Community

Dropping weight and picking up community

Losing weight in a responsible way can be a tricky task at the best of times.But as with many of life's tougher goals, having the right support system in place can make all the difference. Take Off Po...

Jul 20, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Locals reflect on moon landing a half-century on

It was July 16, 1969 when Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Michael Collins blasted off into space on the Saturn V - the most powerful rocket ever built by man.Days later on July 20, the lunar l...

Jul 19, 2019 The front page of the Prince Albert Daily Herald the day after the moon landing in 1969. (Bill Smiley/P.A. Daily Herald/Prince Albert Historical Society)

Lloyd Pirot Country Music Jam promises a party in the park

Nothing sooths the soul like music played in community. The second annual Lloyd Pirot Country Music Jam will be Aug. 3 at the Aquadeo Tennis Courts. A "Party in the Park," the admission by donation ev...

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N.B. residents to see UPAR rate portion of utility bill abated

Those concerned about changes to a bylaw that resulted in an increase to their Underground Pipeline and Asphalt Replacement (UPAR) rates will see a reprieve. North Battleford city council approved cha...

Jul 19, 2019 North Battleford lawmakers reviewed the UPAR rate portion of residential customers' utility bills in response to some concerns they received. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Plains Indian Sign Language Camp coming soon to Poundmaker

Poundmaker First Nation is doing their part to keep a key element of their language alive. Miyawata Culture and the Poundmaker Cree Nation are hosting a Plains Indian sign language camp on the Cree Na...

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Organizers for Danceland at Manitou Beach less concerned about water levels ahead of homecoming

Saskatchewan's famous dance hall with a horse hair floor at Manitou Beach will host a homecoming this weekend.Danceland has survived 10 years of high-water levels at Little Manitou Lake and still stan...

Jul 18, 2019 Danceland at Manitou Beach will host a homecoming on Friday and Saturday. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Hot dog eating champion crowned in North Battleford

Ken Kwan had to mustard up his courage to compete in the Gold Eagle Casino's first ever Hot Dog Eating Championship and now he gets to relish in the glory.National Hot Dog Day was July 17, and to cele...

Jul 18, 2019 (Nic Fransoo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

North Battleford to apply for funding for green energy study

North Battleford lawmakers hope to see a greener future by developing more projects to save energy.That's why they supported administration's recommendation to apply for money from the Green Municipal...

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Back to Batoche

Back to Batoche - a celebration of Metis Music, food, dance and culture is on this weekend until July 22 at Batoche with a weekend filled with activities for everyone.See the poster for full details.

Jul 18, 2019

Check the Water Quality of Local Beaches

Saskatchewan residents are now able to check out the water quality at their local beaches before making the trek to the shore. Starting this week, the Ministry of Health will begin publicly posting th...

Jul 18, 2019