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Year in Review: Revitalizing Prince Albert
As 2019 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.It was an exciting year in Prince Albert...
Dec 31, 2019 Mayor Greg Dionne (left), Dave Fischl (centre) and Coun. Don Cody (right) use shovels to spread asphalt onto the last meter of the Rotary Trail. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
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)
Year in Review: Diamond exploration progresses east of P.A.
A project that has been decades in the making and which has the potential to create many hundreds of jobs, saw some significant movement in 2019. However, the parties behind the Fort la Corne diamond ...
Dec 21, 2019 This aerial image shows the construction of the bulk sampling plant where the huge bags of kimberlite samples (in top of image) will be processed to get an idea of the quantity and quality of diamonds in the sample. (Star Diamond Corp.)
Victoria Hospital heliport ready for flights
Construction work to upgrade the heliport at Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital has been completed meaning valuable minutes can be saved in transferring critical needs patients to Saskatoon.SHA spokesm...
Dec 20, 2019 The upgraded heliport features a raised landing pad and fenced area in accordance with Transport Canada standards.(submitted photo/SHA)
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation opens new hostel
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) celebrated the grand opening of a new ten-room boarding house on Thursday.The Senator John Morin Memorial Building Hostel will host PBCN members from the North whil...
Dec 20, 2019 Judge Gerald Morin cuts the ribbon at the hostel that bears his late father's name (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)
Couple behind local clinic donates $50,000 to hospice
Dr. Stan and Lizbeth Oleksinski understand the importance of palliative care from both a personal and a professional perspective. For 17 years the couple has operated the West Hill Medical Clinic, whe...
Dec 18, 2019 From left: Ralph Boychuk, Dr. Stan Oleksinski, Lizbeth Oleksinski, Marina Mitchell
P.A. cold weather shelter always full
Prince Albert has been gripped by dangerously cold temperatures since Sunday, and if you think that could be putting a strain on the city's emergency cold weather shelter, you might surprised to find ...
Dec 11, 2019 Our House operates the cold weather shelter yearly from October to April. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. city council passes 2020 budget
P.A. city council has passed the 2020 budget in a narrow 5-4 vote. Council had approved the budget during deliberations in November, but the final decision came after an hour and half of sometimes ten...
Dec 10, 2019 Councillors during recent budget deliberations (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)
2020 city budget expected to pass Monday night
Prince Albert city council is expected to pass its 2020 budget on Monday night.The general fund budget includes a 2.9 per cent tax increase, with a focus on infrastructure spending. Meanwhile, the uti...
Dec 09, 2019 Councillors during budget deliberations on Nov. 7, 2019 (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
New bus carrier offering routes from P.A.
A Saskatoon-based bus company has expanded service to Prince Albert and Regina.As of Dec. 1, KCTI Travels now offers trips from P.A. to Regina and Saskatoon with same day return. Service is available ...
Dec 05, 2019 (Facebook/KCTI Travels)
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