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Couples pack floor for Polka Fest
The Prince Albert Polka Fest continued Saturday at exhibition grounds.The dance floor was packed this afternoon with couples moving with grace and tempo to the music. A rendition of Cotton Eye Joe end...
Aug 24, 2019 There was no shortage of couples on the floor Saturday at the P.A. Exhibition Centre (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Historical society hopes newest tour will catch on
The West Hill is the focus of the Prince Albert Historical Societies newest walking tour.On Saturday afternoon the public was invited to take in a walking tour of the neighborhood. A group of around 2...
Aug 24, 2019 Fred Payton starts off the tour in front of the John and Olive Diefenbaker Museum (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Children's Business Fair instilling entrepreneurship skills in youth
The development of entrepreneurship skills was one of the main goals of the inaugural Children's Business Fair hosted Saturday by Visions North."We need more people to enhance our community and they a...
Aug 24, 2019 There were 11 vendors at the Children's Business Fair. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Falk hosts meet and greet, readies for federal election
Getting an early start on the fall election, Battlefords-Lloydminster Conservative MP Rosemarie Falk visited her constituency office in North Battleford for a meet and greet with residents on Friday.T...
Aug 24, 2019 Battlefords-Lloydminster Conservative MP Rosemarie Falk meets with constituents in North Battleford, Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Two Battlefords boys are Western Canadian baseball champions
Two boys who grew up playing baseball on local ball diamonds are now Western Canadian champions. Levi Scherman and Cory Wouters played for the Sask 5 Giants 15U AAA team out of Martensville this year....
Aug 23, 2019 Levi Scherman and Cory Wouters, pictured here with their gold medals as Western Canadian Champions. (submitted photo/Michelle Scherman)
School's out: North Stars Hockey School wraps up after another successful year
After a week of fun, games, and skill development, Friday marked the final day of the the Battlefords North Stars' Hockey School. The Hockey School offers guidance through drills, and helpful tips dur...
Aug 23, 2019 Players pose for a quick picture before scrimmage action at the North Stars Hockey School. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
P.A. Polkafest heading into 17th year
Everyone heading to the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre this weekend will need to put on their dancing shoes for the 17th annual Polkafest. It runs today through Sunday with all money raised going bac...
Aug 23, 2019 (submitted/P.A.Polkafest)
Eagle Point Classic returns for 25th year
Canoeist in the tri-communities are preparing for the 25th annual Eagle Point Classic on Saturday. "It's the end of the season race and it's the main event that we have," Pimiskatan Canoe Club Preside...
Aug 22, 2019 Two dozen people are expected to participate in the competition. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Mosquito First Nation announces three new economic developments
The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) has announced three new economic developments.They will embark on starting a home builders and construction company, a security company,...
Aug 22, 2019 Chief and council for the Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation pose for a picture following Wednesday afternoon’s announcement of the new economic developments. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Musical Festival to feature Indigenous performers for first time
For the first time ever the Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival at the Prince Albert National Park will feature a variety of Indigenous talent to go along with some other top bands.Organizers decided it ...
Aug 21, 2019 (Submitted photo/Jim Kerby)