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Several area municipalities announce fire bans

A number of municipalities in the region have issued fire bans due to the ongoing extremely dry conditions. The City of Meadow Lake, the RM of Meadow Lake, the RM of Mervin and the RM of Douglas have ...

May 12, 2022

Poppy Fund helps replace beds at Mont St. Joseph

A near $6,000 donation will help improve quality of care at a Prince Albert long term care home.The money comes from the local Legion's Poppy Fund, and was used to upgrade two beds for a veteran and t...

May 12, 2022

BGC Battlefords is feeling excited in North Battleford, Saskatchewan

It is less than a month until our 2022 Scott Campbell Dodge Ltd. Race for Kids event!The competition is heating up - is your team registered yet? The event is Thursday, June 9th, 2022 6:00pm-9:00pm Bl...

May 12, 2022

Dead Heads vs Shed Antlers

Have you ever found a dead head? (Or are you asking yourself, "What is a dead head?") A dead head is when you find antlers with the skull still attached. Different than sheds, dead heads are considere...

May 12, 2022

PAPL Programs

The Prince Albert Public Library has many upcoming programs. There are posters for 4 of them below.

May 12, 2022

Grade 12 students who perform community and volunteer service eligible for two, one thousand dollar scholarships

Graduating Grade 12 students from Saskatchewan Rivers, Prince Albert Roman Catholic School Division, Ecole Valois, and Adult 12 students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus will have th...

May 12, 2022

Orcas Swim Club makes waves at Saskatoon meet

The Battlefords Orcas Swim Club took like a fish (or mammal) to water at their swim meet over the weekend in Saskatoon.Over 350 swimmers from Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba took part in the meet ...

May 11, 2022

What it takes to become a member of the Melfort Fire Department

Opinion: The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the writer of this piece do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of northeastNOW or Pattison Media.'Under pressure, y...

May 11, 2022

Webbed based learning: local schools welcome arrival of new classmates

A small crate, containing over a half a dozen small baby ducks, received a heroes welcome when it arrived Wednesday afternoon at Prince Albert's St. Anne School.The school is one of several in the are...

May 11, 2022

McDonald's celebrates McHappy Day

Service with a smile is on the menu Wednesday at McDonald's locations in North Battleford and across the country for McHappy Day.Today, 10 per cent of all sales will be donated to Ronald McDonald Hous...

May 11, 2022