After a traffic stop on Sunday morning, the Prince Albert Police Service arrested and charged a man with possession for the purpose of trafficking.The stop happened around 11:00 a.m. on March 23 near the Gateway Mall. Five adults were in the vehicle.As a result, an 18-year-old from Regina was charged with possession fo...

A man on trial for the robbery and shooting of a teenage volleyball player, was expected on Thursday to change his plea to guilty. However, when asked if he understood the single sole charge he was being convicted of (robbery with a firearm), Skylar Halkett denied any involvement."I wasn't there," he told Jus...

One last gasp of winter is heading our way. The province will see an Alberta Clipper coming through on Thursday, bringing with it significant precipitation and strong wind. Danielle Desjardins of Environment and Climate Change Canada said the system is expected to arrive overnight into Thursday morning in west-central ...

The City of Prince Albert has received some extra financial help in its efforts to help move people out of encampments and into better shelters. At a special council meeting on Monday, councillors voted in favour of signing a deal with the Riverbank Development Corporation for a one-year term as part of its Encampment ...

The owner of Hesje Cabinets and Design in Prince Albert is confirming ongoing struggles related to trespassing and vandalism in their compound.In the ealy morning hours of March 21, a fire caused extensive damage to the shop building.While experiencing heavy smoke and flames, firefighters were successful in confining a...

Ronald Bear has been re-elected to a second term as Chief at Muskoday First Nation.As per Tuesday's election results, he had just eight more votes than runner-up Jennifer Heimbecker (167-159).Elected to council were Elwin Bear, Beryl Bear, Heather Constant, Kelly Bear and Jennifer Heimbecker.A band member can run for b...

A blast of winter weather is coming to Saskatchewan on Thursday.Environment Canada lead forecaster Brad Vrolijk said a weather disturbance is developing in Alberta, spreading precipitation across Saskatchewan on Thursday."This system is bringing a band of quite heavy snow to the region," Vrolijk explained.&qu...

Premier Scott Moe took to social media Wednesday afternoon with an announcement about the carbon tax.He said the province is getting rid of its industrial carbon tax rate, calling Saskatchewan the first fully carbon tax-free province in Canada."Now that the two major federal parties and their leaders have announce...

The horse was lying partially upright. Its hind legs were splayed open and its head and muzzle cocked and at an angle. From where the two animal protection officers, the veterinarian and property owner Ellen Haudeck were standing, they could see that the horse was physically frozen to the ground and looked dead. "...

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the United States on April 2.The order doesn't appear to offer carveouts for vehicles built under the terms of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, negotiated during the first Trump ad...

Saskatchewan farmers might not be getting the help they need after China slapped a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil.Codie Nagy, vice-chair of Sask Oilseeds, said the federal government's move to increase the cap on the AgriStability support program doesn't go a long way to helping most farmers."It's not ...

When the roads to Prince Albert were made of gravel and dirt, a recreational pilot parachuted into the community to be its Social Credit Party candidate. Joshua Haldeman, a Regina-based chiropractor and maternal grandfather of Elon Musk, placed fourth in that 1945 election, losing to the Co-operative Commonwealth Feder...

While fans of the Prince Albert Raiders have seen Aiden Oiring develop his game into one of the most exciting and reliable players on the team, fans may not know that his mom has developed her abilities as a coach, thanks to some help from the WHL Club.While Kristi Oiring follows her son around to as many games as she ...

The Saskatchewan Roughriders revealed their final cuts heading into the 2019 CFL regular season, with quarterback David Watford and defensive back Crezdon Butler among them.Teams across the league had until 8 p.m. Saturday to finalize their rosters."It's not a fun day when you have to do it," general manager ...

Although the playoffs are about to begin, the Prince Albert Raiders had lots to celebrate on Sunday with their annual awards banquet. In total, 13 awards were handed out this season while also celebrating the three 20-year-olds who have played their last regular season games as a Raider.Raiders goaltender Max Hildebran...

This team started the season with a record of 2-7-2 through the first 11 games of the season, but now after 68 games the Prince Albert Raiders are East Division champions. It all came down to the final game of the regular season between the Raiders and their bitter rivals the Saskatoon Blades. Both teams had the lead i...

Two local speed skaters are straightening out the final kinks as they get set to head to Kamloops at the end of the month for the Canada Youth Short Track Championships. The event will be held Mar. 29-31 and features skaters aged 11 to 13, serving as an introduction for developing skaters to represent their province or...

Coming into Friday's action, the Saskatoon Blades had 81 points to lead the East Division, the Prince Albert Raiders had 80, both teams had 37 wins for the first playoff positioning tiebreakers, the Raiders had a slight goal differential advantage for the second tiebreaker, both had top three goaltenders in the league,...

Trust, Integrity, Compassion, Family, Community. These are just a few of the reassuring words that come to mind when you think of Gray's Funeral Chapel, the recipient of the 2025 BOB Award for Best Funeral Home.Part of the community since 1993, Gray's Funeral Chapel has long been the trusted funeral service provider fo...

From the humble beginnings 20 years ago as a single, small gas station in Prince Albert, PBCN Petro Canada has become an example of growth and a community leader when it comes to customer service. In addition to adding another service station in the city on 6th Ave. East, and the Hilltop Tunnel Wash on 2nd Ave. West, t...

Pattison Media's Garth Kalin does an in-depth interview with Kin Enterprises Executive director, Hillary Brahniuk in which he explains what Kin is, programs offered, what they do, what all they are involved in and more.In this next interview, Teresa goes into being a baker and working in the Restaurant at Kin Enterpris...

Acknowledging the recent uncertainty that's been created by U.S. president Donald Trump's tariffs, Cole Kachur says the traditional "buy and hold" strategy simply does not work the way it used to.Instead the seasoned investor and his team at Kachur Wealth Management Group, are recommending people 'remain acti...

From the moment the gates open in Craven, SK to the last note of the final performance, the Country Thunder music festival experience goes beyond an incredible lineup of country music legends and rock stars. It's become an iconic series with festivals across North America, but Saskatchewan is where it all started. &quo...

It's no secret that Prince Albert struggles with crime and safety. In 2024, there were more than 3,400 incidents of property crime including break and enter, and willful damage. There were also more than 1,600 incidents of violent crimes like assaults and uttering threats. That's why several businesses and property own...

A national tally of Canada's climate progress indicates greenhouse gas emissions fell slightly in 2023 and are now about eight per cent lower than they were in 2005. Canada's official greenhouse gas inventory indicates emissions dropped by one per cent from 2022 to 2023, with emissions largely flat across major industr...

WINNIPEG - The parents of a slain Manitoba woman say they hope the search for their daughter's remains can begin soon. Albert and Theresa Shingoose say they're pleased that police have identified their daughter, Ashlee Shingoose, and have determined that her remains are likely in the Brady Road landfill in Winnipeg. Sh...

CAYUGA, Ont. - Opening arguments are underway in the trial of two people accused of murder in the shooting death of a provincial police officer more than two years ago. Ontario Provincial Police Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot on Dec. 27, 2022 while responding to a vehicle in a ditch west of Hagersville, Ont., near...

TORONTO - Measles cases keep climbing in Ontario, as the province counts more than 100 new cases in the past week. Public Health Ontario is now reporting 572 confirmed and suspected cases since the outbreak began in October. More coming. Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press

OTTAWA - San Antonio, Detroit and Kansas City are the three American cities most vulnerable to a trade war, says new research by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The research looked at 41 cities in the U.S. to determine which ones are the most dependent on trade with Canada. The report says that U.S. cities that are h...

OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening large tariffs on the European Union and Canada if they work together to do economic harm to the U.S. In a post on social media, Trump says the tariffs would be "far larger than currently planned." The comments follow Trump's move to impose 25 per cent tariff...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The White House has withdrawn Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, a stunning turnaround for President Donald Trump's Cabinet pick after her confirmation had been stalled over concerns about Republicans' tight margins in the House. Trump confirmed the decis...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The trial of three long-retired Philadelphia detectives accused of lying about evidence in a homicide case that later ended with an exoneration wrapped up with a mixed verdict Thursday. Martin Devlin was acquitted on all charges, while Frank Jastrzembski was acquitted on all but one count and Manuel...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - At least five people have been wounded in a stabbing in Amsterdam, police in the Dutch city said on Thursday. The stabbing happened near Dam Square in central Amsterdam. One person has been arrested. Police have cordoned off the area and multiple ambulances have responded to the event. A t...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will eliminate 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan. The agency made the announcement Thursday. The agency is responsible for monitoring infectious diseases, inspecting foods and hospitals and overseeing health insurance programs for nearly...

CAIRO (AP) - Six people died and nine others were injured after a tourist submarine sank in the popular Egyptian Red Sea destination of Hurghada, two municipal officials said Thursday. They were speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media. Emergency crews were able to rescue 2...

BOSTON (AP) - Before the skaters in their sequins and brightly coloured costumes took the ice at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday night, a choir dressed all in black sang a solemn hymn for those who died in a plane crash on their way back from a camp for up-and-coming skaters this winter. Boston's Co...