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Spring Safety

Spring, really?While out for a walk this weekend, the dog and I noticed a sure sign that spring must be coming; a pair of geese went flying by. I am certain they are a bit confused as are we with what...

May 01, 2019

Safari Jeff show promises to be fun and fascinating

Those with an interest in unusual and exotic animals will be able to take a walk on the wild side starting Thursday when curator Jeff McKay, better known as Safari Jeff, brings his show Into the Wild ...

May 01, 2019 Jeff McKay, better known as Safari Jeff, will be coming to North Battleford with his show featuring exotic and unusual creatures starting Thursday. (Facebook/Safari Jeff)

CFL Draft Needs a Makeover

The CFL enters the next stage of the 2019 season with its draft set for May 2 and suffering a bit in comparison with the job the NFL did with its player draft last weekend.I have to admit, when you ha...

May 01, 2019

CFL Draft Needs a Makeover

The CFL enters the next stage of the 2019 season with its draft set for May 2 and suffering a bit in comparison with the job the NFL did with its player draft last weekend.I have to admit, when you ha...

May 01, 2019

Pitch-In to Clean Little Red River Park

The Prince Albert Triathlon MultiSport Club 6th Annual Pitch-In to Clean Little Red River Park will be from 10:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday May 4th. Meet at the North (west) Parking Lot at Little Re...

May 01, 2019

Bicycle bandits on the prowl in Prince Albert

Bicycle owners in Prince Albert are being encouraged by police to be extra vigilant, following a recent number of bicycle thefts in the city.According to the Prince Albert Service there have been 15 r...

May 01, 2019 According to one bicycle retailer in Prince Albert, one of the best ways to avoid having your bicycle stolen is to leave it a very visible location.(Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Optimism over police purchase of downtown bank building

The Prince Albert Police Service is buying a vacant building in downtown Prince Albert to better house its growing department. City council approved the purchase of the former Conexus building on 10th...

Apr 30, 2019 The Prince Albert Police Service is buying the former Conexus bank building in downtown Prince Albert. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)

Community flustered by school's plans to move

A recent news article discussing the possible departure of Ecole Valois school from the Midtown area has struck a chord amongst some residents in the neighbourhood, who feel they are being unfairly "s...

Apr 30, 2019 There are a lot of questions from the community in response to news Ecole Valois may be moving. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

P.A. business owner to be roasted for charity

A long-time Prince Albert business owner is going to be roasted to help out a local community group.Fred Matheson, who owns and operates Ted Matheson's Men's Wear will be roasted as part of Prince Alb...

Apr 30, 2019 Fred Matheson will be roasted for SHARE's Roast and Toast Fundraiser this Saturday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Meadow Lake Curling Club turns a profit after upgrading building

The Meadow Lake Curling Club saw a profit this year despite recent upgrades to the building. The renovations included upgrading the lighting and moving the heating from the floor to the ceiling.The cu...

Apr 30, 2019 The Meadow Lake Curling Club had a profitable winter after upgrading the building and increases in league membership. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW Staff)