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Fundraisers set up to help families after P.A. triple homicide
As the unsettling news of last weekend's triple homicide continues to sink in for Prince Albert, financial support has been pouring in for the families of the victims. According to police, the bodies ...
Mar 31, 2020 A photo taken of Denis Carrier and Sandra Henry, with their grandson Bentlee.
(Submitted photo/Sherry McLennan)
Lakeland event COVID-19 cases: reaction
The President of the Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club said he learned about two cases of COVID-19, through social media. The Saskatchewan Health Authority said two people, including one who serve...
Mar 26, 2020 (Facebook/Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club)
After violent assault P.A. bus driver succumbs to injuries
By Nigel Maxwell, paNOW Prince Albert Police have confirmed the victim of a violent assault in the city's midtown neighbourhood last weekend, has died. David Maxemiuk, 61, was rushed to hospital last ...
Mar 21, 2020 Over 20 years, David Maxemiuk helped greet the city's transit users. (submitted photo/Erin Allard)
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
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 26
Evan talks with historian Bill Waiser about Saskatchewan's 120 birthday, university associate professor Ian Lee about Ca...
