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Brothers cut their hair for cancer research

Two Prince Albert boys have a new look, and a lesson to share, after raising funds for cancer research. Brothers Meryk and Deklan Carroll raised more than $800 in the last few weeks for the Canadian C...

Mar 30, 2019 Meryk, left, and Deklan Carroll before their haircut this week in support of cancer research. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)

Donations requested as Extended Hours Program ends at Scattered Site

With the Extended Hours Program at Scattered Site over until November, Manager Gloria Burns is requesting donations of tents, sleeping bags and tarps for those who could now be sleeping outdoors. "My ...

Mar 30, 2019 The Extended Hours Program had, on average, 10 clients per night. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

City signs on to new garbage, recycling app

Can't remember when to put out your bins?The city has announced a new app to help local residents plan and manage their garbage and recycling pickups. The city is now working with the app provider Rec...

Mar 29, 2019 (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)

RCMP warn public to stay aware in wake of 'tourism crime'

As businesses and the common consumer try to make ends meet, a growing issue continues to pop up on the prairies.Crime tourism is a growing issue that continues to plague many consumers when it comes ...

Mar 29, 2019 Staying vigilant is the only way to stay safe in these crimes (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)

Parts of Kinistino under precautionary drinking water advisory

A precautionary drinking water advisory has been put in place for some residents in the Town of Kinistino.Residents on the 100 and 200 Blocks of Kinistino Avenue and 100 Bartlett Avenue are affected b...

Mar 29, 2019 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Nominations open for Terry Fox Award

The City of Prince Albert is once again accepting nominations for the annual Terry Fox Award. The award recognizes local young citizens who are role models in the community, exhibit perseverance and d...

Mar 29, 2019 Donovan Fraser was recognized with the Terry Fox Award last year. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)

Net assets down, but Humboldt Chamber still comfortable

The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC) looked back at the 2018 statement of operations during its annual general meeting Thursday, March 28.As of Dec. 31, 2018, the HDCC's net assets dec...

Mar 29, 2019 The 2019 Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, with Dan Torwalt (front second left) serving as president. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Nominees announced for Tri-Community Awards Gala

The nominees for the second annual Tri-Community Awards Gala hosted by the La Ronge and District Chamber of Commerce have been announced.Seven residents are nominated for Citizen of the Year including...

Mar 29, 2019 The gala will be held April 27 at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre. (Lac La Ronge Chamber of Commerce/Facebook)

Memorial service to honour Humboldt Broncos on anniversary of bus crash

Next Saturday will mark one year since devastation struck the city of Humboldt following the Broncos bus crash.A memorial service is planned to take place at 4:30 p.m. at the Elgar Petersen Arena to p...

Mar 29, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Sen's Cup makes big return to Art Hauser Centre

The pucks drop Friday afternoon for the fifth annual Senator's Cup at the Art Hauser Centre, and organizers say it will be their biggest tournament to date.Tami McKenzie, Sports, Culture and Recreatio...

Mar 29, 2019 The Red Pheasant Rebals are looking to defend their championship win last year. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)