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Couples pack floor for Polka Fest
The Prince Albert Polka Fest continued Saturday at exhibition grounds.The dance floor was packed this afternoon with couples moving with grace and tempo to the music. A rendition of Cotton Eye Joe end...
Aug 24, 2019 There was no shortage of couples on the floor Saturday at the P.A. Exhibition Centre (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Historical society hopes newest tour will catch on
The West Hill is the focus of the Prince Albert Historical Societies newest walking tour.On Saturday afternoon the public was invited to take in a walking tour of the neighborhood. A group of around 2...
Aug 24, 2019 Fred Payton starts off the tour in front of the John and Olive Diefenbaker Museum (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
P.A. Polkafest heading into 17th year
Everyone heading to the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre this weekend will need to put on their dancing shoes for the 17th annual Polkafest. It runs today through Sunday with all money raised going bac...
Aug 23, 2019 (submitted/P.A.Polkafest)
Musical Festival to feature Indigenous performers for first time
For the first time ever the Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival at the Prince Albert National Park will feature a variety of Indigenous talent to go along with some other top bands.Organizers decided it ...
Aug 21, 2019 (Submitted photo/Jim Kerby)
Another housing project set for P.A.
Prince Albert will soon have more affordable housing.Wednesday afternoon representatives from the federal and provincial governments along with the City of Prince Albert gathered at a lot on the 800 b...
Aug 21, 2019 Dignitaries and staff line up for the ground breaking Wednesday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Gospel Jamboree brings uplifting music to the tri-communities
Christian music was the focus of a new First Annual Gospel Jamboree hosted by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) on the weekend.The jamboree was organized by LLRIB Coun. Ann Ratt with assistance by ...
Aug 19, 2019 ID 28549318 © Stangot | Dreamstime.com
XFM Rock station hands out convertible
Lakeland Ford was a busy place Saturday afternoon.Hundreds of people packed in to the dealership's showroom as XFM prepared to hand out the Rock Machine. This year the car was a Mercedes convertible.A...
Aug 17, 2019 Lew Harrison hands the keys to Stephen Nelson. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Diefenbaker house given special designation
The home of a former Prince Albert resident has been recognized by the Government of Canada.Friday afternoon a plaque was officially unveiled at the John and Olive Diefenbaker Museum which explains th...
Aug 16, 2019 Mayor Greg Dionne, Connie Gerwing, Dr. Bill Waiser and Christine Hamilton pose with the plaque (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Prince Albert SPCA holds adoption event to help lower numbers
The Prince Albert SPCA is hosting a limited-time promotion in hopes of encouraging residents to adopt a pet into their home.With eight dogs and well over 70 cats and kittens available for adoption, th...
Aug 15, 2019 More than 70 cats are available for adoption at the Prince Albert SPCA. (submitted photo/SPCA)
Busy summer for YWCA
This summer has been busy for YWCA Settlement Services.The agency has been working to help settle a number of people who have been arriving from a number of different countries according to David Hamb...
Aug 13, 2019 The YWCA put on a barbecue Saturday to raise money for their settlement work (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
