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Top 10 finish for LeRoy's Timmerman at Junior Provincials

The small town of LeRoy, Sask. had a top 10 finisher at the Saskatchewan Junior Golf Provincials that took place in Nipawin from July 9 to 11.Fifteen-year-old Carter Timmerman represented his hometown...

Jul 15, 2019 Carter Timmerman looks on at his drive at the Junior Provincials in Nipawin. (submitted photo/Golf Saskatchewan)

New support beds for mental health patients soon to come for Prince Albert, other cities in Sask.

Research shows stable housing combined with various levels of community support can lead to better outcomes for people with complex mental health and addictions issues. That from Executive Director of...

Jul 14, 2019

New support beds for mental health patients soon to come for North Battleford, other cities in Sask.

Research shows stable housing combined with various levels of community support can lead to better outcomes for people with complex mental health and addictions issues. That from Executive Director of...

Jul 14, 2019 Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff

Nipawin's Duchscherer plays final Junior Provincials on home course

There was some local flare at the 2019 Saskatchewan Junior Golf Provincials at the Evergreen Golf Course in Nipawin.Nipawin's own Veronika Duchscherer participated in the three-day tournament between ...

Jul 13, 2019 Nipawin's Veronika Duchscherer looks on after a shot at the 2019 Saskatchewan Junior Golf Provincials. (submitted photo/Golf Saskatchewan)

Local talent stands out at Sask Junior Golf Provincials

Over 50 young, up-and-coming golfers participated in the annual Saskatchewan Junior Golf Provincials held this week at Nipawin's Evergreen Golf Course.Featured among the standouts at the three-day eve...

Jul 12, 2019 Brooklin Fry finished in top spot of the U15 Bantam age group at the Junior Provincials in Nipawin July 9-11. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Police ask public for information at one-year anniversary of homicide

The Prince Albert Police Service is asking the public for any information which may help lead to an arrest, as July 13 marks the first anniversary in the death of Jordan Ballantyne.PAPS and EMS respon...

Jul 12, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Charlie Major to headline Stanley Mission Community Gathering

Juno Award-Winner Charlie Major will perform next week at the Stanley Mission Community Gathering. "Every year we try to invite a top-main entertainer for our country show and this year it happened to...

Jul 12, 2019 Country music artist Charlie Major will be in Stanley Mission on July 16. (submitted photo/MDM Recordings)

Police seize meth, cocaine and nunchucks in search

A man and a woman, both from Prince Albert are set to appear in court after a search warrant was executed last night. Just before 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, members of the Integrated Street Enforcem...

Jul 12, 2019 Police seized nunchucks, cocaine and methamphetamine in a search warrant executed last night. (submitted photo/PAPS)

LLRIB announces passing of dedicated elder

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is announcing the passing of Elder Jacob Ratt. Ratt served with LLRIB for 48 years as an employee, council member and Council of Elders. According to a media relea...

Jul 12, 2019 Elder Jacob Ratt began his career with the Lac La Ronge Indian Band in 1971. (submitted photo/Tammy Cook-Searson)

Carlisle, Neiszner win first Saskatchewan Junior titles in Nipawin

The Saskatchewan Junior Golf Provincials wrapped up on Thursday, July 11 in Nipawin at the Evergreen Golf Course.Over 50 golfers participated in the three-day event at one of the best courses in the p...

Jul 12, 2019 Estevan's Jace Carlisle is the 2019 Saskatchewan Junior Men's Champion. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)