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P.A. wears red to honour victims of Nova Scotia tragedy
The Prince Albert Fire Department took time late Friday morning to honour the victims of the mass shooting in Nova Scotia.Firefighters donned their dress uniforms and red sashes before marching to the...
Apr 24, 2020 The Prince Albert Fire Department wore red to honour those killed in the shootings in Nova Scotia. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Museum eyes river breakup on many fronts
Despite news headlines being dominated by other, important issues, a popular question is being posed by the Prince Albert Historical Society. When will the river ice break?"It's a fun thing to watch f...
Apr 24, 2020 The Prince Albert Historical Society posed the question on their Facebook page, when will the North Saskatchewan River break? (Prince Albert Historical Society/ Facebook)
'Easy way out': Amundrud, Grant react to University of Lethbridge shutting down hockey programs
A total of 52 student-athletes, as well as numerous staff members were affected by the announcement on Monday, April 20 that the University of Lethbridge was shutting down its men's and women's hockey...
Apr 21, 2020 Michael Grant (left) had played two seasons at the University of Lethbridge, while Nik Amundrud (right) had just finished his first. (submitted photo/MPP Photography)
Independent cannabis retailers working together
The date, 4/20, is a big deal for cannabis advocates, and on this day independent retailers are looking to help others follow in their footsteps. The Weed Pool Cannabis Cooperative put out the message...
Apr 20, 2020 The Weed Pool Cannabis Cooperative has helped independent shops keep their costs down. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Mounties in Melfort celebrate local teen's birthday with parade
Melfort RCMP members, Melfort ambulance staff, friends and family all joined in a parade to brighten the birthday of a local girl with cerebral palsy.Cadence Flaata was housebound for her 15 birthday ...
Apr 20, 2020 RCMP along with around 25 other vehicles put on a birthday parade to help celebrate Cadence Flaata's 15th birthday. (submitted photo/Darren Flaata)
Closures allow some projects to move forward earlier
The John M. Cuelenaere Public Library is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but despite this the building is not too quiet.Renovations which were originally planned for the summer have...
Apr 17, 2020 The John M. Cuelenaere Public Library will have a new look when it opens its doors to the public. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Smoke's Poutinerie donates to Prince Albert Food Bank
In this time of uncertainty food banks are asking for more help and Smoke's Poutinerie stepped up to help.The owner of the Prince Albert location announced they partnered up with Sysco Canada and Leon...
Apr 17, 2020 Owner of Smoke's Poutinerie Prince Albert Wendy Pellegrini, left, and executive director of Prince Albert Food Bank Kim scruby, right, pose for a picture in front of a donation from the restaurant. (Smoke's Poutinerie Prince Albert/Facebook)
Organizers cancel Ness Creek music festivals
The effects of COVID-19 are beginning to have an impact on event's planned through the summer 2020.Two of the North's major music events - the Ness Creek Music Festival and the Country at the Creek Mu...
Apr 16, 2020 (Facebook/Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society)
Beardy's man named finalist for national journalism award
Jamin Mike is the first to admit journalism was not his first choice for a career, but in recent months his attitude changed when he discovered his new passion.The 22-year-old, who grew up at Beardy's...
Apr 15, 2020 (Facebook/ Jamin MIke)
'What's going to happen?' Alberta teen recounts brush with death from COVID-19
OKOTOKS, Alta. - Matt Greenshields never worried about COVID-19 until he found himself thinking about death as he was being wheeled down the empty, darkened hallways of a hospital on his way...
Apr 15, 2020
