LOCAL TALENT
Annual Kyla Art Show celebrates local artists, honours late artist
This year's 48th annual Kyla Art Show and Sale will include a tribute to the late Kathie Bird, a well-respected Prince Albert artist who passed away earlier this year."She was such a wonderful, warm person; really just a lovely person to have as part of the group," said Kim Morrall, a local artist. "She ...
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All Saints Orthodox Church
Cause of Meadow Lake church fire remains unknown as investigation continues
All Saints Orthodox Church in Meadow Lake was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived early Thursday morning, Fire Chief Joe Grela said.Crews were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. on Oct. 1 following a report of smoke and flames coming from the building. Two engines and a rescue unit responded, Grela said.RCM...
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Annual Kyla Art Show celebrates local artists, honours late artist
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LOCAL TALENT
Annual Kyla Art Show celebrates local artists, honours late artist
This year's 48th annual Kyla Art Show and Sale will include a tribute to the late Kathie Bird, a well-respected Prince Albert artist who passed away earlier this year."She was such a wonderful, warm person; really just a lovely person to have as part of the group," said Kim Morrall, a local artist. "She ...
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Fire investigations
Problem home in Prince Albert's west flat, gutted by fire
A house in Prince Albert's west flat neighbourhood, identified by neighbours as a source of ongoing problems, has been destroyed by fire.Around 10:30p.m. Thursday, the city's fire department was called to the 600 block of 18th street west. Deputy Chief Alex Paul told paNOW damage to the structure was significant but th...
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Election fever
Shellbrook prepares for Mayoral byelection
Residents of the Town of Shellbrook are heading back to the polls in two weeks as they will elect a new mayor. A byelection has been scheduled for Oct. 14. Outgoing mayor Amund Otterson, who has 20 years of service on council, including the past six as mayor, announced his resignation in August. Before that, he spent 3...
Oct 2, 2026
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Lethbridge Friday, Medicine Hat Saturday
Weekend Preview: Raiders set for first Alberta road swing
With a big win on Wednesday at home over the Red Deer Rebels, the Prince Albert Raiders are on the road for their next four straight games. The road swing starts with a two game set against the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Friday, and then the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday.The Raiders have improved to 2-2-1 (wins-losses-...
Oct 2, 2026
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Raiders win 4-1
Harvey hot streak continues as Raiders roll over Rebels
For the Prince Albert Raiders, Wednesday night was a big game early in the season. For one, the Raiders had lost three straight games for the first time since December of 2025. Then to add an emotional element to the game, the Raiders were wearing orange in honour of the National Truth and Reconciliation Day, along wit...
Oct 1, 2026
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Nature lovers
Love is in the air: Elk rutting season nears end
As autumn paints the leaves orange at Prince Albert National Park, the bugling of bull elk carries through the quiet townsite.Elk rutting season runs from late August until mid-October. On Thursday, paNOW joined acting resource conservation officer Tom Perry for a special tour of the park. Perry has been following the ...
Oct 1, 2026
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Saskatchewan
In Conversation with Shaya Istace - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Shaya Istace Shaya Istace joins us on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk about her debut song, and what's on the way Have ...
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All Saints Orthodox Church
Cause of Meadow Lake church fire remains unknown as investigation continues
All Saints Orthodox Church in Meadow Lake was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived early Thursday morning, Fire Chief Joe Grela said.Crews were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. on Oct. 1 following a report of smoke and flames coming from the building. Two engines and a rescue unit responded, Grela said.RCM...
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Emergency response
Bus carrying Martensville football players involved in crash
Two students are seeking medical attention as a precaution after a bus carrying football players from Martensville High School rear-ended another "large vehicle" on Thursday.According to Prairie Spirit School Division, the crash happened at the Highway 12 off-ramp heading into Martensville at about 7:30 p.m. ...
Oct 2, 2026
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professional misconducts
Lloydminster doctor accused of diverting crash patient who died on way to North Battleford
A Lloydminster emergency physician faces professional misconduct charges over allegations he directed a crash patient away from the hospital during a computed tomography (CT) service outage. The patient died while being transported by ambulance to North Battleford.Dr. Mukhtar Ali faces two charges laid Sept. 26 in conn...
Oct 2, 2026
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Defamation Act
Saskatchewan updates defamation laws to reflect the digital age
Saskatchewan is updating its laws around defamation in an effort to bring them in line with the digital age.The changes to The Defamation Act took effect on Thursday. The provincial government said the updates modernize and simplify the laws in order to better reflect the modern media landscape and ensure the legislati...
Oct 2, 2026
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Nuclear Power push
Saskatchewan nuclear reactor plans spark push for work experience from industry
For employees working in, or hoping to enter, the nuclear energy sector, gaining nuclear industry experience in Saskatchewan is a top priority for the industry right now.Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) executive director Eric Anderson said that when it comes to nuclear energy, there is ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Local Sports
Go Riders
Saskatchewan Roughriders lose 37-31 to Calgary Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have to wait a little longer to punch their ticket to the playoffs.The Calgary Stampeders held off a late Saskatchewan push for a 37-31 win Friday night at Mosaic Stadium, preventing the Riders from clinching a post-season berth and handing the green and white a third straight loss.Cal...
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to clinch playoff spot in showdown against Stamps
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't need to be told how important Friday's game against the Calgary Stampeders is.Saskatchewan can clinch a playoff spot with a win, but a loss by more than three points means another CFL West Division rival will hold the tiebreaker over Saskatchewan. The B.C. Lions clinched the season se...
Oct 2, 2026
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Lethbridge Friday, Medicine Hat Saturday
Weekend Preview: Raiders set for first Alberta road swing
With a big win on Wednesday at home over the Red Deer Rebels, the Prince Albert Raiders are on the road for their next four straight games. The road swing starts with a two game set against the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Friday, and then the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday.The Raiders have improved to 2-2-1 (wins-losses-...
Oct 2, 2026
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Raiders win 4-1
Harvey hot streak continues as Raiders roll over Rebels
For the Prince Albert Raiders, Wednesday night was a big game early in the season. For one, the Raiders had lost three straight games for the first time since December of 2025. Then to add an emotional element to the game, the Raiders were wearing orange in honour of the National Truth and Reconciliation Day, along wit...
Oct 1, 2026
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NORTH STARS PLAYER PROFILES
Getting to know Battlefords North Stars alternate captain Owen Nelson
Battlefords North Stars alternate captain Owen Nelson has had the opportunity to play hockey across Western Canada. Nelson grew up playing triple-A hockey in Prince Albert before spending time in the WHL with Lethbridge and later in the SJHL with the Melfort Mustangs and North Stars. Along the way, he has seen his shar...
Oct 1, 2026
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Ryan McDonald
Raiders bench boss named to Team CHL coaching staff
For the third straight year, Prince Albert Raiders Head Coach Ryan McDonald will be on the bench helping to coach the best players the country has to offer. This year though, it'll be 'Team CHL' instead of 'Team Canada' as McDonald has been named an assistant coach for the CHL USA Prospects Challenge in December."...
Oct 1, 2026
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PA Profiles
SGEU Member Spotlight
Radiation Therapist Arlene Heinrich: a career built on care, teamwork and connection
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...
Oct 1, 2026
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More than a car club
From car club to community: Midnight North builds connections in Prince Albert
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...
Sep 28, 2026
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"We like to make things easy."
Building relationships one policy at a time: LaRoche McDonald welcomes new insurance broker
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...
Sep 20, 2026
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"Online doesn't mean impersonal."
Innova Law brings convenient, personal legal services to clients across Saskatchewan
For many people, working with a lawyer can mean rearranging a busy schedule, travelling to an office and finding time for appointments. Innova Law is taking a different approach by allowing Saskatchewan clients to complete their legal matters fully online while maintaining the personal connection and professional servi...
Aug 27, 2026
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Flying Dust First Nation
From Flying Dust to communities across Canada: Christopher Merasty builds support through New Direction Consulting
Across Saskatchewan, many communities are looking for ways to strengthen leadership, support men, engage youth and build healthier communities for the next generation. That challenge is what led Flying Dust First Nation member Christopher Merasty to establish New Direction Consulting. The Flying Dust First Nation membe...
Aug 4, 2026
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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 17, 2026
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Canada
Defendant says sorry to former UBC professor days before defamation trial to start
VANCOUVER - One of several accusers of former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway says she now understands her conduct toward him was "serious and harmful" as she apologized just days before a defamation trial in the case is expect...
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Ontario air ambulance carrying six people missing off Nantucket: U.S. Coast Guard
An Ontario air ambulance carrying six people, four of them Canadians,
has gone missing off the coast of the United States. The U.S. Coast Guard said it launched a search mission after the Federal Aviation Administration lost contact with the plane earl...
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Experts eye Alberta referendum as case study on impacts of artificial intelligence
EDMONTON - On any given day, says Aengus Bridgman, if you ask a popular artificial intelligence chatbot and a search engine whether taxes in an independent Alberta would be higher, it might say yes. A few hours later, it could be no. Responses from Goo...
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Byline or bot? AI-generated 'journalists' start to appear in Canada
OTTAWA - Quebec correspondent "Geneviève Tremblay" - who has been reporting on multiple news stories a day lately - seemed to be experiencing a glitch. She wasn't the only one. All of We News' reporters and editors seemed to be malfunctioning on Friday...
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Quebec political leaders make final pitch as election campaign nears end
MONTREAL - Quebec's political parties are making a final push for undecided voters as the provincial election campaign enters its last weekend before Monday's vote. The leaders of the five main parties made multiple appearances in the province Saturday...
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Michael J. Fox laments Canada-U.S. trade war, says people-to-people ties still strong
OTTAWA - Michael J. Fox says the state of the Canada-U.S. relationship is "sad" and "pointless" but he believes ties between Americans and Canadians on the "human level" remain strong. "It's really sad. It's so pointless. And I have to tell you, it doe...
Oct 2, 2026
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World
Governor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The head of Tennessee's prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday. Lee said that Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada will step down this ...
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Voters favor Democrats on key issues but lack faith in either party to solve problems: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) - Aaron Siever was never a single-party voter. But now, the 41-year-old from southwest Virginia is more frustrated than ever with the two political parties whose chief accomplishment, he says, is blaming each other for getting little do...
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Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base
LONDON (AP) - A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail, authorities said Saturday. The 25-year-old ma...
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Car drives into large crowd of Australian rugby fans, injuring 10 people north of Sydney
NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) - A vehicle drove into a crowd standing on a road to cheer on the Newcastle Knights rugby team north of Sydney on Saturday, injuring 10 people, including several children, Australian officials said. Two of the in...
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North Korea test-fires ballistic missile as tensions grow over border mine blasts
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Saturday, South Korea's military said, extending a recent run of weapons tests during heightened tensions between the rivals over border land mine blasts that injured thr...
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Nolo strengthens to a hurricane again in the Pacific Ocean
Tropical Storm Nolo strengthened to a hurricane again Friday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the storm was located about 105 miles (165 kilometers) west-southwest of French Frigate Shoals and was he...
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