Rick Hodgson remembers when the Prince Albert Legion was full of older veterans, talking and laughing."Now, it's pretty quiet," he said.As the branch prepares for Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Hodgson, president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 2, said none of its current members served in the Second World...

Hundreds of people packed into the gymnasium at the Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) Urban Service building in downtown on Monday to honour Indigenous Veterans Day. The crowd included countless veterans from the community who've served, as well as local dignitaries, leaders, and residents wanting to pay their respe...

A suspicious vehicle reported to Prince Albert RCMP on Saturday, led to the recovery of a stolen truck, and the seizure of multiple weapons including a sawed-off firearm and an axe.The vehicle was initially observed in the RM of Buckland.When officers responded and located the truck, the driver attempted to flee from t...

As a result of weekend operations in the Prince Albert area, police recovered nine vehicles reported as stolen and responded to four break-and-enter reports. There were also a number of proactive patrols in the Garden River, Meath Park, Paddockwood, Shellbrook, Buckland and Sturgeon Lake First Nation areas. These were ...

Prior to Sunday's game, the Prince Albert Raiders had played two solid games despite being held to one goal and losing both, so Sunday's game against the Edmonton Oil Kings was big to keep the momentum rolling for the Raiders.The Raiders had the lead through most of the game, the Oil Kings tied it late to send it to ov...

Rose Valley RCMP received a report of an injured person at a residence on Railway Avenue North in Rose Valley on Nov. 5. Responding RCMP officers found a man dead inside the residence. Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit investigated in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service. Steven Kishayinew,...

This year was the fifth year Truth and Reconciliation Day was officially recognized in Canada at the federal level. But the date wasn't a public holiday in Saskatchewan, and won't be in the near future.On Monday, NDP MLA Leroy Laliberte introduced a bill which would make the day a public holiday in the province."I...

A small Saskatchewan community is sharing a story of thanks this Remembrance Day.Local historian Cecile Demers said the people of Debden will spend the day recounting the "miracle" that protected 46 local men from harm as they served in Canada's armed forces during the Second World War."It was their prio...

The unseasonably warm weather will be here for a while. Temperatures will remain well above what we normally see for the month of November. Environment and Climate Change Meteorologist Brian Proctor said the warm, sunny conditions should be a fixture for the rest of the week. "This really warm air is flooding in f...

A Canadian backpacker said there have been a lot of "disturbing" incidents reported involving wildlife in North America this year, citing a noticeable increase in "abnormal animal incidents.""Something has changed this year in some way with animals. There's no question about it," Stuart Ho...

Hunting season is getting started in Saskatchewan, and the provincial government is encouraging everyone to keep safety at the forefront and ensure they're following the law.The Government of Saskatchewan reminded hunters to ensure they have the correct licences and said all hunters should familiarize themselves with p...

KRAKOW, Poland (AP) - Tourists and locals alike this weekend witnessed a mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, that left six people dead and 15 wounded.The country's second-largest city is in mourning after a 24-year-old man with far-right views opened fire in Main Square, a major tourist hub, Saturday afternoon. The gunman...

Prior to Sunday's game, the Prince Albert Raiders had played two solid games despite being held to one goal and losing both, so Sunday's game against the Edmonton Oil Kings was big to keep the momentum rolling for the Raiders.The Raiders had the lead through most of the game, the Oil Kings tied it late to send it to ov...

Two teams coming off a loss that snapped a four game winning streak met Saturday night when the Prince Albert Raiders travelled to Red Deer to take on the Rebels for the second time this season. The Raiders hit a couple posts, the Rebels had strong goaltending, and the Rebels would take the win 2-0 over the Raiders.The...

The Carlton Crusaders saw their season come to an end on Saturday following their defeat in the SHSAA 5A football provincial semifinal. Carlton played host to the Bishop James Mahoney (BJM) Saints at Max Clunie Field, where the Saints came away with a tight 14-12 victory to advance to their first provincial finals sinc...

Despite losing the last game of their three game homestand on Wednesday, the Prince Albert Raiders still have lots of momentum as they roll into Alberta for two games on Saturday and Sunday. First, the Raiders stop in Red Deer to battle the league best Rebels on Saturday, and then they'll head to Edmonton for Sunday wh...

The Prince Albert Youth Soccer Association (PAYSA) is furthering their support of high school soccer in the city. It was announced on Thursday that the largest soccer organization in the province is giving back to the community in the form of donations, giving $1,000 each to the soccer programs at Carlton Comprehensive...

With momentum rolling for the Prince Albert Raiders coming into Wednesday's matchup against the Calgary Hitmen, the Raiders were looking to close out a three game homestand on a good note Wednesday night. Both teams had to get to the gritty areas to score their goals, and the Raiders even tied the game late only to hav...

For Philip Dell, a second-generation police officer with the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, the weight of split-second decisions is balanced by the support of his colleagues and the small moments of appreciation that remind him why he serves. Some nights, the calls end, but Philip's mind keeps going. He replays the day...

After years of planning, fundraising, and construction, Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan is preparing to open the doors of its new 12-room House in Prince Albert, marking a significant milestone in supporting families with sick or injured children across northern Saskatchewan. The new House is scheduled for a communi...

For 70 years, Mont St. Joseph Home has been more than a place to receive care. It has been a home; a place where friendships grow, stories are shared, laughter fills the halls and people continue to find connection, purpose and joy in everyday life.As Mont St. Joseph Home celebrates 70 Years Caring for Our Community, i...

A radiation therapist for almost 40 years, Arlene Heinrich shares why patient care, teamwork and a healthy life outside work have kept her committed to a career she would choose again.For Arlene Heinrich, a radiation therapist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA), compassion is as important as technical skill when d...

For Tristan Remy, it started with cars. Two years later, the co-founder of Midnight North Car Club sees something much bigger taking shape: a community where people can share a passion, support one another and give young people something positive to be part of.Remy, 28, helped start Midnight North after attending local...

For many people, insurance can feel complicated, especially when it comes to understanding what is covered and why certain policies matter. At LaRoche McDonald Agency Limited in Prince Albert, new broker Audriana April is taking a relationship-first approach, helping clients understand their coverage rather than simply...

An Ontario student accused of working for someone he believed to be a Chinese government official has pleaded not guilty in the United States to making false statements. Documents from a Michigan court show Weiheng Zeng entered his plea at his arraignm...

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... B.C. deluge could bring 250 mm of rain as forecasters predict flooding, landslides A deluge hitting Vancouver Island and other parts of southwest British Columbia ...

EDMONTON - The Alberta town of Wainwright is gearing up for what could be the most solemn Remembrance Day in its recent history, says Mayor Bruce Pugh. A fire on Oct. 17 at the nearby Canadian Forces Base Wainwright killed four soldiers and injured 39....

OTTAWA - Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin pointed to Canada's work on methane emissions and electrification Monday in defence of her government's climate policy before this week's annual United Nations climate conference. Dabrusin will attend the fi...

OTTAWA - A large video screen displays a running tally of statistics as dozens of people hunch over laptops, a freshly formed hivemind in the fight against cybercrime. Operation Maple Disruption 2.0 is underway. The event, which ran Nov. 2 to 6 in Otta...

OTTAWA - Virginia Hicks did not know when the Royal Canadian Legion chose her as Canada's Silver Cross mother in June that a deadly training accident would soon cast a shadow over this year's Remembrance Day ceremonies. Hicks lost one of her own daught...

GENEVA (AP) - The U.N.'s top human rights body on Tuesday postponed a regular review of the U.S. human rights record until January in hopes of persuading the Trump administration to reverse its decision to become the first government to snub the proces...

WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dug in for a fight Tuesday against his potential impeachment in Congress, telling reporters that a rogue lawmaker is targeting him over "policy disagreements" and not the high crimes or offenses the nati...

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) - Thick fog on a motorway in eastern Bulgaria caused two major crashes that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens on Tuesday, a government minister said. Dense fog on the motorway linking the capital Sofia with...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from going u...

Republican Ken Calvert won election Monday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing California's 40th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Young Kim. The race presented a rare general election contest between two incumbents o...

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he believes the war in Iran "militarily is effectively over," suggesting that - at least for now - he's not prepared to resume the bombardment that has devastated the Islamic Republic an...