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P.A. hosts Regional Wrestling Championships
The 2020 Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) Regional Wrestling Championships were hosted in Prince Albert.On Friday and Saturday, schools from all over the province came to cole St...
Mar 01, 2020 Schools from all over the province took part in the regional tournament in Prince Albert. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Raiders respond in a big way over the Blades
The Prince Albert Raiders wanted to come out strong on home ice, after a flat and disappointing 4-2 defeat to the Saskatoon Blades on Friday. And boy did they ever. The Raiders had one of their better...
Feb 29, 2020 Raiders forward Evan Herman finds his way on top of Blades forward Evan Patrician during a scrum at the end of the Raiders’ 3-0 victory Saturday at the Art Hauser Centre. Jeff D’Andrea/paNOW Staff
Travel not recommended as blizzard like conditions hit parts of province
The Saskatchewan RCMP are advising the public about unfavourable weather moving east from the western part of the province. Travel is not recommended with difficult road conditions Saturday night and ...
Feb 29, 2020 (Saskatchewan Highway Hotline)
Final Winter Time Trial of the indoor cycle season
Thanks to technology Prince Albert retailer Fresh Air Experience and the Rock 'N' Road Cycling Club teamed up to bring enthusiasts the final Winter Time Trial of the season.The series was run once a m...
Feb 29, 2020 Hitting the road online: a participant uses the virtual trainer. (Submitted photo/Mike Horn)
Beechy fundraiser ‘absolutely more than we expected’: Organizer
After some uncertainty, the NHL alumni game went off without a hitch in Beechy Friday night.Organizers were left scrambling Wednesday when they learned the main attraction-the Montreal Canadiens alumn...
Feb 29, 2020 Former NHLers took the ice in Beechy Feb. 28, 2020 for a fundraising alumni game. (Beechy Events/Twitter)
Sask. Métis progress towards self-governance in Saskatoon
Since signing a historic agreement with the federal government last summer that recognized their rights, Mtis Nations Saskatchewan (MN-S) have been moving toward self-governance.A two-day conference i...
Feb 29, 2020 A Metis land claim for roughly 122,000 square km was filed at Saskatoon's Court of Queen's Bench on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Mintos' season ends, Contacts move on with sweep
The Prince Albert Mintos season came to a close on Saturday. They fell 4-1 to the Saskatoon Contacts, and were eliminated in the opening round of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League playoffs. Al...
Feb 29, 2020 Mintos defenceman Chase Pauls collides with Contacts forward Logan Olson. Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff
P.A. residents celebrate leap year birthdays
Welcome to the leap year catch-up day Prince Albert. There are 366 days this year and for those who are born on this special occasion, February 29, it's a rare opportunity.A few Prince Albert resident...
Feb 29, 2020 Few and far between birthdays: Darci Haydukewich is pictured in the middle wearing green glasses celebrating a past and rare birthday. (Submitted photo/Darci Haydukewich)
Stock market drop a ‘blip’ compared to 2008: financial analyst
A Saskatoon financial analyst is shrugging off comparisons between this week's stock market drop and the 2008 financial crisis.Stock markets plummeted more than anytime since October 2008 through the ...
Feb 29, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)
Education professor weighs in on changing classrooms
Imagine teaching a class where some students are still learning English, some have learning disabilities and others have diagnosed behavioural issues.That's how education experts describe the reality ...
Feb 29, 2020 (CJME News Staff)
