Community

Safely Handling and Disposing of Medications

All medicines, whether prescription or purchased over-the-counter, are dangerous if used improperly. They can be potentially poisonous to people of all ages. Yet many of us leave medications unsecured...

Nov 13, 2019

Déjà vu all over again in CFL Playoffs

Watching Sunday's CFL Western Semi-Final tilt between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders, I had the feeling I had seen Winnipeg's performance somewhere before and it hit me in the fourth...

Nov 13, 2019

Teenage girls accused of late night robbery

The Prince Albert Police Service is investigating a reported robbery, which occurred in the city's midtown area Saturday night.A 19-year-old woman told police she was assaulted and robbed in the 500 b...

Nov 13, 2019 11th St.E and Fifth Ave.E. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

How to find a budgeting strategy that works for you

Whenever there is a new survey or poll about the state of Canadians' personal finances, we hear from debt help professionals (like myself) and other financial experts about the real need to have a bud...

Nov 13, 2019

Driving High is a DUI

Know the lawsDriving high is a DUI. And driving under the influence, whether it's by drugs or alcohol, is impaired driving - and that's against the law. Your ability to drive safely is impacted after ...

Nov 13, 2019

Older homes may be at risk of lead contamination

Recent investigations about lead in municipal water pipes sparked a discussion about Meadow Lake's infrastructure at last night's council meeting.Jessica Walters, acting city manager, says she is conf...

Nov 13, 2019 Council plans to test City Hall's water supply for lead contamination (File photo/Nicole Reis)

Still time to buy a light for the Lights of Joy celebration coming to Battleford

Preparations for the Lights of Joy Christmas party project in Battleford are close to completion. People can still donate to purchase a light bulb at $2 each at Discovery Co-op grocery store and the c...

Nov 12, 2019 Tim Pruden, president of the Battleford Community Spirit Group, left, with Leanne Ducommon (marketing and communications manager) of Discovery Co-op. The Lights of Joy event will be held at the downtown park in Battleford on Nov. 23. (submitted photo/Tim Pruden)

Hoback makes thoughts known ahead next sitting

Prince Albert's MP is weighing in on the meeting between Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Randy Hoback said he is concerned to hear the results that came out of the mee...

Nov 12, 2019 Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback is making some thoughts known ahead of parliament's return (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Gift donations being collected in Nipawin ahead of Christmas

As some people begin their holiday gift shopping, some are left wondering how they will make ends meet while providing their family with gifts.A Nipawin woman along with community partners are hoping ...

Nov 12, 2019 Some of the donations that have already been collected by the Nipawin Secret Santa campaign. (Facebook/Nipawin Secret Santa)

NBCHS Vikings senior boys cap volleyball season at Regionals

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings senior boys volleyball team capped off their season over the long weekend at Regionals in Prince Albert. The Vikings senior boys wrapped ...

Nov 12, 2019 The NBCHS senior boys Vikings put up a fight at Regionals over the long weekend, to close out their season this year offering all kinds of promise for what's to come in the future. (submitted photo/Shawna Sturk)