Tag Archives: Events

Four new affordable homes announced for Prince Albert
With shovels in hand, representatives from the provincial and federal governments have helped kickstart a new housing project that will help open some new doors for low income families in Prince Alber...
Sep 04, 2024

Smash a pumpkin to raise funds for mental health
A local man hopes to raise awareness for mental health issues through this year's fundraising trade show. Damien Gagne spoke about his own battle with mental health, noting many others struggle with w...
Sep 03, 2024

Youth basketball league returning for second season
A basketball league geared towards young teens in the Prince Albert area is returning for a second year.Registration for the Prince Albert Community Basketball Association's (PACBA) Winter Basketball ...
Sep 01, 2024

P.A. welcomes back First Nation's Provincial Firefighting Competition
For the first time since the pandemic, Saskatchewan First Nations Emergency Management (SFNEM) brought their annual First Nation's Provincial Firefighting Competition back to Prince Albert in conjunct...
Sep 01, 2024

Terry Fox Run organizer prepares for his 44th fundraiser: 'I’ve been in every one.'
For most, the Terry Fox Run is just an annual fundraiser for cancer research. But for Prince Albert's Vern Hodgins, it's a much more meaningful event - one that he hasn't missed since the very first r...
Aug 31, 2024

BBEX finalists announced
It's official, the best the Battlefords has to offer have been announced. Finalists for the Battlefords Business Excellence Committee (BBEX) Awards have been named and will celebrate the 30th year of ...
Aug 30, 2024

Sandcastle competition sparks imagination, community spirit
The downtown La Ronge beach was packed with families on Wednesday as they competed to see who could build the best sandcastles. The event was organized by municipal staff and led by Saskatoon's Glen O...
Aug 29, 2024

Traditional pow wow returns to Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation after 40 year hiatus
For the first time in 40 years, a traditional pow wow is taking place at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.Over 400 dancers, representing a number of communities across the province and Alberta, are taking part...
Aug 29, 2024

Annual Powwow honours survivors and embraces the past
When people think about Powwows, they may imagine endless dancing with traditional footwork, bouncing to the beat of a thundering drum, and colourful regalia rich with culture; however, behind all the...
Aug 24, 2024

Chef leads immersive Métis culinary experience in Air Ronge
A dozen individuals with a passion for cooking came together Friday at Air Ronge's Heritage Park for an immersive experience with Mtis chef Jenni Lessard. It was an entirely hands on experience, with ...
Aug 23, 2024