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P.A. city councillor banned again from key roles after ethics violations
In a lengthy saga of complaint and counter-complaint, Prince Albert city councillor Evert Botha has again been found to have breached council's code of ethics and faces stiff political penalties. His ...
Jun 11, 2019 P.A. city councillor Evert Botha is again prohibited from holding key political roles after more code of ethics breaches.(File photo/paNOW Staff)
Rose Garden Hospice receives $25,000 donation
The Rose Garden Hospice in Prince Albert received a large donation Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Randy Friesen and his children donated $25,000 to the hospice in honor of Friesen's late wife. "My wife was di...
Jun 11, 2019 From L to R: Ralph Boychuk, Marina Mitchell, Dr. Randy Friesen and Malcolm Jenkins
City of Prince Albert testing the waters for new regional funding formula
The City of Prince Albert is exploring better ways to pay for its recreational facilities, which are currently kept afloat and running by the city's tax payers.During Monday night's city council meeti...
Jun 11, 2019 The Kinsmen Water park is a popular destination during the summer for both city residents as well as families from the neighbouring area. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Justice minister calls for probe after report judge acquitted friend for traffic fine
Quebec's justice minister has asked the province's judicial council to investigate a municipal judge who reportedly acquitted a friend over a traffic violation the day before he was set...
Jun 11, 2019
Oregon prepares for interstate pot commerce
SALEM, Ore. - With an eye to making Oregon as big in cannabis as it is in craft brews and pinot noir, Oregon's Legislature passed a bill on Tuesday that empowers the governor to enter into agreements ...
Jun 11, 2019
Florida governor signs bill for foreign drug importation
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Floridians could eventually gain access to cheaper prescription drugs from Canada and other countries under legislation signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, if the fed...
Jun 11, 2019
Boeing airliner deliveries tumble amid problems with 737 Max
CHICAGO - With the 737 Max jet still grounded after two deadly crashes, deliveries of new Boeing jets are falling far behind last year's pace. Boeing said Tuesday that it delivered 30 commercial airli...
Jun 11, 2019
Ex-slugger David Ortiz had counted on fans to protect him
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Beloved in his hometown, David Ortz travelled the dangerous streets of Santo Domingo with little or no security, trusting in his fans to protect him. Big Papi's gua...
Jun 11, 2019
College to investigate if 'Dr. Jof' is a risk to public
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) will begin a probe to determine if a former Prince Albert doctor should be prosecuted under the Medical Professional Act.The issue was rai...
Jun 11, 2019 Josias Furstenberg, who had his medical licence revoked last year, refers to himself as 'Dr. Jof' in a series of online health coaching videos. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
City of Melfort decides allocation of Humboldt Strong donation
The City of Melfort has officially decided what it is going to do with the $100,000 donation they received from the Humboldt Strong Community Foundation.At its regular council meeting on Monday, June ...
Jun 11, 2019 Kent Flavel (centre), the director of the Humboldt Strong Community Foundation, presented the $100,000 cheque to the City of Melfort back in March. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
