02, 2019 The Parking Workshop is designed to re-examine parking in the downtown area, allowing those in the community to share their thoughts and ideas on recent changes. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Families welcome a dash through the splash at Kinsmen Park

From the polluted off-limits waters of the North Saskatchewan River three years ago to a safe, fun place for kids to splash and cool down this summer. The mayor of Prince Albert is welcoming the arriv...

Jul 02, 2019 The new spray park at Kinsmen Park was a top attraction on Canada Day.(Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

Ron Dosdall Memorial Ryder Cup Golf Tournament

The Ron Dosdall Memorial Ryder Cup Golf Tournament -The Kings Cup will be Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 at the Meadow Lake Golf Club.There will be teams of 2 and prizes are based on entries.Ther...

Jul 02, 2019

Free Spray Park Fun

There will be FREE weekly spray park hours at the Meadow Lake Aquatic Centre, sponsored by KidsFirst Meadow Lake.The program starts July 4 and will run throughout summer holidays from 3-5 p.m.This pro...

Jul 02, 2019

End of Life Symposium

On September 19th from 9:30 a.m. until :30 p.m. the Prince Albert Seniors Advocacy Centre will be holding a full day End of Life Symposium.During the day about 10 specialists will be speaking about va...

Jul 02, 2019

Thieves target old cemetary

A woman who has been helping maintain the grounds at Lindsay Cemetary for the past six years, says it's very frustrating to think someone would target the property. Over the weekend, someone broke the...

Jul 02, 2019 Thieves recently targeted the cemetery stealing a variety of lawn equipment. ma(File photo/paNOW Staff)

‘Waiting for over a year’: BBBS of Melfort still needs mentors for kids

While it may be summer holidays, local kids are still in need of adult mentors year-round. Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Melfort has eight children on their waiting list for an adult who can spen...

Jul 02, 2019 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Melfort is still searching for adults to mentor children. (Facebook/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Melfort)

Zach Cook Memorial Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament

The Zach Cook Memorial Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament will be Saturday, July 13 at Lakeland Ford Park in Prince Albert.The net proceeds will be going to Childhood Cancer Canada.See the poster for detail...

Jul 02, 2019

Melfort celebrates Canada Day

Canada Day activities were moved indoors due to the forecast but the celebration still went on without a hitch.On Friday afternoon, organizers made the decision to take their plans inside the Northern...

Jul 02, 2019 The Melfort Legion and RCMP colour parade at Melfort Canada Day celebrations. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Rain forces changes at Canada Day celebrations

The weather ended up putting a damper on some Canada Day activities Monday evening, although the fireworks display was still on schedule according to the organizers.At the riverbank the Prince Albert ...

Jul 01, 2019 Despite the stormy weather, the Canada Day celebrations at the riverbank brought out some good crowds, with many checking out the food trucks. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)