Tag Archives: Events
Over $300,000 raised for Give A Little Life Day
The community came, saw and contributed in another big way for health care services in Prince Albert and region for the Give A Little Life Day Radiothon for the Victoria Hospital Foundation.When all w...
Dec 06, 2019 Giving from and for the heart: former broadcaster Neil Headrick and his grandson Emmett are both heart patients at the Victoria Hospital and in so many ways epitomize how special Give A Little Life Day is as a multi-generational community builder with a strong radio component. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW Staff) .
First big payout in new Sask. lottery
The opening payout in the new Touchdown for Kids Millionaire Lottery has gone to a woman in Swift Current. Christine Newton won $500,000.The lottery is a partnership between the Saskatchewan Roughride...
Dec 05, 2019 Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation along with the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation are partners in the new lottery. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Watson Santa Claus Weekend back for 88th year
Watson is ready for a weekend full of Santa Claus.The Town of Watson is holding their 88th Annual Santa Claus Weekend starting on the evening Friday, with "Festive Friday" and ending on Saturday, Dec....
Dec 05, 2019 Horse drawn sleigh rides will be back for another year at Watson Santa Claus Weekend. (Facebook/Santa Claus Weekend in Watson (Aeran Schmid Photography))
Wynyard Food Bank benefits from CP Holiday Train tour
The Christmas spirit was in high supply in Wynyard as the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolled through town on Wednesday.The stop was part of CP's tour across North America to raise money and collect...
Dec 05, 2019 Canadian Pacific Railway representatives give the $5,500 cheque to the Wynyard and District Food Bank. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
Skating with Santa while supporting Christmas hamper campaign
The Northern Lights Palace Arena will once again host Santa and friends this Sunday.Skate with Santa will feature hot chocolate, music, cookies as well as skating.Recreation Programmer with the City o...
Dec 04, 2019 Over 150 people were in attendance at last year's Skate with Santa event. (submitted photo/Shannon Marshall)
Melfort Museum hosting fundraising festive lunch, Christmas dinner and auction
For the 15th year, the Melfort and District Museum will host their celebration of Christmas.A festive lunch will be held on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as a Christmas dinner taking place at...
Dec 02, 2019 Melfort musuem hosting Christmas lunch and dinner. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW staff)
Crokicurl rink opens in Melfort ahead of Canadian Country Christmas Tour Concert
The crokicurl rink in Melfort is officially open to the public for the season.The kick-off at Memorial Garden on Friday afternoon included the unveiling of the new crokicurl rocks.Recreation Programme...
Nov 30, 2019 Canadian Country Music artists Adam Gregory (left) , Sean Hogan, Duane Steele, and Darlene Tuleta threw the first rocks of the season at Melfort's Crokicurl rink. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
CP Holiday Train stopping in Wynyard
The food bank in Wynyard is getting some help with donations from the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train next Wednesday.The train will roll in to the community at 4:15 p.m. with performances by Scott Helm...
Nov 29, 2019 CP Holiday Train stopping in Wynyard on Wedensday Dec. 4. (submitted photo/CP Holiday Train)
Kinistino School playground fundraiser brings in over $4,000
The Kinistino School Family Dance Fundraiser on the weekend was a big hit.The event held at the sport complex gym helped raise money for the Kinistino School playground, after safety concerns were rai...
Nov 28, 2019 Fundraising is underway to replace the main structure of the Kinistino School playground. (submitted photo/Sheldon Larson)
Five years of bringing Christmas to seniors in Melfort
With the holiday season right around the corner, the Melfort Secret Santa for Seniors program is in full swing.The program that teams up with home care is into its fifth year and is a continued need i...
Nov 28, 2019 Ornaments serve as wish lists for seniors on the Christmas tree at the Melfort Dairy Queen. (submitted photo/Cassie Davis)