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'This road is just the beginning:' Isolated First Nation celebrates Freedom Road
SHOAL LAKE, Ont. - For the first time in his life, Chief Erwin Redsky won't have to fight for each small stone that lies along the 24-kilometre road that connects his First Nation to the out...
Jun 03, 2019
CFL commissioner says he wants to find the right owner for the Alouettes
MONTREAL - The CFL wants the best buyer possible for the Alouettes and Montreal, and commissioner Randy Ambrosie said Monday they won't be rushed into making a decision on the club. The league's ...
Jun 03, 2019
Numerous road closures in Melfort; detours in place
Road work around Melfort continues this week which includes many road closures in the city.Crews have begun patching patching the portion of Saskatchewan Drive where excavating took place last week fo...
Jun 03, 2019 Numerous roads closed around Melfort. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW)
La Ronge teen returns from provincial music festival
It was a unique experience for La Ronge's Isabel Groves, 14, who recently returned from the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association's 2019 Provincial Final Competitions in Moose Jaw."This was my first...
Jun 03, 2019 Isabel Groves, centre, has been competing in music festival since she was six years old. (Submitted photo/Beckie Groves)
What, them worry? Warriors confident despite NBA Finals hole
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are rugged and relentless, capable of punishing teams in transition any time they make a mistake. The Golden State Warriors felt like they were seeing a version of themse...
Jun 03, 2019
Golfers ready to take to the course for a cause
A long time fundraiser is set to go for the tenth time this week. The Diva For A Day Ladies Golf Tournament & Caddie Auction are set to go Thursday and Friday at Kachur's Golf Club. All of the mon...
Jun 03, 2019 20 teams are expected to take to the links this week to support Big Brothers Big Sisters Prince Albert (Submitted Photograph/Natasha Thomson)
Local tournament hits a home run with fans
Parking was at a premium this past weekend at Lakeland Ford Park, for the Prince Albert Slo-Pitch League's opening tournament.There were over 50 Coed teams registered and seven men's teams. Even with ...
Jun 03, 2019 Despite some powerful hitting, the Whalers would come up short in the Coed 2 final. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
David Lynch, Wes Studi among honorary Oscar recipients
LOS ANGELES - The first Oscar winners of the season are already here. Groundbreaking filmmaker David Lynch, Cherokee-American actor Wes Studi director Lina Wertmller and actress Geena Davis will all b...
Jun 03, 2019
Northern Alberta residents start returning home after two-week evacuation due to fire
Some residents in northern Alberta have started to return home after being forced by wildfires to leave their communities two weeks ago. An evacuation order was lifted this morning for resid...
Jun 03, 2019
Meadow Lake Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament
The Meadow Lake Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament will be Saturday, June 8 at the Meadow Lake Golf Course. There will be a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m.
Jun 03, 2019