Community

Nominations now open for tri-community awards gala next month

Nominations are open until March 20 for the second annual Tri-Community Awards and Recognition Gala.There have been major changes to how the gala was organized this year including new award categories...

Mar 07, 2019 The Tri-Community Awards and Recognition Gala will occur April 27 at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre. (Facebook/Lac La Ronge Chamber of Commerce)

Local volunteer and coordinator seeks NDP nomination

The list of potential NDP candidates who want to break the Sask. Party's hold in the Prince Albert Carlton riding has grown.Harmony Johnson-Harder announced her plans to seek the NDP candidature to ta...

Mar 07, 2019 (submitted photo/ Harmony Johnson-Harder)

Chamber still hopeful carbon tax will be repealed

The federal government's new carbon tax on utilities bills will be bad news for consumers and will hurt area businesses too, according to members of the Chamber of Commerce.The tax is set to start on ...

Mar 07, 2019 Members of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce oppose the federal government's carbon tax on utilities, and hope for a reprieve. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

R.M. of P.A. crunching numbers for potential fire dept.

While no decision has been made yet whether to approve a proposal for a fire department, the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert is getting a clearer idea how much one would cost.Div. 2 Councilor Tyle...

Mar 07, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Skate Nipawin Showcase

Preparations are underway for Skate Nipawin's annual Achievement Night, Wednesday March 20th at 6:30. Come watch our skaters demonstrate the skills they have learned this year, along with Skate Tisdal...

Mar 07, 2019 : Karen Cay

Stars on Ice Roadshow This Weekend

Come out to the Shellbrook Skating Rink on Sunday, March 10 at 6:30pm to see the Municipal Hail Road Show, hosted by the Shellbrook Skating Club. This show will include our recent Canada Winter Games ...

Mar 07, 2019 : Karen Cay

Anglers Reminded Of March Deadline To Remove Ice Fishing Shelters

With ice fishing season winding down, anglers are reminded that all fishing shelters south of Highway 16 must be removed by March 15, and shelters in areas north of Highway 16 must be removed by March...

Mar 07, 2019 : Karen Cay

KidsFirst North hosting literacy carnivals throughout northern Saskatchewan

KidsFirst North will launch a literacy carnival tour this month after receiving a $50,000 grant from the Ministry of Education.The events are being organized by community development manager Tina Robe...

Mar 07, 2019 There will be literacy carnivals in 11 northern communities starting this month. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan comedian returning to Shamrockin' Comedy Night

An evening of fun and laughter is promised ahead of the 2019 Shamrockin' Comedy Night on March 16. The third-annual event, put on by the Battlefords United Way, will showcase Prince Albert comedian Ke...

Mar 07, 2019 Kelly Taylor is bringing his act back to the Battlefords for the Shamrockin' Comedy Night. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Brady Lang

Lac La Ronge Winter Festival

Find below the Lac La Ronge Winter Festival Poster.This is Northern Saskatchewan's Premiere Winter Event hosted by JRMCC Sports & Recreation. Check out our Facebook page: "2019 Lac La Ronge Winter...

Mar 07, 2019 : Karen Cay