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'Army behind the army', Captain of the Melfort Salvation Army on the importance of volunteers

In light of National Volunteer Week, northeastNOW is featuring community volunteers who go above and beyond all year round.The Captain of the Melfort Salvation Army wants to shed some spotlight on vol...

Apr 19, 2021

Gratton, 105 CJVR take home awards... again...at SCMA's

The Saskatchewan Country Music Awards were held virtually this year as country music in the province was celebrated.Dozens of awards were handed out, including the Music Director of the Year which wen...

Apr 19, 2021

Council to decide Monday on erecting Fred Sasakamoose statue at SaskTel Centre

Since early November, things have been tough on the family of Indigenous hockey legend Fred Sasakamoose.Sasakamoose - the first treaty-status player in NHL history - died on Nov. 24 after battling a p...

Apr 19, 2021

STF president Maze 'disappointed saddened, and shocked' after Thunderchild's passing

When Saskatchewan Teachers Federations (STF) President Patrick Maze heard the news about the passing of Prince Albert Carlton counsellor Victor Thunderchild, he felt several emotions all at once. Thun...

Apr 17, 2021

Carlton's Thunderchild loses battle after being hospitalized with COVID-19

Victor Thunderchild, a well-known and well-respected Prince Albert high school student counselor died Saturday morning after being hospitalized with COVID-19. He was with the school for nearly 30 year...

Apr 17, 2021

Allen Sapp Gallery to offer Sewing for Youth classes

The Allen Sapp Gallery will be offering three Sewing for Youth classes in the community over the next month. Each lasting two days in duration, the first will take place Apr. 27 and 28 from 6-7:30 p.m...

Apr 16, 2021

UPDATE: Missing 36-year-old woman now found

Update: La Ronge RCMP announced on Sunday that Florence Eninew has now been found. The La Ronge RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding 36-year-old Florence Eninew.According to a media releas...

Apr 16, 2021

Quilter and top go-to person becomes P.A. Citizen of the Year

Prince Albert's Citizen of The Year for 2020 is Margaret Ferguson.She's being honoured for her extraordinary efforts in helping the less fortunate in the community.Ferguson, 79, told paNOW she's alway...

Apr 16, 2021

JPII students support special needs programs through RCMP Youth Advisory Committee

Two local students at John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) are doing what they can to raise awareness and advocate for those with special needs at their high school. Grade 9 student, Anicah Poynting, and Gr...

Apr 16, 2021

NEOSS takes over Good Food Box program

The Good Food Box program will still be available in the region but will switch hands from Plus Industries to North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS).On a monthly basis, members place their o...

Apr 16, 2021