Tag Archives: Community
CTV P.A. unaffected by recent job cuts
CTV's bureau in Prince Albert will not be seeing any job loses as Bell Media restructures its news operations.Last week Bell Media announced plans to shift towards providing more content on digital an...
May 19, 2019 CTV Prince Albert's bureau will not be losing any positions as CTV restructures (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Walkers set out to raise awareness about domestic abuse
A Prince Albert man who has spent several years organizing and participating in various walks to raise awareness about domestic violence is once again putting his best foot forward.Conrad Burns and fo...
May 19, 2019 Conrad Burns set out with four others Saturday morning on his way to Saskatoon (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Farmers' Market kicks off
The Prince Albert Farmers' Market is up and running for another season.Just over ten vendors were set up in the parking lot of City Hall on Saturday morning, offering items ranging from produce to fur...
May 18, 2019 The Prince Albert Farmers' Market sells produce and crafts from local vendors in the surrounding areas.(Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Nipawin pool opening date postponed
Nipawin residents will have to wait a little while longer before they break in the town's pool with cannon-balls and splashes.The Pool at Central Park's opening day was scheduled for May 21, but it's ...
May 18, 2019 Nipawin residents will have to wait a while longer before swimming in the renovated pool at Central Park.(Facebook/Nipawin Kinettes).
May long weekend a busy time for Waskesiu and P.A. National Park
May long weekend has come, and with it a number of events will be taking place in Prince Albert National Park, and the community of Waskesiu.Among those events, will be the grand opening of the Waskes...
May 18, 2019 May long weekend will see thousands of visitors return to Prince Albert National Park. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Family of missing woman whose disappearance considered suspicious pleads for help
Carol Laverdiere wants to bring her daughter home.She is the mother of Tiki Laverdiere, who was last seen in North Battleford and last made contact with her family on May 1.The 25-year-old's mother, s...
May 17, 2019 Carol Laverdiere holds a picture of her daughter Tiki Laverdiere, 25, who has been missing since May 1. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
La Loche RCMP questioned about external investigation at town hall meeting
Residents of La Loche were looking for answers about an ongoing investigation by the Estevan Police Service at a town hall meeting May 16."We were not able to answer these questions as quite simply: I...
May 17, 2019 La Loche RCMP held a town hall meeting Thursday. (file photo/larongeNOW Staff)
‘A symbol of the community:’ Restored Locomotive 1158 unveiled
In 1913, Locomotive 1158 was one of 50 engines rolled off the line Montreal. That same year, North Battleford became a city.The grand old lady was operated by Canadian Northern Railway - a predecessor...
May 17, 2019 A restored Locomotive 1158 was unveiled Friday at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North West Hockey, making a difference in the community
Since first established in 1972, the North West Hockey Development Association (NWHDA) has left their mark on the Battlefords community time and time again. A proud supporter of the Battlefords North ...
May 17, 2019 North West Hockey Development Association secretary treasurer, Hugh Martin, left, and president, Don Hydukewich, right, present a donation for $20,000 to Battlefords North Stars’ President/Governor, Shandon Reichert May 17. (submitted photo/Jennifer Whyte)
SIGA and SGC look to extend casino hours
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is planning to move to 24-hour operations on weekends starting this summer, in tandem with the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.All seven of SIG...
May 17, 2019 The Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert is one of seven SIGA operations that will soon see extended hours on weekends. (file photo/paNOW Staff)