Events

Bahamas goes country before country-wide tour

Afie Jurvanen, also known as Bahamas, is leaning into country music with his recently released album Bootcut - a fresh collection of songs on an upcoming tour through Canada, starting in the West.Roll...

Apr 18, 2024

‘It gets us our playground’: James Smith Cree Nation donates $116k to Weldon Playground Project

Tears of joy overwhelmed many of those who attended a pancake breakfast fundraiser in Weldon on Saturday morning. The town's residents and people from neighbouring communities joined together at the W...

Apr 13, 2024

Prince Albert dance festival enjoys record year

Double the attitude and double the fun.The 19th annual Prince Albert Festival of Dance has taken over the E.A. Rawlinson Centre. Festival Director Rene Boden noted it's their biggest festival ever."We...

Apr 11, 2024

Peter Beatty returns as Chief of PBCN

Just over three years after announcing retirement, Peter Beatty has been re-elected chief of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.According to Tuesday's election results, he received 969 votes, which was over...

Apr 10, 2024

P.A. residents protest for Palestine as war reaches six months

More than 100 Prince Albert residents participated in an organized protest for Palestine on Saturday afternoon. Protesters lined the intersection of Marquis Road and 2nd Ave. W near McDonald's in a sh...

Apr 07, 2024

SCMA announces 2024 nominees

The Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) has announced nominees for the 2024 SCMA Awards in Lloydminster, SK. Leading the nominations this year is Jake Vaadeland with six in total including '...

Mar 31, 2024

Weldon residents to build playground in honour of stabbing victim

Wiping away tears, Chelsey Erickson recalled how her friend Wes was all about the community and would have loved seeing the kids play on a new playground.Wes Petterson was among the people stabbed and...

Mar 28, 2024

North East SPCA AGM taking place Tuesday night

The North East SPCA is hosting their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Tuesday, March 26.Acting chair Marianthe Strydom told northeastNOW the meeting will highlight the struggles and the achievements durin...

Mar 26, 2024

Queens of the Stone Age ditches predictability for the 'essence of rock and roll'

In an era of meticulously curated concerts, Queens of the Stone Age jettisons the script to embrace the unpredictable.Each performance is its own unique mystery - one that could include fulfilling son...

Mar 21, 2024

What to expect: Mustangs vs Bruins Round 1 preview

The Melfort Mustangs will welcome the Estevan Bruins to the Northern Lights Palace on Friday, as the two teams battle in a best-of-seven series for the first round of the 2023/24 SJHL playoffs.Melfort...

Mar 20, 2024