Events

Emergency workers banding together to raise money for KidSport, resilience retreat

Paramedics and firefighters are once again getting together to raise money to support community groups.The second annual Emergency Service Partners 2019 Golf Tournament is set to go Aug. 29 at Cooke M...

Jul 11, 2019 Paramedics and firefighters are asking people to tee off at Cooke Municipal Golf Course to raise money for some community groups. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Organizers hope Woodland Cree Youth Symposium inspires attendees

With some dedication and effort, anyone can achieve their goals. That's according to Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) Chief Frank Roberts, who stated more than 300 young people from the reserve, the L...

Jul 11, 2019 There were a number of traditional skills demonstrations. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Battlefords Trappers playing in their first NSRBL playoffs

The third time is the charm.The Battlefords Trappers have made it into the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) playoffs.This is the third season the Battlefords Trappers have been in the ...

Jul 11, 2019 Battlefords Trappers team photo. (submitted photo/Gavin Nolin)

World-class athletes share advice at Woodland Cree Youth Symposium

With hopes of inspiring young people to be all they can be, an array of special guests were invited to this week's Woodland Cree Youth Symposium on Montreal Lake Cree Nation.The event began July 8 and...

Jul 10, 2019 Olympian Brigette Lacquette is the first First Nation woman to join the Team Canada hockey team. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Free fishing weekend on the horizon

This weekend anglers can head out on the province's lakes and not worry about having to get a licence.Free Fishing Weekend will run both Saturday and Sunday. The weekend, which has been going in the s...

Jul 10, 2019 This Saturday and Sunday is free fishing weekend in Saskatchewan (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Community BBQ offers fun family outing

Whether it be the smell of the grill or the sense of community as people gather together to share in a meal and conversation, barbeque season will forever be synonymous with summertime. Zion Lutheran ...

Jul 10, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

North Battleford Public Library hosting '80s themed escape room

Residents will have the chance to travel back in time this weekend at the North Battleford Public Library.Saturday, the library is hosting a 1980s themed escape room event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group...

Mother searching for support after 15-year-old daughter's suicide

A mother who lost her 15-year-old daughter to suicide one month ago is asking residents to join her awareness walk Wednesday in Pelican Narrows. "We'll hopefully be starting a healing journey for the ...

Jul 10, 2019 Jaycelynn Charles passed away June 10 in Pelican Narrows. (submitted photo/Veronique McCallum)

Homecoming and healing: Musicians return to P.A. stage

It was the story of both a comeback and a homecoming, as two Prince Albert raised musicians took to the stage at the first-annual Chesterfest just west of P.A. July 5 and 6.Performing at Chesterfest w...

Jul 09, 2019 Regina-based band The Dead South features P.A. raised banjoist Colton Crawford, far right. The band returned to Prince Albert to perform at Chesterfest on July 5, 2019

Biggar Nationals capture gold at U-16 Provincials

"Overwhelming sports-wise, probably one of the proudest moments of my life."Those are the words Dion Harrabek, head coach of the Biggar Nationals softball team used to describe the thoughts and emotio...

Jul 09, 2019 The Biggar Nationals’ gold medal winning team, pictured here with their championship banner. (submitted photo/Dion Harrabek)