Crime
Two men sought after gun incident at One Arrow First Nation
After receiving multiple of males in possession of guns, a lockdown was enacted at One Arrow First Nation.Those details were shared by the RCMP on Thursday in relation to events that occurred at the reserve Wednesday afternoon.The police investigation determined an altercation occurred between two men. Both men were in...
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Man offered drugs to enter hotel room and take bags containing RCMP officer's gear: court
A man who entered a hotel room where an RCMP officer was staying and stole a number of items belonging to the officer later told police he was offered drugs to enter the room and take bags that were on a table. The details were shared at Jamie Piche's bail hearing Thursday afternoon in Prince Albert provincial court. H...
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Crime
Two men sought after gun incident at One Arrow First Nation
After receiving multiple of males in possession of guns, a lockdown was enacted at One Arrow First Nation.Those details were shared by the RCMP on Thursday in relation to events that occurred at the reserve Wednesday afternoon.The police investigation determined an altercation occurred between two men. Both men were in...
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City Council meeting
Proposed Boreal Adventure Park heading to Prince Albert executive committee
A proposed outdoor recreation facility along the North Saskatchewan River is expected to come before Prince Albert city councillors at Monday's executive committee meeting, with developers asking council to signal whether it supports further exploration of the project. The proposal, called Boreal Adventure Park, would ...
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Crime
Man offered drugs to enter hotel room and take bags containing RCMP officer's gear: court
A man who entered a hotel room where an RCMP officer was staying and stole a number of items belonging to the officer later told police he was offered drugs to enter the room and take bags that were on a table. The details were shared at Jamie Piche's bail hearing Thursday afternoon in Prince Albert provincial court. H...
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10 guns taken
Rural break and enter sees guns, power tools stolen
Shellbrook RCMP are hoping to find who stole 10 guns, ammunition, and some power tools from a rural residence in the RM of Shellbrook several days ago. Officers were called to the home on Wednesday, which had its garage broken into at about 10:30 pm on Sept. 15. The thieves broke into a gun safe in the garage and too...
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Court Proceedings
Court hears from defendants in halal deer poaching case
Two distant cousins accused of multiple hunting infractions testified in their own defence at Prince Albert Provincial Court on Wednesday morning. Both men testified they had been drinking on Oct. 8, 2024, the day one of the offences is alleged to have happened. "I drank a whole 40-ounce bottle of whisky at work t...
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Mid-week fundraisers
Terry Fox Run feeling the community support heading into weekend
The annual Terry Fox Run is coming up soon in Prince Albert, and the fundraising efforts are already well underway. In the last week alone, they've run their annual First Responder's Race on the weekend, kicked off their silent auction which you can bid on, and on Tuesday they took advantage of some hungry bellies at t...
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Saskatchewan
New Chapter
Snowbird replacements 'extremely manoeuverable, powerful,' RCAF commander says
The Royal Canadian Air Force welcomed on Thursday the first two of its new trainer aircraft, the CT-157 Siskin II - the same planes that will replace the old Tutor jets flown by the Snowbirds aerial demonstration team.The turboprop planes will soon be headed to 15 Wing Moose Jaw, where the air force eventually will sta...
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CCMA Week
Red Pheasant Cree Nation artist brings Indigenous designs to Country Music Week
Flashes of lavender purple will be visible at Gather Local Market and throughout Saskatoon during the Canadian Country Music Awards' Country Music Week, thanks to a local artist's design.Chris Chipak, a teacher and Indigenous artist from Red Pheasant Cree Nation who lives in Saskatoon, said he's excited to be creating ...
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Missing persons
Edmonton police believe missing man, two kids are in Saskatchewan
The Edmonton Police Service is extending their request for assistance in locating a missing 42-year-old man and his two children. Police said that Scot MacDermid and his two children, George, 6, and Lesley, 9, have been missing since Aug. 28 and were last spotted at the Manning Town Centre in Edmonton. Further investig...
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Triton's Northern Exploration
Uranium City's mining past draws a new search for what's left
Uranium City was once home to thousands of people drawn by mining. Now, a company exploring nearby hopes new drilling will show whether uranium mining could return to the area. Triton Uranium said Wednesday it had completed four technical reports on its Atlas project, a roughly 46,000-acre property in the historic Beav...
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Ába wašté!
From hello to goodbye, new free lesson introduces Sask. students to Nakoda
Saskatchewan's Nakoda curriculum already exists. What is often missing, teacher and filmmaker Wahbi Zarry says, is someone in the school who can speak the language.Beginning Monday, a free online lesson will try to bridge that gap by bringing a Nakoda teacher from Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation onto classroom screens.T...
Sep 16, 2026
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Funding initatives
Year two for School Playground Equipment Grant officially underway
Applications for the 2026-27 School Playground Equipment Grant are officially open once again. A contingent of officials led by Prince Albert MLAs Kevin Kasun and Alana Ross made the announcement at École St. Anne School in Prince Albert on Wednesday morning in front of the new play structure the school built in...
Sep 16, 2026
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Local Sports
Slo-pitch recap
European Raiders enjoying their first official welcome to Prince Albert
The last of the pre-season festivities is officially in the books after the Prince Albert Raiders hosted their annual slo-pitch game Tuesday night. Team Grey earned the win 19-7 in the fifth inning over Team Green, but the game was more about engaging the players with the fans. For two Raiders from Europe, it was their...
Sep 16, 2026
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Roster moves
Raiders roster moves: Kingerski acquired, roster cut down for regular season
The Prince Albert Raiders made some roster moves Tuesday, including the acquisition of 2008-born forward Carter Kingerski. The Raiders sent a conditional 2030 sixth-round pick to the Tri-City Americans in return. Kingerski is entering his second full season in the WHL as an 18-year-old. Last year with the Americans, he...
Sep 15, 2026
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Discipline
Local bodybuilders shine at national competition
One year after debuting at her first bodybuilding competition, Prince Albert's Marya Nielsen returned to the stage of the Golden Prairie Cup determined to not only repeat her success but to show she had taken her physique to a whole new level.And she did just that.The 21-year-old finished first in two women's bikini di...
Sep 15, 2026
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Boychuk, Gorzynski, Kelly, Orsulak, Sivertson
Check-in on five Raiders at NHL camps
It will be a busy week of announcements for the Prince Albert Raiders with the start of the regular season looming. The team still has a total of 30 players on the roster, split between 18 forwards, nine defencemen, and three goaltenders. Out of those 30 players, five are still gone to different NHL rookie camps, with ...
Sep 14, 2026
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Growing Opportunity
Prince Albert awarded SJFHL team as female hockey continues to expand locally
A new door of opportunity has opened for female hockey players in Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan.It was announced on Saturday that Prince Albert has been awarded an expansion team within the Saskatchewan Junior Female Hockey League (SJFHL), a U22 league similar to that of the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL...
Sep 13, 2026
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Banjo Blues
Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
Offensive production was a struggle all afternoon long for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers came out victorious in the 22nd edition of the Banjo Bowl.The Roughriders failed to find the end zone against the Blue Bombers, with Winnipeg holding Trevor Harris and company in check to ea...
Sep 12, 2026
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PA Profiles
"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!
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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Canada
How the European Union works with other countries - and what that means for Canada
OTTAWA - Canadian and European Union leaders say their proposed alliance could deliver long-term benefits to both sides, along with some more immediate advantages. Here's a look at what non-EU countries have arranged with the bloc, and what Canada coul...
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B.C. adopts Pacific time, PCT, for new, year-round daylight time zone
VICTORIA - British Columbia has adopted a new time-zone code to coincide with its decision to remain permanently with year-round daylight time. The Ministry of Citizens' Services says in a statement that the province has begun using Pacific time with t...
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Fréchette rejects $1 billion estimate for health agency IT project
QUÉBEC - Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette is rejecting suggestions that an IT project in the health-care system will cost a billion dollars. Radio-Canada published a report earlier this week suggesting Fréchette's government had disre...
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Explainer: How the European Union works and how it's changing
OTTAWA - The European Union is a complex assembly of countries that is taking on an increasingly important role for the world and for Canadian interests. Here's a look at what the EU is and how it works. Where did it come from? In the wake of two devas...
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Snowbird replacements 'extremely manoeuverable, powerful,' RCAF commander says
GATINEAU - The Royal Canadian Air Force welcomed on Thursday the first two of its new trainer aircraft, the CT-157 Siskin II - the same planes that will replace the old Tutor jets flown by the Snowbirds aerial demonstration team. The turboprop planes w...
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B.C. Conservative leader Findlay 'not going anywhere' amid private-eye revelations
British Columbia Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay said Thursday she was "not going anywhere" on another day of tumult for the Opposition, roiled by revelations that a private eye had been hired to look into her critics and calls for her to resig...
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World
Alabama carries out execution of Jeffery Lee for 1998 double murder at pawnshop
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama executed a man by lethal injection on Thursday for a 1998 double murder, three months after a judge's ruling blocked the state from putting him to death with nitrogen gas. Jeffery Lee, 49, was pronounced dead a...
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Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting
WASHINGTON (AP) - The top official at the U.S. Postal Service said Thursday that the agency has stopped work on developing a controversial computer system that was central to President Donald Trump's effort to limit mail voting after the Supreme Court ...
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The driver who slammed into an LA bus before a news helicopter crash is charged with murder
LOS ANGELES (AP) - An SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, blew a red light and slammed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing two riders, prosecutors said Thursday as they charged her with murder. ...
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At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody with officials blaming disease
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - At least 33 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining were found dead in Nigerian security custody on Thursday, officials said, claiming a suspected disease outbreak was to blame. But Dauda Shehu, a survivor of th...
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Bail set for ICE officer accused of lying and assault in non-fatal shooting in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal immigration officer charged with shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in January and lying about the circumstances to investigators made a brief initial appearance Thursday before a Minnesota judge after state authorities...
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Michigan authorities advise shelter in place after small plane crash in Grand Traverse County
BLAIR TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - An F-16 fighter jet from Texas crashed in rural Michigan during a routine training exercise on Thursday, and the pilot ejected safely, a military spokesman said. Sgt. Derek Gutierrez, a public affairs speciali...
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