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Sports Year in Review; Zach Cook Memorial debut a huge success
The debut of the Zach Cook Memorial Tournament starting up this year makes our Top Sports Stories for 2019. Zach Cook loved slo-pitch so much, he played games right after getting chemotherapy treatmen...
Dec 29, 2019 Donna and Jim Cook at the Zach Cook Memorial Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament. (Submitted photo/Donna Cook)
French Canadian Society posts video asking government to make a decision
The French Canadian Society of Prince Albert is urging the Government of Saskatchewan to make a decision about a new school for the Francophone community. Their call for action came via a video posted...
Dec 28, 2019 The site of the former Rivier Academy is being considered for a planned francophone school in P.A. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Sports Year in Review; Marauders and Crusaders share the Canadian Tire Classic before rematch
The battles between the St. Mary Marauders and Carlton Crusaders on the football field make it to our Top Sports Stories for 2019. For the first time ever in the eight years of the Canadian Tire Class...
Dec 28, 2019 The Canadian Tire Classic wasn't claimed by either the Crusaders, nor the Marauders, so they shared it in post-game celebrations. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)
Year in review: Health care upgrades
While there was still plenty of talk in 2019 about the need for a new hospital in Prince Albert there were a number of other big announcements made throughout the year to help enhance health care in t...
Dec 28, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Mild weather and decent highway conditions expected for the rest of 2019
Mild weather should make for normal driving conditions heading into the new year, according to Highway Hotline.Daily highs across Saskatchewan are hovering around the single digits, with the occasiona...
Dec 27, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Distracted driving infractions take a slight dip in November: SGI
For the first time in nine months, distracted driving incidents are dipping below 700 per month, according to the latest driving statistics SGI is putting out for November.In an emailed media release,...
Dec 27, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Sports Year in Review; Blackhawks rally after learning their fate
The Beardy's Blackhawks being removed from the Midget AAA and AA leagues make our Top Sports for 2019.On Nov. 12, the Saskatchewan Hockey Association reshuffled their teams in Midget AAA for the 2020-...
Dec 27, 2019 Blackhawks forward Ethan Bear celebrates his first of three goals during the Blackhawks' 6-2 win over the Mintos on Nov. 13. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)
5 Financial Goals to Set Right Now That Will Help You Reduce Your Debt
Mortgage debt, ongoing credit card balances, vehicle loans, lines of credit, payday loans...there is no denying that debt (in one form or another) is a reality for most Canadian families. Almost all r...
Dec 27, 2019
"A year of change": P.A. police chief reflects on 2019
Prince Albert's Police Chief is the first to admit there were a number of highlights and challenges for his staff in 2019. Among the biggest and obvious changes for Bergen himself was settling into th...
Dec 26, 2019 Prince Albert Police Chief Jon Bergen. (Nigel Maxwel/ paNOW Staff)
Sports Year in Review; Gavel wins Parapan Am gold
Prince Albert's Erica Gavel winning Parapan Am gold makes our Top Sports Stories for 2019. Gavel and Team Canada defeated the United States 67-64 on Aug. 30 to win the Women's Wheelchair Basketball go...
Dec 25, 2019 Erica Gavel (top middle) with her Parapan Am gold medal. (Twitter/Canadian Wheelchair Basketball)
