Tag Archives: Events
Program helps youth connect with nature and culture
A group of 15 kids capped off their canoe trip Tuesday afternoon.The group, who took part in the trip through the Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) Yes Program (Youth Empowerment Strategy) started ...
Aug 06, 2019 (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Celebration of Life, tribute show planned for Meota business leader and community supporter
The community of Meota is mourning the loss of longtime local businessman and community volunteer Kevin Foster. Foster, 53, who owned the Meota Hotel and Bar died on July 31 due to a sudden unexpected...
Aug 06, 2019 Businessman Kevin Foster of Meota passed away on July 31. (submitted photo/Carrie Flasch)
Those Were the Days celebrates 50 years in the Battlefords
From agricultural history to family fun and games, 2019 will mark the 50th anniversary of Those Were the Days, the signature summertime event held by the Western Development Museum. Programs and volun...
Aug 06, 2019 Those Were the Days offers a chance for people of all ages to come together, and enjoy some summertime fun including a close-up look at some antique vehicles. (Facebook/Western Development Museum)
BUH Foundation to celebrate 25th anniversary of upcoming lottery
Tickets are now on sale for Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's $100,000 Cash Lottery.The lottery this year will help the hospital purchase a new ultrasound unit for the emergency department...
Aug 06, 2019 CJNB/CJNS morning host Grant Schutte picks the winning ticket at a prior event. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the upcoming lottery. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Prince Albert Ex marks a successful year
The 2019 Prince Albert Exhibition exceeded expectations.Heading into this year's fair, organizers hoped to have around 30,000 people come through the gates. But according to P.A. Exhibitions President...
Aug 06, 2019 This year's exhibition was a success. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Raymore summer slam finds success with country music acts
Despite some 'trying years,' the Raymore Summer Slam committee is coming off its eighth event. The community with a population of around 650, more than doubled over the weekend as numerous country act...
Aug 06, 2019 Canadian Country music legend George Fox at Raymore Summer Slam on Sunday night. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Archery Championships continue; men's unlimited winner announced
The 2019 Canadian National Archery Championships in Prince Albert are still in full swing.The event began last week, and will run until August 11. A number of archery competitions will take place at m...
Aug 05, 2019 The Grand Prix event took place at the Canadian National Championships Monday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
P.A. Exhibition showcases heavy horse pulls
New to the Prince Albert Exhibition for 2019 were the heavy horse pulls. The event featured more than a dozen teams facing off.Teams of two horses and their owners were pitted against each other to pu...
Aug 03, 2019 Teams of two horses pulled more than 7,000 pounds at the heavy horse pulls. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
National Archery Championships hold opening ceremonies
The 2019 Canadian National Archery Championships held their opening ceremonies in Prince Albert on Saturday.The event runs until August 11, and will host more than 200 archers from across the country,...
Aug 03, 2019 The 2019 National Archery Championships held their opening ceremonies Saturday in Prince Albert. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Exhibition seeing strong attendance
The Prince Albert Exhibition is having a record year attendance wise.So far the P.A. Ex has seen more people come through the gates than all of last year. Robbie Ross, president of Prince Albert Exhib...
Aug 02, 2019 Crowds were smaller Friday afternoon at the Prince Albert Exhibition (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)