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Crime rate rose in 2018 but country still safer than a decade ago, StatCan says
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's crime rate ticked up again in 2018, for a fourth year in a row, though it was still lower than it was a decade ago.The severity of crime also rose by two ...
Jul 22, 2019

Thickwood Hills Studio Trail
The Thickwood Hills Studio Trail will be soon.Follow the Blue Moon signs. This is an annual self-drive tour of unique studios with guest artists in the Shell Lake Area on August 10, 10-7 and August 11...
Jul 22, 2019

Lifejacket and Boat Safety
Parkland Ambulance in Prince Albert is very pro-active in reminding people to be safe.See the posters below for Life Jacket and Boat Safety Information.
Jul 22, 2019

Annual canoe trip kicks off
A regular summer tradition has kicked off again in Prince Albert.Today four volunteers from the P.A. Police Service and 11 local kids set off for the River Runners Canoe Trek. The three-day excursion ...
Jul 22, 2019 Volunteers and kids left P.A. Monday morning for the annual River Runners Trek (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

P.A. woman proposes music therapy for troubled and bored youth
According to one Prince Albert woman, the best way to reach out to youth in the community is through music.That's why Kathleen Clarke hopes to start up an after school program at King George school. T...
Jul 22, 2019 (submitted photo/firebirdnorth)

Fun in the Sun at Aquadeo Days
It is that time of year again.Come out to the Second Annual Aquadeo Days August 3rd and 4th. There will be so much to do for all ages. Come join in the festivities and meet your neighbors!This is a ki...
Jul 22, 2019

Swedish investigation ends of man in fight with A$AP Rocky
STOCKHOLM - Swedish prosecutors have dropped their investigation of a man they say was involved in a fight with American rapper A$AP Rocky. Magnus Stromberg represents the alleged victim and said Mond...
Jul 22, 2019

Extreme heat-risk high as P.A. approaches potential hottest day of the year
Heat WarningFollowing cool-wet weather, Mother Nature is cranking up the heat.A heat warning exists across the Northern half of Saskatchewan, including the P.A. National Park, Candle Lake Provincial P...
Jul 22, 2019 Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for Northern Saskatchewan. (File Photo/Kittisak Jirasittichai | Dreamstime.com)

Food fight: Liberals, Tories trade shots as pre-campaign battles intensify
OTTAWA - Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor is trying to distinguish the Liberals as a party of scientific, evidence-based policy while she says Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is spreading mis...
Jul 22, 2019

Le Batard absent from radio show after assailing Trump, ESPN
NEW YORK - ESPN's Dan Le Batard was not at his radio show Monday after attracting attention for criticizing President Donald Trump's racist tweets and his network's policy of avoiding politics unless ...
Jul 22, 2019