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Reaction to Don Cherry marks 'a divisiveness in Canadian social life,' says prof
TORONTO - When sociology professor Kristi Allain saw that "Hockey Night in Canada" commentator Don Cherry was fired for on-air, anti-immigrant remarks Monday, she was hopeful that it spoke to a change...
Nov 12, 2019
Hoback makes thoughts known ahead next sitting
Prince Albert's MP is weighing in on the meeting between Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Randy Hoback said he is concerned to hear the results that came out of the mee...
Nov 12, 2019 Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback is making some thoughts known ahead of parliament's return (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Above zero temperatures expected for the weekend
Even John Diefenbaker's statue needed a scarf during the early part of November as Prince Albert saw a cool start to the month.But an upcoming shift in temperature may soon melt the frost on the forme...
Nov 12, 2019 (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)
Raptors' Anunoby diagnosed with eye contusion, will not play against Blazers
TORONTO - Raptors forward OG Anunoby has been diagnosed with a contusion to his right eye and will not play in Toronto's game at Portland on Wednesday. The Raptors said on Twitter that Anunoby saw a s...
Nov 12, 2019
Nurse, who flew 26 hours to play for Canada, says every game crucial
Every game is important in Canada's quest for an Olympic women's basketball medal in Tokyo. That's why Canadian star and globetrotter Kia Nurse was nonchalant about flying 26 hours to Edmonton fo...
Nov 12, 2019
Australia's highest court agrees to hear cardinal's appeal
CANBERRA, Australia - Australia's highest court has agreed to hear an appeal from the most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing children. The High Court of Australia said Wednesday t...
Nov 12, 2019
Canada’s Kim Boutin wins 500-metre, earns fourth World Cup gold of season
MONTREAL - Kim Boutin has the image of a small cartoon tortoise on her skate strap, an odd icon for one of the fastest speedskaters in the world. But it serves a purpose and seems to be working. The s...
Nov 12, 2019
Maple Leafs getting Zach Hyman back, but are now without Mitch Marner
TORONTO - As the Maple Leafs sluggishly went about the early part of the NHL schedule, head coach Mike Babcock would often point to the new faces in the lineup and the new systems being implemented&nb...
Nov 12, 2019
Some special needs transit under threat after budget talks
The P.A. Community Service Centre says they will have to make cuts to paratransit services after city council did not meet their request for increased funding."We were expecting at the very least that...
Nov 12, 2019 Prince Albert City Council during budget deliberations on Nov. 7 (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Calgary Tower reopens four months after elevator fell with people inside
CALGARY - One of Calgary's most recognizable landmarks has reopened nearly four months after an elevator plunged several storeys with eight people inside. Calgary Tower officials say issues ...
Nov 12, 2019
