Tag Archives: Community
What'sHappeningNOW Nov. 23, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Editor Ian Gustafson about an arrest made outside of the RM of Paddockwood.
Nov 23, 2019
Paddockwood senior arrested in tree protest
Myles MacDonald stood up for what he believed in Tuesday.MacDonald, 78, who lives outside of the R.M. of Paddockwood west of Highway 2, noticed a municipal worker using a mulcher taking down some tree...
Nov 23, 2019 Don't mess with the trees: Myles MacDonald put up a stand on Tuesday. (submitted photo/ Sarah MacDonald)
Local First Nations residents continue to suffer from generational trauma
Community leaders at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation are sharing their devastation in the midst of what they are calling a suicide crisis. Among all nine First Nations within Meadow Lake Tribunal Counc...
Nov 22, 2019 Chief Ronald Mitsuing ordered a state of crisis and emergency on Thursday night. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Important wildlife survey underway
The Saskatchewan government is encouraging hunters to participate in a harvest survey.The numbers garnered by the study are used by the Ministry of Environment for a number of purposes including deter...
Nov 22, 2019 The provincial government is reminding hunters about the importance of taking part in the hunter harvest survey. (Submitted photo/Parks Canada)
Parents of young kids urged to be conscious about digital toys
The holiday season is not too far off and many will soon be hitting the stores for gifts.For those looking to get something for young children, some groups are advising people to keep certain things i...
Nov 22, 2019 Parents are encouraged to think about the gifts they give to young children this holiday season. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Hamlet of Elk Ridge seeks Resort Village status
Elk Ridge resort is widely known as a great tourist destination, but in recent years more people are choosing to stay and live in the area. As a result of that growth, a process has been rolling out f...
Nov 22, 2019 A photo taken at Elk Ridge in the fall of 2019. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Suicides prompt State of Crisis on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation
The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation near Loon Lake has declared a State of Crisis and Emergency over the chronic amount of recent suicides and attempted suicides in the community.In a media release iss...
Nov 22, 2019 (file photo)
Is a Consumer Proposal the Best Debt Solution for You?
Has your debt become increasingly difficult to manage? Are you able to repay some of your debts but cannot keep up with all payments? Are you using credit to cover living expenses? Many families in Sa...
Nov 22, 2019
Stagefright Costs Riders Grey Cup berth
I'm about a day away from jetting off to Calgary to take in Grey Cup 107.It would have been fun to have the Riders in it, but then again, maybe it's better to build things up for next year when the Ri...
Nov 22, 2019 Greg Urbanoski
Three P.A. clinics to offer free dental services
Visiting the dentist can be expensive, especially if you don't have insurance. It's in recognition of this fact that three dental clinics in Prince Albert will offer free treatments on Saturday.It's p...
Nov 22, 2019 (600073 Daniela Spyropoulou/Dreamstime)
