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What'sHappeningNOW Thursday Oct. 7, 2020

Senior reporter Nigel Maxwell talks about a pair of shootings in Prince Albert that have happened in the last three days.

Oct 07, 2020

‘Total nonsense’: Stovel Park vandalized, washroom closed to public

Stovel Park in Melfort was given an unwelcome entry into autumn.The park was vandalized during school hours, according to a Facebook comment by the Friends of Stovel Park. A table was broken, and fire...

Oct 07, 2020

Municipal election nominations now closed, unofficial list released

The City of Prince Albert has released the unofficial list of candidates for the 2020 municipal election and the school boards election.As of today at 4 p.m. the opportunity for those who would like t...

Oct 07, 2020

Boushie family's lawyers hope to see law abolishing peremptory challenges remain

Colten Boushie's mother, Debbie Baptiste, doesn't want to see the clock turn back on progress in justice.She is opposed to a proposal at the Supreme Court of Canada underway in Ottawa to potentially a...

Oct 07, 2020

Prince Albert looking for workers for city election one month away

With one month to go, the City of Prince Albert is still looking for more residents to apply to work this year's civic election on Nov. 9. Applications can be submitted online.PaVotes Returning Office...

Oct 07, 2020

Teacher at Little Red reserve rewarded Prime Minister's Award for excellence

A teacher west of Christopher Lake at Little Red River School has been awarded a Regional Certificate of Achievement for the 2020 Prime Minister's Award (PMA) for Teaching Excellence.Kalyn Heisler is ...

Oct 07, 2020

Council candidate Mercer focused on social programing in community

For the better part of the last 48 years, Dennis Mercer has called North Battleford home. It is where he's raised his family, and where he spent 20 years of his education career, teaching at John Paul...

Oct 07, 2020

Meadow Lake NDP candidate promises a vision to 'put people first'

Unlike her incumbent competitor, provincial election candidate Harmonie King doesn't have much in the way of political experience - but that fresh, new perspective is something she thinks will entice ...

Oct 07, 2020

NB Fire Department sells out Beef on a Bun fundraiser

More than just a hearty lunch; it's making a real difference. The North Battleford Fire Department hosted their annual Beef on a Bun fundraiser Wednesday at the fire hall.The event, which is organized...

Oct 07, 2020

Fire Prevention Week looks at fire safety in the kitchen

Fire Prevention Week began on Oct. 4 and runs through Oct. 10 this year and with Thanksgiving approaching quickly, the theme for 2020 is 'serving up fire safety in the kitchen.'"Cooking fires are the ...

Oct 07, 2020