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Farmer's Almanac predicting heavy snowfall this winter, with temperatures 'not quite so cold'
It's hard not to notice the chill in the air and the yellowing of the leaves. Many may want to avoid it, but a change of seasons is upon us.After fall comes the dreaded winter months, and it may help ...
Sep 02, 2019 Prince Albert residents can expect slightly higher snowfall amounts according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)
Federal election candidates to speak on seniors' issues
Residents living in the Prince Albert riding will get their first opportunity this week to see all their federal candidates in the same room.An all candidates meeting has been scheduled for Thursday a...
Sep 02, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Carolina's Williams to 'step away' from NHL to start season
RALEIGH, N.C. - Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams says he is taking a break from the NHL to start this season. With the start of training camp looming later this month, the 37-year-old forwa...
Sep 02, 2019
Canada's Parrot wins gold in first competition since beating cancer
Max Parrot stood on the platform overlooking the X Games big air ramp in Norway and let his gaze linger a little longer than usual. Then he dropped down for his first of ...
Sep 02, 2019
Six PA lacrosse athletes with national bronze
Six athletes from Prince Albert Lacrosse Association are coming back from the 2019 Under-18 Field Lacrosse National Championships in Kelowna with bronze medals. Kade Beaton, long stick middle, Davin I...
Sep 02, 2019 Team Saskatchewan's Under-18 field lacrosse team celebrates their bronze medal at nationals in Kelowna. Submitted photo/Javan Bexson.
Justice Ginsburg reports she's on way to 'well' after cancer
WASHINGTON - Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Saturday she's "alive" and on her way to being "very well" following radiation treatment for cancer. Ginsburg, 86, made the comments at the ...
Sep 02, 2019
Drugs valued at $750K, weapons seized after search in North Battleford
Charges are pending after RCMP executed a search warrant in North Battleford Sunday at a home on 12 Ave. and 107 St.Officers first attended the home on Saturday, and after investigating, were able to ...
Sep 02, 2019 Weapons seized from a home in North Battleford on Sunday. (supplied RCMP)
Guatemala arrests former first lady, presidential candidate
GUATEMALA CITY - Authorities in Guatemala have arrested former first lady and losing presidential candidate Sandra Torres on charges of campaign finance violations. Investigators searched her home and...
Sep 02, 2019
Nadal, Cilic meet with US Open quarterfinal spot at stake
NEW YORK - After an easy first week at the U.S. Open, Rafael Nadal figures to have a challenge in the fourth round. The No. 2 seed faces No. 22 Marin Cilic in a matchup of past champions, with the win...
Sep 02, 2019
Officials: Dozens feared dead in California dive-boat fire
LOS ANGELES - As many as 33 people are feared dead, according to the Coast Guard, after a dive boat caught fire before dawn Monday off the Southern California coast. Five people were rescued and Lt. C...
Sep 02, 2019
