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Reflections and prayers for Christchurch victims

In the wake of a devastating shooting that left 50 dead in Christchurch, New Zealand, an interfaith reflection and prayer service was organized by the Prince Albert Muslim Association Wednesday.The vi...

Mar 21, 2019 Dozens of members of the community attended a vigil Wednesday night organized by the Prince Albert Muslim Association following the Christchurch shootings. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)

Orcas continue strong season, earn eight medals at Prairie Champs Competition

The Battlefords Orcas Swim Club had yet another impressive showing over the weekend.Five swimmers travelled south to Regina to compete at the Prairie Champs competition, which is the premier champions...

Mar 20, 2019 Clockwise: Elizabeth Johnson, Slade Pruden, Madison Higgs, Brandon Nord. MISSING: Reece Sommerfeld (submitted/John Mcleod)

'We're still dealing with the repercussions': P.A. couple hit by impaired driver 36 years ago

Rod and Della Hicks don't remember much the night of a fateful crash in 1983, but they're still feeling the effects of it today, and say they will for the rest of their lives.On July 12, 1983 Della an...

Mar 19, 2019 March 17 to 23 marks National Impaired Driving Prevention Week across Canada. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

P.A.steam engine up and running to Alberta

Prince Albert's steam Locomotive 5080 has chugged - or rather been carried - on its way to the next chapter in an already long life. The 104-year-old machine is now on the road, headed to Alberta.Crew...

Mar 19, 2019 Loco 5080 is prepared for loading at the P.A. Exhibition grounds. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

Tintamarre's loud celebration focuses on culture and language

It was a noticeably loud morning at Prince Albert's City Hall Thursday, as the second annual Tintamarre Fransaskois saw a myriad of students come out to make some noise.Tintamarre originates from the ...

Mar 19, 2019

'It's just a game': Young officials talk verbal abuse on ice

Hockey officials have long been susceptible to fan, coach and player abuse..Every official on the ice is responsible for many things, but Hockey Canada sums it up well when looking at their first bull...

Mar 19, 2019 Two young officials are speaking out about verbal abuse they face on the ice during hockey games. (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Former P.A. man says Christchurch suffering from shock and trauma

A man from Prince Albert, who now lives in Christchurch, New Zealand says city locals are psychologically traumatized by Friday's mosque massacres.Music and film producer Eddie Simon, who moved to the...

Mar 18, 2019 (Eddie Simon Music/Facebook)

What'sHappeningNOW March 18, 2019

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell about an issue that's causing quite a stink in city parks, and what the city, or pet owners should do to solve the problem.

Mar 18, 2019

Record amount raised at Andy Clark Memorial Hockey Tournament

The Clark family and Northern Animal Rescue (NAR) are appreciative of all the support they received over the weekend. "It's just mind-blowing really," Colleen Clark said about the 10th annual Andy Cla...

Mar 18, 2019 Aliyah Galloway did the ceremonial puck drop to start the tournament. (submitted photo/Julie Baschuk)

Community of Allan renames skating rink after fallen Humboldt Broncos captain

The skating rink in the town of Allan now bears the name of the late captain of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team.The community gathered Saturday afternoon to honour Logan Schatz in the rink that the 2...

Mar 17, 2019 Family members of Logan Schatz were on hand Saturday for the renaming of the arena in Allan. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW)