Tag Archives: Events
Women's Hall of Fame inductees announced
Two local women will be inducted into the Prince Albert Women's Hall of Fame next month for their contributions to the wider community. Dr. Shelley Storey and Irma Brunsdon will be recognized at a cer...
Feb 25, 2019 Dr. Shelley Storey will be inducted into the Prince Albert Women's Hall of Fame Sunday, March 10. (submitted photo/Dr. Shelley Storey). : Glynn Brothen
City of P.A. produces sports hosting video
The city of Prince Albert has produced a promotional video highlighting its merits as a top sports event destination. The city hosted some big tournaments in the last year or so and officials hope the...
Feb 25, 2019 A screen grab from the city's sports video. (YouTube/City of Prince Albert) : Glenn Hicks
Organizers happy with winter festival
The 2019 Prince Albert Winter Festival wrapped up Sunday evening.The last of the festivities were held at the Alfred Jenkins Field House and ranged from a trade show to the King Trapper events, which ...
Feb 24, 2019 Competitors get ready for the final 10 dog sled race as part of the Prince Albert Winter Festival. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Arm wrestling competition holds strong
The arm wrestling competition proved to be a popular attraction at the Prince Albert Winter Festival (PAWF) - the longest running winter festival in western Canada. Men, women and youth competed in th...
Feb 23, 2019 Both women and men competed at the annual arm wrestling competition at the Alfred Jenkins Field House Saturday - part of the Prince Albert Winter Festival (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW)
Albertan declared winner of Canadian Challenge 12-dog-race
The third time was truly the charm for Jennifer Campeau of Rocky Mountain House, Alta., who crossed the finish line shortly after 7 a.m. this morning to become the Canadian Challenge 12-dog champion. ...
Feb 22, 2019 Jennifer Campeau of Rocky Mountain House, Alta., is the Canadian Challenge 12-dog-race champion. (Facebook/Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race)
Who has Saskatchewan's coldest rink?
It all started during a provincial game in Edam.Coming off the ice, hands and feet were frozen, and there were warnings from others during the deep freeze of February that Edam's rink was, in fact, th...
Feb 21, 2019
And the neck bone is connected to the....
Some big appetites showed up Tuesday afternoon at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Gym for a neck bone eating contest. The goal of the contest, part of the Prince Albert Grand Council Winter Festival, ...
Feb 20, 2019
Four-legged athletes brave winter conditions
The 2019 Canadian Challenge sled dog race is now underway, with several teams braving the northern Canadian wilderness in hopes of fetching victory.The Canadian Challenge is a 12 dog, continuous mid-d...
Feb 19, 2019
PAGC talent show is a toe-tapping good time
An event held Monday night at Senator Allen Bird Memorial Gym proved age is but a number.A talent show was held for ages 55 and older as part of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Winter Festival....
Feb 19, 2019
Youth showcase featured award-winning dancer
An eclectic cast of young musicians, dancers, and singers assembled for a special show in Prince Albert last night, including a Grade 11 student from St. Mary High School.Sean Overby was among the per...
Feb 19, 2019
