Tag Archives: Events
Discussing climate change, culture and health
The effects of climate change have been widely discussed in scientific communities for years, but now many are talking about the effects climate change may cause on a much smaller scale.Dr. Courtney H...
Mar 15, 2019 Dr. Courtney Howard spoke in Prince Albert Thursday about the effects of climate change not only on the planet, but on an individual level. (File photo/Brady Bateman)
Beauty and the Beast production showcasing high-quality costumes and backdrops
Fans of the 1991 animated Disney film Beauty and the Beast won't be disappointed with the live-stage adaptation performed by local students this week. Intricate costumes, detailed backdrops and famili...
Mar 15, 2019 Elaborate costumes are part of the Beauty and the Beast performance. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
St. Patrick's Day set to be celebrated in Prince Albert
Prince Albert is getting ready to paint the town green in honour of St. Patrick's Day.A number of events are taking place, including the Ashden School of Irish Dance's Pub Night, at the Ches Leach Lou...
Mar 15, 2019 Local dancers are gearing up for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. (Submitted photo/Ashden School of Irish Dance)
The state of curling in Saskatchewan: A Biggar problem than expected
Yesterday, we took a look at the game of curling from the elite level, and CurlSask's stance on how the game is growing in part one of a three-part series. Today, we're going to look at the hot bed of...
Mar 14, 2019 (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Investigation into Christopher Lake fire continues
The cause of the fire that destroyed the Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar last week remains under investigation.On March 8, firefighters from two rural departments were unable to save the 62-ye...
Mar 14, 2019 (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Workshop aims to teach tenant and landlord rights
Prince Albert landlords and tenants were able to learn valuable information about their rights and responsibilities at A Place to Call Home: Tenant and Landlord Information, held at the John M. Cuelen...
Mar 14, 2019 Liz Thomspon, a volunteer with the P.A. Literacy Network, led the 'A Place to Call Home: Tenant and Landlord Information' workshop held at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library Thursday. (File photo/Brady Bateman)
Cree classes at SMVS revitalizing language one word at a time
Cree language lessons at Senator Myles Venne School are building the vocabulary of tri-community residents one word at a time. Since last September, local residents have been invited to Cree lessons a...
Mar 14, 2019 Cree classes are offered once per week at Senator Myles Venne School free of charge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Allan skating rink to be renamed after late Humboldt Broncos captain
The late captain of the Humboldt Broncos, Logan Schatz will be honoured this Saturday in his home community of Allan. The town will hold a dedication ceremony for the Logan Schatz Memorial Arena in th...
Mar 13, 2019 (Facebook/Town of Allan)
Orcas see success at provincials in Moose Jaw
It was a weekend to get the feet wet for young competitors. The Battlefords Orcas Swim Club participated in the A Provincials over the past weekend, taking five swimmers. The team finished nine of 12 ...
Mar 12, 2019 Four of the five swimmers that competed in Moose Jaw over the weekend. (L-R) Jael Basaraba, Rowan Tkatchuk, Hannah Kopp, Eve Harrington, (absent Sienna Sommerfeld) (submitted photo/John Mcleod)
SARM President expects 'lively discussion' at convention
Delegates attending this week's Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention in Saskatoon are hoping for more details on some big issues affecting the province.SARM president Ray...
Mar 12, 2019 SARM President Ray Orb speaks in Regina on Dec. 4, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)