Tag Archives: People
Union demands new pay system
One of the largest civil service unions in the country says the upcoming federal budget must include money to launch the replacement of the disastrous Phoenix pay system.The Professional Institute of ...
Apr 28, 2019 (Submitted photo/Public Service Alliance of Canada)
City to soon start street sweeping
The City of Prince Albert will soon begin its annual round of street sweeping, which begins April 29. Street sweeping crews have already been out in targeted areas in the past two weeks where conditio...
Apr 28, 2019 On most of the city's streets the remnants of the harsh winter are extensive.(Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
A different kind of modelling
It was an exciting day for modelling enthusiasts in Prince Albert on Saturday, as the annual Model Train and Hobby Show got underway.Dozens of hobbyists flooded the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club...
Apr 27, 2019 One of the many displays available for the public to view at the annual Model Train and Hobby Show taking place over the weekend. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Local educator wins NDP nomination for P.A. Carlton
The man who will challenge Joe Hargrave in the next provincial election says he is confident he can win.Troy Parenteau has been nominated the NDP candidate for the riding of Prince Albert Carlton. The...
Apr 26, 2019 Prince Albert Carlton NDP candidate Troy Parenteau. (Twitter/ Troy Parenteau)
Respected author and teacher to receive Order of Merit
A woman who is well known in the Waskesiu area, will travel to Regina this June to receive Saskatchewan's highest honour.Grit McCreath was named one of six recipients this year for Saskatchewan's Orde...
Apr 25, 2019 Grit McCreath can now add one more award to her long list of accolades. (submitted photo/ Waskesiu Foundation)
Longtime P.A. firefighter to hang up his boots
A man who has spent almost four decades with the Prince Albert Fire Department, will be clocking in for the final time on Tuesday.Kerry Verge, 59, told paNOW the whole idea of being retired still feel...
Apr 23, 2019 Kerry Verge (second from left) stands with some of his co-workers. (submitted photo/Andy Cohen)
P.A. gymnasts prepare for tough competition
Several Prince Albert-based athletes will soon represent the city, as four young competitors from the Prince Albert Aerials Gymnastics club are set to compete in the Western Canadian Championships in ...
Apr 22, 2019 From left, Piper Fontaine, Serra Gillis, Jai Li Harvey, and Billy Georget are all set to compete next weekend in the annual Western Canadian Championships. (submitted photo/Michael Amouri)
Canadians in Sri Lanka told to exercise extreme caution after bombings
OTTAWA - Canadians in Sri Lanka are being warned to exercise a high degree of caution after a series of bombings on Sunday killed nearly 300 people, including dozens of foreigners. Global Affairs Cana...
Apr 22, 2019
Celebrating life, death and resurrection
Hundreds came together Sunday at Prince Albert's Sacred Heart Cathedral for Easter Mass, to celebrate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.A French service was held at 9:30 a.m., with an English ...
Apr 21, 2019 Many came to Prince Albert's Sacred Heart Cathedral Sunday for Easter Service. The service focused on life, death and the Resurrection of Jesus - and the importance of his teachings. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Celebrating Earth Day
Earth Day is the yearly acknowledgement of our reliance on the planet, and focuses on furthering the conversation as to how humans can continue to thrive while also making changes that help the planet...
Apr 20, 2019 Addison McInnes, 8, shows off some Earthworms at the Protect Our Species event held at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library Saturday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
