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Feds propose making some employers offer menstrual products for free at work
OTTAWA - Women in federally regulated workplaces may soon find free menstrual products under a government proposal made public Friday. The government proposes to put menstrual products, such as t...
May 03, 2019
Marineland, Vancouver Aquarium shipping beluga whales out of the country
Two major Canadian tourist attractions are sending beluga whales outside the country as a new federal law looms that would ban exports on marine mammals, The Canadian Press has learned. Fisheries and ...
May 03, 2019
New EDC human-rights policy lacks power, say workers and watchdogs
OTTAWA - Export Development Canada is declaring itself a leading defender of human rights, but workers groups and advocates say the Crown agency's long-awaited new policy falls well sho...
May 03, 2019
Dragons scorch competition in Saskatoon
The 2019 rugby season is off to a great start for the Saskatchewan Rivers Dragons, after three lopsided wins in Saskatoon Thursday night.The Dragons played a total of three - 15 minute games. In their...
May 03, 2019 The Sask. Rivers Dragons rugby team. (submitted photo/Crystal Clarke)
Semenya responds to court case with victory on track in 800
DOHA, Qatar - Caster Semenya raised a fist to the crowd when her name was called, then easily won what could be the last 800-meter race for the Olympic champion. She responded to her defeat in a landm...
May 03, 2019
P.A. Bowlers bound for nationals
Some of Prince Albert's local bowlers are set to represent Saskatchewan and the Minto Bowl at a national competition.Kissandra Benson, Bella Mulhall and their coach, Bert Hannah, are set to leave Satu...
May 03, 2019 Christa Mulhall, left, Bert Hannah, centre, and Jessica Benson are set to represent Saskatchewan on the national stage. (Submitted Photograph/Donna Hannah)
Bridge traffic slowed by man in distress
The Prince Albert Police Service has confirmed the reason why northbound traffic on the Diefenbaker Bridge was brough to a near standstill Friday morning.Shortly before 11:30a.m., police and paramedic...
May 03, 2019 An incident Friday morning ended peacefully. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Public prosecutor takes aim at SNC-Lavalin's court bid for remediation deal
OTTAWA - Canada's director of public prosecutions is firing a new volley at SNC-Lavalin that could hobble the company's ongoing legal fight for a special settlement agreement over ...
May 03, 2019
Raiders and Giants captains 'joked' about being in the finals months ago
During the holiday break, Prince Albert Raiders captain Brayden Pachal got in touch with one of his closest friends. At the time, it was nothing more than an innocent chat of two friends light-hearted...
May 03, 2019 Raiders captain Brayden Pachal to battle against good friend and Giants captain Jared Dmytriw. (Jeff D’Andrea/paNOW Staff)
Trade pact with Europe could be hurt by climate-action infighting: McKenna
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says domestic dithering about climate action could put France's support for the Canada-Europe free-trade agreement at risk. McKenna is on...
May 03, 2019
