Tag Archives: Community
A new chapter begins for the R.M. of Prince Albert
Fresh off his byelection victory Wednesday night, the newly elected reeve for the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Prince Albert was at work Thursday, learning the ropes of his new job.Eric Schmalz was of...
Jun 13, 2019 Eric Schmalz appeared very comfortable in his new chair, beside Administrator Roxanne Roy. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Young girl on Wahpeton First Nation injured in trampoline incident
An incident on the Wahpeton First Nation is reminder to everyone to practice trampoline safety. Lyle Karasiuk, director of public affairs with Parkland Ambulance, said a four-year-old girl was transpo...
Jun 13, 2019 A four-year-old girl was transported to hospital after an incident while using a trampoline. This is a file photo. (Nati Harnik/ The Canadian Press)
Downtown Street Fair expands to deal with record-breaking vendor list
This year's running of the Downtown Street Fair will look a whole lot different to how the first offering did 16 years ago. Organizers say such is the demand for space, they will be blocking off parts...
Jun 13, 2019 (FIle photo/paNOW Staff)
2019 XFM ROCK MACHINE IS BACK!!
101.5 XFM is returning with a brand new ROCK MACHINE contest! Your chance to possibly win this year's pimped out vehicle...the only thing is we're not going to tell you what the vehicle is...yet! To e...
Jun 13, 2019
Schmalz elected Reeve
The Rural Municipality of Prince Albert has elected a former RCMP officer as their new Reeve.Eric Schmalz emerged the victor from Wednesday's by-election with 316 votes.Doug Phelps was the runner up w...
Jun 12, 2019 (Submitted photo/ Eric Schmalz)
Midtown area soon to be communal bin free
The city's roll-out of individual garbage and recycling containers in the midtown area is nearing completion, although some residents have expressed concerns related to being overlooked.Operations Man...
Jun 12, 2019 There are some odd new lawn ornaments popping up in the Midtown area. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
P.A. area camp recognized with sustainability award
The Hannin Creek Education and Applied Research Centre has added another award to its trophy case. Last month. the camp facility which is located at Candle Lake was recognized by the Regional Centre o...
Jun 12, 2019 Dr. Hamilton Greenwood, centre, accepts the award on behalf of the camp. ( RCE Saskatchewan/Twitter)
Husky to pay $3.82M in penalties after guilty plea in 2016 oil spill
A judge has accepted a joint submission that will see Husky Oil Operations pay $3.82 million in fines for charges stemming from a 2016 oil spill near Maidstone.The company pleaded guilty to three envi...
Jun 12, 2019 Images submitted to court show an overhead view of the bridge over Highway 21 and oil slicks in the North Saskatchewan River. (submitted/Saskatchewan Courts)
Show n Shine in Melfort
The 30th Annual Show and Shine in Melfort will be Friday, June 14.See the poster for details.
Jun 12, 2019 Melfort
Resident upset after city damages land
A Prince Albert resident is upset with the city after a piece of public land he spent years caring for was damaged recently. Ron Miller, whose home backs on to Marquis Drive took care of the public gr...
Jun 12, 2019 Ron Miller on the land behind his house. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
