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RCMP seek help in locating stolen truck
Police in Meadow Lake are asking for help locating a truck stolen from a compound south of the city. RCMP said a forest green GMC Sierra 2500HD with Shkopich Enviro decals on the side windows and a Un...
May 23, 2019

Citizens concerned by inspector's departure from Pinehouse inquiry
The citizens who helped prompt a formal inquiry, including a financial investigation into the northern Village of Pinehouse, are concerned the probe could fall by the wayside now that the lead investi...
May 23, 2019 The northern Village of Pinehouse is under a formal inquiry by the province. (Marty Martinson/paNOW Staff)

Chief Poundmaker fully exonerated by Prime Minster
Growing up on reserve, Floyd Favel said his history was something to be ashamed of as his people were looked upon as rebels.But now, with the exoneration of Chief Poundmaker in his own lifetime, he an...
May 23, 2019 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lays tobacco on the grave of Chief Poundmaker after fully exonerating him of any wrongdoing during the NorthWest Rebellion of 1885. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

No serious incidents over long weekend: Loon Lake RCMP
While the Victoria Day long weekend tends to be busy for officers in Loon Lake, RCMP reported no serious incidents. Between May 17 and 21, RCMP responded to 117 calls for service. Further, though thre...
May 22, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Raiders bow out of Memorial Cup, but have plenty to be proud of
HALIFAX-The best season for the Prince Albert Raiders in the past 34 years has come to an end. The Raiders bowed out of the 2019 Memorial Cup Presented by Kia, after losing 5-2 to the Guelph Storm Tue...
May 21, 2019 Raiders forward Parker Kelly shakes the hand of Storm forward Nick Suzuki after Tuesday's 5-2 loss at the Memorial Cup. Vincent Ethier/CHL Images.

Staying safe on the trails this summer
The temperatures have climbed and summer has come to Prince Albert and the surrounding area.With the arrival of the summer season many are getting into some seasonal activities, which includes hitting...
May 21, 2019 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Sask. woman shares experience on the set of Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones aired its last episode on Sunday, and one Saskatoon woman was lucky enough to be more than just a fan of the HBO series.University of Saskatchewan student Keara Carter scored a role in...
May 21, 2019 Kerea Carter pictured (front row second from left) on the final day of filming for Game of Thrones final season. (Submitted photo/CKOM News)

Winds helping in battle against fire threatening northern Alberta town
HIGH LEVEL, Alta. - Fire officials say the winds continue to be favourable as crews battle a large wildfire burning a few kilometres from a northwestern Alberta town. Nearly 5,000 people have cleared ...
May 21, 2019

Habscheid: ‘You’ll see the real Raiders’
HALIFAX - The Prince Albert Raiders sputtered in the spotlight on Friday night, beginning the 2019 Memorial Cup Presented by Kia with a 4 -1 loss to the hosting Halifax Mooseheads. They were hesitant,...
May 20, 2019 Prince Albert Raiders forward Dante Hannoun and the rest of the team will be looking for their first crucial win of the Memorial Cup tonight. (Vincent Ethier/CHL Images)

Diplomat, peacekeeper: Saskatchewan First Nation awaits Poundmaker exoneration
When Milton Tootoosis thinks about the planned exoneration of Chief Poundmaker, he breaks down.A headman and councillor at Poundmaker Cree Nation, about a two-hour drive from Saskatoon, Tootoosis says...
May 20, 2019