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BUW changes things up in this year's Charity Golf Classic

The Battlefords United Way is gearing up for another major fundraiser in their milestone half-a-century anniversary year. The Charity Golf Classic is seven weeks away, and will once again be held at J...

May 04, 2019 The BUW will be holding their Annual Charity Golf Classic on June 21. (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

KidSport hosts major fundraiser this weekend in La Ronge

Tri-community residents are invited to attend La Ronge KidSport's 12th annual Three-On-Three Basketball Tournament starting tonight at Churchill Community High School.The event begins at 5:30 p.m. wit...

May 03, 2019 Committee members were busy preparing Friday for the major fundraiser. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Environment Canada meteorologist coming to Melfort to discuss severe weather

Recognizing severe weather will be the focus of a presentation in Melfort.The City of Melfort, the Melfort Fire Department, and Environment Canada are bringing the unique opportunity to the community ...

May 03, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Dragons scorch competition in Saskatoon

The 2019 rugby season is off to a great start for the Saskatchewan Rivers Dragons, after three lopsided wins in Saskatoon Thursday night.The Dragons played a total of three - 15 minute games. In their...

May 03, 2019 The Sask. Rivers Dragons rugby team. (submitted photo/Crystal Clarke)

P.A. Bowlers bound for nationals

Some of Prince Albert's local bowlers are set to represent Saskatchewan and the Minto Bowl at a national competition.Kissandra Benson, Bella Mulhall and their coach, Bert Hannah, are set to leave Satu...

May 03, 2019 Christa Mulhall, left, Bert Hannah, centre, and Jessica Benson are set to represent Saskatchewan on the national stage. (Submitted Photograph/Donna Hannah)

Bridge traffic slowed by man in distress

The Prince Albert Police Service has confirmed the reason why northbound traffic on the Diefenbaker Bridge was brough to a near standstill Friday morning.Shortly before 11:30a.m., police and paramedic...

May 03, 2019 An incident Friday morning ended peacefully. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Snow dampens P.A. and area

Snow has for now returned to Prince Albert and the surrounding area. The change in weather conditions does mean some changes for some people and groups, one being the City of Prince Albert. The weathe...

May 03, 2019 Snow has turned P.A. into a winter wonderland. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

City-wide cleanup starting next week

Despite the recent snow, spring cleaning will soon be underway in Prince Albert in correlation with Pitch-In Week.Pitch-In Week is a national campaign designed to help communities engage in good recyc...

May 03, 2019 From left: Councilors Evert Botha, Tara Lennox-Zepp and Charlene Miller. (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)

Young talent awarded at new Hazee Youth Art Competition

It was an exciting evening for many young artists Thursday when the winners of the inaugural Hazee Youth Art Competition were announced. Landis Roan was announced as the artist of the year for her pie...

May 03, 2019 The 2019 Hazee Competition Artist of the Year winner youth Landis Roan is shown with her creation called She Goes Home. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

$30,000 Pike Derby

The Montreal Lake $30,000 Pike Derby is Saturday, June 22. This is a catch and release event.Entry Fee is $100.See poster for details.

May 03, 2019