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Battlefords Friendship Centre hosting celebratory feast for community

Local and surrounding area residents will have an opportunity to sit down and break bread together at a feast coming up next week which is free for all to attend.Battlefords Indian and Mtis Friendship...

Mar 04, 2019 Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre will be hosting its annual feast coming up on Tuesday, March 19. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Plenty of local talent among the SCMA nominees

The Saskatchewan Country Music Association has released the nominees for the 30th annual Saskatchewan Country Music Awards. There are over a dozen artists with a Prince Albert and region connection.Am...

Mar 04, 2019 Tenille Arts is nominated in six categories (Submitted/SCMA) : Glenn Hicks

One Book, One Province tour come to P.A.

A province wide book tour made at stop in Prince Albert Monday afternoon.The One Book, One Province tour, which features author Lisa Bird-Wilson, was at Saskatchewan Polytechnic as a part of the cross...

Mar 04, 2019 Lisa Bird-Wilson speaking at the library at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

P.A.Masters swimmer breaks record

The Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club are celebrating a special achievement from one of their own.Masters swimmer Joy Friesen broke a record that had stood for twenty years, while also claiming gold in t...

Mar 04, 2019 Prince Albert swimmer Joy Friesen broke the provincial record in the 25-metre backstroke at the RMSC Masters swim meet in Regina Saturday. (Submitted/PA Sharks Swim Club) : Glenn Hicks

P.A woman promotes path to healthy relationships

A cancer survivor and recovering sex addict, says she has made it her personal mission to help others find healthy relationships.Prince Albert's Chantelle Rodgers will be sharing her personal story at...

Mar 03, 2019 (Facebook/Chantelle Rodgers)

Remembering the exploits of a ship named Waskesiu

This article draws much of its information from a Facebook post written by historian Mark Gaillard.It was 75 years ago this week the HMCS Waskesiu became the first Canadian frigate to sink a German U-...

Mar 02, 2019 River Class Frigate HMCS Waskesiu K330 , circa 1944. (Library and Archives Canada MIKAN 4950913) : Glenn Hicks

NBCHS Vikings look to close out season strong

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School senior boys' basketball team kicked off their home tournament Friday afternoon at NBCHS. With two games on the schedule Friday to open the tournament, th...

Mar 01, 2019 The North Battleford Comprehensive High School senior boys' basketball team kicked off their tournament Friday. (submitted photo/Mark Kotchorek) : Tyler Marr

OSI-CAN founder remembered as 'mentor' and 'hero'

A founding member of OSI-CAN, a group that provides mental health supports for first responders and veterans, has passed away.Chris Siddons from Regina took his own life on Thursday. Jack Rennie, an a...

Mar 01, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Residents raise $7,600 at Salla research benefit

Residents of the tri-communities heard the call for help and raised more than $7,600 at a benefit Thursday at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre.The fundraiser was for six-year-old Jada Halke...

Mar 01, 2019 It was a big night for Jada Halkett who was the center of attention Thursday. (submitted photo/Sheldon Merriman)

RCMP honour La Ronge Canadian Ranger Patrol for ongoing support

Members of La Ronge Canadian Ranger Patrol were honoured for their dedication and support to the communities they serve.A special plaque was presented to the rescue group this morning by La Ronge RCMP...

Mar 01, 2019 Police officers join rangers outside the La Ronge RCMP detachment. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)