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  Parenteau recognized again

  July 29th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  PRINCE ALBERT - Prince Albert's Donny Parenteau has landed another country music nomination due to his prowess with the fiddle. The Canadian Country Music Association announced nominees for its 2009 CCMA awards Wednesday. Parenteau was nominated...

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  Proposed royalty hike might turn music off

  July 22nd, 2009 - 5 h 00

  TORONTO - Canadian restaurants, bars and clubs are warning they might have to turn down the music if a proposed royalty increase becomes a reality, but the non-profit organization seeking the raise for performers says it's time they paid up. The...

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  Ness Creek miles from ordinary

  July 16th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  At Ness Creek Music Festival, expect the unexpected. Yes, there's plenty of music, with a lineup featuring plenty of homegrown Saskatchewan talent mixed in with artists from around the world, including the Pacific Curls from New Zealand and the...

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  Guitar man is at home on the road

  July 9th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  Michael Hanson has a way of wowing crowds with his music. He was just three years old when he won his first contest in Gateway Mall for a song he sang with a plastic toy guitar. Now, with an acoustic in hand, he's won a grant to record, master...

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  'Rocksteady' explores reggae roots at jazz fest

  July 8th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  MONTREAL - Before reggae, there was rocksteady. Rocksteady? Don't worry. Most people would be puzzled by the mention of the Jamaican music form. Even Swiss director Stascha Bader, a longtime reggae fan who has just made a documentary about...

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  Worth fighting for

  July 2nd, 2009 - 5 h 00

  Prince Albert, SK - PRINCE ALBERT - When John Hall and Marvin Byrne were fighting in Europe during the Second World War, July 1 was just another day with more dangers and trials. Today, the veterans wouldn't miss the celebrations for the world. ...

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  Winter Festival money frozen

  May 12th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  The federal government says the Prince Albert Winter Festival will get its money when the proper documents are filed. In an email response to the Herald, the Department of Canadian Heritage said the festival is still owed about $32,000 from an...

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  Tyson documentary film reveals tragic figure

  May 7th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  TORONTO - He's often referred to as an animal, a rapist and a thug. For many, the story of disgraced American boxer Mike Tyson is easily reduced to a simple condemnation. But in James Toback's documentary "Tyson," the former champion is presented...

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  Raising a mug for equity

  May 4th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  Steaming hot cups of coffee were the hallmark of an awareness campaign at Shananigan's Coffee and Dessert Bar on Saturday. The aromatic, dark beverage was made sweeter for some, not by the addition of sugar, but by the knowledge that the path of...

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  Winter Festival is heritage we must preserve

  May 1st, 2009 - 5 h 00

  As revealed in the Herald Thursday, the Prince Albert Winter Festival is facing some financial challenges. Several service providers and participants from this year's event report difficulties with cheques returned for insufficient funds. We note...

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Other news

• April 20th, 2009 Local cowboy claims PBR honours
• April 9th, 2009 Book on northern wilderness earns award
• April 8th, 2009 Public opinion sought as Sask. considers ticket selling, reselling legislation
• April 7th, 2009 Country star Keith livid over Hawke insinuation
• March 21st, 2009 Spock gets Vulcan sneak peek at 'Star Trek' flick
• March 16th, 2009 Superman comic sells for $317,200
• March 10th, 2009 To waive or not to waive
• March 2nd, 2009 Backup a key part of fiddling
• February 26th, 2009 Budding performers ready to step forward
• February 19th, 2009 Country North Show 'like a family'
• February 18th, 2009 Sled-dog race preserves ancient traditions
• February 14th, 2009 Singing with a whole new life
• February 12th, 2009 Play challenges preconceptions
• February 12th, 2009 Mr. and Mrs. Winter Festival announced
• February 10th, 2009 Improving on Valentine's Day

• February 10th, 2009 Artist, AP dicker over Obama photo
• February 6th, 2009 Grammy nod leaves Canuck pleased, befuddled
• February 4th, 2009 Still out of touch, Peters set to host Junos again
• January 15th, 2009 'Voice of unforgettable beauty' comes to Prince Albert
• January 7th, 2009 Meeting times frustrate busy politicians
• December 23rd, 2008 Dreaming of a 35C Christmas
• December 9th, 2008 Jazz star Diana Krall goes Brazilian on new CD
• December 1st, 2008 Barenaked Ladies remake Canadian classic
• November 25th, 2008 Greenlanders vote 'yes' on expanding their autonomy from Denmark
• November 19th, 2008 Disney's Cody Linley doesn't make the finals in 'Dancing With The Stars'
• November 5th, 2008 A toast to 55 years
• October 9th, 2008 Performance art on display
• October 2nd, 2008 Local author's book remains popular
• September 22nd, 2008 Festival helps youth find their culture
• September 8th, 2008 Reel Rave Film Festival deemed a success
• August 23rd, 2008 Polka fest is a huge hit
• August 23rd, 2008 Raiders intrasquad game lineup
• August 1st, 2008 Fair is 99 times better than the first time
• July 28th, 2008 Rollin', rollin', rollin'down the river
• July 25th, 2008 Nursing home residents welcome events
• July 25th, 2008 Featured reader photo: Lightning
• July 21st, 2008 First Nations mesh through music
• July 2nd, 2008 Canada celebrates 141 years
• June 30th, 2008 Rockcees now open
• June 30th, 2008 Expectations high for this year's Ness Creek Festival
• June 28th, 2008 Celebrate Canada's 141st birthday at events Tuesday
• June 25th, 2008 Festival rocks gently
• June 20th, 2008 Watermain break closes part of Eighth Street East
• June 19th, 2008 Primitive pottery explored in Shellbrook
• June 14th, 2008 TSN's mouth that roars

• June 10th, 2008 Featured reader photo: Bear caught snacking at bird feeder
• June 5th, 2008 Huge name coming to Rawlinson
• April 25th, 2008 Hoping for a cure
• April 12th, 2008 Parenteau takes five SCMA awards
• April 10th, 2008 Musical family to perform at SCMA awards
• March 5th, 2008 Winter Festival provides cold comfort
• February 28th, 2008 Students learn the art of the spoken word
• February 14th, 2008 Three generations fiddling around with music
• February 8th, 2008 P.A. hosts country music awards
• January 31st, 2008 Collaborations on the same canvas
• December 27th, 2007 Childrens voices soar in new choir
• December 13th, 2007 They want to bring down the house
• December 13th, 2007 What is Home Routes?
• December 5th, 2007 Last year for a Sudol tree
• November 26th, 2007 Kirkby wins provincial book award
• November 24th, 2007 Hutterite story wins book award
• November 19th, 2007 Copper tree trimming hot this year
• November 13th, 2007 Celebrating it up Ukrainian style
• November 9th, 2007 Kyla Art Show winners
• November 2nd, 2007 Pondering bans and bylaws
• October 16th, 2007 Lavoie commemorated on Facebook
• September 17th, 2007 Preparations made for payouts
• September 8th, 2007 New children's choir will have tie to famous boy's choir
• September 5th, 2007 Stories unfold under blanket of stars and northern lights
• August 30th, 2007 Aboriginal festival line-up announced
• August 27th, 2007 Screenwriter to share craft with P.A
• July 26th, 2007 Pressing all the right buttons
• July 16th, 2007 Kidzfest returns Thursday
• July 12th, 2007 Camp draws guitar lovers
• June 27th, 2007 Locals up for country music awards