Tag Archives: Events
Getting loud for mental health
Some Prince Albert residents took to the street Monday in hopes of raising awareness about an important issue.The fourth annual Get Loud for Mental Health Walk saw roughly 30 people walk downtown with...
May 06, 2019 Marchers getting ready to head out on the walk Monday morning (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Mental Health Week officially launched with flag-raising ceremony
There was a strong show of support to launch Mental Health Week in the Battlefords Monday.North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater proclaimed the event with a flag-raising ceremony outside city hall."This is...
May 06, 2019 The Canadian Mental Health Association's (CMHA) Battlefords branch representatives and supporters gather outside city hall in North Battleford Monday for the official flag raising ceremony to proclaim this week as Mental Health Week. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Sask. Polytechnic marks MMIWG National Awareness Day
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is marking Sunday's national awareness day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) with red dress displays at each of its campuses.Deanna Speidel, Indigeno...
May 06, 2019 The red dress to display to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus in Saskatoon. (Saskatchewan Polytechnic/ Facebook)
CK750 in Melfort to broadcast Saskatchewan Roughriders games
Saskatchewan Roughrider fans will have a new place to listen to all the action.CK750 in Melfort will broadcast live all of the regular season and playoff games for the 2019 campaign.Many Rider Nation ...
May 06, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Exploring traditional healing methods
A guided class teaching traditional Ukrainian folk medicines and salves was offered in Prince Albert on Saturday.The event, held at St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church, explored a variety of tradit...
May 05, 2019 Jennifer Fedun, folklorist, taught a variety of traditional healing methods in Prince Albert on Saturday. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
Going on a hike for hospice
Prince Albert's Rose Garden Hospice is one step closer to becoming a reality after the Hike for Hospice event on Saturday.The event saw roughly 40 participants hike nearly five kilometres from the Alf...
May 04, 2019 Participants posed for a photo before embarking on the Hike for Hospice on Saturday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
BUW changes things up in this year's Charity Golf Classic
The Battlefords United Way is gearing up for another major fundraiser in their milestone half-a-century anniversary year. The Charity Golf Classic is seven weeks away, and will once again be held at J...
May 04, 2019 The BUW will be holding their Annual Charity Golf Classic on June 21. (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
A day for P.A. families
Families in Prince Albert were treated to a day entirely dedicated to them on Saturday, as the fifth annual Family Expo took place at the P.A. Exhibition Centre.The event featured over 30 vendors and ...
May 04, 2019 Families with young children were treated to a variety of interactive booths at the fifth annual Family Expo in Prince Albert on Saturday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
KidSport hosts major fundraiser this weekend in La Ronge
Tri-community residents are invited to attend La Ronge KidSport's 12th annual Three-On-Three Basketball Tournament starting tonight at Churchill Community High School.The event begins at 5:30 p.m. wit...
May 03, 2019 Committee members were busy preparing Friday for the major fundraiser. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
St. Louis Grand Ole Opry returns
Country music fans will be treated to a special evening Saturday, as the third annual St. Louis Grand Ole Opry show returns to the St. Louis Community Hall.The event, hosted by the Prince Albert chapt...
May 03, 2019 Saturday will see the return of the third annual St. Louis Grand Ole Opry held at the St. Louis Community Hall. (Submitted Photo/PA SCMA)