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Learn to Row
The Prince Albert Drifters Rowing Club is hosting a Learn to Row Weekend.See the poster for details.
Jun 11, 2019
Medical examiner tells Alberta trial lack of oxygen didn't cause toddler's death
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The medical examiner who did an autopsy on a 19-month-old boy says there was no suggestion a lack of oxygen had anything to do with the child's death. David and Collet St...
Jun 11, 2019
Supporters say downtown benches should be for everyone, including most vulnerable
Advocates are inviting the most vulnerable to come, sit and be welcome - on a bench in downtown North Battleford.While the issue is not before council, some members of the community spoke up at Monday...
Jun 11, 2019 Benedict Feist speaks at North Battleford council Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Manitoba judge calls for review, improvements of health care at remand centre
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba judge is calling for a full review of health-care services at the Winnipeg Remand Centre where an inmate died after suffering seizures. Provincial court Judge Heather Pullan says...
Jun 11, 2019
Lester Holt, colleagues to moderate first Democratic debate
NEW YORK - Lester Holt and four of his NBC News colleagues will share moderating duties for the first debate of 2020 Democratic presidential contenders. The debate, shown on NBC News networks, will un...
Jun 11, 2019
What'sHappeningNOW June 11, 2019
Editor Brady Bateman speaks with News Director Glenn Hicks about a recent land-swap deal involving the city of P.A. and the PAGC.
Jun 11, 2019
Community comes to aid of local soccer teams
The Battlefords United Soccer Club saw an unfortunate circumstance develop into a tremendous show of community support over the weekend. Friday night, the organization's lockbox at their practice fiel...
Jun 11, 2019 Members of the Battlefords United Football Club pose for a picture with the recently donated soccer balls. (submitted photo/Kat Huxley)
RCMP asking for assistance in locating missing youth
UPDATE: Prince Albert RCMP confirmed on June 17 that Quinton Pone has been located safe. --The Prince Albert RCMP are seeking the public's help in locating 14-year-old Quinton Pone. Pone is described ...
Jun 11, 2019 P.A. RCMP are asking for the public's assistance locating missing 14-year-old Quinton Pone. (Submitted photo/RCMP)
P.A. agrees to land-swap deal with PAGC for Parkland Hall
After bitter debate among councillors and impassioned calls from some concerned citizens, Prince Albert city council has approved a land swap deal with the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).It will s...
Jun 11, 2019 The ownership of Parkland Hall and lot is to be transferred from the city to the PAGC in return for the Angus Merasty School lands.(Agenda package/City of P.A.)
Lakeland Fire Ban Lifted
For those living in and visiting the RM of Lakeland, the fire ban has been lifted.See the notice for details.
Jun 11, 2019