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Top US diplomat makes secret Iraq trip amid Iran tensions
BAGHDAD - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a lightning visit Tuesday to Baghdad aimed at showing support for the Iraqi government as the United States has been picking up intelligence that Ira...
May 09, 2019
Playoff frenzy unites Prince Albert
It took 34 years, but the Prince Albert Raiders have finally made it to the WHL finals and the city has been celebrating accordingly as their series with the Vancouver Giants continues.From tailgate p...
May 09, 2019 From tailgate parties to painted faces and late night parades to welcome home the team, you don’t have to look far to see how Prince Albertans are rallying together to support one of the most exciting times in the city’s recent history. (submitted photos)
Burned before, US pushes for way to enforce China trade deal
WASHINGTON - In trying to hammer out a trade agreement with China, the Trump administration may be drawing inspiration from classic rock, specifically The Who's anthem "Won't Get Fooled Again." Fed up...
May 09, 2019
$5 billion laundered through B.C. real estate in 2018
VICTORIA - An independent report has found that $5 billion was laundered through British Columbia's real estate market last year and increased the cost of buying a home by five per cent...
May 09, 2019
Warawa bids emotional farewell to MPs, calls for more access to palliative care
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Mark Warawa used his emotional farewell address to the House Commons on Tuesday to call for changes that will ensure more Canadians have access to palliati...
May 09, 2019
City staff help wrap up Pitch-In Week
Pitch-In Week is ongoing in Prince Albert.So far, cleanup efforts took place in neighbourhoods across the city as citizens were encouraged to get out and help out.On Thursday morning, staff from city ...
May 09, 2019 City of Prince Albert staff after picking up litter downtown Thursday morning. (submitted photograph/Kiley Bear, City of Prince Albert)
Trump to nominate Shanahan for top Pentagon post
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump will nominate Patrick Shanahan to be his second secretary of defence. The former Boeing executive has been leading the Pentagon as acting secretary since Jan. 1, a ...
May 09, 2019
Division 1 farmer ready to follow in father's footsteps
One of three candidates running for reeve in the upcoming Rural Municipality of Prince Albert byelection, has politics in his blood.Doug Phelps, the son of former longtime Reeve Charlie Phelps, told p...
May 09, 2019 Doug Phelps. (submitted photo/ Karen Phelps)
After surviving the heat in Orlando, Toronto FC faces another challenge in Atlanta
After surviving steamy Orlando, Toronto FC faces another challenge in defending MLS champion Atlanta United on Wednesday. Once again, Toronto (5-2-1) will have to play without veteran defend...
May 09, 2019
Vanstone a proud alum as Raiders chase title
After playing 299 games in a Prince Albert Raiders uniform, Tim Vanstone has now transitioned into a fan of the team.Just two years ago, Vanstone was the captain of a Raider squad that included the li...
May 09, 2019 Tim Vanstone spent five years with the green and gold, serving as captain for the last two. Now, he's cheering the Raiders on to victory. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)
