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Saskatchewan UFO reports in 2018 include Jackfish Lake, Prince Albert
It was June 29, 2018, at around 2 a.m. when one person reportedly saw multi-coloured spherical lights in the sky by Jackfish Lake. They reported having dreams and "spiritual attacks."On July 5, anothe...
May 31, 2019 (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Former North Stars win rec tournament in Sin City
Former North Stars' goalie Taryn Kotchorek is a household name in the Battlefords after playing all three years of his junior hockey career with the Stars, highlighted by a Canalta Cup Championship in...
May 31, 2019 (Pictured L-R): Back Row: Allan Frank (coach) Aron Frank , Lyndon Antoine, Shae Kiryk , Bryce Fiske, Connor Macintosh, Gino frank, Blair Pewapisconias. Front Row: Nick Shumlanski, Luke Frank, Connor Manegre, Taryn Kotchorek and Daylin Smallchild. (submitted photo/Taryn Kotchorek)
Organizers planning for annual Pride Week festivities
Rainbows will light up the Battlefords this summer as the annual Pride Week celebration kicks off once again.The event will run from Aug. 19 to 25, with parade day in North Battleford set for Saturday...
May 30, 2019 Organizers are busy making plans for the Battlefords Pride Week festivities coming up in August. Last year's Pride parade was a popular draw in the community. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Young Prince Albert girl gives back to the community
While other kids her age might be asking for a scooter or hover board for their birthdays, Prince Albert's Lazaryn Bird told her mother she wanted to help the homeless.The eight-year-old saved up her ...
May 30, 2019 Lazaryn Bird hopes her gift to the city's less fortunate will inspire other kids her age. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
'Keep on dreaming': Northlands celebrates largest ABE grad ever
Marking a milestone in their lives and for Northlands College, 37 graduates from through Northern Saskatchewan received Adult 12 diplomas on Wednesday."What I hear, this is our largest graduating clas...
May 29, 2019 Katelynn Thimpsen receives a valedictorian sash at the ceremony. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Application window closing for Street Fair vendors
Prince Albert's Downtown Business Improvement District has announced a registration and fee deadline for all prospective vendors at the 2019 Downtown Street Fair.The application window will close Frid...
May 29, 2019 Prince Albert and area is in for another treat as the 2019
Downtown Street Fair approaches.(paNOW Staff/ Tyler Marr)
P.A. teacher reflects on another ex-Raider to make it big
A local man who knows a thing or two about Dave Tippet is confident he'll do well as the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. The veteran coach, 57, became the latest foundational piece of the Oiler...
May 28, 2019 Edmonton Oilers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Ken Holland, left and new head coach Dave Tippett hold up a jersey during a press conference in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. (The Canadian Press/Jason Franson)
Sid Robinson joins Canadian Challenge board of directors
La Ronge's Sid Robinson is the new vice-president of the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race after joining the organization at its annual general meeting last month.Since the race was established in 1998...
May 28, 2019 Sid Robinson has been racing in the Canadian Challenge since it was founded. (Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race/Facebook)
Juno Award winner on road to the Battlefords
Canadian musician Joey Landreth is coming to the Battlefords' Dekker Centre June 6. Landreth, who grew up in Winnipeg, said the performance will mark a return to the Prairies and to the Battlefords, w...
May 28, 2019 Joey Landreth performs music inspired by many different genres, including country, gospel, blues, jazz and rock, giving his show a diverse feel. (submitted photo/Erin Carroll)
Manitou Beach resident releases audiobook while continuing search for kidney donor
Another milestone is being celebrated by the Manitou Beach author and artist who is known for his monumental murals across the country.Michael Gaudet wrote his first book, Dancing with Rejection: A Be...
May 28, 2019 Manitou Beach resident Micheal Guadet's first book is now available as an audiobook. (submitted photo/Micheal Gaudet)