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Crime rate rose in 2018 but country still safer than a decade ago, StatCan says

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's crime rate ticked up again in 2018, for a fourth year in a row, though it was still lower than it was a decade ago.The severity of crime also rose by two ...

Jul 22, 2019

Thickwood Hills Studio Trail

The Thickwood Hills Studio Trail will be soon.Follow the Blue Moon signs. This is an annual self-drive tour of unique studios with guest artists in the Shell Lake Area on August 10, 10-7 and August 11...

Jul 22, 2019

Lifejacket and Boat Safety

Parkland Ambulance in Prince Albert is very pro-active in reminding people to be safe.See the posters below for Life Jacket and Boat Safety Information.

Jul 22, 2019

Annual canoe trip kicks off

A regular summer tradition has kicked off again in Prince Albert.Today four volunteers from the P.A. Police Service and 11 local kids set off for the River Runners Canoe Trek. The three-day excursion ...

Jul 22, 2019 Volunteers and kids left P.A. Monday morning for the annual River Runners Trek (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

P.A. woman proposes music therapy for troubled and bored youth

According to one Prince Albert woman, the best way to reach out to youth in the community is through music.That's why Kathleen Clarke hopes to start up an after school program at King George school. T...

Jul 22, 2019 (submitted photo/firebirdnorth)

Fun in the Sun at Aquadeo Days

It is that time of year again.Come out to the Second Annual Aquadeo Days August 3rd and 4th. There will be so much to do for all ages. Come join in the festivities and meet your neighbors!This is a ki...

Jul 22, 2019

The Singles Featuring Willy Marcotte at Candle Lake Golf Resort

Candle Lake Golf Resort Proudly Presents: The Singles with Hedi Munro, Scott Patrick and Brad King, featuring special guest: Willy Marcotte will be at August 3 starting at 8:30 p.m. and August 4 start...

Jul 22, 2019

Cochin Days promises three days full of family fun

A weekend at the lake full of family activities is a Saskatchewan rite of passage.The Resort Village of Cochin will host the 39th rendition of Cochin Days from Aug. 9 to 11. The three day event will b...

Jul 21, 2019 (Facebook/Resort Village of Cochin, Saskatchewan)

Preliminary talks underway as firm proposes building fish processing plant in region

An Ottawa-based firm is in talks with First Nations members to form a partnership and develop a fish processing plant in the area.Rod Gopher, a business advisor for the Indigenous parties, confirmed t...

Dropping weight and picking up community

Losing weight in a responsible way can be a tricky task at the best of times.But as with many of life's tougher goals, having the right support system in place can make all the difference. Take Off Po...

Jul 20, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)