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Chesterfest draws large crowd

The comfiest festival in the prairies opened its gates in Prince Albert on Friday, and saw hundreds of people come to take their place on the couch.The first annual Chesterfest, which featured more th...

Jul 06, 2019 Gunner & Smith play at the first annual Chesterfest in Prince Albert on Friday. The festival featured more than 102 couches, loveseats and armchairs as seating. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)

'Without officials, there's no game': 37 years and counting in the stripes for Humboldt resident

It started as a way to make some extra cash as a teenager, but it has since turned into a passion.Humboldt resident Stephen Gray started out as a hockey official when he was 14 years old, and then got...

Jul 06, 2019 Stephen Gray has been a referee in Humboldt for 37 years and counting. (submitted photo/Stephen Gray)

Spruce Haven Playground appears to be ready for play but city says otherwise

The Spruce Haven Recreation area playground structure is in but it is not open to the public just yet.Crews are still actively working in that area according to City Manager Ryan Danberg."On Monday, w...

Jul 05, 2019 The Spruce Haven Playground looks tempting but is still a construction site for now. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Seven from Meadow Lake rugby team to represent province at Man Sask

The North Saskatchewan Wolverines rugby team is in Winnipeg this weekend for the U-16 and U-18 Man Sask Championship. Made up of players from different communities throughout the region, this weekend ...

Jul 05, 2019 The Meadow Lake SheDevils rugby team will send seven players to represent Northern Saskatchewan at this year’s Man Sask Championship. (file photo/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

TopFiveRoundup July 5, 2019

News Director Glenn Hicks takes a look at the stories you selected as your weekly top five on paNOW.com.

Jul 05, 2019

Hoop Dancer vows to unite people on provincial tour

An accomplished grass and hoop dancer from Regina will be touring the province this summer, and the elimination of racism is one of his key messages.Terrance Littletent has been performing for over 30...

Jul 05, 2019 (Facebook/ Terrance Littletent)

Saskatoon police search for missing 18-month-old toddler

Saskatoon police are asking for the public's help to find a missing toddler.Itzel Delreal-Daniels, an 18-month-old girl, was last seen at her mother's home on Summers Place in the College Park neighbo...

Jul 05, 2019 (Submitted photo/CKOM News)

Prince Albert music festival puts a spin on seating

An outdoor music festival in Prince Albert is aiming to provide extra comfort for patrons and find new use for aged chesterfields.Chesterfest has been marketed as the "comfiest festival on the Prairie...

Jul 05, 2019 Chesterfest organizer Joel Rohs performing. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Melfort football player learning from the Riders ahead of final junior season

Logan Ferland is entering his fifth and final season of junior football.The 22-year-old offensive lineman from Melfort is a three-time Prairie Football Conference All Star with the Regina Thunder and ...

Jul 04, 2019 Logan Ferland during his second season of junior football with the Regina Thunder in 2016. (Facebook/Regina Thunder Football Club)

City re-purposing old or damaged garbage bins for backyard composting

Staff at the City of Prince Albert are getting creative in efforts to encourage composting.City staff took 35, old or damaged garbage/recycling bins and have converted them for backyard composting."It...

Jul 04, 2019 Re-purposed compost bins can now be purchased at the P.A landfill. (Michael Joel-Hanson/paNOW Staff)