Crime
Professional wrestling items stolen during early break-in outside Lloydminster hotel
A brazen theft occurred in Lloydminster Thursday morning.A trailer, owned by the Canadian Wrestling's Elite (CWE) wrestling company, was broken into. While the performers slept at the Central Suites Hotel on 50th Ave., the truck and accompanying trailer were left parked outsideA number of items were taken including a W...
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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...
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Crime
Professional wrestling items stolen during early break-in outside Lloydminster hotel
A brazen theft occurred in Lloydminster Thursday morning.A trailer, owned by the Canadian Wrestling's Elite (CWE) wrestling company, was broken into. While the performers slept at the Central Suites Hotel on 50th Ave., the truck and accompanying trailer were left parked outsideA number of items were taken including a W...
16m ago
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Snow clearing
Companies clearing snow working to keep up with demand
Snow clearing crews have been hard at work across the province cleaning up snow from last week's storm that came through, but Prince Albert has been especially busy. Elton McCleod is the owner and operator of M5 Services in Prince Albert, who handles mostly commercial parking lots in town. While there is a ton of compe...
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Linner Lane group home
City denies group home application, questions letter authenticity
A seemingly routine application to use a house in Crescent Acres as a group home became less than routine after Prince Albert city councillors voted yesterday to deny the application. The application is for a development permit for a residential care home for up to eight children/youth who need emergency or temporary ...
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Crime
Over a dozen charges laid after car jacking in Northern Saskatchewan
A man from Prince Albert and a woman from Deschambault Lake are facing a combined total of nearly a dozen charges after an assault and vehicle robbery with a firearm.Keith McCallum is scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Feb. 26, and Kanyssa Merasty is scheduled to appear in Pelican Narrows Provinci...
Feb 24, 2026
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Court proceedings
Prince Albert sexual assault results in three-year sentence
The man charged with the murder of Trevor LaPlante, has received a three-year prison sentence for a sexual assault that occurred about three weeks prior to the death of the well respected local resident.Michael Robert Bird, 34, appeared Tuesday morning at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.With remand credit, he ha...
Feb 24, 2026
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On the run
Prince Albert RCMP on the lookout for escaped inmate from Sask. Penitentiary
Keiston Custer has escaped from Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.The Correctional Service of Canada reported the escape on its Facebook page and said more information was to come from Prince Albert RCMP. Custer, originally from Sturgeon lake First Nation, received a 12-year prison sentence for manslaughter in...
Feb 23, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Goal to eliminate by 2040
Doctors, health groups call for action as Canada lags on cervical cancer prevention
OTTAWA - Cervical cancer is both the fastest-growing type of cancer in Canada and one that is almost completely preventable - and advocates are gathering in Ottawa on Wednesday to call on the federal government to step up screening, prevention and vaccination.The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada, the Women's H...
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Budget 2026
Scott Moe offers more details on shortfall coming in next month's provincial budget
Saskatchewan's Premier says a budget shortfall is coming next month, citing uncertain times, global conflicts and the tariff and trade issues that seem to arise daily.Speaking at a North Saskatoon Business Association luncheon at Prairieland Park on Tuesday, Premier Scott Moe reiterated the comments he made on The Evan...
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Drive Away Hunger
Farm Credit Canada fights food insecurity with campaign
Food insecurity in Canada remains a critical issue. More than 10 million people live in households that don't always have enough food, including nearly one in three children. The Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Drive Away Hunger Campaign donated 635 million meals in 2025, helping families put nutritious meals on the table, ...
Feb 24, 2026
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Four years of war
Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions four years after invasion
OTTAWA - Four years after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising $2 billion in military aid and more sanctions on Russia.Carney says the new sanctions will target 100 vessels in the "shadow fleet" which are involved in attempts to evade sanctions on Russian...
Feb 24, 2026
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Cartel violence
WestJet, Air Canada among Canadian airlines resuming service to Mexico
OTTAWA - Canadian airlines are flying in and out of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, today after widespread violence led them to temporarily suspend service since the weekend.Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet and Porter Airlines have all announced they will be resuming flights to and from the popular western Mexican resort city...
Feb 24, 2026
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Feb. 24, 2022
'You just get used to it': Four years after fleeing war, a displaced Ukrainian reflects on life in Saskatchewan
Nearly four years after fleeing Ukraine, Yevheniia Pyshuk has built a life in Saskatchewan, but every call home still begins with uncertainty.Her family remains in the country. She is the only one who came to Canada."Mentally, I think ... you just get used to it," she said. "It has already become part of...
Feb 23, 2026
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Local Sports
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...
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End of the Road
Mintos end year with a win while Timberjaks swept in playoffs
Both the Prince Albert Mintos and Timberjaks are clearing out their lockers this week after their seasons came to an end. The Mintos played their final regular season game on Monday night and finished on a high note with a win, while the Timberjaks were swept in back-to-back games during the opening round of the Prairi...
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Professional wrestling
'British Bulldog' gets ready to rumble in Prince Albert
Despite growing up as a member of Canada's most famous wrestling family, Harry Smith says he never felt any pressure and just loved the business.Smith, who wrestles under the name Davey Boy Smith Jr., a tribute to his legendary father, is the special guest star during Canadian Wrestling's Elite's (CWE) latest Canadian ...
Feb 23, 2026
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LOCAL TALENT
'It really just feels amazing': Host district River West wins 30 medals at 2026 Sask. Winter Games
As the final cheers echoed through the arena and the ceremonial flame was extinguished Saturday, Meadow Lake gold medalists Grant Fillion and Denzara Crawford stood among hundreds of competitors reflecting on a week that felt both overwhelming and unforgettable.Competing on home soil for Team Rivers West, the two teena...
Feb 22, 2026
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Raiders win 4-1
Raiders win second straight East Division title with season sweep of Broncos
With wins in their last three games coming in, the Prince Albert Raiders needed just one point Saturday night to secure a second straight East Division Title as they welcomed the Swift Current Broncos. In the eighth and final matchup between the two teams, the Raiders dominated once more to take a 4-1 win and a sweep o...
Feb 22, 2026
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Playoffs
Timberjaks ready to rumble against Royals in PJHL playoffs
The Prince Albert Timberjaks are back in the postseason for the third time in their three-year history. The Jaks edged out the Carrot River Outback Thunder for the final playoff spot and will face off with the Saskatoon Royals in the first round. P.A. narrowly clinched over Carrot River beating them in the standings ...
Feb 21, 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
Sikh Canadians say state violence a continued threat ahead of Carney going to India
OTTAWA - Some Canadian Sikhs are calling on the government to take a firmer stand on India as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to travel there this week on his mission to expand Canada's non-U.S. trade. B.C. Sikh activist Moninder Singh, who receive...
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Canada and South Korea set to sign a defence agreement today
OTTAWA - Canada and South Korea are set to sign a defence agreement today, roughly a month after Prime Minister Mark Carney urged middle powers to band together in the face of "great power" economic coercion. Following negotiations that concluded in Oc...
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Vancouver council motion to oppose ICE at World Cup is ruled out of order
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver council motion to oppose deployment of American Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city for the World Cup did not go to a vote after it was ruled out of order. The motion had said allowing allegedly undertrained f...
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B.C. judge dismisses convicted killer's bid to have case thrown out over delay
NEW WESTMINSTER - A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has dismissed an application by a man convicted of first-degree murder to have the case thrown out over his claim that trial delays violated his Charter rights. The BC Prosecution Service confirm...
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Métis leaders unveil 1920s model dog sled repatriated from Vatican
OTTAWA - Métis leaders on Wednesday unveiled a model dog sled repatriated to their communities after more than a century in the Vatican collection. The sled, made in the 1920s of leather, wood and glass beads, was one of 62 items repatriated to Indigen...
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Ministers raise prospect of new AI safety regulations as shooting questions mount
OTTAWA - Two federal ministers signalled today that Ottawa could act to improve online safety related to artificial intelligence as questions mount about OpenAI's decision not to warn police about Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar. The company...
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World
FBI searches Los Angeles school district headquarters and the superintendent's home
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The FBI served search warrants Wednesday at the Los Angeles Unified School District's headquarters and the home of its superintendent, a nationally recognized school administrator. The nature of the federal investigati...
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Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard University as the campus reviews his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the university announced Wednesday. Summers, who has been on l...
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Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard University amid a campus review of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the university announced Wednesday. Summers, who has been on leave since November and whose ...
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Japan demands the swift release of a Japanese national detained in Iran
TOKYO (AP) - Japan's government said Wednesday that a Japanese national has been detained in Tehran since January and demanded the Iranian authorities release them swiftly. Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki, asked about foreign...
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger rebuts Trump's claims of a thriving nation, says costs remain high
WASHINGTON (AP) - Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger offered a sharp contrast to President Donald Trump's depiction of the nation as being in a "golden age" during his State of the Union, arguing in her Democratic rebuttal that costs remain high for many...
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Man put to death for killing a grocery store owner in Florida's second execution this year
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A man convicted of killing a 70-year-old grocery store owner was put to death Tuesday in Florida, becoming the second person executed by the state this year after a record 19 executions in 2025. Melvin Trotter, 65, was...
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