Tag Archives: Events
More tri-community services and events cancelled including U of S vet clinic
More events and services are being cancelled in the tri-communities due to COVID-19.Earlier today, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan announced it has cancell...
Mar 19, 2020 The La Ronge Recycling Depot closed as of 4:30 p.m. today. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Air Ronge family wins snow sculpture contest
Building community spirit was the goal behind a snow sculpture competition organized by the Town of La Ronge. The competition was won by Natasha Merriman and her family who lives in Air Ronge along Vi...
Mar 17, 2020 These snow sculptures are located in Air Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Hockey Canada cancels all sanctioned games,activities
After a day of cancellations and postponements in higher leagues of the game, Hockey Canada announced late Thursday that it too would follow suite because of the risks associated with COVID-19. All sa...
Mar 12, 2020 (Website/Hockey Canada)
Burns earns Queen Trapper title for fifth year in a row
Both winners of the King and Queen Trappers Competition were impressed with the challenge fellow participants provided them this year.For the fifth time in a row, Clarissa Burns of Prince Albert took ...
Mar 09, 2020 Clarissa Burns, left, and Richard Charles. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
An expanded future for Victoria Hospital
Reaction has been widespread from Prince Albert and the surrounding area following Premier Scott Moe's announcement of a new expansion for the Victoria Hospital Friday morning.The improved and enlarge...
Mar 06, 2020 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, left, premier Scott Moe, Mayor Greg Dionne and P.A. Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave stand with a rendering of the new $300 million building. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Northern adventure company up for provincial tourism award
Michela Carriere believes her business Aski Holistic Adventures was nominated for a Saskatchewan Tourism Award of Excellence because she offers an authentic Indigenous wilderness experience. Her Cumbe...
Mar 03, 2020 Aski Holistic Adventures is nominated for the Indigenous Tourism Experience Award. (submitted photo/Michela Carriere)
Winter festival underway, Junior King and Queen Trappers named
There's plenty to do in the coming week as the 2020 Lac La Ronge Winter Festival is in full swing. Events began Feb. 28 and will end March 8 with the crowning of the King and Queen Trappers. Festiviti...
Mar 02, 2020 The top six winners in the Junior King and Queen Trapper Competition. (Kristianna Merasty/Facebook)
World religions conference reflects common ground in diverse perspectives
It was a time for understanding Saturday when six speakers from different cultures and religious perspectives came together for the Pathway to Peace conference at the North Battleford Library.Quentin ...
Mar 01, 2020 Left to right, Wes Fine Day (Indigenous), Amandeep Singh (Sikhism), and Pastor Keith Klippenstein (Christian) were among the speakers at the event. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
RCMP Musical Ride could come to La Ronge in June
The RCMP Musical Ride could be coming to La Ronge this spring if local committee members can find enough support to bring the equestrian show to town. La Ronge Community Planner Avyn Koyl and Coun. Gl...
Feb 27, 2020 The RCMP Musical Ride includes 32 horses. (submitted photo/Royal Canadian Mounted Police)
Tisdale’s Tim Taylor wins trip to Cuba from Saskatchewan’s Beach Radio
Over 30 of Saskatchewan's Beach Radio's VIP's filled the Melfort Curling Club for the Beach to Beach party, all of them hoping to leave with one massive prize:A week-long, all inclusive trip to Cuba.O...
Feb 23, 2020 Christine Taylor (second left) appeared on behalf of her husband Tim, who won Saskatchewan's Beach Radio's Beach to Beach Contest. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)