Penticton and Prince George
Weekend Preview: Raiders set to welcome two B.C. division teams
With a full week of rest after clinching the East Division for a second straight year, the Prince Albert Raiders are set to welcome two B.C. teams this weekend. Friday will be the first ever matchup between the Raiders and the newly minted Penticton Vees, and then, Saturday, the Raiders will welcome the Prince George C...
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Captured
Muskoday home invasion suspect arrested after one month on the run
A man on the run from police for over a month after a violent home invasion on Muskoday First Nation has been arrested.Chance Smith, 27, appeared Friday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court and was remanded to next Thursday for a possible bail hearing.As a result of the incident on Jan. 24, two men were taken to h...
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Captured
Muskoday home invasion suspect arrested after one month on the run
A man on the run from police for over a month after a violent home invasion on Muskoday First Nation has been arrested.Chance Smith, 27, appeared Friday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court and was remanded to next Thursday for a possible bail hearing.As a result of the incident on Jan. 24, two men were taken to h...
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Making progress
Snow clearing operations move into school zones
With snow removal on emergency routes completed, and the majority of Priority 2 roads cleared, the focus now shifts to the remaining work within that priority level - school zones.The City of Prince Albert said snow-clearing operations in school zones began Thursday afternoon, will continue through the weekend, and wil...
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Feeding a village
PAGC donates over half a tonne of moose meat to emergency shelter following successful hunt
Boxes upon boxes of moose meat were dropped off at the Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) emergency shelter in Prince Albert on Thursday.The annual winter hunt took place roughly a month ago near Porcupine Plain, when eight members from the PAGC caught three bull moose totalling 1,300 pounds of meat. The protein will...
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Court proceedings
Fleeing suspect alleged responsible for causing crash, enters not guilty pleas
A man alleged responsible for causing a multi-vehicle crash in Prince Albert's downtown area, after fleeing from police, is maintaining his innocence.By way of his legal aid lawyer, 32-year-old Jonathan Meldrum entered not guilty pleas. The case was discussed Thursday morning at provincial court and a trial date was se...
Feb 26, 2026
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Crime prevention
Prince Albert police report spike in vehicle thefts
Following a recent spike in vehicle thefts, the Prince Albert Police Service is reminding residents that idling cars are easy targets for opportunistic criminals. In January 2026, there were 41 reported vehicle thefts, which is 16 more than the same time last year. In 2025, there were 417 vehicle thefts, which is a 29 ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Box cutter weapon
Man charged with aggravated assault that occurred in Cornerstone area
Prince Albert police officers searching a man wanted in connection to a stabbing found a box cutter knife in his possession following the assault.The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon around 4:20 p.m. in the Cornerstone area. Police were dispatched to a business in the 800 block of 15th Street East for a report of ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Saskatchewan
2025 Wildfires
24 new homes on the way for PBCN evacuees from Denare Beach
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) said on Friday that the first of 24 new homes for their members will be moved in on March 3. "A hotel is not a good place to live long term," said Councillor Clayton Sewap. "Our people have been patient, and we understand the frustration. That's why we worked hard to ...
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YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor brings message of resilience to Battlefords youth
"Focus on the things that you can control... life is 10 per cent what happens to you and 90 per cent how you react to it."It is a lesson Kaleb Dahlgren learned through experience.Eight years after surviving the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that claimed 16 lives and injured 13 others, he now shares a message of ...
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recruitment efforts
Province launches national campaign to lure law enforcement officers to Saskatchewan
The Province of Saskatchewan will soon start a national advertising campaign hoping to convince Canadians to move here to work in law enforcement. Called, "In Saskatchewan, it all lives here," the goal is to raise awareness of the variety of career options in policing and law enforcement. Prince Albert Poli...
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INDIGENOUS STORYTELLING MONTH
Rooted in culture, Waubgeshig Rice brings stories of Indigenous identity to Saskatchewan
When Waubgeshig Rice steps up to speak, he does so with a purpose: to represent his culture and the Wasauksing First Nation community that shaped him into the Anishinaabe author he is today.During an Indigenous storytelling event in North Battleford this week, Rice reflected on his upbringing along the eastern shore of...
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In Conversation with Katelyn Lehner: Music, Momentum & What's Next On The Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Katelyn Lehner Katelyn Lehner is our special guest on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk new music, and what's on the way....
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Saskatchewan pride
Founding director reflects on 50 years of TeleMiracle
This weekend, Kinsmen TeleMiracle is celebrating its 50th anniversary.Former Prince Albert mayor and radio station general manager Jim Scarrow helped co-host the first telethon back in 1976, and also helped produce it for several years after. "I think the biggest surprise is that it has been 50 years because those...
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Local Sports
Penticton and Prince George
Weekend Preview: Raiders set to welcome two B.C. division teams
With a full week of rest after clinching the East Division for a second straight year, the Prince Albert Raiders are set to welcome two B.C. teams this weekend. Friday will be the first ever matchup between the Raiders and the newly minted Penticton Vees, and then, Saturday, the Raiders will welcome the Prince George C...
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High School Sports
High school curling regionals hosts teams fighting for spot in provincials
Curling teams from high schools around the North Central area of the province are in Prince Albert and La Ronge this weekend for the Region C regional curling championships. Nineteen different schools are competing in Prince Albert in three different tournaments, including the boys, open doubles, and open mixed, which ...
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Rider news
Riders add former NFL defensive back Jerry Jacobs
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have brought in a former NFL defensive back.Saskatchewan announced it has signed American defensive back Jerry Jacobs to a CFL contract.Jacobs signed with the NFL's Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He went on to appear in 40 games for the Lions, 29 of those being starts. He...
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"I want to be a playoff team every year"
Raiders General Manager reflects on the season so far
With only 11 games left, the Prince Albert Raiders are entering the final month of the regular season with a playoff spot secured and an East Division banner for the second year in a row. That isn't to say the Raiders don't have challenges to face before the end of the season, as they continue to hold the top spot in t...
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Top Dog
Zablocki earns top college honours as freshman season continues in Massachusetts
Prince Albert's Stryker Zablocki is continuing to make waves, this time at the college level in the United States. The 19-year-old is currently in her freshman year at Northeastern University in Boston and just finished her first regular season with the Huskies. Earlier this week, she was honoured by the Hockey East As...
Feb 26, 2026
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Onto the Postseason
Northern Bears close out regular season with eight wins in last 10 games
The Mann-Northway Northern Bears wrapped up the regular season on the road on Tuesday. Prince Albert made the trek down Highway 11 for a weekday date with Saskatoon, which saw the Stars prevail in a narrow 3-2 contest. Saskatoon opened the scoring in the second period with three straight goals, a lead which they carri...
Feb 25, 2026
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PA Profiles
Bring the outdoors inside
Lakeland Log and Timber - Where Log Becomes Legacy
There's a moment many people dream about: morning light filtering through tall pines, the quiet ripple of water nearby, the warmth of natural wood surrounding you as you sip your coffee. It's not just a house-it's a feeling. A connection to nature. A place that slows life down while standing strong for generations. At ...
Feb 02, 2026
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Freedom and Flexibility
How App-Based Work Creates Economic Opportunity
In today's busy world, where schedules shift and responsibilities change in an instant, many people in Saskatchewan are turning to flexible app-based work as an accessible way to earn extra income - when, where, and how they want. App-based work offered through local commerce platforms like DoorDash creates new opportu...
Dec 12, 2025
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Athabasca Basin News
By Deht'anuhzeh Noey On June 1, 1982, Merv first stepped foot on the Rabbit Lake mine site as a young mill trainee. What he didn't know then was that this first day would mark the beginning of a remarkable 43-year career dedicated to growth, safety, and leadership at Cameco. Over the decades, Merv steadily advanced thr...
Oct 16, 2025
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Every home tells a story worth telling
North of Extraordinary Celebrates How Canadians Experience The Feeling of Home
You see more than a house. We do too. Every home tells a story. It's the corner of the kitchen where the dog bowl lives, the pencil marks on the doorframe that quietly record the years, and the sound of hallway giggles as kids race through the house. Buying or selling a home isn't just about square footage or market tr...
Oct 06, 2025
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FAQ
Listen: Get ready for the season crossover with Pines Power Sports Marine
On this edition of Frequently Asked Questions, Pattison Media's Garth Kalin speaks with Dean Lato of Pines Power Sports Marine about being ready to ride, whether that's on dirt or snow. Dean Lato from Pines Power Sports Marine on the season crossover.*This content is part of paNOW's commercial content division.
Oct 01, 2025
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Elevate your wellness routine with Boreal Sauna Company
It's the ultimate luxury of relaxation - a private, mobile, wood-fired sauna can transform any setting into a wellness sanctuary. Boreal Sauna Company is a new business offering that experience in the heart of Northern Saskatchewan. Payton Hall and his wife McKenna started the Prince Albert based company with the goal ...
Oct 01, 2025
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Canada
Eby credits OpenAI for coming clean after mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby is crediting artificial intelligence firm OpenAI for not trying to hide problematic interactions between the Tumbler Ridge shooter and its chatbot. But while he says the firm "did come forward" about Jesse...
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China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
China's government says it will suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods following a recent visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney. The country's finance ministry says 100 per cent tariffs on canola meal and peas, and a 25 per cent levy on lobs...
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Politics, trade on tap for Poilievre during trip to U.K. and Germany
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is planning his first official international trip as opposition leader next week, with plans to meet with parliamentary colleagues and business leaders in both London and Germany. The trip comes just after ...
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Indigenous Peoples play a key role in national security: Gov. Gen. Mary Simon
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Indigenous communities across the country - and particularly in the Arctic - play a vital role in Canada's national security. Speaking at the National Indigenous Defence Conference today in Ottawa, Simon said Canada c...
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Stéphane Dion named first 'diplomat in residence' at Université de Montréal
MONTRÉAL - Stéphane Dion, the former leader of the federal Liberals and most recently Canada's ambassador to France, has been named the first "diplomat in residence" at Université de Montréal, where he taught political science before starting his polit...
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Federal government reports deficit of $26.1B for its April-to-December period
OTTAWA - The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $26.14 billion for the April-to-December period of its 2025-26 fiscal year. In its monthly fiscal monitor, the Finance Department says the result compared to with deficit of $21.72 billion r...
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World
Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility
MEXICO CITY (AP) - FIFA representatives will visit Mexico soon to assess security and mobility issues for the World Cup, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday. The country's ability to co-host the World Cup has been under scrutiny this wee...
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Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier
STOCKHOLM (AP) - A Russian drone carried out an unauthorized flight off southern Sweden earlier this week while a French aircraft carrier was docked in the port of Malmö, the Swedish military said Friday. The armed forces said in a statem...
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Attorney general announces indictments against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday that 30 more people have been indicted for allegedly taking part in an anti-immigration enforcement protest at a Minnesota church. In a social media post, Bondi said 25 people had been arrested ...
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A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) - American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians, according to new Gallup polling, after decades of overwhelming support for the Israelis. That shift accelerated during the war in...
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Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he "did nothing wrong" in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein's sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his con...
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NASA revamps Artemis moon landing program to reduce flight gaps and risk
NASA said Friday it's adding an extra moon mission by Artemis astronauts before attempting a high-risk lunar landing with a crew. The shake-up in the flight lineup and push for a faster pace came just two days after NASA's new moon rocket...
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