Sarah Mills: Western separatists should consider forming their own party
Western separation is coming up once again in the wake of Mark Carney's election win, but Sarah Mills says those in favo...
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Beardy’s election proceeding as planned
In the midst of rising concerns over COVID-19, members of the Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation are also thinking about who will be the best fit to lead the community. The band's general election rem...
Mar 20, 2020 (File photo/paNOW staff)
Diamond project relationship hits rocks: Star Diamond sues Rio Tinto
Some of the sparkle may have been lost between the Project Falcon diamond partners east of Prince Albert. Star Diamond Corporation is taking Rio Tinto Exploration Canada to court over what it claims i...
Mar 10, 2020 Rio Tinto's trench cutting rig at the Project Falcon diamond venture east of Prince Albert.
(Rio Tinto)
Province commits more than $300M for Prince Albert’s Victoria Hospital expansion
It has been a key wish list item for a very long time for Prince Albert, and now the provincial government has given a clear indication of the scope and the price tag for a new hospital for the city a...
Mar 06, 2020 A concept rendering of Prince Albert's proposed $300 million hospital expansion.
(Government of Saskatchewan)
Autopsy confirms remains found are those of missing Humboldt man
The Saskatchewan RCMP have arrested a third man in relation to the disappearance of 20-year-old Allan Douglas Garrioch of Humboldt. According to a media release, on March 3 members of the Saskatchewan...
Mar 04, 2020 Allan Douglas Garrioch, 20, as seen in a photo provided by RCMP on Feb. 27, 2020. (Humboldt RCMP)
Blackhawks bow out with their heads held high
Tears rolled down the face of Dale Grayston after he coached his final game for the Beardy's Blackhawks on Saturday at the Willow Cree Memorial Sports Centre. You could hardly blame him. Grayston has ...
Feb 23, 2020 The Beardy's Blackhawks salute the fans one last time at the end of the program's final game on Feb. 22, 2020. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)
Former First Nations’ chief found guilty of fraud and breach of trust
By Nigel Maxwell, paNOW During his term as chief at Fond du Lac First Nation, Napolean Mercredi personally pocketed nearly $280,000 of band money. The decision by Justice Gary Meschisnick was read Fri...
Feb 22, 2020 Napolean Mercredi outside Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench on Feb. 21, 2020. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
‘She saved my life:’ Man thanks dog for early-morning alarm
By Nigel Maxwell A six-month-old German Shepherd and Labrador cross named Princess is being hailed as a hero. According to Ross McKenzie, he and three friends would never have escaped a house fire in ...
Feb 20, 2020
Prairie Women on Snowmobiles raises nearly $100K
By paNOW's Aaron Schulze After six days of sledding, Prairie Women on Snowmobiles raised $98,273.10 for breast cancer research and equipment. For 20 years, the non-profit organization's annual event t...
Feb 10, 2020 Over $60,000 went to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan following Prairie Women on Snowmobiles' 20th trek.(Facebook/Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan)
SPCA takes in puppies found on highway
By Ian Gustafson, paNOW The Prince Albert SPCA are asking for donations after five puppies were left on the side of a highway near the shelter. According to a Facebook post, a passerby noticed the est...
Feb 08, 2020 (Prince Albert SPCA/Facebook)
Million buck smile: P.A.man’s lottery win 'unbelievable'
By Michael Joel-Hansen, paNOW Prince Albert's newest millionaire couldn't believe it when he got the call letting him know he was the big winner. Ron Lypchuk told paNOW he got the call telling him the...
Jan 31, 2020 Ron Lypchuk of Prince Albert won the $1 million grand prize the Touch Down for Kids Millionaire Lottery. (ronlypchuk.com)
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