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Everything Under the Sun Market

The Meadow Lake Alliance Church is, once again, hosting the Everything Under the Sun Market Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21.This Flea Market Style Sale is for home based businesses, local craf...

Feb 19, 2020

Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race begins

Elk Ridge Resort went to the dogs Tuesday.The resort near Prince Albert National Park was the starting line for the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. This race saw competitors take to the trails for t...

Feb 18, 2020 The racers and their dogs started at Elk Ridge Resort Tuesday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Premier Moe makes stop in Melfort, tours Wellness Centre

The premier of Saskatchewan is out and about in the province for a couple weeks before budget time gets into the home stretch.Scott Moe was in the Melfort area on Tuesday, Feb. 18 touring around some ...

Feb 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe speaks to some health care personnel at the Melfort Wellness Centre during his travels in the area. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Conference 2020

The Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Conference 2020 - "2020 Vision: Seeking Ancestors Using DNA and Digital Tools" will be 17-19 April 2020 at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert. Sample of Sessions ...

Feb 18, 2020

Group discusses need for urban Indigenous self-government

The Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan (CAPS) hopes to give a voice to Indigenous peoples living off-reserve so their needs can be better met.A small gathering came together for a present...

Feb 18, 2020 John Hanikenne, president of the Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan (CAPS), shown at the Friendship Centre in North Battleford at Saturday's conference. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Ottawa eases speed restrictions imposed after Saskatchewan derailment

OTTAWA - Transport Minister Marc Garneau is easing speed restrictions placed on certain trains following a derailment in Saskatchewan earlier this month that spilled 1.2 million litres of crude oil an...

Feb 17, 2020

Family Week Break - Activities for Kids and Youth

Grace United Church in Meadow Lake will be open for kids and youth activity next week, Tue. Feb 18 - Fri. Feb 21 (2:00 - 5:00 pm). Any volunteers (come to church and have fun with kids) and donations ...

Feb 17, 2020

Kickin' It Up at the Evening Out

The Battlefords Ag Society is hosting Kickin' It Up at the Evening Out on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 5 PM - 2 AM featuring: JAYDEE BIXBY - Country recording Artist & Canadian Idol Runner - up.Com...

Feb 17, 2020

Team Saskatchewan bounces back to earn win to end Day 2 of Scotties

Robyn Silvernagle and her rink were able to bounce back and end Sunday on a high note.Silvernagle, who is representing Saskatchewan at the 2020 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, overcame an early four-po...

Feb 17, 2020 Team Saskatchewan skip Robyn Silvernagle throws a rock in Draw 1 action of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. (Andrew Klaver Photography/Curling Canada)

Did the Riders strike out or are they ready now for a Cup run?

There is a bit of a herd mentality when it comes to being a fan of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. One minute the sky is falling and the team is doomed to the ninth circle of hell, the next is an irrati...

Feb 17, 2020