Events

Art Show and social event set for Sunday

Some of the leading talent in Prince Albert will be on display for the 41st annual Kyla Art Show Sunday evening. There's a new venue for the popular event along with some added atmospheric fun to help...

Oct 26, 2019 Over 20 local and guest artists will show their creations in various media at the Kyla Art Show in Prince Albert Sunday evening. Here, Jaret Mayer with the Kyla Artist Group shows off some of his work using repurposed metal. (Facebook/Kyla Artist Group)

Stars chill Ice Wolves, stay hot with 4-3 win

The Battlefords North Stars defeated the La Ronge Ice Wolves 4-3 Friday night, as the team improved to 16-1 on the season in front of their hometown crowd at the Civic Centre. Stars' rookie, Hunter Pa...

Oct 25, 2019 With their win Friday night, the Battlefords North Stars improve to 16-1 on the season, having won nine straight games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Vikings senior boys to host home tournament this weekend

It is sure to be a loud and ruckus scene at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School this weekend, as the senior boys' Vikings volleyball team will host their home tournament Friday and Saturday...

Oct 25, 2019 No bus needed: The senior boys Vikings volleyball team will look to make the most of home court advantage this weekend, as the team will play in front of friends and family at the NBCHS gymnasium. (Submitted photo/Shawna Sturk)

North Stars look to bring the heat against Ice Wolves

After nearly a full week off since their last game Saturday, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Friday night at the Civic Centre, as the team welcomes the La Ronge Ice Wolves to town. F...

Oct 25, 2019 Stars’ forward Brett Gammer will line up tonight alongside his usual running mate, Austin Becker and newest North Star, Hunter Partsch in a line that should provide energy and scoring spark for the team. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Rett syndrome awareness event Sunday in La Ronge

Looking to raise awareness about Rett syndrome, the Norris family is inviting residents of the tri-communities to a special event Sunday.Between 3:45 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Mel Hegland Uniplex, the ri...

Oct 25, 2019 Avery Norris, 11, lives with Rett syndrome. (Skate for Rett/Facebook)

"Proud to be the Blues,": Kelly Chase brings Stanley Cup to Porcupine Plain

The Stanley Cup was spotted in Porcupine Plain on Thursday, Oct. 24 as part of a fundraiser in town.Former National Hockey League (NHL) player, and Porcupine Plain native Kelly Chase brought Lord Stan...

Oct 25, 2019 Kelly Chase kisses the Stanley Cup after bringing it inside the Community Hall in Porcupine Plain. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

House concert series kicks-off tonight

The house concert series is coming back to Melfort with a new twist.Six concerts will be coming to the Melfort Historic Post Office with each featuring a different artist.Brent and Tammy Lutz will hos...

Oct 25, 2019 The Melfort Historic Post Office will be the site of the house concert series throughout the winter. (Facebook/Brent Lutz)

E.A. Rawlinson Centre presents an eerie story for a cause

The E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts and Spark Theatre will be presenting a spooky story this Halloween season.The Woman In Black, based on a novel by Susan Hill that was written in 1983 will be sho...

Oct 24, 2019 (Submitted photo/Cara Stelmaschuk)

Living Sky topping provincial grad rates, still working to shore up Indigenous disparity

Living Sky School Division is seeing continued improvements in its graduation rates among First Nations, Mtis and Inuit (FNMI) students and boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the province.B...

Oct 24, 2019 Living Sky School Division's report shows student graduation rates including Indigenous student rates are higher than the provincial tally. The goal for school divisions across the province has been to reduce the disparity between Indigenous and non Indigenous student graduation rates. (file photo/CKOM Staff)

Meadow Lake set to host a Diwali celebration in November

Residents in Meadow Lake are preparing to celebrate Diwali.On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Meadow Lake Senior Citizen Activity Centre will host a Diwali celebration. Diwali is a four to five-day long festiva...