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New trial sought in Saints star's death over split verdict
NEW ORLEANS - The man convicted of killing former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith has asked for a new trial because the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that split verdicts are unconstitutional in stat...
Apr 23, 2020
COVID-19 impact on insurance rates unknown
With more people working from home due to COVID-19, how will Prince Albert residents insurance plans and rates be affected?In an e-mail to paNOW, SGI explained in the early stages they don't know what...
Apr 23, 2020 SGI does not yet know how COVID-19 will affect insurance rates. (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)
All too easy to impersonate a police officer: national association
OTTAWA - The Canadian Police Association says it's extremely worrying how easy it is to replicate a convincing police uniform and cruiser, and its president would welcome more government control of la...
Apr 23, 2020
A look at the lives lost in the April 18-19 Nova Scotia mass shooting
PORTAPIQUE, N.S. - The victims in one of Canada's worst mass killings include an RCMP officer, a teacher, two nurses, neighbours of the shooter and two correctional officers k...
Apr 23, 2020
Five phases: Saskatchewan's plan to reopen the province to start in May
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government on Thursday released a five-phase plan to reopen parts of its economy during the COVID-19 crisis. The first lifting of some measures could start on May 4...
Apr 23, 2020
Cities ask Liberals for up to $15B to stave off COVID-19 budget crisis
OTTAWA - A group representing Canada's cities says municipal budgets are on the brink of financial crisis due to COVID-19 unless the federal government gives billions of dollars in help...
Apr 23, 2020
Spain probes how ex-rapper IS fighter slipped into Europe
MADRID - Spanish police who this week arrested a former London rapper allegedly turned Islamic State fighter in Syria say they have no evidence he was planning an attack in Europe, but his illegal, un...
Apr 23, 2020
COVID-19 forces changes for cancer society in P.A.
The Canadian Cancer Society is being forced to make changes due to the COVID-19 situation. One of these changes is the closing of their office in Prince Albert. The news was broken to the organization...
Apr 23, 2020 The annual Jail and Bail Fundraiser at the Gateway Mall has been a long running event in Prince Albert. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Provinces, feds will watch and learn from U.S. reopening efforts, PM suggests
WASHINGTON - Canada's federal and provincial governments will be watching closely for teachable moments as jurisdictions in the United States start to lift personal restrictions and reopen b...
Apr 23, 2020
Scheer refuses to acknowledge MP's controversial criticism of health officer
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has refused to address controversial comments by a member of his caucus who is also seeking to replace him as leader. Derek Sloan, a rookie MP from rural Ont...
Apr 23, 2020
