Events

Government to evacuate Canadians from quarantined Princess Diamond cruise ship

The federal government says it will evacuate Canadians quarantined aboard a cruise ship docked in Japan. They've been stuck on the Diamond Princess cruise ship for 10 days amid an outbreak of the nove...

Feb 16, 2020

Fundraising fishing derby taking place this weekend

Lakeland and District Fire Department is inviting people to drop their lines in the water for a good cause this weekend.The department will host its third annual fundraising fishing derby Saturday aft...

Feb 14, 2020 The Lakeland and District Fire Department is ready to build its new fire hall. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

House band at Danceland to grace the stage one last time

A final show will be played tomorrow night by the house band at Danceland in Manitou Beach.The Decades have been playing together for the past 36 years but have made the difficult decision of retiring...

Feb 14, 2020 Dancelands house band, the Decades will have their final performance as a group on Saturday. (Submitted photo/Millie Strueby)

Annual winter festival coming up at Manitou Beach

The resort village of Manitou Beach is set to host visitors from the surrounding area for their annual winter festival.Chair of the Manitou Beach recreation board, Sherwin Peterson, said all of the ev...

Feb 13, 2020 Newly installed skating pond at Manitou Beach. (Facebook/Watrous Manitou Cross-Country Skiing)

Lieutenant Governor looking to help language preservation

Saskatchewan's Lieutenant Governor is using his office to support the preservation of Indigenous languages.Russ Mirasty, who is a speaker of Woodland Cree and a member of Lac-La-Ronge Indian Band said...

Feb 12, 2020 Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty recently spoke to an audience in Saskatoon about Indigenous language preservation. (Ron Quaroni/paNOW Staff)

Snowmobile journey in northern Sask. aims to raise PTSD awareness

A snowmobile trek across northern Saskatchewan next week will focus on raising awareness of the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).Erik Foster of Colonsay and his 15-year-old son, Kaine...

Feb 12, 2020 Erik Foster of Colonsay will set out on a snowmobile journey across northern Saskatchewan next week to spread awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.(Submitted photo/Erik Foster)

Northern Connection Conference linking together missing person agencies and projects

The Northern Connections Conference in La Ronge this week is bringing together various agencies and missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) projects across Saskatchewan."It's important to get a l...

Feb 11, 2020 The conference attracted about two dozen attendees. Here, Karen Sanderson speaks to the crowd. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Rolling a strike: Bowl for Kids Sake raises $18,000

The largest fundraiser of the year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Humboldt (BBBS) is in the books.The annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser was held at Kemway Lanes in Humboldt from Feb. 3 to 9. The t...

Feb 11, 2020 (Facebook/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Humboldt and Area)

Brunswick School making preparations for annual Telemiracle carnival

Brunswick school staff members in Melfort are doing their part to raise funds for Telemiracle 44.The school will host its annual Telemiracle Carnival on Feb. 27 and staff members are looking to the fa...

Feb 11, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Hughes set to return to Riders

Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Charleston Hughes will return to the team for the 2020 season.Hughes made the announcement while he was on stage with Rod Pedersen at the Saskatoon Kinsmen C...

Feb 09, 2020 Riders defensive lineman Charleston Hughes enjoyed a strong 2020 season. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Roughriders)