Federal Politics
Indigenous leaders outline priorities for Parliament this spring
OTTAWA - Indigenous leaders were braced for change after the last federal election, when Prime Minister Mark Carney's win ushered in a new look for the Liberal government after 10 years under Justin Trudeau.That change has compelled those leaders to build relationships with new cabinet ministers and a revolving cast of...
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Going for Gold
Breakfast beers to cheer on Team Canada in Olympic hockey gold medal match
At least one local business will be taking advantage of the early morning Olympic mayhem expected when Team Canada goes for gold this weekend. The bar at the Canadian Brewhouse, located in The Yard District, will open at 7 a.m. Sunday. A post on the restaurant's social media page said, "We're opening early so you ...
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Indigenous leaders outline priorities for Parliament this spring
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Policing
RCMP's much-needed reserve program grappling with numerous challenges: report
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RCMP's much-needed reserve program grappling with numerous challenges: report
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Going for Gold
Breakfast beers to cheer on Team Canada in Olympic hockey gold medal match
At least one local business will be taking advantage of the early morning Olympic mayhem expected when Team Canada goes for gold this weekend. The bar at the Canadian Brewhouse, located in The Yard District, will open at 7 a.m. Sunday. A post on the restaurant's social media page said, "We're opening early so you ...
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Raiders win 6-2
Raiders inch closer to East Division Title with win in Moose Jaw
After beating the Moose Jaw Warriors on Monday Family Day matinee, the Prince Albert Raiders travelled to Moose Jaw Friday for the rematch. The Raiders had their foot on the pedal al game long and came away with a 6-2 win.Note: in the Weekend Preview article from Friday morning, it was stated that the Raiders could cli...
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Animal control
Gun-related charges laid after dog cull at Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation
A 41-year old man who carried out a dog cull at Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation is now facing multiple charges related to the unauthorized possession of a firearm.Two of the charges relate directly to breaches of previous court orders prohibiting him from having firearms.Jonathan Gamble is scheduled to appear in the ...
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No suspects sought
Police investigate homicide in Love
Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit is investigating the deaths of two elderly people in the Village of Love, about 120 kilometres northeast of Prince Albert.On Thursday, Feb. 19, Nipawin RCMP received a report of two deceased individuals at a residence in the community, which has a population of about 50 p...
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Closing a chapter
Decommissioning work begins at former Frank Dunn pool
A swimming pool that holds a special place in the hearts of many who grew up in the Prince Albert area, has now been sealed off by a steel grate and 75 yards worth of concrete.Decommissioning work has started at the old Frank Dunn pool which was officially closed last year prior to the opening of the Kinsmen Water Park...
Feb 20, 2026
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Health care
SHA clarifies data leaked to NDP about emergency room at Victoria Hospital
A screenshot of a Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) emergency department tracking dashboard captured Monday morning and leaked to the official opposition, suggests Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital emergency department is overrun.The image showed the department at 112 per cent capacity and short eight beds. The Sask ...
Feb 19, 2026
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Saskatchewan
indigenous voice
Onion Lake revitalizes its radio station to preserve Cree language and empower next generation
Onion Lake Cree Nation is breathing new life into Kitaskinaw Radio 102.5 FM with a renewed focus on preserving Cree language, training young broadcasters, and strengthening the community's voice from within.The station, which has existed for roughly 30 years, is now operating under a public relations department created...
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High-risk offenders
First Sask. name added to national child sex offender database is former Prince Albert man
The first Saskatchewan resident to be added to the federal RCMP's High Risk Child Sex Offender database is a former resident of Prince Albert. Jarrod (also spelled Jared) John Charles was released in 2025 after serving his full sentence and has been ordered to live in Regina. He was convicted in 2018 after kidnapping...
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Olympics
MacKinnon lifts Canada into gold-medal game; Maltais wins third medal in Milan
Canada's men's hockey team advanced to Sunday's gold-medal game with a 3-2 win over Finland, while long-track speedskater Valérie Maltais captured her third medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics.Team Canada trailed 2-0 before goals from Sam Reinhart and Shea Theodore tied it, and Nathan MacKinnon scored the power-...
Feb 20, 2026
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Hospital safety
Three more metal detectors installed in Sask. health-care facilities
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says the addition of metal detectors in hospitals and health-care facilities around the province is making a much safer difference. In a release issued Friday, the SHA said metal detectors have been installed in three more facilities, including the Battlefords Union Hospital in N...
Feb 20, 2026
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Provincial budget
Why is Saskatchewan spending $650M more? Gov't offers explanation
This week, the provincial government put out special warrants for $650 million in extra spending in the 2025-26 fiscal year, but the Orders in Council didn't explain why. The government is now offering some explanation for some of the biggest price tags.The largest chunk of the $650 million is $338 million for the Mini...
Feb 20, 2026
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Last major hurdle cleared
Nuclear Safety Commission greenlights Wheeler River uranium mine
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has given the green light to a planned uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan, the last regulatory hurdle needed before the mine could start construction. According to Denison Mines, Wheeler River is the largest undeveloped uranium deposit in the eastern portion of the Athabasca B...
Feb 20, 2026
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Local Sports
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 ...
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Raiders win 6-2
Raiders inch closer to East Division Title with win in Moose Jaw
After beating the Moose Jaw Warriors on Monday Family Day matinee, the Prince Albert Raiders travelled to Moose Jaw Friday for the rematch. The Raiders had their foot on the pedal al game long and came away with a 6-2 win.Note: in the Weekend Preview article from Friday morning, it was stated that the Raiders could cli...
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Martial Arts
Prince Albert kickboxer ready to battle in Thailand
Despite only having two and a half years experience training as a kickboxer, Prince Albert's Vu Le is turning a lot of heads and getting noticed by all the right people.The 28-year-old has been asked to join Team Canada at the 2026 Amazing MuayThai World Festival in Thailand in June. "It's pretty exciting, it mean...
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Chance to clinch East Division
Weekend Preview: Raiders set for game in Moose Jaw, home game with Swift Current
After a solid win on Family Day, the Prince Albert Raiders have two games this upcoming weekend starting with a rematch of Monday's action on the road. On Friday, the Raiders will head to Moose Jaw to take on the Warriors, then they'll return home Saturday to host the Swift Current Broncos.With a record of 42-8-5-0 (W-...
Feb 20, 2026
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LOCAL TALENT
'We're entwined and entangled': Meadow Lake teacher behind medal design for 2026 Sask. Winter Games
As athletes step onto the podium at the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games, the medals placed around their necks carry more than victories.They carry a piece of Meadow Lake, designed by a local woman whose artwork is now part of the province's sporting history.Sara Cydejko, a teacher at Jonas Samson Middle School, created ...
Feb 19, 2026
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First Pitch Looming
Excitement growing, plans underway as PA Minor Baseball gears up for historic summer
This baseball season in Prince Albert will be the most important one in its history. This summer will see not one, not two, but three different Western Canadian Baseball Championships come to the city, including the 13U, 15U and 18U tournaments. Prince Albert Minor Baseball President Nathan Noble said there's minimal ...
Feb 19, 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
No mention of concerns from OpenAI day after Tumbler Ridge shooting: B.C. government
British Columbia's government says OpenAI had a preplanned meeting with provincial officials the day after a deadly shooting at the secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, but the company made no mention of concerns it had regarding the shooter's online int...
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Trump says he's increasing the worldwide tariff to 15 per cent
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's erratic tariffs threats continued Saturday with a pledge to increase his new worldwide tariff to 15 per cent, a day after the Supreme Court quashed the U.S. president's favoured tariff tool. "During the next short number of ...
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'Nothing's changing': Calgary man recovering in Ukraine sees no end to war
CALGARY - Mac Hughes looks at his body and the permanent reminders of a Russian drone strike last year. Angry red, diamond shapes outline skin grafts on his legs. Mottled grey and purple skin covers his feet. "They look kind of gnarly, almost like 'Cal...
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RCMP's much-needed reserve program grappling with numerous challenges: report
OTTAWA - Challenges with recruitment, training, resources and overall management are hindering the RCMP's reserve program, even as reservists are being called on more than ever, says an internal evaluation report. The newly released report says while t...
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Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament
OTTAWA - Indigenous leaders were braced for change after the last federal election, when Prime Minister Mark Carney's win ushered in a new look for the Liberal government after 10 years under Justin Trudeau. That change has compelled those leaders to b...
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In first interview, Canada's envoy to Greenland says new post seeks 'concrete' gains
NUUK - The diplomat Canada has posted to Greenland says the new consulate should lead to "concrete" gains for Canadians, while locals urge Ottawa to expand existing trade and cultural ties with the Danish territory. "This just kicks things into a new p...
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World
Trump says he'll raise tariffs to 15 percent after Supreme Court ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Saturday that he wants a global tariff of 15%, up from 10% he had announced a day earlier after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down many of the far-reaching taxes on imports that he had imposed over the last...
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NASA moon rocket hit by new problem, putting March launch with astronauts in jeopardy
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA's new moon rocket has suffered another setback, putting next month's planned launch with astronauts in jeopardy, the space agency announced Saturday. Officials revealed the latest problem just one day aft...
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Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect
A U.S. appeals court has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms to take effect. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 12-6 to lift a block that a lower...
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Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approve
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Democrats passed a new congressional map through the Virginia legislature on Friday that aims to help their party win four more seats in the national redistricting battle. It's a flex of state Democrats' political power, however hu...
Feb 20, 2026
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6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on trip
SODA SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) - Six women killed in the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. in decades were part of a close-knit group of friends who were experienced backcountry skiers and knew how to navigate the wilderness of California's Sierra Nevada, the...
Feb 20, 2026
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Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's acting president on Thursday signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others, effectively acknowledging that the government has held hundreds of peo...
Feb 20, 2026
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