Community

'Exceeded our expectations': Communities in Bloom judges visit Melfort

Canada Communities in Bloom (CiB) judges have nothing but bouquets for the City of Melfort.The judges arrived to Melfort on July 15 as part of the 2,501 to 7,500 population category of the 2019 Nation...

Lisa Brady Jul 16, 2019 Canada Communities in Bloom Judge Lucy Chang (left) learns about the community garden at Spruce Haven Park from Peggy George (right) of Melfort Communities in Bloom. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Province celebrates Parks Week

Summer is a great season to step outside and take advantage of the province's natural beauty.Staff with the Ministry of Parks Culture and Sport hope this week, July 14 to 20, residents and visitors ta...

Jul 16, 2019 Father and son on a camping trip fishing by a lake. ID 78933921 © Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime.com

Nipawin Fair Continues

The Nipawin Fair Continues Tuesday and Wednesday with lots to see and do.Tuesday, July 16, 2019 8:00 AM Nipawin Ex Light Horse Show 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Chariot Races - Grandstand 2:00 PM Entertainment S...

Jul 16, 2019

Lakeland Home and Leisure Tradeshow

The Lakeland Home and Leisure Tradeshow will be Saturday, Jully 27 at the Anderson Community Centre in Christopher Lake.There are several vendor spaces available.See the poster for details.

Jul 16, 2019

More than 1,000 participate in Manitou Beach's 'Big Float'

The community of Manitou Beach floated its way to a new personal record.On Saturday, July 13, a total of 1,642 people floated in Little Manitou Lake at one time as part of the resort village's 'Big Fl...

Lisa Brady Jul 15, 2019 More than 1,000 people floated in Little Manitou Lake at the same time (Facebook/WMB Events)

Pelican Narrows going the distance to support family and friends struggling with depression

A group of youth from Pelican Narrows have embarked on a long trip to raise awareness about mental health and suicides.The group is travelling by bike to Lac Ste. Anne and hope to arrive by Sunday. Ja...

Jul 15, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Benefit Concert for White Fox Elementary After School Program

Small Town Throwdown! is presented to you by Buddha's Bait Shop, September 7th from 1:00 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.This is a Benefit Concert for the White Fox Elementary School's After-school program.Bands ...

Jul 15, 2019

U13 - Tier 2 Provincial Championships in Meadow Lake

The U13 - Tier 2 Provincial Championships will be held in Meadow Lake July 26 - July 28 at Lions Park.Admission is $10 (12 years and under get in free).See the poster for details.

Jul 15, 2019

PA EX Heavy Horse Pulls

The Prince Albert Exhibition will, this year, feature Heavy Horse Pulls Friday and Saturday August 1 and 2 at the Grandstand. This is a great new event for the Ex and a rare site to see.See the poster...

Jul 15, 2019

27th Annual Waskesiu Children’s Festival on Parks Day – July 20th

Canada's Parks Day is an annual event where thousands of people participate in fun, educational, family-oriented events in parks and historic sites across the country. Many activities highlight the im...