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Neighbourhood puts on weekend concert

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced entertainment venues to keep their doors closed.However, some residents living in a senior's cul-de-sac in the city's South Hill neighbourhood got the chance to experi...

Apr 28, 2020 Residents of a Prince Albert neighbourhood took in an outdoor concert this past weekend. (Submitted Photo/Lloyd Glass)

All registration postponed for 10th annual Melfort Multi-K

The arrival of May typically means early registration for the Melfort Multi-K but that has now been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Race Director Allison Rogers said registration in it's entire...

Apr 28, 2020 Melfort Multi-K 2019. (Facebook/Melfort Multi-K)

Local museum requesting public’s assistance to archive COVID-19

The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected everything from daily life and business in the local community, to activities, sports and entertainment across the globe.That is why the Western Development M...

Apr 27, 2020 The Western Development Museum is asking residents to send in pictures of themselves or their surroundings - like this one, submitted by Lloydminster’s Natasha Dewing - to document the COVID-19 pandemic. (submitted photo/Natasha Dewing)

P.A. police ask public to keep 'safe distance' from high flowing North Saskatchewan River

On early Sunday morning, the North Saskatchewan River started to roar as it had its annual spring ice break up. This has led to flooding along the riverbank, at Little Red River park and areas along t...

Apr 26, 2020 The North Saskatchewan River broke on Sunday morning. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)

North Battleford Mayor, Ryan Bater gives reaction to Re-Open Saskatchewan plan

North Battleford mayor, Ryan Bater is urging caution to residents following the unveiling of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, announced by the province Thursday.Bater said while it is obviously nice to ...

Apr 24, 2020 North Battleford mayor, Ryan Bater said it’s important to continue current social distancing protocols during this time, as the province looks to slowly begin re-opening the economy. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

NESPCA running ongoing bottle drive fundraiser

The North East SPCA is running an ongoing bottle drive while empty cans and bottles begin to pile up with SARCAN locations being closed for the time being.The drive will help residents get rid of the ...

Apr 24, 2020 The Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter is accepting donations of empty cans and bottles during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW staff)

P.A. wears red to honour victims of Nova Scotia tragedy

The Prince Albert Fire Department took time late Friday morning to honour the victims of the mass shooting in Nova Scotia.Firefighters donned their dress uniforms and red sashes before marching to the...

Apr 24, 2020 The Prince Albert Fire Department wore red to honour those killed in the shootings in Nova Scotia. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Battleford hometown boy drafted to WHL

For blue liner, Ryan Taylor, taking care of business in his own end is his top priority.Standing 6-feet tall and 170 pounds at just 14 years of age, he's a hard player to miss on the ice. Especially w...

Apr 24, 2020 Battlefords Barons’ defenceman, Ryan Taylor was selected by the Edmonton Oil Kings in the fourth round of the WHL Draft this week. (Submitted photo/Paula Noyce, Warne Photography)

Mass killing in Nova Scotia began with attack, binding of girlfriend: source

HALIFAX - A source close to the investigation says a killer's murderous rampage across Nova Scotia began with him attacking and binding his girlfriend, and that she managed to escape and eventual...

What'sHappeningNOW April 23, 2020

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell and Sports Editor Jeff D'Andrea about the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.