Windy Weekend
August long weekend promises to be a windy one
Your August long weekend will be a windy one, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Meteorologist Ken Dosanjh said that a system coming into Saskatchewan this weekend will bring warm temperatures and windy conditions. For Friday, temperatures should remain near normal, with a possibility of isolated thund...
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Family events
Super circus brings spectacular stunts to Prince Albert
While soaring over 50 feet in the air, Austin Drummond lets go of the handlebars on his motorbike, and receives a thunderous applause from the crowd below. Drummond, who is from Ocala, Florida, is among the featured performers with the Europa Super Circus, which will be under the big tent Prince Albert's South Hill Mal...
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Family events
Super circus brings spectacular stunts to Prince Albert
While soaring over 50 feet in the air, Austin Drummond lets go of the handlebars on his motorbike, and receives a thunderous applause from the crowd below. Drummond, who is from Ocala, Florida, is among the featured performers with the Europa Super Circus, which will be under the big tent Prince Albert's South Hill Mal...
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By-election
Three candidates running for mayor in Denare Beach
Months after the passing of Carl Lentowicz, Denare Beach will choose is first new mayor in three decades. Lentowicz filled the role from 1997 until he passed away this past February. The three people who have opted to run include Dale Holmgren, Jennifer Hysert and Karen Thompson. The by-election date is set for Septem...
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Crime
Two youths charged with murder as memorial for P.A. woman continues to grow
Prince Albert police have charged a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl with second degree murder.It's in connection to the death of 27-year-old Daina Gauthier who was stabbed in an area of the city's downtown on Thursday morning, where the homeless are known to reside.On Friday, a special memorial was being set up ...
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Fatal Crash
Pedestrian killed following collision with vehicle near MacDowall
A 34-year-old man is dead after being struck by a vehicle south of Prince Albert yesterday morning. Prince Albert RCMP were called to a reported injured person along Highway #11 near MacDowall on July 30 at about 1:40 am. The man was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. He was a resident of Prince Albert and his fam...
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Crime
Kemp Cres. murder results in 13 year prison sentence
Just over a month after his murder trial went off the rails, Quinton Gardiner returned to Court of King's Bench on Thursday and entered a guilty plea to manslaughter.By way of a joint submission presented by lawyers, the 41-year-old from Île-à-la-Crosse received a 13 year prison sentence, but with remand c...
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Crime
Two teens arrested in relation to city's first homicide of 2026
The Prince Albert Police Service is reporting their first homicide of the year after an investigation near downtown on Thursday. Just before 2 a.m., police were called to a report of a stabbing in the unit block of 14th Street East. Arriving officers quickly located 27-year old Daina Gauthier suffering from serious inj...
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Saskatchewan
Windy Weekend
August long weekend promises to be a windy one
Your August long weekend will be a windy one, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Meteorologist Ken Dosanjh said that a system coming into Saskatchewan this weekend will bring warm temperatures and windy conditions. For Friday, temperatures should remain near normal, with a possibility of isolated thund...
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Safety
More hospitals added to SHA security plan
Contracted security officers will soon be added to more hospitals in Saskatchewan, including sites in Melfort, Nipawin, and La Loche. The Saskatchewan Health Authority said contracted protective services that were tested in Prince Albert, North Battleford, and Lloydminster last year are being made permanent and expande...
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Health
Sask. Health Authority warns of swimmer's itch at Candle Lake beach
Jeff's Beach at Candle Lake is under a health advisory after cases of swimmer's itch were reported. The Resort Village of Candle Lake warned the public about the issue on July 30. Most cases resolve on their own, but people may use antihistamines or baking soda baths to help relieve the itching. Swimmers should get med...
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Home Sweet Home
A look inside the athletes' village at the Tony Cote Summer Games
With the Tony Cote Games in town, people around the Battlefords have the opportunity to take in various summer sports as First Nations from across Saskatchewan come together not only to compete, but also to celebrate Indigenous history and culture in Canada. As athletes from around the province gather in the Battleford...
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Court Proceedings
Chris Fahlman denied bail review, will stay behind bars
On Thursday, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal announced the bail review application for Chris Fahlman had been dismissed.He put in an application to challenge the denial of his bail earlier this month. The reasons for the decision are covered by a publication ban, as are the arguments made during the bail hearing.A pre...
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Safety funding
Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grants given to local communities
Several local communities have received Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grants through the Government of Saskatchewan and SGI. The Town of Carrot River received $42,603 for accessible sidewalk crossings for vulnerable users. At Cumberland House Cree Nation, $16,393 was dedicated to the Nations' Way traffic safety initia...
Jul 30, 2026
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Local Sports
Hot Start
P.A.'s Borthwick drives in one to help Sask. mercy Manitoba at 19U Women's Baseball Nationals
SASKATOON - It wasn't a walk-off play in the usual sense, but Braidy Birdsall delivered the final swing needed for Team Saskatchewan to open up its 19U Women's Baseball National Championships tournament with a win.Birdsall cleared the bases in the bottom of the fifth inning with an RBI triple, to score three runs and t...
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New guy in town
Derick Roberson eager to make quick impact with Riders
After a few years of calls from the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Derick Roberson has finally ventured north and joined the CFL."I've been with the UFL for a couple of years, and the agent reached out to me with the opportunity to make a few bucks," the San Antonio, Texas product said after Wednesday's practice.I...
Jul 30, 2026
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Hardwood hardware
Former Minto among Sask. teammates to win bronze at Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games bronze medals are headed back to Saskatchewan with three members of Canada's wheelchair basketball team.Regina's Garrett Ostepchuk and Aberdeen Kyrell Sopotyk helped Team Canada win bronze in the men's 3×3 wheelchair basketball tournament in Glasgow, Scotland on Wednesday.Ostepchuk had five poi...
Jul 30, 2026
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On the move
P.A.'s Kraus traded to Everett after one year in Brandon
Jayden Kraus is headed back out west following a Wednesday trade in the Western Hockey League (WHL). The Prince Albert-born goaltender was shipped off to the Everett Silvertips on Wednesday after guarding the crease for the Brandon Wheat Kings this past season. Oddly enough, July 29 marks exactly one year since he was ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Pen to paper
Raiders sign Latvian import Luks for 2026-27
The Prince Albert Raiders have officially signed their latest European draft pick, Latvian defenceman Oskars Luks. The team announced on Monday that the 6'5, 209 pound blueliner from Riga, Latvia, signed his WHL Scholarship and Development agreement, meaning he has officially committed to coming to Prince Albert for th...
Jul 27, 2026
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Around the horn
Royals, Padres fall short during provincial tournaments as other PA teams wrap up season
Both of Prince Albert's baseball teams in the U18 AA division returned home empty handed from their respective provincial tournaments this past weekend. The Royals were competing at the Tier 1 championship in Regina, while the Padres were at the Tier 2 championship down the road in Moose Jaw. The Royals were the fifth ...
Jul 27, 2026
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PA Profiles
New business
Sunday Eve Bridal Atelier: Bringing a fresh approach to bridal shopping
For many brides in Prince Albert and northern Saskatchewan, finding the perfect wedding dress has traditionally meant a trip to Saskatoon. A new downtown boutique is looking to change that by bringing designer bridal fashion, inclusive sizing and a personalized shopping experience closer to home.Located on Central Aven...
Jul 18, 2026
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FAQ
Listen: Pines Power Sports Marine about changes to the 2026 Sea-Doo Switch!
On this edition of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Pattison Media's Garth Kalin speaks with Dean Lato from Pines Power Sports Marine about the new changes to the 2026 Sea-Doo Switch!
Jul 09, 2026
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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SUMMER EVENT
Vintage Power Machines Festival ready for its 45th event
Visitors to this year's Vintage Power Machines Threshing Festival will once again be transported to a time when horsepower came with actual horses and tractors were built to last generations. Now in its 45th year, the event returns with two full days of history and hands-on demonstrations July 11 - 12.The festival take...
Jun 25, 2026
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
SIGA hit a record $418 million in gross revenue, and $167 million in a final distribution of income for its 2025-26 fiscal year. June 23, 2026 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the fourth year in a row, achieving $418 million in gross revenue and ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
Jun 16, 2026
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Canada
Ottawa adds just over $4M in funding for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after mass shooting
OTTAWA - The federal government is providing more than $4 million in funding to support people affected by the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in February. A statement from Public Safety Canada says part of the funds will go to priorities identif...
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Human or AI bot? Ottawa consulting on transparency of AI systems
OTTAWA - The federal government is asking for input from Canadians about the transparency of artificial intelligence systems. In an online post featuring an AI-generated video of the CN Tower launching into the air like a rocket, Artificial Intelligenc...
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Court finds B.C.'s involuntary mental health treatment scheme unconstitutional
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Supreme Court has given the provincial government six months to reform laws that allow directors of mental health facilities to consent to psychiatric treatments for people who are involuntarily admitted for care. The ...
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Bank of Canada's Macklem defends use of replacement workers during strike
OTTAWA - The head of the Bank of Canada is defending the central bank's use of replacement workers during a strike involving security officers. In a decision issued last week, the Canada Industrial Relations Board said the Bank of Canada contravened th...
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Canada to impose temporary 25% tariff on some imports of wood cabinets, vanities
OTTAWA - Canada is imposing a temporary tariff on imports of some wood products as Ottawa awaits the findings of a probe into possible harmful practices in the global market. The federal government said in a news release that Canada will impose a 25 pe...
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Ottawa approves northern Ontario nickel mine
OTTAWA - The federal government says it has approved the Crawford Nickel Mine project in northern Ontario. Announcing the approval in a news release Friday, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said "the potential effects within federal jurisdiction are...
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World
Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California, pilot ejected
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The U.S. Marine Corps says the pilot of an F-35B stealth fighter is expected to live after ejecting from the jet before it crashed in California. The jet went down Friday near the Miramar air base in San Diego. "The pilot...
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Two former Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death for negligence in deadly Easter bombings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - A Sri Lankan court on Friday sentenced a former police chief and a former top Defense Ministry official to death after finding them guilty of criminal negligence that allowed Islamic State-inspired bomb attacks on Easter Sunda...
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Algerian bus plunges into a ravine near Algiers, killing at least 25 and injuring 44
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) - At least 25 people were killed and 44 injured on Friday in a bus accident in Algeria, according to a provisional report from the Algerian Civil Protection. The bus, which was carrying passengers from Sétif to the A...
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Tens of thousands of migrants voluntarily leave after crossing into Spanish territory of Ceuta
CEUTA, Spain (AP) - Tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into Spain's tiny Ceuta territory returned voluntarily to Morocco on Friday, a day after the influx triggered chaos in the North African city and reignited the immigration debate in Europe a...
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At least 18 die after breach of border between Morocco and Spanish exclave of Ceuta
MADRID (AP) - At least eighteen migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, where Spain deployed its military after thousands of people breached the border with Morocco and poured into the tiny Spanish territory. Span...
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Pakistan rescuers find 4 bodies of the 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after an avalanche
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak located four bodies Friday and were continuing to search for the other six, officials said. Efforts were underway to retrieve the bodi...
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