Murray Wood: Drop in reading rates a sad trend to see
New data suggests people are spending less time reading for pleasure. Murray Wood says it's sad that people are drawn to...
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Sask. woman with COVID-19 concerned over out-of-date info
Jennifer White received the news no one wants to hear right now: She tested positive for COVID-19. “(I’m) devastated because of what comes along with this now,” White said. “(I...
Mar 26, 2020 Jennifer White says her flight wasn't included on a list put out by the Saskatchewan government, despite her testing positive for COVID-19. (Jennifer White/Facebook)
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
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
Two more people charged in disappearance of Humboldt man
The RCMP has arrested two more people in connection with the disappearance of 20-year-old Allan Douglas Garrioch. At about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, a pursuit was initiated by the RCMP after a 2004...
Mar 05, 2020
‘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 Princess, the German Shepherd/Lab cross. (Caroline Brittain/Submitted)
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
Fifth person arrested in Sheena Billette’s murder
Prince Albert police arrested Charlie Napthalie Charles on Tuesday in connection with the death of Sheena Billette. The 25-year-old man is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping and forcible con...
Feb 05, 2020
Million buck smile: P.A. man’s lottery win ‘unbelievable’
By Michael Joel-Hansen 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 news a...
Jan 31, 2020
City of Prince Albert bans plastic checkout bags
Prince Albert has become the first city in Saskatchewan to ban plastic checkout bags. City council passed the bylaw unanimously at Monday night's meeting, despite some last-minute concerns raised by t...
Jan 28, 2020
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Evan talks with Premier Moe about his trip to China and the current state of canola tariffs, Ray Wilgenbusch about the M...