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Family questions housing policy on right to smudge

Casting a solemn eye on a few tea-spoon-sized samplings of sweetgrass, a natural herb, sitting unlit in a container on his table top in front of him, Lynal Ernest says it isn't right.Ernest and his wi...

Mar 11, 2019 Lynal Ernest, left, and Shanda Sapp say they should have a right to smudge in their home and question Battlefords Housing Authority for not allowing the practice in its ban on ceremonial smoke. The Saskatchewan Housing Corp., however says people can request special permission as an exception. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Winter is leaving as spring-like conditions hit the Battlefords

Mild weather to start to the week is bringing optimism for spring to the area. Winter doesn't officially end until March 20, but temperatures are already spring-like in the Battlefords.There will be a...

Mar 11, 2019 The hopeful scene for the next bit as winter is now in the rear-view mirror (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Brady Lang

Lac La Ronge Winter Festival crowns King and Queen Trappers

Ten days of Lac La Ronge Winter Festival events are finished for another year and the King and Queen Trappers are crowned. The festival began March 1 at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre, wh...

Mar 11, 2019 Elaborate clothing from hide and bead work was part of the festival. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Big River Fish Derby

The 19th Annual Big River Fish Derby at Cowan Lake, Big River will be March 23 with $20,000 in prizes.Entry fee is $50 and $20 for a second hold.You must have a valid fishing license.See the poster fo...

Mar 11, 2019 : Karen Cay

Prince Albert Kiwanis Music Festival This Week

Prince Albert Kiwanis Music Festival: Instrumental Discipline-Sacred Heart Cathedral: Monday, March 11 at 9:00 and 1:00; Tuesday, March 12 at 9 and 1; Wed, March 13 at 9 and 1 Band and Instrumental Aw...

Mar 11, 2019 : Karen Cay

PAGC 5th Annual Senators Cup

The Prince Albert Grand Council is hosting its 5th Annual Senators Cup on March 30 at 8:00 am - March 31 @ 5:00 pm.-All Reserve/Metis Community Senior Contact Hockey Tournament-Location: Art Hauser Ar...

Mar 11, 2019 : Karen Cay

Spring Children's Used Clothing and Toy Sale

The Spring Children's Used Clothing and Toy Sale will be 7:00 p.m. at Prince Albert Alliance Church featuring gently used children's clothing, toys, baby accessories, maternity clothes. There will als...

Mar 11, 2019 : Karen Cay

Metis Addictions Council Open House

The Metis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan is hosting an Open House to celebrate 50 years of service to the community on March 15th from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at their Prince Albert Office at 3...

Mar 11, 2019 : Karen Cay

Traditional healing effective in combatting youth suicides

The issue of youth suicide continues to be a challenge, but a spokesperson for a northern Saskatchewan health agency says the use of traditional healing techniques is showing some positive results.Gle...

Mar 11, 2019 (file photo/ paNOW Staff)

Oborowsky's late tally leads Beaver Blues to 6-5 win in league final

It took until the 17-minute mark of the third period, but the Battleford Beaver Blues took home the win in game one of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League Final 6-5 over the Edam 3 Stars. Blake Obo...

Mar 10, 2019 The Beaver Blues took a 1-0 series lead with a 6-5 win over Edam (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff) : Brady Lang