On Strike
WestJet strike: Flight attendants walk out after talks fail
WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants are on strike, with the airline's flights halted on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new contract.Both CUPE, the union representing the workers, and the airline announced the move after a strike deadline passed early Sunday morning.Read more:Me...
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horsin' around
National horse racing event galloping into Prince Albert
The Prince Albert area is less than a week away from hosting a national competition that hasn't happened in ten years. Towards Lily Plain, horseback riders are getting ready to welcome riders from all over the prairies for the 2026 Canadian Endurance Championship. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Long Riders, equestrians wil...
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Significant Loss
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis dies at 65
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New business
Sunday Eve Bridal Atelier: Bringing a fresh approach to bridal shopping
On Strike
WestJet strike: Flight attendants walk out after talks fail
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horsin' around
National horse racing event galloping into Prince Albert
5h ago
Prince Albert
horsin' around
National horse racing event galloping into Prince Albert
The Prince Albert area is less than a week away from hosting a national competition that hasn't happened in ten years. Towards Lily Plain, horseback riders are getting ready to welcome riders from all over the prairies for the 2026 Canadian Endurance Championship. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Long Riders, equestrians wil...
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Buckland Fire and Rescue
Vehicle fire spreads to house in Redwing
Just after 11 a.m. on Thursday (July 30), Buckland Fire and Rescue were called out to a vehicle fire in Redwing. The vehicle fire occurred in an attached garage at a residence on Pine Street.The Prince Albert Fire Department was immediately requested for mutual aid, with command responding with seven firefighters.Upon ...
Aug 01, 2026
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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...
Jul 31, 2026
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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...
Jul 31, 2026
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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 ...
Jul 31, 2026
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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...
Jul 31, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Significant Loss
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis dies at 65
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis, a longtime local volunteer and respected leader in the province's agriculture sector, has died at the age of 65.Lewis was appointed to the Senate by former prime minister Justin Trudeau on Feb. 7, 2025, and was serving as deputy liaison for the Canadian Senators Group.Lewis farmed near ...
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Revenge Win
Saskatchewan Roughriders win the rematch, defeat Elks in Edmonton
In a back-and-forth battle, the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged as the victors in the rematch with the Edmonton Elks.While the offences exploded in the first meeting between the two last week, big plays were hard to come by on Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium.Saskatchewan walked out of Edmonton with a 28-26 win....
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Perfect Pool Play
Semifinals ahead for undefeated Team Sask. at 19U Women's Baseball Nationals
Team Saskatchewan will play for a medal on their home diamond at the 19U Women's Baseball National Championships in Saskatoon following a dominant final game of the team's round-robin.Despite a slow start, Saskatchewan rallied to defeat Newfoundland and Labrador 11-2 at Cairns Field on Saturday afternoon to win their t...
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Hunting Season
Saskatchewan hunting, big-game draw licences now on sale
Saskatchewan's hunters are getting ready to head back into the wild.The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding hunters to prepare for the upcoming season.Read more:Late northern Saskatchewan winter contributes to 'worst season on record' for outfitterSask. game bird licence changes signal crackdown on illegal outfitti...
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Cancelled Flights
WestJet attendants strike update: What travellers need to know
Air travellers planning to fly WestJet may be concerned about potential disruptions from a strike, with dozens of flights already cancelled.The airline scrapped 81 scheduled flights for Saturday, as a work stoppage looms for 4,400 flight attendants at Canada's second-largest air carrier, after their union issued a 72-h...
Aug 01, 2026
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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Call to the Hall: read all about the newest members of the Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame
With the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony approaching on Aug. 15, the Hall of Fame has released additional information on each inductee.INDIVIDUAL CATEGORYGeorge Dimas - Regina, SKDimas played baseball from age 10 to 40 as a pitcher, shortstop, centre-fielder and outfielder. He played Little League...
Aug 01, 2026
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Local Sports
Revenge Win
Saskatchewan Roughriders win the rematch, defeat Elks in Edmonton
In a back-and-forth battle, the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged as the victors in the rematch with the Edmonton Elks.While the offences exploded in the first meeting between the two last week, big plays were hard to come by on Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium.Saskatchewan walked out of Edmonton with a 28-26 win....
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Wrestling
Germany's 'Total Package' makes Prince Albert debut
German's "total package" says wrestling fans in Prince Albert won't know what's coming next.Lory is among the featured talents when Canadian Wrestling's Elite (CWE) returns to Plaza 88 on Sunday.Her match against Becky Beech will mark the first time in over three years a women's match has been promoted on the...
Aug 01, 2026
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Saturday Night Football
Riders, Elks lock horns in CFL rematch at Commonwealth Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will try to throw a counterpunch against the Edmonton Elks in the season series.Saskatchewan lost 36-34 in the first meeting between the two teams last week. Edmonton can clinch the season series with another win today."It was tough (losing that last game). The last time I remember fee...
Aug 01, 2026
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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...
Jul 31, 2026
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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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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
Dozens protest Meta's plan for massive data centre in northern Alberta county
MORINVILLE - Dozens of people are protesting tech giant Meta's plan to build its first Canadian data centre in a county north of Edmonton. Ben Baril is the 20-year-old organizer of the protest in Morinville, a town in Sturgeon County, where the tech gi...
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Montreal's Jewish community on edge after blaze guts kosher restaurant
MONTREAL - Montreal police are investigating after a fire heavily damaged a kosher restaurant overnight Saturday in the city's Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough. Police said the case is being investigated as arson and that all hypotheses rem...
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Passengers looking for options as flights grounded in WestJet strike
OTTAWA - Hundreds of travellers are left looking for alternative options as 4,400 WestJet flight attendants went on strike this morning. WestJet and their roughly 4,400 flight attendants are at loggerheads with top issues at the bargaining table includ...
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What travellers should know about navigating WestJet strike disruptions
HALIFAX - Thousands of passengers are trying to navigate the cancellation process as WestJet halts hundreds of flights due to a strike by its 4,400 flight attendants. The airline operates more than 600 flights per day and says the travel of 250,000 pe...
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A quick look at recent airline labour disputes
WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants went on strike early Sunday morning, with the airline's flights halted on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new contract. Over the past three years, strikes by Air Canada flight...
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Saskatchewan senator, farmer Todd Lewis dies at age 65
OTTAWA - Todd Lewis, a Saskatchewan senator, farmer and agricultural sector advocate has died at the age of 65. Raymonde Gagné, the speaker of the Senate, announced Lewis's death Saturday afternoon and called him a "steadfast champion of Saskatchewan'...
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World
Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno said his former son-in-law, U.S Rep. Max Miller, should not be serving in the House and should "seek professional help" as Miller defended himself against allegations of domestic abuse in a live video on X Sund...
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A suicide bomber strikes an antimilitant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - A suicide bomber targeted protesters at an antimilitant rally in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 14 people, mostly civilians and police officers, and wounding more than two dozen others, officials said. ...
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2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided in midair on Sunday as they were battling a wind-driven wildfire west of Athens, sending one aircraft crashing to the ground. Two crew members, a Greek and a Danish national, died in the...
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Moscow mayor calls a deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a 'terrorist act'
Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin called on Sunday a bomb attack on a restaurant in the capital the day before a "brutal terrorist act," but did not say who was responsible. The blast on Saturday evening at the Balzi Rossi, an upscale Italian ...
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Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war
CAIRO (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Saturday evening social media post he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming Mideast allies had reached the parameters of a deal to end the five-month old war. ...
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Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump in a Saturday evening social media post claimed that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that he would hold off on ordering new strikes in the five-month old conflic...
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