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Reports: Forward Kelly Olynyk out for Canada at upcoming FIBA World Cup
Forward Kelly Olynyk will reportedly be unable to compete for Canada at the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Several media reports say that Olynyk will be sidelined by a knee injury he sustained last wee...
Aug 15, 2019
S. Korea says N. Korea has fired more projectiles into sea
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea's military said Friday North Korea fired more projectiles into the sea to extend a recent streak of weapons tests believed to be aimed at pressuring Washington ...
Aug 15, 2019
Proposed 'tourist camp' introduced to R.M. council
An initial plan for a special retreat south of Prince Albert for first responders suffering from operational stress injuries (OSI) has been scrapped, and in its place is a plan for something much diff...
Aug 15, 2019 Duane Braaten and Jack Rennie had a special announcement for the R.M. of Prince Albert council on Thursday. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Fair fundraiser benefits youth mental health
The Northwest Territorial Days exhibition got off to a good start this year.One of the highlights of the fair this year is the dunk tank fundraiser to benefit mental health initiatives for youth.Calle...
Aug 15, 2019 Darcy Woolfitt, of the Battlefords RCMP, volunteers to be dunked in a tank of water to support the cause. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Police searching for missing Shellbrook teen
UPDATE: The Shellbrook RCMP have announced as of 11:50 a.m.15-year-old Brandy Morissette has been located.--Shellbrook RCMP are asking for the public's help as officers try to locate a missing 15-year...
Aug 15, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
North East SPCA to fundraise before and after its shelter’s grand opening
The North East SPCA is nearing one month until they open the Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter on Hamilton Ave.Pat Rumberger, a North East SPCA board member, was at one of the SPCA's recent fundraisers: Wr...
Aug 15, 2019 The North East SPCA's Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff).
NLSD busy with maintenance projects this summer
When it comes to upkeep and maintenance, the Northern Lights School Division is ready to welcome students back to class next month.That's according to Superintendent of Facilities Doug Hrycuik, who st...
Aug 15, 2019 Students and staff will notice changes at La Ronge's Pre-Cam Community School. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
How to pay for P.A.'s new hospital?
How is a new hospital in Prince Albert going to be paid for? That crucial question surrounding what will be the biggest infrastructure ticket item in P.A. in recent times remains unknown.While Premier...
Aug 15, 2019 While the provincial government is promising a new hospital for Prince Albert there has been no indication on how to pay for it. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A.'s Parent makes the finals at the Junior Lobstick
Prince Albert's Noah Parent will be in the finals for the 2019 Pepsi Junior Men's Lobstick on Friday at Waskesiu. He advanced to the championship finals after defeating Jack Hodson on Thursday morning...
Aug 15, 2019 Action at the 2019 Pepsi Junior Men's Lobstick. (Tyler Baker/Twitter)
Conservative MP Blake Richards meets with local businesses
Banff-Airdrie MP Blake Richards met with a dozen local business owners and business supporters on Aug. 15 to discuss their concerns and the issues small businesses face.Richards is the Conservative sh...
Aug 15, 2019 MP Blake Richards (left) and Gary Vidal met with local business owners and supporters at the Meadow Lake Golf Club on Aug. 15. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW Staff)