Events

Hawks drop game 2, series tied going to Yorkton

Game two of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) quarterfinal series between the first place Nipawin Hawks and eighth seed Yorkton Terriers was a near polar opposite from the first encounter.T...

Mar 17, 2019 The Nipawin Hawks (black and gold) seconds after a goal against gave the Yorkton Terries a 5-3 lead. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

‘We don’t want to feel that pain’: Trojans facing elimination

The Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League semi-final series between the Tisdale Trojans and Saskatoon Blazers went back to square one, with the Trojans dropping game three to the Blazers in Saskatoon....

Mar 17, 2019 The Tisdale Trojans (white) look on from the bench and the ice after they dropped game three to the Saskatoon Blazers in overtime Friday night. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Wilkie makes top 4 in Kraft Hockeyville

The community of Wilkie has been named one of four finalists across Canada for the annual Kraft Hockeyville event. The community is the only one in Saskatchewan to make it to the top four, joining Ric...

Mar 17, 2019 (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Investigation into Christopher Lake fire continues

The cause of the fire that destroyed the Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar last week remains under investigation.On March 8, firefighters from two rural departments were unable to save the 62-ye...

Mar 14, 2019 (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Allan skating rink to be renamed after late Humboldt Broncos captain

The late captain of the Humboldt Broncos, Logan Schatz will be honoured this Saturday in his home community of Allan. The town will hold a dedication ceremony for the Logan Schatz Memorial Arena in th...

Mar 13, 2019 (Facebook/Town of Allan)

SARM President expects 'lively discussion' at convention

Delegates attending this week's Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention in Saskatoon are hoping for more details on some big issues affecting the province.SARM president Ray...

Mar 12, 2019 SARM President Ray Orb speaks in Regina on Dec. 4, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)

Melfort Minor Football registration begins

As the snow begins to melt, young athletes in the Melfort area will get ready to hit the gridiron.Melfort Minor Football is hosting registration for its 2019 season at Melfort & Unit Comprehensive...

Lisa Brady Mar 11, 2019 Melfort Minor Football aims to develop public school players from ages 10 to 14 (Melfort Minor Football/Facebook).

Round dance helps mark anniversary

The Northern Lights Casino is celebrating its twenty-third birthday.In this spirit, the casino put on a round dance at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre Saturday night. Casino General Manager Ric...

Mar 10, 2019 Song and dance filled the Allen Bird Memorial Centre (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Over 170 of P.A. and region's finest four-legged friends strut their stuff

The Prince Albert Exhibition Centre went to the dogs Saturday.The Prince Albert Kennel and Obedience Club welcomed 175 dogs to town to take part in their dog show. The local kennel club usually hosts ...

Mar 09, 2019 Over 170 dogs were shown to the judges Saturday at the P.A. Exhibition Centre (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Getting off the pot and getting tested

An uncomfortable topic, but a necessary one. That's the idea behind March's Colorectal Cancer Awareness month.Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada and affects more ...

Mar 08, 2019 (submitted photo/Sask. Cancer Agency)