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Johnson wins University of Saskatchewan Non-Fiction Award

Harold Johnson was recognized by the Saskatchewan Book Awards for Clifford, an experimental memoir he wrote in honour of his late brother. The event, which brought together more than 300 people to cel...

May 02, 2019 Harold Johnson won the University of Saskatchewan Non-Fiction Award. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

BVC has impressive showing at provincials

The Battlefords Volleyball Club had a successful showing at provincials this past weekend. The 15U Storm women's team took home gold in Division 3 over Estevan, while the 17U Impact squad earned a bro...

May 02, 2019 The 15UW Storm took home provincial gold over the weekend. (submitted photo/Ames Leslie)

BMHA AGM fields spirited discussion on future

The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association held its Annual General Meeting last night, with tons of discussion on the future direction of hockey in the Battlefords. The meeting included all the executiv...

May 01, 2019 The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association held its AGM last night at the Don Ross Centre. (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Northlands College CEO leaves to pursue other interests

The Northlands College board of directors announced Wednesday President and CEO Toby Greschner will be leaving the organization to pursue other interests. The announcement was made in a media release ...

May 01, 2019 Northlands College CEO Toby Greschner, left, is leaving the organization. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

SPCA plans a number of fundraising events

With warm weather on the horizon, the Prince Albert SPCA will soon be hosting a number of events all with the goal of raising money for continued care of animals in need.The first event to take place ...

May 01, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

LLRIB chief officially becomes Liberal candidate in upcoming election

Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson is the official Liberal candidate for the Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River riding in the upcoming general election.The announcement was mad...

May 01, 2019 LLRIB Chief Tammy Cook-Searson will run for the Liberals in the next election. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

P.A. library offers a window into Saskatchewan's past with archaeology event

History lovers will be treated to an evening filled with discussions of Saskatchewan's past, at the Explore Lifelong Learning: An Archaeological Perspective on Saskatchewan History, being held at the ...

Apr 30, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

P.A. business owner to be roasted for charity

A long-time Prince Albert business owner is going to be roasted to help out a local community group.Fred Matheson, who owns and operates Ted Matheson's Men's Wear will be roasted as part of Prince Alb...

Apr 30, 2019 Fred Matheson will be roasted for SHARE's Roast and Toast Fundraiser this Saturday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

The Raiders: How 1985 compares to 2019

The year was 1985 and Coca Cola had introduced New Coke, Windows version 1.0 was released, Brian Mulroney was Prime Minister of Canada and the Prince Albert Raiders won the Memorial Cup.Dick Spencer, ...

Apr 29, 2019 The Raiders hoist their coach in the air after winning the 1985 Memorial Cup. (submitted photo/ Prince Albert Historical Society)

Over $25,000 raised at Battlefords Humane Society Dinner and Auction

The Battlefords Humane Society held their 2019 Fundraising Dinner and Auction over the weekend, and raised a fair bit of funds in the process.The gala was held at the Gold Eagle Casino on Saturday nig...

Apr 29, 2019 A successful night was put on by the Battlefords Humane Society on Saturday (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)