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Update: assumed stolen ducks found safe and sound
There is some good news related to a reported duck heist in Prince Albert.According to City Councilor Don Cody, who helps coordinate the annual duck launch at Memorial Gardens, the ducks are safe and ...
Jun 04, 2019 Students from local schools released ducks into the Memorial Gardens pond. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

City aims to attract more bus riders
The City of Prince Albert is hoping to get more people thinking about using public transit.Wednesday, residents will have the chance to ride the city's buses for free. Along with being able to ride fo...
Jun 04, 2019 Prince Albert residents will have the chance to ride the city's buses for free Wednesday (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Sask. Polytech to offer free Indigenous Studies course
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is hoping to create a deeper understanding of Indigenous nations through a free online course.The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will focus on culture and history, particul...
Jun 04, 2019 Saskatchewan Polytechnic is offering a free online Indigenous studies course. (file photo/Rawpixelimages | Dreamstime.com)

‘All we can do is hope’ change will come: Morin friend responds to MMIWG report
Krista Fox agrees that a genocide involving Indigenous women is occurring in Canada.That is how the situation involving the high number of women and girls who disappear or fall victim to murder each y...
Jun 04, 2019 Family and friends of Ashley Morin gathered for a walk in October to recognize missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW June 4, 2019
News Direcor Glenn Hicks speaks with Editor Brady Bateman about a recent thunderstorm and the effects it had on the area.
Jun 04, 2019

Study examines residents perception of dogs in tri-communities
Residents of the tri-communities have volunteered to participate in a University of Saskatchewan study about the perception of dogs in the area. The study is part of the La Ronge Regional Animal Resea...
Jun 04, 2019 Dog are the focus of a study by the La Ronge Regional Animal Research Circle. (submitted photo/Genevieve Candelora)

P.A. high school students work to create alcohol free spaces
A school project developed at Wesmor Community High School in Prince Albert is educating people about the dangers associated with alcohol abuse, and providing a safe place for people to turn to who ne...
Jun 04, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Rockies beat Blue Jays 5-1 for 8th straight win
DENVER - On the mound, at the plate and in the field, everything is working for the Colorado Rockies right now. Antonio Senzatela pitched six effective innings, Nolan Arenado homered and Colorado beat...
Jun 04, 2019

White House: Trump 'deadly serious' about Mexico tariffs
WASHINGTON - A top White House official said Sunday that President Donald Trump is "deadly serious" about imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, but acknowledged there are no concrete benchmarks bei...
Jun 04, 2019

Renault delays decision on Fiat Chrysler marriage proposal
PARIS - Renault has delayed a decision on whether to merge with Fiat Chrysler, a deal that could reshape the global auto industry as carmakers race to make electric and autonomous vehicles for the mas...
Jun 04, 2019