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Saskatchewan leads nation in schools climate change curriculum
A new study found Saskatchewan schools have the most comprehensive curriculum in the nation for teaching about climate change. It dispels an assumption that a province that is politically conservative...
Aug 01, 2019 A well operated by BlackPearl Resources on the Onion Lake Cree Nation. (YouTube/BlackPearl Resources)
P.A. competitive gamers take part in Fortnite Championship
Following the recent Fortnite World Cup, which saw 16-year-old American Kyle Giersdorf walk away with the $3 million top prize, Prince Albert has several youths hoping to cash in on a more modest regi...
Aug 01, 2019 A young woman competes in a video gaming tournament in Russia. (DreamstimePhoto / 130273064 © Roman Kosolapov)
P.A. area course looking to fund clubhouse
The Birch Hills Golf Course is set to have a busy August.The course will be hosting a number of fundraisers over the month to help raise money to replace their current clubhouse.Jamie Tilford, clubhou...
Aug 01, 2019 The Birch Hills Golf Course has a number of fundraisers planned to raise money to build a new clubhouse (Birch Hills SK Golf Course/Facebook)
Petty crime has consequences, judge tells repeat offender
A man accused of break and enter will not be released on bail, given his offence history. The 34-year-old, who has a history of 18 court order breaches. Judge R. Lane told the accused that his actions...
Aug 01, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
New Mexico regulators decline to grant 6th 'racino' license
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico horse racing regulators announced Thursday they have declined to grant a sixth state horse track and casino license after months of uncertainty and millions spent by app...
Aug 01, 2019
New Mexico regulators decline to grant 6th 'racino' license
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico horse racing regulators announced Thursday they have declined to grant a sixth state horse track and casino license after months of uncertainty and millions spent by app...
Aug 01, 2019
New York officials tour Quebec Indigenous communities ahead of possible hydro deal
MONTREAL - Officials from New York City have been visiting Quebec's north to learn more about the impact a possible hydro power deal between the city and the provincial utility would have on...
Aug 01, 2019
Closures imposed, more possible as toadlet migration underway in Whistler, B.C.
WHISTLER, B.C. - Some very small creatures are forcing some big changes in a popular section of the Resort Municipality of Whistler, B.C., as an annual migration begins to peak. The municipa...
Aug 01, 2019
Mother of man whose funeral Laverdiere attended now charged in her homicide
Tiki Laverdiere attended the funeral of Tristen Cook-Buckle on the Thunderchild First Nation in the days before her death. Now, Cook-Buckle's mother Nicole Cook, 36, is charged in Laverdiere's homicid...
Aug 01, 2019 Edmonton's Tiki Laverdiere. (supplied photo/RCMP)
Tunisian man says he gave accused killer's messages, photos to Toronto-area cops
TORONTO - A video gamer in Tunisia says he has turned over to Toronto-area police disturbing messages and images that a Canadian man accused of killing four family members all...
Aug 01, 2019
