Events

KidzFest forced indoors

Weather forced an impromptu change to this year's KidzFest in Prince Albert.With rain and lightning in the forecast organizers made the call to move the festivities indoors to the Kinsmen Arena. Rayan...

Jul 18, 2019 There was a healthy line up for the jump house (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Plains Indian Sign Language Camp coming soon to Poundmaker

Poundmaker First Nation is doing their part to keep a key element of their language alive. Miyawata Culture and the Poundmaker Cree Nation are hosting a Plains Indian sign language camp on the Cree Na...

Jul 18, 2019 ID 145232123 © Chernetskaya | Dreamstime.com

Organizers for Danceland at Manitou Beach less concerned about water levels ahead of homecoming

Saskatchewan's famous dance hall with a horse hair floor at Manitou Beach will host a homecoming this weekend.Danceland has survived 10 years of high-water levels at Little Manitou Lake and still stan...

Jul 18, 2019 Danceland at Manitou Beach will host a homecoming on Friday and Saturday. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Naicam to hold Viking Stomp in conjunction with local slo-pitch tournament

The Naicam and District Community Council is holding a new fundraiser on Saturday, July 27.The Naicam Viking Stomp is a concert in Naicam that will feature Constant Reminder this year. Community Counc...

Jul 18, 2019 (Facebook/Naicam Viking Stomp)

Hot dog eating champion crowned in North Battleford

Ken Kwan had to mustard up his courage to compete in the Gold Eagle Casino's first ever Hot Dog Eating Championship and now he gets to relish in the glory.National Hot Dog Day was July 17, and to cele...

Jul 18, 2019 (Nic Fransoo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Curbside giveaway weekend returning to North Battleford

As the old adage goes, one person's trash is another's treasure. In June 2018, the city of North Battleford hosted their inaugural curbside giveaway. With positive feedback from several residents, the...

Jul 18, 2019 Photo 74934345 © Clicspics - Dreamstime.com

Waskesiu unveils fire smart area

The federal and provincial governments have unveiled a project they hope will get people thinking about wildfire mitigation.Wednesday morning, media were invited to the Waskesiu town site to take a to...

Jul 17, 2019 Dustin Guedo, with Parks Canada gave the tour of the Fire Smart Area in Waskesiu (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

North Stars Hockey School offers skills training for youth

It might be summer, but school is in session for the North Stars Hockey School.The team's coach, Brayden Klimosko will be offering tips and skills development for local hockey players from Aug. 19 to ...

Jul 17, 2019 The North Stars’ Hockey School is offered to youth of the Novice, Atom, Peewee, Bantam and Midget age groups. (Facebook/North Stars)

Chuckwagon safety questioned after Calgary Stampede

A high number of horse deaths during the 2019 Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races has led to some calling for the event to be banned.A total of six horses died during this year's races, bringing the num...

Jul 16, 2019 A photo of the chuckwagon races during Sport Days in 2017. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Province celebrates Parks Week

Summer is a great season to step outside and take advantage of the province's natural beauty.Staff with the Ministry of Parks Culture and Sport hope this week, July 14 to 20, residents and visitors ta...