Righting the wrongs
Power of youth celebrated at Shellbrook Truth and Reconciliation event
A sea of orange flooded main street in Shellbrook on Wednesday.Over 500 youth participated in the community's annual Truth and Reconciliation walk which was followed afterward by a barbecue at Evergreen Oasis and Consulting. In addition to the tremendous support from the students, there was also local community support...
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Residential school took her away. Her language brought her home
It was a beautiful day in August of 1964 when Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth was told she was going to school.She was six years old, and she was delighted."I didn't understand what school meant," she reflected.She remembers getting onto a small airplane. There were goodbyes, familiar faces, familiar voices.The plane...
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Shared History
Survivor calls for learning and connection at reconciliation event
Gerald Ballantyne's children are the first generation in his family who did not attend residential school. He wants them, and the wider community, to understand what the six generations before them experienced.The residential school survivor from Little Red River Reserve was the master of ceremonies at a Prince Albert ...
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Righting the wrongs
Power of youth celebrated at Shellbrook Truth and Reconciliation event
A sea of orange flooded main street in Shellbrook on Wednesday.Over 500 youth participated in the community's annual Truth and Reconciliation walk which was followed afterward by a barbecue at Evergreen Oasis and Consulting. In addition to the tremendous support from the students, there was also local community support...
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Wednesday night action
Raiders welcome Rebels for first round rematch
Last year, the Prince Albert Raiders only lost three games in a row once during the regular season. Then on December 6, the Raiders snapped that losing skid with a 7-3 win over the Red Deer Rebels, which helped kick off one of the most dominant stretches of the season. Now, after going 1-2-1 (wins-losses-overtime losse...
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National Day for Truth and Reconcilation
Orange jerseys bring extra meaning for Raiders' Clarke
Hubert Clarke is always proud to wear the Prince Albert Raiders logo on his chest. On Wednesday, what surrounds that logo will mean even more.The 19-year-old from Norway House, Man., is Cree from Treaty 5 territory. Now playing in Treaty 6 territory, Clarke said Prince Albert has come to feel a lot like home."I li...
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Reconciliation
Prince Albert Deputy Police Chief aspires to see more Indigenous people in policing
An Indigenous woman in a senior role with the Prince Albert Police Service says she would like to see more people like herself in the profession. Deputy Chief Farica Prince has been with the organization since 2021. "As an Indigenous woman in policing, you know, I look around at the national landscape, you know, a...
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Unanimous approval from Chief and Council
Beardy's and Okemasis welcomes Sask. Marshals to work on reserve
Improving public safety was a key reason leaders of Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation passed a band council resolution welcoming the Saskatchewan Marshals Service to work with the RCMP on the reserve. Chief and council unanimously passed the resolution Sept. 25, according to a news release. "By building positive ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Saskatchewan
NUCLEAR POWER
How competing nuclear designs could shape Saskatchewan's energy future
Saskatchewan announced on Tuesday it is looking at building two large nuclear reactors in the province's northwest.Premier Scott Moe said nuclear power will play a part in the province's broader electrical grid by supplying at least 2,600 megawatts by 2050 and thus ensuring the energy needs of the province are met in t...
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'The proof is in the history': Sask. lawyer challenges residential school denialism
Eleanore Sunchild has heard residential school survivors tell their stories, helped them seek compensation and accompanied them to the Vatican to speak to the Pope.On Wednesday, as she reflected on those experiences at an Orange Shirt Day walk in Battleford, she spoke of her frustration with people who deny that histor...
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Residential school took her away. Her language brought her home
It was a beautiful day in August of 1964 when Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth was told she was going to school.She was six years old, and she was delighted."I didn't understand what school meant," she reflected.She remembers getting onto a small airplane. There were goodbyes, familiar faces, familiar voices.The plane...
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Residential school survivor says system worked against Indigenous students
Kerry Benjoe is holding her family's stories from the Qu'Appelle Indian Residential School close to her."I carry forth the stories from my parents, my grandparents and great-grandparents, because they didn't have the opportunity we have today to share these stories," Benjoe said. "It was hidden."The...
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Nuclear lessons
What Saskatchewan can learn from an Ontario nuclear host community
For an Ontario community that has lived alongside nuclear power for decades, the industry has brought well-paying jobs, business opportunities and investments - benefits its mayor said could also reshape communities in Saskatchewan.But Adrian Foster said prospective host communities should plan early to make the most o...
Sep 29, 2026
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Nuclear power plans
Saskatchewan unveils plan for two nuclear reactors in the northwest
The provincial government has unveiled plans to establish two nuclear reactors in northwest Saskatchewan, with the first expected to come online by 2042.The Government of Saskatchewan's plan - titled Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power - outlines a goal of generating at least 2,600 megawatts utilizing nucl...
Sep 29, 2026
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Wednesday night action
Raiders welcome Rebels for first round rematch
Last year, the Prince Albert Raiders only lost three games in a row once during the regular season. Then on December 6, the Raiders snapped that losing skid with a 7-3 win over the Red Deer Rebels, which helped kick off one of the most dominant stretches of the season. Now, after going 1-2-1 (wins-losses-overtime losse...
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Rider news
Kicker Brett Lauther returns to Riders' roster after Redblacks trade
Kicker Brett Lauther is a Saskatchewan Roughrider once again after a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks.According to the Roughriders, the team acquired Lauther in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the CFL's 2027 draft.Lauther spent eight previous seasons with the Riders, suiting up for 114 regular-season games and ei...
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National Day for Truth and Reconcilation
Orange jerseys bring extra meaning for Raiders' Clarke
Hubert Clarke is always proud to wear the Prince Albert Raiders logo on his chest. On Wednesday, what surrounds that logo will mean even more.The 19-year-old from Norway House, Man., is Cree from Treaty 5 territory. Now playing in Treaty 6 territory, Clarke said Prince Albert has come to feel a lot like home."I li...
7h ago
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Winning Ways
Mintos, Bears, Timberjaks collect wins in opening weekend
Each of Prince Albert's high level hockey clubs are in the win column following the first weekend of the regular season. In AAA, the Mintos managed to sweep the Notre Dame Hounds in their weekend set as the Raider Northern Bears split their doubleheader with the Weyburn Gold Wings, while the Timberjaks also split their...
Sep 29, 2026
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Rider news
Tevaughn Campbell returns to practice as Riders prepare for Calgary
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could be close to getting another key piece of their team back.Tevaughn Campbell, the all-star defensive back who has been out since Week 9, was back on the field with the CFL club on Monday as a limited participant in practice."I feel healthy and I feel as good as I can feel after wha...
Sep 29, 2026
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Raiders lose 5-2
Penalty woes hamper Raiders against Blades
After losing on home ice to start the weekend, the Prince Albert Raiders were looking for redemption when they went to Saskatoon Saturday for the rematch with the Blades.A trail to the penalty box for the Raiders made it hard for them to generate any momentum, and the Blades took advantage for a 5-2 win.To start the ga...
Sep 27, 2026
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PA Profiles
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 04, 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 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!
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Canada
Fact File: Masked agitators at First Nation in B.C. not a false flag action
Claims have spread online this week that a white nationalist group's demonstration at a First Nation in British Columbia, which has been denounced by authorities as "disgusting" and "cowardly," was in fact a false flag operation. The claims say the act...
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Ottawa is shifting its stance on 'anti-Zionism' - and the reactions so far are mixed
OTTAWA - The federal government has identified "anti-Zionism" as a driver of anti-Jewish hate - a major policy shift that has prompted a range of reactions. The change took place on Sept. 24 when Public Safety Canada published a progress report on fede...
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Canada urges France to back off plan for snow crab fishery off coast of Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S - Canada's fisheries minister urged France on Wednesday to abandon a plan to launch a snow crab fishery in waters near Newfoundland and the French territory of St-Pierre-Miquelon. Joanne Thompson said France made no mention of its plan to Ca...
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Two elders of First Nation killed in Delta, B.C., mall crash, two more hurt
DELTA - First Nations members sang and drummed near the bodies of two elders who were killed outside a shopping centre south of Vancouver on Wednesday. The lament was heard from behind large white sheets that officers held up to give them privacy. The ...
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Canada's memorable year in space set to continue with NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 mission
COCOA BEACH - Astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set to blast off for the International Space Station on Thursday as Canada continues a memorable year for space exploration and research. The 44-year-old is one of four people assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 m...
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Carney reflects on 'dark chapter' at Truth and Reconciliation ceremony in Edmonton
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney came home to Alberta's capital Wednesday to meet with First Nations leaders and families and honour the children who suffered and endured in Canada's residential schools. "Today is about all the truth," Carney said...
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World
Arizona State places hockey coach Greg Powers on administrative leave following player's collpase
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona State placed hockey coach Greg Powers on administrative leave on Wednesday as the school investigates the collapse of a player during an outdoor workout. Powers will not join the team for its season opener at L...
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Helicopter with 6 aboard crashes in Zimbabwe with no survivors, officials say
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A helicopter with six people on board crashed in a rural part of Zimbabwe on Wednesday and it appears there were no survivors, officials said. Among the victims was a prominent businessman and his wife, state medi...
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Police say parents to face charges after a Michigan toddler displayed a gun at daycare
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - The parents of a Detroit-area toddler who pulled a loaded pistol out of his backpack at a daycare will face charges in the case, police said Wednesday. In a statement, police in Canton Township said the paren...
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Hurricane Rachel forms in Pacific Ocean, no threat to land, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Rachel formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean but posed no threat to land, the National Hurricane Center said. Rachel was located about 380 miles (615 kilometers) west of Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico, or about 220 miles (...
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Hurricane Rachel forms in Pacific Ocean, no threat to land, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Rachel formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the cyclone was at sea and posed no threat to land. Rachel was located about 380 miles (615 kilometers) west of Lazaro ...
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UK-France deal aimed at reducing number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats is scrapped
LONDON (AP) - A pilot program between the U.K. and France that aimed to curb the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats has been scrapped, Britain's government said Wednesday. In a statement, the Home Office said t...
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