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Long-time northeast auctioneer being recognized with Hall of Honour induction

It's a huge honour for a local legend in the auctioneering world.Barrie Jung of Melfort is one of three auctioneers being inducted into the Saskatchewan Auctioneers Association (SAA) Auction Era Hall ...

Jan 04, 2024

Somers named Sask Player of December

Melfort Mustangs forward, Zac Somers has been honoured as the December Saskatchewan Player of the Month by the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.The Melfort native played in all eight of the Mustangs ...

Jan 04, 2024

Welcome to the first baby born in Melfort in 2024

Melfort has it's New Year's baby.The as-of-yet unnamed baby boy was born just after 4 p.m. on Jan. 3.He weighed in at 7 lbs 14 oz and was 20 inches long.The proud parents are Lorna and Cameron MacNeal...

Jan 04, 2024

P.A. Food Bank hands out record number of hampers in 2023

2023 was a record-breaking year for the Prince Albert Food Bank.The non-profit handed out nearly 14,000 hampers over 12 months. This comes out to over 1,100 hampers a month.The previous record, set in...

Jan 04, 2024

Year in Review: 13U AA Royals prevail in Provincials and Westerns on home field

As 2023 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.The Prince Albert 13U AA Royals were on ...

Jan 01, 2024

Year in Review: Rose Garden Hospice opens doors following lengthy development

As 2023 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.A long-term Prince Albert community proj...

Jan 01, 2024

Premier Scott Moe looks back at 2023 and ahead to 2024

An election year looms for Premier Scott Moe as 2023 turns to 2024.The past 12 months have been marked by ongoing battles with the federal government and a controversial fight on the home front.But as...

Dec 30, 2023

Year in Review: Wildfires burn bright in Saskatchewan with record breaking year

As 2023 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.Saskatchewan saw records shatter this pa...

Dec 30, 2023

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce continues with advocacy for year ahead

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce plans to continue with its advocacy work as part of its 2024 goals.Chief operating officer Linda Machniak said the chamber is working on a number of projects for th...

Dec 30, 2023

North Stars' top moments from 2023: Part 2

As 2023 nears its end, battlefordsNOW is reflecting on what was a year for the ages for the Battlefords North Stars, featuring a plethora of team and individual accomplishments. Below is Part 2/2 in t...

Dec 29, 2023