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What'sHappeningNOW Oct. 2, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about former Prince Albert resident Michelle Zatlyn about her big day at the New York Stock Exchange.
Oct 02, 2019
Gerwig talks ‘Little Women’ for academy’s women initiative
NEW YORK - With a new awards season underway, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences hosted a luncheon Wednesday supporting female filmmakers and celebrating the women behind Greta Gerwig's ...
Oct 02, 2019
Charbel Dabire gaining hands-on experience in first CFL season
The 2019 CFL season has been an accelerated learning experience for rookie defensive tackle Charbel Dabire.The fifth-round selection (44th overall) in the 2019 draft has been thrust from the practice ...
Oct 02, 2019 Charbel Dabire (98) has learned plenty of lessons in his rookie season, including some from Charleston Hughes (39). (File photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Community groups look to engage forestry industry
Some community groups are looking to raise concerns about the forest industries logging plans. Members from The Council of Canadians, Renewable Power Intelligent Choice and Protect Our Forest are look...
Oct 02, 2019 Sakâw Askiy staff prepare maps at a public meeting last year (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
North Central Health Care Foundation begins next fundraising campaign
The North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) has paid off one of its larger campaigns.During its annual general meeting on Oct. 2, the NCHCF announced the $510,000 Digital Imaging X-Ray machine in...
Oct 02, 2019 North Central Health Care Foundation Chair Peggy George poses with the paid off Digital Imaging X-Ray machine (North Central Health Care Foundation/Facebook).
John Tavares named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
TORONTO - John Tavares is the new captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team made the announcement during Wednesday night's pre-game ceremony before the NHL season opener against the ...
Oct 02, 2019
Police union rejects proposed back alley bylaw
The President of the Prince Albert Police Association is speaking out against a proposed bylaw restricting access to public back alleys and walkways at night calling it "ill-informed."Darryl Hickie to...
Oct 02, 2019 A back alley in Midtown (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)
Michigan governor signs budget with $1B in line-item vetoes
LANSING, Mich. - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the next state budget Monday hours before the deadline to fund government, while using line-item vetoes to block nearly $1 billion in spending pr...
Oct 02, 2019
Thunderchild First Nation ballerina accepted into international company
When Kia Jimmy steps into her role on the stage as a ballerina she says she finds her voice as an artist. The Thunderchild First Nation member who grew up in Saskatoon is thrilled she was accepted int...
Oct 02, 2019 Kia Jimmy is a member of the Thunderchild First Nation. (supplied)
Melfort's Chase the Ace fundraiser returns Thursday
An annual fundraiser is back in Melfort.The Chase the Ace kickoff party is being held on Thursday at the Melfort Legion.Project Co-chair Trent Fedorychka said tickets will be on sale from 5 p.m. to 6:...
Oct 02, 2019 Shauna Stafford won over $13,000 by picking the ace of spades in last year’s draw. (Facebook/Melfort and Area Community Chase the Ace)