Helping Hand
BRP donates $27,000 to P.A. Outreach to help 'Ride Out Intimidation'
People donned yellow shirts in solidarity at Kinsmen Park to stand up and speak out against bullying. Members of Prince Albert Outreach and BRP's Can-Am Sports teamed up for the 'Ride Out Intimidation' event on Thursday, where the powersports company presented the local organization with a cheque for $27,200. Crystal P...
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Gathering of Nations
Dene hand games: a proud tradition
A game that incorporates elements of bluffing, sleight of hand, and the rhythmic sound of a drum beat, is being enjoyed this week by both Elders and youth alike at the annual Gathering of Nations in Prince Albert. The Dene hand game dates back generations and involves two teams. Players on each team take turns hiding a...
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Drivers behaving badly
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Helping Hand
BRP donates $27,000 to P.A. Outreach to help 'Ride Out Intimidation'
People donned yellow shirts in solidarity at Kinsmen Park to stand up and speak out against bullying. Members of Prince Albert Outreach and BRP's Can-Am Sports teamed up for the 'Ride Out Intimidation' event on Thursday, where the powersports company presented the local organization with a cheque for $27,200. Crystal P...
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Gathering of Nations
Dene hand games: a proud tradition
A game that incorporates elements of bluffing, sleight of hand, and the rhythmic sound of a drum beat, is being enjoyed this week by both Elders and youth alike at the annual Gathering of Nations in Prince Albert. The Dene hand game dates back generations and involves two teams. Players on each team take turns hiding a...
5h ago
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Drivers behaving badly
Over 200 tickets issued during Prince Albert traffic safety blitz
Over the course of two days, police in Prince Albert issued 249 tickets and 173 warnings.The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) was held Aug. 19 and 20, with officers focused on promoting safe driving practices and addressing traffic-related offences in the city.Enforcement results included five roadside drug...
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Crime
Prince Albert car jacking victim recounts violent experience
A young woman left traumatized after having a gun pointed at her head, and her vehicle stolen, said she is having trouble sleeping and is afraid to be anywhere alone.The woman, who agreed to speak to paNOW on the condition of anonymity, is sharing details of a carjacking that occurred around midnight Saturday in Prince...
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cracking down
$150,000 in contraband seized from Sask. Pen.
Over three days last week, staff at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary helped with the seizure of multiple banned or illegal items that are worth just under $150,000 inside the prison. The contraband included methamphetamine, cocaine, THC concentrate, tobacco, a cell phone and charger, a USB card reader and rolling papers....
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Service disruption
Rosthern, Duck Lake to be without animal control for next week
Those seeking help from animal control in Rosthern or Duck Lake will have to hold onto their requests for service over the next while. The Town of Rosthern announced on Tuesday that animal control will be shut down beginning Aug. 27 through Sept. 5. The reason being is a simple one, as the person who runs it is taking ...
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Saskatchewan
health care
Rise Air, La Ronge EMS celebrate 30 years of medivac services
Thirty years of delivering essential medical care transportation was celebrated Wednesday at the La Ronge Airport. The event, which included an impressive list of dignitaries, marked the 30th year of a partnership between Rise Air and La Ronge EMS to provide medivac services to residents throughout Northern Saskatchew...
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Financial management
Saskatchewan projects $825M deficit in first quarter of 2026-27
Saskatchewan is forecasting an $825 million deficit for the first quarter of 2026-27.That's $6 million more than the $819 million deficit the government projected in its 2026-27 provincial budget.According to Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Jim Reiter, the deficit "demonstrates our government's commitment to r...
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new framework
Sask. unveils data centre framework to ensure projects deliver 'meaningful benefits'
The provincial government says its new data centre framework will ensure new projects deliver "meaningful benefits to Saskatchewan residents and businesses."The Government of Saskatchewan unveiled the framework on Thursday, noting that it was developed following feedback from businesses and the public.The fra...
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Counter Tariffs
Ottawa tweaks tariff reprisal after industry input
Canadian businesses continue to weather U.S. President Donald Trump's latest duties while they await the planned reprisal from Ottawa to take effect.Late Wednesday evening, Finance Canada issued a statement saying it had been receiving feedback from Canadian industries and is making some adjustments to the list of coun...
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Hitting all the right notes
Sask. talent dominates lineup at Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival
Waskesiu will become a hub for music lovers this weekend. Upwards of 5,000 people are expected to flock to the Hamlet within Prince Albert National Park, as the townsite prepares for its largest event of the year. The ninth installment of the Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival begins on Friday evening and wraps up Sunday...
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Tariff fallout
Some businesses seeing tariff impacts now, consumers may feel it later
Some Saskatchewan businesses are already paying more for inventory because of the Canada-U.S. trade disputeAt Windsor Plywood in Prince Albert, owner Ray Kokotailo said the biggest impact so far has been on steel and aluminum products, with the cost of some steel products rising by about 30 per cent."We have defin...
Aug 26, 2026
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Local Sports
Rider News
Shemar Bridges ready to go with Saskatchewan Roughriders
It's been a busy couple of weeks for Shemar Bridges.The wide receiver was back at practice for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, preparing for an Aug. 15 game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders after dealing with an injury all season.But he was released by the Ti-Cats on Aug. 19. On Aug. 25, it was announced that the former C...
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Second Latvian Born Raider
Introducing newest European Raider: Oskars Luks
Fall camp festivities start Wednesday for the Prince Albert Raiders with the annual golf tournament banquet, and fans will get their first opportunity to meet the new crop of Raiders. One of the new players likely to make the team is the lone European player signed during the offseason, 18-year-old Latvian defenceman O...
Aug 26, 2026
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Rookie roundup
Rookies to watch at Raiders camp
So far in our preview of the upcoming Raiders season and fall camp, we've heard from Raiders General Manager Curtis Hunt on the veteran and American presence at camp, and we've also discussed the vacant spots still open and the steps forward veteran players have taken this summer. Now let's talk rookies. It's the first...
Aug 25, 2026
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The Boys are back in town
Vacant leadership spots heading into Raiders camp
The Prince Albert Raiders will open training camp this week with seven roster spots to fill, and no shortage of questions about who will emerge as leaders.Eight players from last year's team have moved on, including all four players who wore letters on their sweaters. The Raiders have already filled one hole on defence...
Aug 24, 2026
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Shaking off the rust
Mintos camp signals the start of AAA hockey season
The sights and sounds of hockey season have returned to Hockey Town North. The Art Hauser Centre turned into the hub for the AAA Mintos this weekend as their annual fall camp saw players come from near and far for a chance to play in the province's top U18 league. New Mintos general manager Chris Bourdon said the camp ...
Aug 24, 2026
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Riders now 6-and-4
Penalties, mistakes lead to 30-16 Riders loss to Lions
A number of miscues and costly penalties were something the Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't shake in B.C. as they lost to the Lions on Sunday night.The 30-16 loss to the B.C. Lions (5-5) was Saskatchewan's second in a row, as they have now dropped to 6-4 on the season."I have to do a better job. This is two game...
Aug 24, 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...
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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
Banman is 6th B.C. Conservative to quit this month, calls leader Findlay unelectable
Bruce Banman, who gave the B.C. Conservatives official party status in the British Columbia legislature when he crossed the floor to join colleague John Rustad in 2023, has joined the rush out of the party's caucus to sit as an Independent, and urged o...
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B.C. ends fire state of emergency after 20 days, thousands of evacuations, one death
BOSTON BAR - British Columbia has ended a provincial state of emergency that was imposed on Aug. 8 in response to wildfires that sent thousands of people fleeing and resulted in one death. The state of emergency had previously been scheduled to end on ...
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Canada recruits dozens of foreign scientists, researchers, poaching many from U.S.
VANCOUVER - Canadian universities have recruited dozens of foreign scientists and researchers, many of them poached from prestigious U.S. institutions, in the first intake of a program to attract world-leading academics. The hiring of the 64 new recrui...
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Air Canada suspends two employees after RCMP drug trafficking investigation
MONTREAL - Air Canada says it has suspended the two employees arrested by the RCMP on Wednesday in connection with alleged cocaine and cannabis trafficking out of Montréal-Trudeau Airport. The airline would not comment further on the arrests. The RCMP ...
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Anti-immigrant speaker blocked from entering Canada in time for Hamilton event
OTTAWA - Austrian anti-immigrant speaker Martin Sellner says he was not granted an electronic travel authorization in time for a trip to Hamilton to speak at a nationalist conference. In a video posted on X, Sellner says Canada not granting him permiss...
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Wasp attack warnings as swarms surge in B.C. amid warm weather and abundant food
VANCOUVER - When the wasp swarm attacked a climber on a trail north of Vancouver this week, her reaction was so severe she needed helicopter evacuation. But Maria Masiar, search manager with Lions Bay Search and Rescue, said the wasps weren't done, att...
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World
Death toll from flash floods rises with rescuers in Nepal and China working to find hundreds missing
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - The death toll from massive flash floods has risen to 469 in Nepal, police said Friday, as rescuers work to find hundreds of people still missing in the area on the Nepal-China border. The previous death toll was 3...
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Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that's likely to be swiftly appealed
A federal judge on Thursday halted - at least for now - attempts to implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail voting. The move stalled the directive for a second time only about a week before the first mail ballots ...
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Controllers warned Marine One pilots about communication issues week before dual takeoff, NTSB says
Air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Donald Trump's helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet was allowed to take off just as Marine One left the White House, federal investigators said Thursday. ...
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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as "Lake America" in the United States as he exacerbates his trade war with Canada. The Republican president signed an executive order that upd...
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Jury weighs whether Lindsay Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her children
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) - Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial began deliberating a verdict Thursday, tasked with deciding whether she was in control of herself when she killed her three children, or had lost her grip on reality due to mental illness...
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UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Infantino over World Cup sell-off
MONACO (AP) - UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. The governing body of European...
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