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Sixth Year of Gala-Luncheon

The Prince Albert Seniors Advocacy Centre is hosting its 6th Year of Gala - Luncheon March 5 at Plaza 88.See the poster for details.During this sixth Gala Luncheon for Seniors, the winner(s) of the 70...

Jan 31, 2020

Partnership between school division, college offers welding program

A partnership designed to give students in Humboldt an introduction to welding is now celebrating its 10th year.Carlton Trail College and Horizon School Division have teamed up to offer Humboldt Colle...

Jan 31, 2020 (submitted photo/Carlton Trail College)

Snowmobiling to school may present problems for city and parents

Recent reports of high school students snowmobiling to Carpenter High School came up at the council meeting on Monday where Coun. Richard Levesque inquired about snowmobiling bylaws within city limits...

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Local man becomes a millionaire

A local Prince Albert man is $1 million richer today.According to a media release from the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation, Ron Lypchuk won the grand prize in the Touchdown for Kids Millio...

Jan 30, 2020 The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon (supplied/Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation)

"We don't really know where's he going to stay tonight," P.A. judge raises concerns with thief's release

The correctional system has sometimes been referred to as a revolving door, but for a man from James Smith Cree Nation, who had been in custody over 120 days, the door was temporarily closed until the...

Jan 30, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

New mens support group launches in tri-community

Domestic violence, fatherhood, mental health, suicide and relationships are all topics up for discussion at a new support group for men 18 and up in the tri-communities. The first meeting was held Jan...

Jan 30, 2020 The next meeting is Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. at the Piwapan Women's Centre main office. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

P.A. councillors ready for provincial convention

Municipal leaders from all over Saskatchewan will gather in Regina this Sunday.The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), tasked with lobbying the provincial government on behalf of Sas...

Jan 30, 2020 The 2020 SUMA convention is set to get underway in Regina Sunday. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Stiffer penalties hope to curb distracted driving

Driving while distracted is not only dangerous, but starting Feb. 1 it will also be very costly.The penalties for distracted driving in the province are going up at the beginning of February, which is...

Jan 30, 2020 Penalties set to increase Feb. 1. (Government of Saskatchewan handout)

Lac La Ronge Winter Festival

The 2020 Lac La Ronge Winter Festival, Northern Saskatchewan's Premiere Winter Event will be ready to go from February 28-March 8!There are many activities each day for all interest groups.

Jan 30, 2020

Provincial Snowmobile Festival

The Melfort and District Trail Riders are hosting the Provincial Snowmobile Festival February 28 - March 1 at the Kerry Vickar Centre Register at www.sasksnow.com to enjoy the full weekend of events.B...

Jan 30, 2020