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Local doctor recognized

The Victoria Hospital Foundation honoured a long time family physician Saturday night.Dr. Stan Oleksinski was recognized at the Fourth Annual Doctors Gala put on by the Victoria Hospital Foundation at...

Apr 07, 2019 Dr. Stan Oleksinski stands up to be acknowledged (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

New product revolutionizing self-driving, GPS-based technology

Self-driving machinery isn't new, but Outback Guidance's new product is looking to revolutionize the way it's done. Most self-driving technology is tied in to one specific manufacturer, or specificall...

Apr 06, 2019 Outback Guidance's Rebel series is looking to revolutionize self-driving technology (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Nipawin council allows recordings during meetings

The town of Nipawin's council has made two changes to its procedures bylaw which will make it easier for members of the media to detail what transpires during council meetings.During the March 25 meet...

Apr 05, 2019 (File photo: Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

City gets behind organ donation movement

Mayor Greg Dionne has proclaimed April 7, Green Shirt Day in Prince Albert.Green Shirt Day's goal is to promote organ donation and honour the memory of Humboldt Bronco Logan Boulet. Before the acciden...

Apr 05, 2019 Toby, Mariko and Bernadine Boulet, the family of Logan Boulet, announcing the Green Shirt Day movement. (Aaron Mahoney/LethbridgeNewsNOW)

CCHS students receive provincial recognition for Remembrance Day essays

Sisters who attend Churchill Community High School in La Ronge have received provincial recognition for essays they wrote about Remembrance Day. It was all part of a national contest organized by the ...

Apr 05, 2019 Lily and Hannah Preikschat stand with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 371 President Shaune Lapworth. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Enhanced bin safety expected from new products

Farm safety is always top of mind, and a company owner hopes a new product will change how producers navigate grain bins. Northern Strands has developed its Bin Safe System, which is OH&S complain...

Apr 05, 2019 Martin Toews demonstrates the product at the Agrimex show in North Battleford (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff)

New voice on Riders broadcast team

Those tuning in to hear the Saskatchewan Roughriders on 900 CKBI will soon notice some changes.TSN's Derek Taylor will be taking over the play by play role, replacing Rod Pedersen, who held the positi...

Apr 04, 2019 Derek Taylor, right, will be taking over as the play by play voice of the Rider for the 2019 season (Twitter/DTon SC)

Forum seeks ideas in fight against Sask. meth crisis

A two-day forum in Saskatoon has community groups, addictions and mental health workers, law enforcement and others coming together to try and tackle the growing crystal meth crisis in Saskatchewan."I...

Apr 04, 2019 Crystal methamphetamine, often referred to as simply as "meth" or "jib," is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. (Wikimedia commons).

P.A. teacher promotes a different approach to education

A Prince Albert teacher and author is aiming to open up new avenues for those looking into alternative teaching styles for their children.Tamera North has been involved in Montessori teaching for more...

Apr 04, 2019 (Facebook/Tamera North)

Pair of P.A. residents set to be honoured for volunteerism

Two Prince Albert residents will soon be recognized by the province for their volunteerism. Myrna Nagy and Teena Polle will be honoured with the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal on April 9 in Regina. "I w...

Apr 03, 2019 Two P.A. residents are set to be given the province's volunteer medal (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)