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Federal judge continues blocking 3 Arkansas abortion laws

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that three Arkansas abortion restrictions she temporarily blocked will remain on hold while she considers a lawsuit challenging them. U.S. District...

Program helps youth connect with nature and culture

A group of 15 kids capped off their canoe trip Tuesday afternoon.The group, who took part in the trip through the Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) Yes Program (Youth Empowerment Strategy) started ...

Aug 06, 2019 (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Three federal leaders march together at Vancouver Pride

VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extolled on the importance of unity as he marched in Vancouver's annual Pride parade with two of his political rivals on Sunday. The prime minister took the o...

Elderly man violently assaulted, police searching for more information

Police are appealing to any person who may have witnessed a violent assault committed toward an elderly man Saturday afternoon. Prince Albert Police members attended a location in the 600 block of 13t...

Aug 06, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Former Fed leaders defend Powell against Trump's attacks

WASHINGTON - In a strong rebuke to President Donald Trump, the four living former leaders of the Federal Reserve say that the head of the nation's central bank should be able to make interest-rate dec...

Wheaton sharing newfound passion for powwows with tri-community residents

It's been a little over a year since Lac La Ronge Indian Band member Cathy Wheaton began her journey to learn powwow dancing. "It's kind of consumed my life now," she said. "I think I have been to fou...

Aug 06, 2019 Cathy Wheaton danced at the recent fundraiser in La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Celebration of Life, tribute show planned for Meota business leader and community supporter

The community of Meota is mourning the loss of longtime local businessman and community volunteer Kevin Foster. Foster, 53, who owned the Meota Hotel and Bar died on July 31 due to a sudden unexpected...

Aug 06, 2019 Businessman Kevin Foster of Meota passed away on July 31. (submitted photo/Carrie Flasch)

Those Were the Days celebrates 50 years in the Battlefords

From agricultural history to family fun and games, 2019 will mark the 50th anniversary of Those Were the Days, the signature summertime event held by the Western Development Museum. Programs and volun...

Aug 06, 2019 Those Were the Days offers a chance for people of all ages to come together, and enjoy some summertime fun including a close-up look at some antique vehicles. (Facebook/Western Development Museum)

Trailer park owner given compliance deadline

For the time being, the remaining residents at the North Bay Trailer Court are safe to stay where they are but questions still linger regarding the issue of where residents will send their sewage.A sp...

Aug 06, 2019 (submitted photo/Veeda Boudreault)

Barneys seeks bankruptcy protection, closes most stores

NEW YORK - Barneys New York is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the latest retailer to buckle as shoppers move online. The iconic clothier founded almost a century ago will keep the doors ...