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Community Recovery Team provides mental health assistance in P.A.

People in Prince Albert who are dealing with serious mental health challenges have another resource available to them.Prince Albert, along with seven other communities in Saskatchewan, are now home to...

Mar 15, 2019 Mike Northcott, chief human resource officer with Saskatchewan Health Authority, spoke at a media conference Friday officially announcing the launch of the Community Recovery Team, which helps mental health-related supports in the community. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

The state of curling in Saskatchewan: A Biggar problem than expected

Yesterday, we took a look at the game of curling from the elite level, and CurlSask's stance on how the game is growing in part one of a three-part series. Today, we're going to look at the hot bed of...

Mar 14, 2019 (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)

City to discuss potential of banning single-use plastic bags

North Battleford City Hall plans to sit down to discuss the long term potential of banning single-use plastic bags.Coun. Kent Lindgren raised the issue at council's last meeting."We have asked adminis...

Mar 14, 2019 The City of North Battleford is determining environmental concerns such as possibly banning single-use plastic bags at a future planning meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Investigation into Christopher Lake fire continues

The cause of the fire that destroyed the Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar last week remains under investigation.On March 8, firefighters from two rural departments were unable to save the 62-ye...

Mar 14, 2019 (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

New program for Pre-K kids with intensive needs

A program aimed at helping more pre-school kids who have intensive needs is being expanded in Saskatchewan.Twenty-eight spots in the Early Learning Intensive Support (ELIS) program for pre-kindergarte...

Mar 14, 2019 (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

Cree classes at SMVS revitalizing language one word at a time

Cree language lessons at Senator Myles Venne School are building the vocabulary of tri-community residents one word at a time. Since last September, local residents have been invited to Cree lessons a...

Mar 14, 2019 Cree classes are offered once per week at Senator Myles Venne School free of charge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Stabbing aftermath witnessed at youth hockey game

There was a traumatic scene Wednesday night at Kinsmen arena for parents and children attending a pee-wee hockey game.A man who had been stabbed in the parking lot area, entered the lobby. Police resp...

Mar 14, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Progress being made on NESCPA shelter in Melfort

As the weather warms up, progress continues on the North East SPCA(NESPCA) Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter in Melfort.The build was put on hold due to snow and frigid temperatures over the past few month...

Mar 14, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW)

Embracing Life Through Cultural Healing

Please accept this as your personal invite to a fantastic event! For more information, please visit https://www.pagc.sk.ca/pagcevents/embracing-life-through-cultural-healing/

Mar 14, 2019

Showcase 2019 in Melfort

The Melfort Dance Centre is hosting Showcase 2019 with Competition of Solos, Duets and Trios on Saturday, March 16 at the CJVR Performing Arts Centre.There will be a silver collection at the door.

Mar 14, 2019