Category Archives: Post to Social
Sask. Rush offers financial aid to tornado victims with damaged RVs
The Saskatchewan Rush Lacrosse Club is offering financial aid to campers whose recreational vehicles were damaged by the weekend tornadoes in Meadow Lake Provincial Park (MLPP).The Rush will pay up to...
Jul 03, 2019 A number of trailers sit damaged after tornadoes skirted campgrounds in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. (submitted/Durelle Demuth)
Territorial Drive Farmers Market hosting grand re-opening on Friday
Second time is the charm for the Territorial Drive Farmers Market.The market will have its grand re-opening celebration this Friday July 5 from 4 to 9 p.m. to celebrate its second year of operation.Ev...
Jul 03, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Pelican Narrows officer re-assigned as RCMP review online video, launch investigation
After a video of a police officer yelling expletives and threatening remarks surfaced on social media over the weekend, the Saskatchewan RCMP have confirmed the Mountie was re-assigned pending an inte...
Jul 02, 2019 An officer pulls his weapon and uses threatening language toward a suspect in Pelican Narrows. This is a screenshot from a video taken of the incident and posted online. Police say a machete was seized during one of three incidents involving the officer they are reviewing. (Facebook)
Falynn Baptiste proud to perform national anthem in Cree
For Falynn Baptiste, the Cree language is a part of her life and identity. That's why it's important for her to share it with others. The teacher and singer will perform Canada's national anthem in Cr...
Jul 02, 2019 Teacher and singer Falynn Baptiste to perform national anthem in Cree at Red Pheasant events this week. (submitted photo/Falynn Baptiste).
City to offer downtown parking workshop
Pay parking, occupancy rates, and parking time limits are among topics to be discussed at downtown parking workshop this work.The workshop will take place in the library's lecture theatre. Parking iss...
Jul 02, 2019 The Parking Workshop is designed to re-examine parking in the downtown area, allowing those in the community to share their thoughts and ideas on recent changes. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Nearly all trailers, vehicles removed as clean up continues in Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Clean up continues in Meadow Lake Provincial Park after two tornadoes snapped trees and caused severe damage over the Canada Day long weekend.Park Manager Trevor Finlay said as of Tuesday afternoon, h...
Jul 02, 2019 Meadow Lake Provincial Park's manager says about 90 per cent of trailers, vehicles and boats impacted by the storm have been removed. (submitted photo/Karen de Orla)
Spiritwood RCMP locate 21-year-old
A media release from the Spiritwood RCMP said Rachel Becky Lewis has been located. -Police are asking for the public's help as they look for Rachel Becky Lewis from Pelican Lake First Nation. Accordin...
Jul 02, 2019 Rachel Becky Lewis from Pelican Lake First Nation. (submitted photo/RCMP)
Women get first-hand training on outdoor recreation and survival with upcoming SWF program
Fishing, shooting and chopping wood. It might sound like a fun weekend away for the guys but this event is actually just for the ladies. Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is planning its annual W...
Jul 02, 2019 Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation's Women’s Outdoor Weekend upcoming course offers participants instruction on a variety of activities, from archery and fishing to learning how to survive in the wild. Registration has started for the course to be held in September. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation)
Repair Café could be in store for North Battleford
An international movement designed to reduce waste could find its way to North Battleford this fall. As part of national Waste Reduction Week in October, the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRD...
Jul 02, 2019 Fixers at Prince Albert's Repair Cafe. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Environment Canada says two tornadoes touched down in Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Investigators with Environment Canada have confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Meadow Lake Provincial Park Saturday evening, leaving a path of damage in their wake. The Saskatchewan Health Authori...
Jul 01, 2019 A trailer sits damaged from a storm that tore through Laumans Landing in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. (submitted/Durelle Demuth)