Tag Archives: People
Former P.A. doctor wants to address 'public bias' against him
A former doctor still based in Prince Albert is apologizing to family, friends and the public for the mistakes he has made. However, he said he is not a criminal and wants to be able to earn a living ...
Jun 07, 2019 Josias Furstenberg, the former P.A. doctor, faces a probe by the College of Physicians and Surgeons after his online appearances giving health advice as "Dr. Jof." (YouTube/Josias Furstenberg)
P.A. family has house to call home
Another Prince Albert family are now owners of their own home.The P.A. branch of Habitat for Humanity officially cut the ribbon to mark the handover of their most recent project Friday afternoon.The r...
Jun 07, 2019 Yohannes Zerai, center, and family with dignitaries after the ribbon was cut. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Police asking for help to identify four suspects in vehicle thefts
The Prince Albert Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying four men responsible for several thefts from vehicles on May 29. At 4:30 a.m. officers attended the 700 block ...
Jun 07, 2019 (submitted photo/PAPS)
Bilingual children's book co-authored by late Cree Elder
A children's book showcasing late Elder Ida Tremblay's memories from the trapline was published last month and 300 copies have already been distributed to schools in the tri-communities. When We Had S...
Jun 07, 2019 Late Elder Ida Tremblay told the stories and approved the sketches in the book. (submitted photo/Miriam Körner)
PAPS make arrest for firearms; breach of court order
The Prince Albert Police Service arrested a 19-year-old man for a number of firearms charges just after 2 a.m. Friday morning.While on routine patrol an officer noticed a suspicious individual walking...
Jun 07, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Community Foundation celebrates 20 years, awards funding
The Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation (PAACF) noted a major milestone Thursday, as the organization celebrated 20 years of operations within P.A.The anniversary event celebrated both the lon...
Jun 07, 2019 The Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation celebrated 20 years in the community Thursday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Co-op hosting fundraiser to raise money for co-worker
The Co-op C-store will be holding a barbeque fundraiser on Friday to raise money for a co-worker diagnosed with cancer.Ron Phillips started at the C-store in November after retiring from the NorSask m...
Jun 07, 2019 Ron Phillips was diagnosed with cancer on his 75th birthday and the Co-op C-store will be hosting a BBQ fundraiser to raise money for his medical costs. (submitted photo/Mabel Phillips)
Wollaston Lake family searches for answers on anniversary of man's disappearance
For nearly a decade, Florence St. Pierre has been searching for any sort of answers related to her brother's disappearance.Jack Mike St. Pierre was last seen in Wollaston Lake on July 17, 2009. Floren...
Jun 06, 2019 Jack Mike St. Pierre was last seen July 17, 2009. (submitted photo/Florence St. Pierre)
Northern teacher walking, biking and rollerblading to Prince Albert
A physical education teacher from northern Saskatchewan is on a mission to raise awareness about the consequences of inactivity. Blair Sands has been a teacher at Deschambault Lake's Kimosom Pwatinahk...
Jun 06, 2019 Blair Sands embarked on his trip about two weeks ago. (submitted photo/Blair Sands)
Updated: RCMP seek help to find missing Spiritwood girl
Update: RCMP reported Lauralee Lafond has been located safe and sound.---Spiritwood RCMP are asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing girl.Lauralee Lafond is 5'4", weighs around 160 pounds...
Jun 06, 2019 Lauralee Lafond is 5'4",weighs around 160 pounds. She was last seen wearing a red short sleeve shirt, camo pants, white high top shoes and a grey, black and white toque with an X on it.