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Maze talks education challenges at NDP convention

The head of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) made a stop in Prince Albert to talk about education.Patrick Maze, the STF's president spoke to the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party convention ...

Nov 01, 2019 Patrick Maze, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation spoke at the Saskatchewan NDP convention Friday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Rose Garden Hospice receives $25,000 donation

The Rose Garden Hospice received a significant donation Friday afternoon.Local dentist Dr. Jerry Janzen and his wife Carol Janzen donated $25,000 to the Rose Garden Hospice."I think it's important to ...

Nov 01, 2019 Dr. Jerry Janzen, middle, and his wife Carol Janzen, right, hand a cheque to Marina Mitchell, left, for $25,000 they are donating to the Rose Garden Hospice. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Nipawin recruiting new fire chief

Brian Starkell is no longer the fire chief in Nipawin.Starkell had been fire chief in the community for nine years.Nipawin Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Barry Elliott would not elaborate on the c...

Nov 01, 2019 Brian Starkell (Facebook/Canadian Firefighters - CVFSA)

Vehicle thieves not slowed by colder weather

Members of the Prince Albert Police Service have seen a spike in vehicle thefts this past week.According to statistics posted on the police service website, there were seven vehicles reported stolen f...

Nov 01, 2019 Photo released by police following a reported vehicle theft in May. (submitted photo/Prince Albert Police Service)

Concerns raised about Indigenous graduation rates

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) are calling for more support to increase Indigenous high school graduation rates.STF President Pat...

Nov 01, 2019 Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations call for immediate investment in education. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)

JPII junior boys cap volleyball season with district championship

The John Paul II (JPII) Crusaders junior boys volleyball team are Battlewest District Champions, after taking top spot at Districts this week in Medstead. The tournament consisted of the top four team...

Nov 01, 2019 The JPII junior boys volleyball team, pictured here with their districts championship banner following the week’s tournament in Medstead. (Submitted photo/Shelly Fransoo)

Ace was pulled but the chase continues in Melfort

Melfort's Chase the Ace will be back to 52 cards in the deck after just five weeks into the community fundraiser.The ace of spades was pulled by Sherry McJuray last night resulting in a cheque for $68...

Nov 01, 2019 Sherry McJuray pulls the ace of spades at Melfort's Chase the Ace. (Facebook/Melfort and Area Community Chase the Ace)

La Ronge resident concerned about rabbit snares near popular walking trails

A resident of La Ronge wants to warn others of the presence of rabbit snares along local walking trails after an incident involving one of her dogs this week.Kelsi Ward stated her partner Jeff was wal...

Nov 01, 2019 Both of Ward's dogs have been caught in rabbit snares in the trails. (submitted photo/Kelsi Ward)

Applying for Certificate of Indian Status Now Easier

Recent changes to the Secure Certificate of Indian Status application process make it easier to apply for a status card. Learn more: http://ow.ly/x8SJ50pyTUG To protect your personal information, we c...

Nov 01, 2019

Winter Edition of PA Farmer's Market

The Prince Albert Farmer's Market Continues through the winter to find garden vegetables BC fruit, honey, crafts, beef, chicken, bison, baking, jam, jelly, preserves and so much more.Do not forget to ...

Nov 01, 2019