Tariffs causing concern for Sask. farmers as federal election approaches
Global trade and tariffs are some of the key issues Saskatchewan agricultural producers are paying attention to ahead of the 2025 federal election.Farmers are looking for certainty and stability as Canada is currently embroiled in a trade war with both China and the U.S."Everyone's talking about tariffs. There's t...
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Raiders 2024-25 year in review: Kovacevic glad to finish WHL career as a Raider
The 2024-25 season has officially come to an end for the Prince Albert Raiders. Most of the players have gone home, and the once rocking Art Hauser Centre is now quiet and waiting for the next season. Over the course of the next week, paNOW will be looking at the 2024-25 season in review with each of the graduating 20-...
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Community support
Cancer survivor starts new support group
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Phantom Light Distillery is Doing Big Things
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Raiders 2024-25 year in review: Kovacevic glad to finish WHL career as a Raider
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Details from weekend shooting
Five arrests made after Saturday drive-by shooting
Apr 21, 2025
Prince Albert
Community support
Cancer survivor starts new support group
Nearly a year has passed since Prince Albert's Leslie Ambrose was informed she is cancer free.The 43-year-old is now focused on helping others, and has created a first of its kind support group in the city. She told paNOW everyone's journey and experience is different"If I can just help one person get through thei...
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Respected leaders
'We were blessed': Lawrence Joseph passes away at 79
Kevin Joseph said his father's last words were 'thank you'.Lawrence Joseph, a lifelong Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and a former Prine Albert city councillor, passed away Sunday at the age of 79.After one last date with his wife, Joseph requested to have Easter dinner with his family.&...
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Vehicle vs pedestrian collision
Fundraiser underway for local paramedic grads struck by car in Vegas
A fundraiser for two women from Prince Albert who were struck by a vehicle at a Las Vegas cross walk several days ago is nearing $50,000. Katrine Sinclair and Charlie Lastowsky both sustained what have been described as 'severe, life-altering injuries' and are hospitalized in Las Vegas, a situation that led another loc...
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2025 wildfire season
Spring starts with grass fires and a burning ban
With the departure of the snow and while waiting for grass to turn green, wildfire season has begun. On April 21, the RM of Prince Albert announced a fire ban, which means that no lighting of open fires is allowed, and all existing burn permits are suspended. Fireworks are also prohibited. Nearby, the RM of Buckland's ...
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Fires
Busy weekend for Prince Albert Fire Dept.
A combination of grass fires, encampment fires and structure fires kept the Prince Albert Fire Department very busy over the long weekend.SundayAt approximately 7:30 a.m., fire crews responded to the 800 block of 28 Street West for a grass fire in an open field to the West of Lakeview Drive. On arrival there was a smal...
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Investigations
Woman found deceased inside burning home: police
The Prince Albert Police Service is confirming a 30-year-old woman was found deceased inside a home that was on fire on Sunday.Her death is not considered suspicious.At approximately 4p.m., the Prince Albert Police Service, the Prince Albert Fire Department, and Parkland Ambulance responded to the structure fire in the...
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Saskatchewan
Tariffs causing concern for Sask. farmers as federal election approaches
Global trade and tariffs are some of the key issues Saskatchewan agricultural producers are paying attention to ahead of the 2025 federal election.Farmers are looking for certainty and stability as Canada is currently embroiled in a trade war with both China and the U.S."Everyone's talking about tariffs. There's t...
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Dilapidated buildings
Nipawin SUMA resolution to deal with run-down buildings easily passed
The Town of Nipawin has had resounding success from their resolution at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention in Saskatoon. The resolution was titled 'Assistance Addressing Dilapidated Buildings' and addressed a topic that has also been an issue for many rural municipalities. The resolutio...
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Tick season
Spring means ticks are out. Here are some tips on how to avoid getting bitten
With the spring season comes more people looking to spend time outdoors and the Saskatchewan Health Authority says it's a good time to be on the lookout for ticks.David Torr, SHA medical officer, said there's "quite a number" of ticks already out and about in the province.Torr says Lyme disease is the biggest...
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Crime
RCMP searching for truck after firearm pointed at rural homeowner
Battlefords RCMP are actively searching for a white pickup truck and its driver after they pointed a firearm at a homeowner on Easter Sunday. Police said the incident happened at around 11 a.m. in the RM of Roundhill, near Range Road 3143 north of Highway 750. Reports say an early 1990s Mazda B Series truck with runnin...
Apr 20, 2025
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WILDLIFE
Return of bald eagles to Saskatchewan signals healthy ecosystem
The skies over Saskatchewan are once again dotted with the sweeping silhouettes of bald eagles, as spring and summer draw the birds back to the province from America - an encouraging sign that local ecosystems are thriving."What drives a lot of birds to migrate back in the summer is that food is really, really ple...
Apr 19, 2025
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Crime
Two arrested after trying to shoot police during traffic stop
A man and a woman are in police custody after one of them tried to shoot an officer during a traffic stop. It happened on Tuesday morning when Battlefords RCMP first received a report of a man with a firearm on Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation. Investigation found that the man had damaged an SUV par...
Apr 17, 2025
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Local Sports
Part 1 of 4
Raiders 2024-25 year in review: Kovacevic glad to finish WHL career as a Raider
The 2024-25 season has officially come to an end for the Prince Albert Raiders. Most of the players have gone home, and the once rocking Art Hauser Centre is now quiet and waiting for the next season. Over the course of the next week, paNOW will be looking at the 2024-25 season in review with each of the graduating 20-...
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Needing Support
Dave Steuart Arena eyed as temporary shelter location
A solution may be in the works for a new temporary homeless shelter in Prince Albert.The city has received a Development Permit Application from the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. If approved, the Steuart Arena would be used as a shelter from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 while the location and construction of a per...
Apr 19, 2025
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Basketball
Raptors win City championship
Clawing their way back from near extinction, the Lakeland Raptors have been crowned the 2025 champions of the Prince Albert Men's basketball league.The playoffs were held over three weeks and the final game was held on April 10 at the CPAC gym at Carlton Comprehensive High School. The Raptors defeated the Whitefish Lak...
Apr 18, 2025
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Raiders lose series 4-0
Raiders season comes to an end as Tigers move on
After starting the series with two close losses in Medicine Hat and a third loss on home ice, the Prince Albert Raiders were looking to bounce back in game four against the Tigers. The Raiders started well, but the relentless attack of the Tigers would finish the game 3-0 and give the Tigers a birth in round three.The ...
Apr 18, 2025
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Raiders Down 3-0 in Series
Repeated early attacks take Tigers over Raiders in Game 3
After two great comeback efforts that fell short in games one and two, the Prince Albert Raiders looked to home ice for the remedy in game three when they welcome the Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the Tigers would score early in each period on their way to a 6-1 win and a 3-0 series lead over the Rai...
Apr 17, 2025
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Catching Attention
Locals among prospects in final NHL Central Scouting ranking ahead of Draft
Two local hockey players are among the hundreds of prospects in the NHL Central Scouting's final rankings ahead of the upcoming draft. Meadow Lake product and former Battlefords Stars forward Dawson Gerwing ranks 99th among North American skaters, while Prince Albert native and former Mintos netminder Jayden Kraus sits...
Apr 16, 2025
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PA Profiles
Season Crossover
Pines PSM: Get out and ride!
Pattison Media's Garth Kalin speaks with Dean Lato of Pines PSM about the season crossover. Whether it's snow, dirt or water, Pines Power Sports Marine has Canadian made machines to get you out and riding.Click below to listen:Pines PSM - Crossover Season--
Apr 17, 2025
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Sports on Central
Transforming downtown into a sports paradise for local youth
Imagine playing your favorite sports, hearing from local athletes, and enjoying great food all in the heart of Prince Albert's downtown.Well imagine no more,! On May 10, for the third year in a row, downtown Prince Albert will transform for Sports on Central.This one of a kind event will be hosted at Plaza 88 and the s...
Apr 14, 2025
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Family Business
Charles Repair and Service: From humble beginnings to a proud legacy of success
Charles Repair and Service is celebrating 50 years of business in Prince Albert this fall and it all began because of a trip to the doctors.Charles Rudniski was working at a local bakery and couldn't walk more than a few steps without getting winded. "The bakery was rough because of all of the flour getting into m...
Apr 09, 2025
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Phantom Light Distillery is Doing Big Things
Phantom Light Distillery, based in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is making waves across the country-and beyond. Known for its bold approach to growth and innovation, the distillery is rapidly becoming one of Western Canada's standout producers in the spirits industry.Already available throughout Saskatchewan, Phantom Li...
Apr 06, 2025
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SJHL action
Warman Wolverines season ticket packages on sale
The 'Drive to 1,000' is on. The Warman Wolverines need to sell 1,000 season tickets as a condition for their relocation from Notre Dame. Team co-founder Jon Abrametz revealed the club's name, logo and colours in early March. at the time, he said the decision behind the name was to match with the Warman High School. &qu...
Apr 02, 2025
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World-class event
'The World is Coming': volunteers, sponsored needed for men's softball championship
'The World is Coming!'That is the catchphrase being used by the host committee for the upcoming World Baseball Softball Congress's 2025 men's softball championship scheduled for July 8-13 at the Max Power Ball Parks located in Prime Ministers' Park and while plans are moving along to stage the world-class event, more s...
Mar 31, 2025
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Canada
Quebec declares end to measles outbreak after no cases reported for 32 days
QUÉBEC - Quebec's Health Department has declared an end to the measles outbreak in the province. A spokeswoman said today the department determined the outbreak was over after no new cases were reported over the weekend. Marie-Christine Patry says an outbreak can be considered over if 32 days pass without a new ...
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In the news today: Toronto, Montreal archbishops to hold mass for Pope Francis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Toronto, Montreal archbishops to hold mass for Pope Francis Canada's newest cardinal will lead a mass in honour of Pope Francis this afternoon. Cardinal Frank Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, will preside at a mass for the repose of th...
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Jury selection set to start in former world junior hockey players' sex assault trial
LONDON - Jury selection is expected to begin today in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident that allegedly took place in London, Ont., in...
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'Keep the doors open': Ministers call on next pope to do more for LGBTQ+ people
Serge Quevillon made it a point Monday to visit Montreal's Mary Queen of the World Cathedral to pay respect to Pope Francis. Speaking outside the cathedral, he said he vividly remembers a question the pope was asked in June 2013. "He was asked, 'What do you think about homosexuality?' And he gave the nicest, most ...
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Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal to hold mass for Pope Francis
TORONTO - Canada's newest cardinal will lead a mass in honour of Pope Francis this afternoon. Cardinal Frank Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, will preside at a mass for the repose of the soul of the pontiff at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica before meeting with the media. The Vatican announced yesterday that Francis had di...
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Tories expected to release platform as federal election campaign nears its end
OTTAWA - As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians on why they deserve their vote. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to unveil his party's costed platform today, while the Liberals and...
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World
What do 'expert level' talks signal for the progress of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations?
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program will move to what's known as the "expert level" - a sign analysts say shows that the talks are moving forward rapidly. However, experts not involved in the talks who spoke with Th...
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Many feared dead in gun attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India (AP) - Many people are feared to have died after gunmen indiscriminately fired at tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. Police have described the incident as a "terror attack" and blamed militants fighting against Indian rule. "This attack is much larger than a...
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Karen Read's second murder trial revives debate over who killed her Boston police officer boyfriend
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) - The second murder trial of Karen Read, whose case has sparked a national debate on police accountability and won her legions of devoted fans, began Tuesday, more than three years after the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Read is accused of striking her boyfriend John O'Keefe with her ...
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Cardinals meet at Vatican to choose date for Pope Francis' funeral
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Cardinals have decided that the public viewing of Pope Francis will begin Wednesday in St. Peter's Basilica, after his casket is taken by procession from the Vatican hotel where he lived. The master of liturgical ceremonies, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, issued the rubrics for the procession by mandate ...
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Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants
BOSTON (AP) - Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing the Trump administration to halt a freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration's demands to limit activism on campus. In a letter to Harvard earlier this month, Trump's administration had...
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Wife of former US Sen. Bob Menendez convicted in bribery scheme
NEW YORK (AP) - Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted Monday of teaming up with her husband to accept bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car from three New Jersey men looking for help with their business dealings or legal troubles. The jury returned its verdict in the same federa...
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