Tag Archives: Events
P.A. celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
There was plenty to do in Prince Albert to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, a day to which serves to celebrate and recognize the culture and history of Indigenous peoples across C...
Jun 21, 2019 Lead by traditional dancer Eli Tootoosis, a grand entry parade marks the start of an annual event held by the Indian and Metis Frienship Centre on National Indigenous Peoples Day in Prince Albert. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Celebrating World Refugee Day in Prince Albert
It was an evening of fashion, food and entertainment as the Prince Albert YWCA held a fundraiser in honour of World Refugee Day Thursday."We're celebrating the courage and the strength of refugees who...
Jun 21, 2019 More than 200 people participated in the World Refugee Day Fundraiser held in Prince Albert on Thursday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
P.A. athlete breaks records, sets eye to world stage
A Prince Albert based athlete has smashed previous records, while setting a blisteringly fast half marathon time at the city's annual Summit Run.Philippe Belanger only began running competitively in 2...
Jun 17, 2019 Phillipe Belanger, centre (black outfit), smashed through previous records at the 2019 Summit Run and now has his eyes set on the Boston Marathon. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
What dad means to me: a pre-schooler's point of view
He's been there to listen when we needed advice, taught us how to catch us a fish, and even scared away the monster from underneath the bed, but what is it about dad that makes him special?As it just ...
Jun 16, 2019 The children at Children's Choice wanted to give their dads a hand for all his hard work. (Submitted Photo)
No fowl play at annual Duck Derby
Prince Albert was visited by a large flock of ducks on Sunday, but these ducks were rainbow coloured and only in town for a short period of time.The annual Duck Derby, hosted by the Prince Albert Kins...
Jun 16, 2019 The annual Duck Derby saw 2,000 rubber ducks dropped off the Diefenbaker Bridge on Sunday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Annual First Nation Firefighter competition returns to P.A.
Dozens of teams came together to take part in the annual Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighter competition on Saturday.Teams representing Okanese, Peepeekisis, Shoal Lake Cree Nation, Hatchet Lake, Fo...
Jun 15, 2019 A record number of teams participated in the 2019 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighter competition in Prince Albert on Saturday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Annual Summit Run sees large turnout; raises funds
A little rain didn't stop hundreds of competitors and spectators from participating in Prince Albert's annual Summit Run.The 15th annual event took place along Rotary Trail, and featured 21km, 10km, 5...
Jun 15, 2019 More than 400 individuals participated in the 15th annual Summit Run in Prince Albert on Saturday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Annual P.A. Street Fair continues despite rain
The annual Prince Albert Street Fair may have been dampened by a little rain, but that didn't stop the event from carrying on business as usual throughout downtown P.A.Dozens of booths, vendors, food ...
Jun 15, 2019 There were more umbrellas visible than usual at the 2019 Prince Albert Street Fair. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Annual Municipal Heritage Award nominations now open
The City of Prince Albert had deep-rooted history in Saskatchewan, proudly holding the title of one of the province's oldest cities - having been incorporated in 1904.Annually, the Municipal Heritage ...
Jun 14, 2019 Winner of the 2017 Municipal Heritage Award, the Rusty Owl was built in the late 1800s and has been home to several businesses. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Inaugural First Nations firefighting school kicks off
Prince Albert is hosting volunteer firefighters from First Nations across Saskatchewan for the next few days.Firefighters have come to town to take part in a two-day firefighting school put on by Sask...
Jun 13, 2019 Volunteer firefighters get up close to learn about vehicle rescue Thursday morning. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
