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A unique music experience for the entire family

Are you looking for a unique musical experience the entire family can enjoy? Consider the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival located in the splendor of the Ness Creek Festival Site,...

Lisa Brady Jun 11, 2019 The Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival takes place at the Ness Creek Festival Site, August 16-18. (submitted photo)

'This needs to happen': La Ronge councillors to vote on raising pride flag

Flying the pride flag in La Ronge would be a way for the community to show support for people who have been marginalized in society. That's according to former resident Jordan McKay, now a resident of...

Jun 11, 2019 The pride flag is a symbol of the LGBTQ movement. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

How to Decide Whether You Should Rent or Buy

Rent or buy? It is the great debate for young Canadians wondering if they should jump into the housing market. When is the right time to buy a house? For first-time homebuyers, that question can be di...

Jun 11, 2019

The Importance of Fathers in Healthy Child Development

A caring community and a healthy start for all childrenNoted sociologist Dr. David Popenoe states "Fathers are far more than just "second adults" in the home. Involved fathers bring positive benefits ...

Jun 11, 2019

OHS charges laid in connection to death of Prince Albert man

Two companies and an individual have been charged with violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations arising from an incident that resulted in the death of a Prince Albert man a...

Jun 11, 2019 Jared Moffat, left, of Prince Albert and Tim McLean, right, of Nipigon, Ont., were killed while working for Forbes Bros. when a tower they were on collapsed in Come by Chance, NL in 2017. (file photo/GoFundMe,Facebook)

Learn to Row

The Prince Albert Drifters Rowing Club is hosting a Learn to Row Weekend.See the poster for details.

Jun 11, 2019

Community comes to aid of local soccer teams

The Battlefords United Soccer Club saw an unfortunate circumstance develop into a tremendous show of community support over the weekend. Friday night, the organization's lockbox at their practice fiel...

Jun 11, 2019 Members of the Battlefords United Football Club pose for a picture with the recently donated soccer balls. (submitted photo/Kat Huxley)

P.A. agrees to land-swap deal with PAGC for Parkland Hall

After bitter debate among councillors and impassioned calls from some concerned citizens, Prince Albert city council has approved a land swap deal with the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).It will s...

Jun 11, 2019 The ownership of Parkland Hall and lot is to be transferred from the city to the PAGC in return for the Angus Merasty School lands.(Agenda package/City of P.A.)

Lakeland Fire Ban Lifted

For those living in and visiting the RM of Lakeland, the fire ban has been lifted.See the notice for details.

Jun 11, 2019

Big Day at the Farm

Big Day at the Farm Music Festival will ber July 13 at the Seager Wheeler Farm located 6 km east of Rosthern. Seager Wheeler was the Wheat King: six time grower of the best wheat grown in North Americ...

Jun 11, 2019