Digging up the past
WATCH: Research team investigates potential size of Prince Albert area archaeological site
Just over a year since an archaeological dig unearthed a near 11,000 year old bison bone, proving the existence of a human occupation, a team of researchers and volunteers have returned to the site west of Prince Albert.The central purpose of this week's expedition is to figure out the exact size of the site.Dr. Glenn ...
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Local players
Sask. athletes prepare to head across the country for 2025 Canada Summer Games
Athletes from across North Central Saskatchewan are honing their skills over the next couple of weeks as they gear up to head to the 2025 Canada Summer Games next month. This year's installment is in St. John's, N.L. and will see over 4,000 athletes, coaches and managers from around the country make the trip to the eas...
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Incident
Death investigation at Prince Albert railyard
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Community event
Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District 20th Anniversary of Street Fair
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P.A.'s Kraus on the move after Victoria sends him to Brandon
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Arrested
Sturgeon Lake man charged in 2022 fatal crash that killed well respected Sask Pen staff member
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Prince Albert
Incident
Death investigation at Prince Albert railyard
The Prince Albert Police Service Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is investigating a death that occurred on Tuesday.At approximately 3:30 p.m., police responded to the 1500 block of fifth Avenue East for a report of a deceased male. Police and Parkland Ambulance quickly arrived on scene and located a deceased male. The Saskatch...
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Digging up the past
WATCH: Research team investigates potential size of Prince Albert area archaeological site
Just over a year since an archaeological dig unearthed a near 11,000 year old bison bone, proving the existence of a human occupation, a team of researchers and volunteers have returned to the site west of Prince Albert.The central purpose of this week's expedition is to figure out the exact size of the site.Dr. Glenn ...
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Wildfire 2025
Army firefighters arrive in Prince Albert as more evacuees prepare to head home
With a continent of Type 3 firefighters from the Canadian military arriving in northern Saskatchewan, some of the current evacuees are preparing to head home. Some military vehicles are already parked at Carlton High School, one of the two sites in the city that will serve as a base of operations for the firefighters f...
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Drones and drugs
Three people charged after drugs flown into Sask. Pen. with drones
Two women and a man are facing drug trafficking charges after a drone was used on separate occasion to fly drugs into the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.The Crime Reduction Team in Prince Albert was told about drugs being flowing into the federal prison in early July. On July 9, officers executed a search w...
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Arrested
Sturgeon Lake man charged in 2022 fatal crash that killed well respected Sask Pen staff member
Three years after Keith Herzog was killed in a collision at a rural intersection west of Emma Lake, the driver of the stolen vehicle has been arrested and charged. Prince Albert RCMP have charged 29-year-old Raven Bird from Sturgeon Lake with dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop after the scene of a collisi...
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Drug bust
Man charged in Redwing drug bust
A 30-year-old man who was last arrested in May, was back in police custody this past weekend for more drug charges. Tyson Tobey was arrested by Prince Albert RCMP while officers were doing proactive patrols and stopped a vehicle in Redwing at about 4 p.m. on Friday. Around 64 grams of meth, some cash and drug trafficki...
Jul 28, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Pharmacy program
Local pharmacist believes strep throat and ear infection pilot program working
A pharmacist in Melfort believes the pilot program allowing them to test for strep throat and assess for ear infections is working. Eric Pederson is the owner of Pederson Pharmacy in Melfort. He told northeastNOW they had many people come through their doors for both procedures. "When we started in February...ther...
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Crime
Two charged after drugs seized during traffic stop in Buffalo Narrows
A man and a woman from Buffalo Narrows have been handed charges after drugs were seized during a traffic stop last week.Police said they were doing proactive patrols and pulled over a vehicle on Tom Street at around 3:45 p.m. on July 24.During the stop, officers located and seized approximately five grams of crack coca...
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Provincial Politics
Provincial deficits to narrow in coming years despite trade war: report
Under pressure from the U.S. trade war and a slowing economy, Canada's provinces are all expected to run fiscal deficits this year - but a Conference Board of Canada report predicts those deficits will narrow in the coming years.The report released Tuesday paints a picture of provinces struggling to balance their books...
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Sask. Wildfire Update
Saskatchewan extends disaster claim deadline amid wildfires; 60 active,12 communities evacuated
A relentless wildfire season continues to grip Saskatchewan, with 60 active wildfires burning across the province as of 11:00 a.m. Monday. While six fires have been successfully contained, 12 remain uncontrolled, 23 are under ongoing assessment and an additional 19 are listed as protecting values. Due to wildfire threa...
Jul 28, 2025
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data collected
Most Canadians think the country is making progress on reconciliation: poll
Most Canadians believe the country is making good progress on reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, a new poll from Leger suggests."The extent to which people feel progress on reconciliation is being made or not has an important bearing on how they feel about the country," said Jack Jedwab, president and CE...
Jul 28, 2025
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Popular games
Sask. Cornhole Association eyes expansion to more communities
A competitive game, that involves tossing a beanbag into a small hole, is gaining popularity in Saskatchewan.The fourth annual provincial cornhole championships were held this past weekend in Regina and across three tiers, had over 50 competitors. Saskatchewan Cornhole Association President Kevin Bittman believes the p...
Jul 28, 2025
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Local players
Sask. athletes prepare to head across the country for 2025 Canada Summer Games
Athletes from across North Central Saskatchewan are honing their skills over the next couple of weeks as they gear up to head to the 2025 Canada Summer Games next month. This year's installment is in St. John's, N.L. and will see over 4,000 athletes, coaches and managers from around the country make the trip to the eas...
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Back to the Prairies
P.A.'s Kraus on the move after Victoria sends him to Brandon
Jayden Kraus will play a bit closer to home this upcoming Western Hockey League (WHL) season. The Prince Albert born goaltender was traded Tuesday afternoon, being dealt from the Victoria Royals to the Brandon Wheat Kings in exchange for netminder Ethan Eskit and a seventh-round pick in the 2029 draft. The 2006-born pu...
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Dominant Run
Spiritwood's Turgeon wins third straight mid-masters
A local golfer continued his dominant run late last week, winning his third consecutive Provincial Title.Spiritwood's Todd Turgeon captured the Men's Mid-Masters Championships with a final round of 66 (6 under par), which gave him the three-shot win in the end, after trailing by one stroke, entering the third round.&qu...
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Baseball Provincials
13U Royals claim crown at Tier 7 provincials; other 13U's, 18U's fall short
The Prince Albert Royals had a successful weekend at provincials in various communities across Saskatchewan this past weekend. The 13U Royals competing at the Tier 7 championships in Gull Lake took home the gold, defeating the Sask Five Majors in the finals 13-3 in four innings. The Royals dominated the tournament, win...
Jul 28, 2025
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Predators win 14-12
Predators defend their PGLL championship title for third straight year
May 13, 2023 is the last time the Prince Albert Predators lost a game of lacrosse in the PGLL, and July 9 of the same year they won their third championship in franchise history. On July 26, 2025, the Predators earned the title of three time defending champions. And they did it in dramatic fashion with the lead changin...
Jul 27, 2025
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Riders atop West
Sack attack: Riders record eight sacks to beat Elks
On a game with the theme of Christmas in July, the Saskatchewan Roughriders delivered the gift of a victory to their fans at Mosaic Stadium.The Riders defeated the Edmonton Elks 21-18 in front of a crowd of 27,933 on Friday night to improve to 6-1 in the 2025 CFL season.But even with Saskatchewan leading 21-4 after thr...
Jul 26, 2025
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PA Profiles
Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a hug...
Jul 23, 2025
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Community event
Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District 20th Anniversary of Street Fair
The new date for Street Fair has been scheduled for Saturday, July 19.Central Avenue will be filled with activity and plenty of family fun. Street Fair's 20th anniversary will kick off with a procession with the Highlander Pipes & Drums starting from 14th St. and Central Ave.Lauren Lohneis will play O'Canada on the...
Jul 11, 2025
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FAQ
Sea-Doo Switch: Blending performance and cutting edge technology
Pattison Media's Garth Kalin speaks with Dean Lato of Pines Power Sports Marine about one of the most versatile watercrafts out there - the Sea-Doo Switch. When it comes to financing, some 2024 personal watercrafts have 0 % financing with a warranty or cash rebate options!Click below to listen: Frequently Asked Questio...
Jul 10, 2025
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Summer event
Step Back in Time at the 44th Annual Vintage Power Machines Festival
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 44th year, the beloved event returns with two full days of family fun, history, and hands-on demonstrations about 10 ...
Jul 08, 2025
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Treat yourself
Discover Prince Albert's premier salon: Glamorous Nails & Lash
You can get a basic manicure or a basic pedicure, but there is nothing 'basic' about Prince Albert's newest salon. Glamorous Nails & Lash is a modern, high-end salon with professional services that can enhance your beauty and provide a relaxing experience. "We do everything we can to ensure each of our clients...
Jun 24, 2025
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SIGA
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits for the gaming operator in 2024-25.
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the third year in a row, achieving $378 million in gross revenue and a final distribution of income of $146 million for their 2024-25 fiscal year, (April 1, 2024-March 31, 2025). "SIGA has successfully built itself back to str...
Jun 24, 2025
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Canada
CP NewsAlert: Tsunami watch for much of B.C. coast after massive 8.7 quake off Russia
A tsunami watch has been issued for much of British Columbia's coast after a magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean off southeastern Russia. B.C.'s emergency preparedness agency says the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center has issued a bulletin that spans parts of B.C., including Greater Victoria. A stat...
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Ash falls on Lytton, B.C., as 'very scary' fire triggers evacuation alerts
Authorities say ash has fallen on the community of Lytton, B.C., as crews battle what the operations director for the BC Wildfire Service called a "very scary" blaze for the village that was almost completely consumed by flames in 2021. The Cantilever Bar fire has triggered evacuation alerts from local First ...
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'Canada will win' race to bring LNG to Asian markets, B.C. Premier David Eby says
KITAMAAT VILLAGE - British Columbia Premier David Eby says Canadian values will help the country "win this race" to deliver liquefied natural gas to Asian markets, even as U.S. President Donald Trump sets his sights on developing the industry in Alaska. Eby told a news conference on Tuesday that Canada is a r...
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Nanaimo's vote on motion to request injection site closure likely to be held in fall
The mayor of Nanaimo, B.C., says a deferred motion for the city to ask the local health authority to close an overdose prevention site near city hall will likely be settled in the fall. Leonard Krog says that while Nanaimo council did not pick a date to hear the motion, he thinks it would be October at the latest, and ...
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Alberta premier's request for separation referendum question approval rebuffed
EDMONTON - Alberta's chief electoral officer is rebuffing calls from Premier Danielle Smith and her justice minister to reverse course and sign off on a proposed referendum question on separation. On social media, Smith and Justice Minister Mickey Amery said earlier Tuesday that Albertans should be able to embark on ga...
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West Kelowna, B.C., has safety, security concerns ahead of MAGA singer's show
WEST KELOWNA - A British Columbia city says it has "increased concerns" about public safety over an upcoming concert by an American Christian musician who's outspoken in the Make America Great Again movement. Sean Feucht is due to play at the Memorial Park Amphitheatre in West Kelowna on Aug. 23, but the city...
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World
Powerful quake hits near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Japan issues a tsunami alert
TOKYO (AP) - Japan's meteorological agency issued a tsunami alert for Japan's Pacific coast, upgrading an earlier advisory stemming from the powerful, magnitude 8.0 quake that hit on Wednesday morning near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. The agency issued an advisory for a tsunami of up to 3 meter (yards) across the Paci...
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Assisted-living facility where fire killed 10 temporarily lost certification for mistreatment
A Massachusetts assisted-living facility where a fire killed 10 people earlier this month temporarily lost its certification nearly a decade ago due to resident mistreatment, according to state regulators. Specific details of what prompted the month-long suspension were redacted in documents the state Executive Office ...
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Attack on military base in Burkina Faso kills about 50 soldiers, residents say
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - An attack by an armed group on a military base in northern Burkina Faso has left about 50 soldiers dead, according to accounts by a community leader and a resident on Tuesday. The Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin group, or JNIM, was suspected of carrying out the attack Monday on the base in Darg...
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Starmer says UK will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire
LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday the U.K. will recognize a Palestinian state in September - unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and takes steps toward long-term peace. Starmer called ministers together for a rare summertime Cabinet meeting to discuss the situation in Gaza. He told them tha...
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NYC Shooting
Gunman who killed 4 at NYC building was targeting NFL offices but took wrong elevator, mayor says
A gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building before killing himself claimed in a note to have a brain disease linked to contact sports and was trying to target the National Football League's headquarters but took the wrong elevator, officials said Tuesday.Investigators believe Shane Tamura, of Las Veg...
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Ivory Coast's president announces bid for a fourth term after changing the constitution
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) - Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday he will seek a fourth term leading the West African nation, which is due to hold elections in October. His candidacy is contested after he changed the constitution to remove the presidential term limit. The 83-year-old president declared his p...
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