Tag Archives: Community
U of S study researching impact of STC closure
A University of Saskatchewan graduate student is taking part in a research project about the impact on people from the closure of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) two years ago.The provin...
Jul 25, 2019 A rally to save the STC was held in North Battleford in May, 2017. A University of Saskatchewan graduate student is currently working on a research project on the impact of the closure of the STC service two years ago. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Candle Lake Volleyball Tournament
Get ready for a great volleyball tournament at Candle Lake on the August long weekend. It will run both the Saturday and Sunday from noon until 9:00 p.m. with beer gardens. There are four people per t...
Jul 25, 2019 volleyball on sand
Local health professionals promote hepatitis testing
This Sunday will mark World Hepatitis Day all over the world. This year's theme is Find the Missing Millions. In Prince Albert health-care providers are hoping to use the day to promote people getting...
Jul 25, 2019 Shelley Crawford, is hoping people will get tested for hepatitis C as World Hepatitis Day approaches (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Senior residents given greater mobility following fundraising
Residents at two Prince Albert seniors care facilities will soon have greater mobility and freedom, thanks to funds raised through the annual Victoria Hospital Charity Classic golf tournament.The eigh...
Jul 25, 2019 Ralph and Zigga Anderson, residents of P.A.'s Herb Basset Home, will soon have a photo of themselves placed on the van purchased for residents' transportation. (submitted photo/Victoria Hospital Foundation)
Spruce River Folk Festival
The tenth annual Spruce River Folk Festival is a family-friendly cultural event held annually to raise awareness of landless Indigenous bands in Saskatchewan. This Festial is held at beautiful Spruce ...
Jul 25, 2019
8th Annual ELGC Vic Hospital Foundation Charity Classic Raises $30,000 for Transport Van
8th Annual ELGC Vic Hospital Foundation Charity Classic Raises $30,000 for Transport Van for Herb Bassett Home and Pineview Terrace Residents.The Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) is excited to annou...
Jul 25, 2019
Municipal leaders weigh in on bridge toll issue
The question of whether to put in place a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has got people talking.Recently the City of Prince Albert announced plans to look into implementing a fee for those who use the...
Jul 24, 2019 The idea of charging a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has prompted much debate among the public and politicians. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Test Your Survival Skills In Saskatchewan Provincial Parks
For those travelling to a provincial park this summer, participation in the Saskatchewan Survival Series is a must - a fun and educational program designed to help visitors explore parks and learn sur...
Jul 24, 2019
Parkside Demolition Derby in car controversy
There's controversy in the build-up to Saturday's annual Parkside Community Club demolition derby. There has been online criticism of the use of a confederate flag on the roof of the auction car. The ...
Jul 24, 2019 The picture of the Parkside Demolition Derby auction car done up as General Lee was tweeted by Premier Scott Moe. The use of the confederate flag on the roof, as per the original in the famous TV series Dukes of Hazard drew criticism and prompted the CMHA to distance itself from the vehicle. (Twitter/Scott Moe)
Medics and lifeguards team up to educate public
Swimmers at Kinsmen Water Park got to see lifeguards and paramedics in action Tuesday afternoon.As part of National Drowning Prevention Week, Parkland Ambulance and lifeguards at the water park showed...
Jul 23, 2019 Parkland Ambulance loads the injured swimmer onto a stretcher to cap off the demonstration (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
