Tag Archives: Events
Capitol Annex has big weekend with Endgame premiere
It was a big weekend for movie-goers across the world, and that hype didn't stop outside the Battlefords. The new Capitol Annex Theatre had two theatres open for the public to show Avengers: Endgame, ...
Apr 29, 2019 The new theatre had many sold out shows over the weekend. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Gala highlights outstanding tri-community residents, businesses
Close to 200 people attended the second annual Tri-Community Awards and Recognition Gala hosted Saturday by the La Ronge and District Chamber of Commerce. That's according to President Crystal Everest...
Apr 28, 2019 John Jr. Sanderson won the award for Youth Entrepreneur. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Inductees welcomed to the Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame
It was a night to remember for sports fans in Prince Albert, as the 2019 inductees to the Sports Hall of Fame were honoured at the Ches Leach Lounge. Eight individuals were honoured during the ceremon...
Apr 28, 2019 The 2019 inductees into the Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame. (Brady Bateman/paNOW staff)
Rodeo kicks off in North Battleford
Yippee Ki-yay! It's rodeo time in the Battlefords again.There was plenty of action at the Civic Centre Friday night when the 49th annual Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo kicked off for another year.Rodeo particip...
Apr 27, 2019 Garret Harrigan of Maple Creek shows his skills in the Bull Riding competition. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
A different kind of modelling
It was an exciting day for modelling enthusiasts in Prince Albert on Saturday, as the annual Model Train and Hobby Show got underway.Dozens of hobbyists flooded the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club...
Apr 27, 2019 One of the many displays available for the public to view at the annual Model Train and Hobby Show taking place over the weekend. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Murals debut at historical museum
Members of the public got the chance Friday afternoon to see the newest additions to the Prince Albert Historical Museum.The museum unveiled two murals which will be on display in the new Indigenous h...
Apr 26, 2019 Kevin Pee-ace, left, speaks about the murals to those in attendance of the unveiling held at the museum Friday afternoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
North Stars to kick-off Anavet Cup home games with parking lot party
Fans of the Battlefords North Stars will be coming to the game at the Civic Centre Tuesday with bells on, cowbells that is, to cheer on their local team.The North Stars will return home after playing ...
Apr 26, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars rejoice after winning the 2019 Canalta Cup. A kick-off party is planned prior to the North Stars' game at the Civic Centre on Tuesday as they compete for the Anavet Cup. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
P.A. residents make opinions known
The Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) was in town Thursday conducting consultations on behalf of the federal government around sustainable development, ranging from ending pove...
Apr 25, 2019 More than a dozen people came out to take part in a discussion Thursday afternoon about sustainable development. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Annual community garage sale proves a good time for a good cause
The Historic Battleford Lions Club is hosting their annual Community Garage Sale on Saturday at the Battleford Arena.Organizer and Lions Club member Suzanne Reid said now in its tenth year, the commun...
Apr 25, 2019 There's always a little bit of something for everyone at the Historic Battleford Lions Club's community garage sale. (submitted photo/Suzanne Reid)
Thunderchild F.N., Toronto schools prepare for exchange program
Thunderchild First Nation is ready to welcome 21 students from Toronto.They will arrive on Sunday and spend a full week living at the school, learning about the practices of Indigenous culture, as wel...
Apr 25, 2019 Piyesiw Awasis School on the Thunderchild First Nation will welcome 21 students from Toronto on Sunday. (Facebook/Thunderchild First Nation - Interim TLE Coordinator)