Tag Archives: Events
Teddy Bear Clinic brings community together to benefit youth
Although cloudy skies loomed overhead at points throughout the day Friday, it was all smiles as the sun did make an appearance, and stick around for a bit at the 20th annual Teddy Bear Clinic in North...
Jun 07, 2019 Not too hot, not too cold: After last year’s event was forced indoors due to the weather, it was a beautiful day at Central Park for kids of all ages to enjoy the Teddy Bear Clinic. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Carlton students compete at national level
Two Carlton High School students are back home after taking part in a national competition.Emily White and Nicholas Doucette, both Grade 12 students travelled to Halifax to take part in Skills Canada'...
Jun 07, 2019 Emily White, left, and Nicholas Doucette traveled to Halifax to compete at Skills Canada's national competition (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Tim Hortons Camp Day a success in P.A.
Tim Hortons Camp Day has come and gone in Prince Albert.The campaign, which runs across Canada, sees Tim Hortons donate the proceeds from all coffee sold to send deserving kids to camp for the summer....
Jun 07, 2019 Power 99 FM's Andy Cohen, center, with Donnie Parenteau, centre-left, took part in Tim Hortons Camp Day. (Submitted Photo/Andy Cohen Power 99)
Community Foundation celebrates 20 years, awards funding
The Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation (PAACF) noted a major milestone Thursday, as the organization celebrated 20 years of operations within P.A.The anniversary event celebrated both the lon...
Jun 07, 2019 The Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation celebrated 20 years in the community Thursday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Co-op hosting fundraiser to raise money for co-worker
The Co-op C-store will be holding a barbeque fundraiser on Friday to raise money for a co-worker diagnosed with cancer.Ron Phillips started at the C-store in November after retiring from the NorSask m...
Jun 07, 2019 Ron Phillips was diagnosed with cancer on his 75th birthday and the Co-op C-store will be hosting a BBQ fundraiser to raise money for his medical costs. (submitted photo/Mabel Phillips)
Dekker Centre Season launch a celebration of what’s ahead
The Dekker Centre is hosting its 2019-20 Season Launch June 12. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., General Manager of the Dekker Centre, Kali Weber, said the event is all about getting the community involved in ...
Jun 06, 2019 The Dekker Centre's Season Launch will feature live music, food and a look at what’s to come this season. (Facebook/Dekker Centre)
Going back to the 50s while raising funds for Melfort historic post office
It'll be a trip back to the 1950s next Friday in Melfort.The Back to the 50s sock hop cabaret will take place in the Melfort curling rink following the 30th annual Melfort Show and Shine.Director of D...
Jun 06, 2019 Melfort Historic Post Office building. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Local Jiu-Jitsu student prepares for big fight
Some of the best grapplers in the province will be competing Friday night in Saskatoon at the latest Modern Fighting Championship event (MFC3), and a man from Prince Albert is on the card.Lee Gareau, ...
Jun 06, 2019 Lee Gareau with Instructor Corey Lillis. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Garth Brooks: 'There's just something about Canada'
Every athlete or performer knows its important to power up before a big competition or performance. For country music superstar Garth Brooks vitamins and power drinks are on the menu."My vitamins and ...
Jun 06, 2019 The Garth Brooks Stadium Tour takes the country music superstar to Regina's Mosaic Stadium on Aug. 10. (submitted photo/garthbrooks.com)
'Not just a person that pulls you over': Melfort RCMP holds open house
Adults and kids alike gathered at the Melfort RCMP detachment on Wednesday, June 5 for an Open House.Cpl. Kyle Wyonzek is the acting detachment commander and said members decided to do an open house l...
Jun 06, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)