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'We had a real good inkling': Farmer finds space junk in field near Ituna
A Saskatchewan farmer is experiencing a situation that happens once in a blue moon.Barry Sawchuk farms near Ituna, northeast of Regina, along with his three sons.Near the end of April, Sawchuk and his son were checking the fields."We were just field scouting," he said. "My son and I were driving around b...
May 15, 2024
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Canada’s Got Talent
P.A.'s Rebecca Strong wins $1-million
Heading into the finale of Canada's Got Talent, Rebecca Strong told paNOW, "I'm just trying to keep it really chill and not psyche myself out."In doing that, the 20-year-old Prince Albert singer ended up giving chills with her soul-stirring voice and psyching up an entire country of adoring fans who ended up ...
May 15, 2024
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additional charges
Tisdale victims included in 60 additional charges laid in child sexual assault case
RCMP have laid more charges against Richard John Dyke - a man already accused of sexual offences that occurred in the mid 2010's against three male youth under the age of 12 in his Assiniboia, SK home where his wife operated a day care.Since his initial arrest in November of last year, 29 more victims from several comm...
May 14, 2024
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Smoky summer?
More smoke expected to drift into north central Sask. this week
After wildfire smoke appeared in Prince Albert last Saturday, more smoke is expected in the region this week according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.Meteorologist Brian Proctor said changing wind patterns will cause more smoke to appear later this week, specifically from fires along the Saskatchewan-Manitoba...
May 14, 2024
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'It came from the sky:' Saskatchewan farmer finds hunk of space junk in field
Barry Sawchuk doesn't usually concern himself with space or the final frontier.The 66-year-old Saskatchewan farmer is much more focused on seeding.But when he found a giant piece of debris in his fields, Sawchuk said he was shocked to learn it was likely part of a rocket."Not every day you go out in your field and...
May 14, 2024
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Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald house project secures land near hospital
There was no opposition at the Monday night meeting of Prince Albert city council as they re-zoned over five acres of land near the hospital for a Ronald McDonald House. Along with the rezoning, council also agreed to give the charity a smaller adjacent piece of land for $1 and expects to get a development permit soon....
May 14, 2024
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NEW MRI
Province welcomes first pediatric MRI to Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
Saskatchewan's first portable pediatric MRI machine has arrived at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. The Swoop® Portable MR Imaging System can complete brain scans at the bedside of some pediatric patients in a matter of minutes and allow family members to be present. On Tuesday morning, Health Minister Everett...
May 14, 2024
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Strong singer
'What I was born to do': P.A.'s Strong gearing up for grand finale
Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong will try to take another step towards winning this year's Canada's Got Talent on Tuesday Night as she performs in the grand finale of the popular Canadian show.The local singer advanced to the final in last week's show. She said she feels relaxed going in."Honestly I'm just trying to...
May 14, 2024
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Pride says no to Sask. Party
Members of Sask. Party not welcome at Regina Pride parade
Members of the Saskatchewan Party are not welcome at Regina's Pride Parade in June. On Monday, Queen City Pride (QCP) announced it was barring Sask. Party members from participating in Pride month celebrations. It is also not holding a flag-raising ceremony at the legislature for Pride month.Co-chair Riviera Bonneau sa...
May 13, 2024
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Honouring Metis educators
Metis early childhood educators honoured in special ceremony in Regina
To help commemorate Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Month, the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) honoured some of their best educators recently.A special awards gala took place with the Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association (SECA) recognizing three members of the Metis Nation for their outstanding work. Ashly Dear re...
May 13, 2024
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