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Stanley Mission Poker Rally most successful on record

The annual Stanley Mission Poker Rally held Jan. 25 sold the most hands in its 28-year history. That's according to Stanley Mission director of operations Gordon Hardlotte, who explained a total of 5,...

Jan 28, 2025

'Simple but meaningful': Library inspires kids to grow with nature through partnership program

The Lakeland Library Region's Neighborhood Forest Program will once again provide free trees this year, continuing its commitment to nurturing environmental awareness in the next generation. In collab...

Jan 28, 2025

City issuing property assessments for revaluation

The City of Prince Albert is asking local homeowners to watch for their property assessment notice as 2025 is a revaluation year. Revaluation will take into account how to fairly distribute the tax bu...

Jan 28, 2025

Nominations open for 10th Annual Arts Hall of Fame

The Prince Albert Arts Board is now accepting nominations for the tenth Annual Arts Hall of Fame Inductions. The actual awards gala will be held on Friday, Sept. 26 at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre.This y...

Jan 28, 2025

No Invasive Mussels Found in Saskatchewan Waters in 2024

Good news from the Ministry of Environment's aquatic invasive species (AIS) monitoring program: in 2024, no invasive zebra or quagga mussels or spiny waterflea were found in Saskatchewan waters. Last ...

Jan 28, 2025

'Our goal is to empower': Onion Lake podcast bridges community through conversations

With a microphone and openmindedness, an Onion Lake Cree Nation-based podcast aims to "close the gap" and foster a sense of community involvement amongst Saskatchewan's First Nations and beyond."The o...

Jan 28, 2025

U18A Prince Albert Beachcomber Foxes finish second at year end tournament

Reflecting on her team's performance this past weekend, the head coach of the U18A Prince Albert Beachcomber Foxes says she could not be prouder.Jami Sumlic's comment to paNOW, comes just a day remove...

Jan 27, 2025

'Brings a smile to my face': Tiny home program makes a difference in northern communities

Matthew McCallum knows his community is on the verge of a housing boom of tiny proportions. "I got into it just to pursue a growing industry that's going to be around for a long time," he said. The Fl...

Jan 27, 2025

Peavey Mart to close all Canadian locations

Canada’s retail and agriculture sector have been dealt another blow, with news Peavey Mart plans to close all of its Canadian locations. As per a post last week on its social media page, the com...

Nigel Maxwell Jan 27, 2025

Peavey Mart to close all Canadian locations

Editor's note: The following story was updated on Jan.27 at 9:30p.m. to include additional information from the company.Canada's retail and agriculture sector have been dealt another blow, with news P...

Jan 27, 2025