Middle east conflict
Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel has struck the largest hospital in the territory's south
Israel's military struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday night, killing one person, wounding others and causing a large fire, the territory's Health Ministry said.The strike hit the surgical building of Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Younis, the ministry said, days after the facility was overwhelme...
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Tariffs
Federal AgriStability cap to double to help with Chinese canola tariffs impact
The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China.The federal agriculture department says in a news release that the current payment cap under AgriStability, a program that works similarly to crop insurance, will double to $6 million for the 202...
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Federal Politics
Snap election called, Canadians set to hit the polls on April 28
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Raiders win 4-3
Raiders win East Division title in epic final clash with Saskatoon
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National Spotlight
Pair of P.A. speed skaters to represent city, province at Nationals
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Prince Albert
On your marks
Gateway Mall Baby Crawl uses first-ever tie break in annual race
History was made at the 2025 installment of the Gateway Mall Baby Crawl as for the first time ever, a tie-breaking measure was needed to determine the final standings. Hosted alongside Family Futures Inc., there was just one race in this year's event with four babies registered. The tie-breaker came into play when only...
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Federal Election 2025
'There's only one poll that really counts': Hoback not fazed by changing dynamics of federal politics
A political science professor at the University of Saskatchewan is analyzing shifts in the impending election as the country navigates through the twists and turns of the trade conflict with the United States.Daniel Westlake said when the election was about the cost of living and healthcare, the Liberals were in real t...
Mar 22, 2025
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Dance
Stars on Stage lights up Prince Albert
Acknowledging this is her graduation year, Prince Albert's Ella Attree says the feeling is surreal.The 17-year-old is both performing and coaching at this weekend's Stars on Stage competition in Prince Albert. The event, which is being held at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre, features over 400 dancers, who are representing s...
Mar 21, 2025
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Shelter decision
Seven people on Monday council agenda to speak in favour of shelter
Seven members of the public have asked to be part of Monday's executive committee meeting to speak in favour of a shelter location being chosen. Not all details of what each person will say are available as most just asked to be given time to speak but at least one person wrote a detailed letter to show why she support...
Mar 21, 2025
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Fire response
Early morning fire scorches Prince Albert's longtime cabinet maker
A longtime member of Prince Albert's business community has suffered a huge loss.Shortly after midnight, the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to the 400 block of 13th St. E. and more specifically the large metal shop that is owned by Hesje Cabinets and Design.On arrival, fire crews experienced heavy smoke and fl...
Mar 21, 2025
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Mobile health care
Community Wellness Bus designed to 'meet people where they live' with access to health care
Residents in Prince Albert will soon have another avenue to get the care they need in the community.The Government of Saskatchewan unveiled a new mobile Community Wellness Bus that will provide basic primary health care and mental health and addictions services."Health care teams on the bus will create a partnersh...
Mar 21, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Education
$2M to improve literacy for K-3 students set aside in Sask. budget
Following through on a promise in the Speech from the Throne, the Government of Saskatchewan set aside $2 million in its spring budget to improve literacy levels for students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 across the province.Education Minister Everett Hindley said improving reading levels is something everyone agrees...
Mar 22, 2025
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Elm pruning ban
Elm pruning ban starts April 1
The annual provincial elm tree pruning ban is around the corner. The ban runs from Apr. 1 to Aug. 31 each year to help stop the spread of Dutch Elm Disease (DED), a fatal tree disease caused by a fungus that is spread by elm bark beetles. The beetles are more active as the weather warms up, and they are attracted to fr...
Mar 22, 2025
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Ban on Booze
More than 50 U.S. alcohol brands will soon vanish from Sask. shelves
Familiar American alcohol brands like Bud Light, White Claw, and Twisted Tea won't be on Saskatchewan liquor store shelves for much longer.The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) has released a list of more than 50 American alcohol brands it won't be purchasing in retaliation against the threat of tariffs f...
Mar 21, 2025
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Sunset Gin
'Give it a chance': Tariffs offer opportunity for local flavours to shine
With event goers sipping on their Tom Collins drinks and chatting among themselves, Sagar Chhabra said it's an exciting time to be in the beverage world. "This will keep an eye open to the market to support local," said the Stumbletown Distillery bartender. "Obviously Saskatchewan is the community here, ...
Mar 21, 2025
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Tariffs
Moe to press on canola in call with new Prime Minister Carney
Canola will be paramount for Premier Scott Moe on Friday when he gets on a call with the other premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney.The premiers are expected to get on their first call with the new prime minister Friday afternoon."The very first thing I will bring is 'What's the plan Prime Minister when it come...
Mar 21, 2025
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The Prairies and Team Canada
Navigating tariffs and trash talk, paNOW hosts political science panel
In light of ever-changing tariff threats, an upcoming federal election and a change in Canada's relationship with its American neighbour, the team at paNOW wanted to get two takes on these issues, both from a provincial standpoint and a national one. Editor Glynn Brothen spoke to two political scientists. Daniel Westla...
Mar 21, 2025
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Local Sports
Raiders win 4-3
Raiders win East Division title in epic final clash with Saskatoon
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...
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National Spotlight
Pair of P.A. speed skaters to represent city, province at Nationals
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...
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Raiders win 3-2 (OT)
Dube-dooby-does twice as Raiders pick up big win in Saskatoon
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,...
Mar 22, 2025
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Final weekend of the regular season
East Division title on the line as Raiders and Blades battle in home-and-home this weekend
When the schedule first came out at the beginning of the year and people first saw that the Prince Albert Raiders would finish the season in a home-and-home series with the Saskatoon Blades, some people predicted that the Raiders would be fighting Saskatoon on the final weekend of the season for the top spot in the Eas...
Mar 21, 2025
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Provincial Championship
Carlton vying for provincial championship as HOOPLA starts Thursday
Both Carlton Sr. basketball teams are off to Saskatoon Thursday as the Crusader Boys and Girls battle for a provincial title at HOOPLA. All 1A-5A HOOPLA tournaments this year will be held at four different high schools in Saskatoon, including Bethlehem Catholic High School, Marion M. Graham Collegiate, Centennial Colle...
Mar 20, 2025
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New programming
SRPSD announces new sports academy partnership
The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) announced a new partnership for their sports academy on Thursday. In a release, the division welcomed Trach Power Skating & Skills and Trach Sports Academy for the 2025-26 school year, promising high-quality athletic programming to student-athletes across the S...
Mar 20, 2025
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PA Profiles
Anniversary Celebration
PBCN Petro Canada: Celebrating 20 years of success and growth
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...
Mar 21, 2025
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Listen: Learn more about Kin Enterprises
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...
Mar 20, 2025
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Investment News
Kachur Wealth Management Group: Active portfolio management amid market uncertainty and tariff tensions
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...
Mar 12, 2025
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Sask summer tradition
Country Thunder: More than just a legendary musical experience
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...
Feb 19, 2025
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Professional security
Custom Security and Investigation: Reducing crime and growing careers
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...
Jan 31, 2025
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PJHL hockey
Timberjaks junior hockey club quickly becoming a source of community pride and player growth
There is a reason Prince Albert is known as 'Hockey Town North.' The nickname reflects the community's unwavering love for the game, and the widespread participation in the sport. Prince Albert has produced numerous talented players who have gone on to play professionally, further cementing its reputation as a hockey h...
Jan 23, 2025
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Canada
Federal government commit $56M to new Yukon convention centre
WHITEHORSE - The federal government says it has committed more than $56 million toward the construction of a new convention centre in the Yukon capital of Whitehorse. The announcement secures the funding needed for the Yukon Gathering Place project, estimated to cost about $75 million in total. Yukon's government will ...
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Tariffs
Federal AgriStability cap to double to help with Chinese canola tariffs impact
The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China.The federal agriculture department says in a news release that the current payment cap under AgriStability, a program that works similarly to crop insurance, will double to $6 million for the 202...
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Federal election begins, Canadians to go to polls on April 28
OTTAWA - Canada's 45th general election got underway Sunday, with the leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister each positioning themselves as best to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump. Liberal Leader Mark Carney triggered the campaign midday by visiting Gov. Gen. Mary S...
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Federal Politics
Snap election called, Canadians set to hit the polls on April 28
Prime Minister Mark Carney called Canada's 45th federal election on Sunday and Canadians will be headed to the polls on April 28.It's been just two weeks since Carney won the Liberal Leadership vote and he was sworn in as Prime Minister on March 14.As voting will take place earlier than scheduled it can be termed a sna...
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Anti-overdose naloxone kits at transit stops could help save lives, study suggests
VANCOUVER - Researcher Benjamin Leung carries a naloxone kit in his backpack in case of encountering an opioid overdose - but he admits that's about as practical as carrying a fire extinguisher in case of fire. Instead Leung is now advocating a new tactic of placing the overdose-reversing kits at transit locations near...
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Ottawa increases AgriStability cap to help industry as it faces Chinese tariffs
OTTAWA - The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China. The federal agriculture department says in a news release that the current payment cap under AgriStability, a program that works similarly to crop insurance, will double to $6 million f...
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World
Middle east conflict
Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel has struck the largest hospital in the territory's south
Israel's military struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday night, killing one person, wounding others and causing a large fire, the territory's Health Ministry said.The strike hit the surgical building of Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Younis, the ministry said, days after the facility was overwhelme...
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Pope appears on hospital balcony to bless crowd in 1st public appearance in battle with pneumonia
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis has appeared on a hospital balcony to bless the crowd in his first public outing in five weeks and ahead of his release after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope gave a thumbs up and acknowledged the crowd after he was wheeled out onto the balcony overlooking th...
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Turkish court orders Istanbul mayor jailed pending trial on corruption charges
ISTANBUL (AP) - A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan early on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid to his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of...
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Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians in Gaza, including senior Hamas political leader, officials say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight into Sunday, including a senior Hamas political leader, officials said. Iran-backed rebels in Yemen who are allied with Hamas meanwhile launched another missile at Israel, setting off air raid siren...
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Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, doctors say
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis will be released from the hospital on Sunday, after 38 days battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs, his doctors said. Gemelli medical director Dr. Sergio Alfieri said Francis will require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he continues recovering back at the ...
Mar 22, 2025
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Three killed, 14 injured in a shooting at a park in New Mexico's Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - At least three people were killed and 14 others were injured in a mass shooting at a park in the desert city of Las Cruces, New Mexico, police said Saturday. Police were asking Saturday for bystanders to share videos and other tips as they continued to seek a suspect or suspects in the attack, w...
Mar 22, 2025
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