Tag Archives: Events
Historical Museum remembers those lost in air force training
The Prince Albert Historical Museum added some extra awareness to the great day of Remembrance by opening its doors to the public Monday afternoon.The free offering was aimed at highlighting the veter...
Nov 12, 2019 The Prince Albert Historical Museum opened its doors to the public for Remembrance Day. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
NB community comes together to honour local veterans
It was an emotional day for many families and veterans themselves attending the Remembrance Day ceremony in North Battleford Monday.The service organized by The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70, one of...
Nov 11, 2019 Second World War Veteran Robert Edward Smith, 97, left, at the North Battleford Remembrance Day ceremony at John Paul II Collegiate on Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff
Naicam getting set for Dancing with the Stars
Locals of the Northeast have been training and lacing up their dancing shoes for the past two months in preparation for Dancing with the Stars, Naicam edition.The third event put on by North East Outr...
Nov 11, 2019 NEOSS are hosting the third Dancing with the Stars in Naicam on Nov. 23. (Submitted photo/Jennifer Peterson)
Mother recalls military career of son currently serving in Iraq
As Canadians prepare to observe Remembrance Day tomorrow, students from Churchill Community High School will likely recall 29-year-old Angus Robertson currently serving in Iraq.His mother Karen Robert...
Nov 10, 2019 Karen Robertson taught at Churchill Community High School for 32 years. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Stars soar to 15th straight win in 5-1 grounding of Hawks
The Battlefords North Stars claimed their 15th straight win Saturday night, as the team defeated the Nipawin Hawks 5-1 at Centennial Arena to improve to 22-1 on the season. Austin Becker (one goal, tw...
Nov 10, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars are enjoying a season for the books this year, as the team recorded their 15th straight win and 22nd victory in 23 games this year Saturday night in Nipawin. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Christmas Market draws large crowd
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The Plaza 88 Events Centre is holding the Prince Albert Christmas Market, their largest trade show of the year.The two-day event has a variety of different...
Nov 09, 2019 Some Christmas decorations at the Prince Albert Christmas Market. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
North Stars enter Nipawin looking to keep streak alive versus Hawks
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Saturday night having won 14-straight contests, looking to make it 15 against a hungry Nipawin Hawks team in Nipawin. The Battlefords enter the evening fir...
Nov 09, 2019 Saturday’s matchup between the North Stars and Hawks should be a thriller if the season-series thus far is any indication. The Stars have come back to win each of the three prior meetings between the two sides in dramatic fashion, by just a single goal. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
RCMP program aims to engage youth
The Saskatchewan RCMP's Indigenous cadet program is going strong.The initiative is a youth program which provides younger people the chance to learn about police drill. Those who take part also have t...
Nov 09, 2019 Cpl. Jonathan Iron speaks to the convention about the cadet program. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Rural residents encouraged to sign up to join new Rural Crime Watch group
Concerned citizens in rural areas North of the Battlefords are being encouraged to join a Rural Crime Watch group being formed for the area.They can sign up at any of the partnering area municipalitie...
Nov 09, 2019 There is a call out for people to sign up to join a Rural Crime Watch group being formed for the area North of the Battlefords. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Virtual ceremony to take place to honour veterans still with us
Marj Matchee is honouring veterans here at home, but with a modern twist.Matchee is the wife of a veteran and the creator of #OpBeacon, a candlelight vigil ceremony that raises awareness and honours v...
Nov 09, 2019 Image Courtesy of Marj Matchee