Broncos memorial update
Update issued on Humboldt Broncos memorial projects
The Humboldt Broncos Memorial Committee has issued an update on a pair of projects that will honour the 2017-18 team ahead of Sunday's seventh anniversary of the tragic bus crash. The committee issued a news release on Friday to let the public know about the progress of the two projects. They stated in the release they...
1h ago
Read More
Drug trafficking investigations
Over 70 grams of cocaine, meth seized during P.A. traffic stop
A month-long drug trafficking investigation by the Prince Albert Police Service Crime Reduction Team (CRT) has resulted in a pair of arrests and the seizure of over 70 grams of cocaine and meth.On April 3, CRT members with the assistance of the Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT) and Canine Unit, conducted a ...
1h ago
Read More
What's Trending
Go Raiders Go!
Raiders tailgate set to fire up the Art Hauser Centre
1h ago
Investment News
Kachur Wealth Management Group: Active portfolio management amid market uncertainty and tariff tensions
Where is Happy Charles?
Family of missing Happy Charles puts pressure on police to renew vigor into search
19h ago
Politics
Saskatchewan and Canada still at risk from tariffs, not much being done from Sask Party: NDP
19h ago
Prince Albert
Drug trafficking investigations
Over 70 grams of cocaine, meth seized during P.A. traffic stop
A month-long drug trafficking investigation by the Prince Albert Police Service Crime Reduction Team (CRT) has resulted in a pair of arrests and the seizure of over 70 grams of cocaine and meth.On April 3, CRT members with the assistance of the Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT) and Canine Unit, conducted a ...
1h ago
Read More
Candidate Profile
Incumbent Hoback believes people want a Conservative government, common sense brought back
Come this fall, incumbent Randy Hoback will have been an elected official in Prince Albert for 17 years.Having begun representing the electoral district in 2008, Hoback has been subsequently re-elected every term since.He once again believes that people want a Conservative government and want to see a change away from ...
18h ago
Read More
Shedding light
Northern issues highlighted during candidates forum in Prince Albert
First Nations' people should not be the poorest people on their lands.Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Chief Bobby Cameron made the comment during a special candidates forum in Prince Albert on Thursday for the northern riding of Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River.Cameron called on the three candidate...
18h ago
Read More
Where is Happy Charles?
Family of missing Happy Charles puts pressure on police to renew vigor into search
Frustrated and angry are the two words Carson Poitras used to describe his feelings towards the Prince Albert Police Service.His daughter, Happy Charles, went missing eight years ago on April 3, 2017. She was last seen on video surveillance around 11:50 p.m. at Prince Albert Collegiate Institute. Poitras said he met wi...
19h ago
Read More
missing person
62-year-old man reported missing since March 31
The family of a missing 62-year old man said its not common for him to have no contact with them for an extended amount of time. Delbert Thomas was last heard from on March 31 and has been missing ever since. The Prince Albert Police Service is requesting the public's help in locating him; however, there is no confirme...
Apr 03, 2025
Read More
Civic unrest
'We have suffered with the shelter being there': Exhibition board responds to Stepping Stones departure
A former president of the Prince Albert Exhibition Association Board believes a decision by the Prince Albert YWCA to shut down shelter operations has more to do with political strategy than it does health and safety concerns.Greg Dionne, who was also mayor when the Stepping Stones homeless shelter first took over the ...
Apr 01, 2025
Read More
Saskatchewan
wildfires
Third season of Guardians of the North premieres next week
The third season of the docuseries Guardians of the North will premiere next week. The docuseries follows wildland firefighters in Saskatchewan's Indigenous and northern communities while they protect the people, property and resources of the North. The season three premiere will air on April 8 at 10 p.m. CST on Citytv...
1h ago
Read More
Broncos memorial update
Update issued on Humboldt Broncos memorial projects
The Humboldt Broncos Memorial Committee has issued an update on a pair of projects that will honour the 2017-18 team ahead of Sunday's seventh anniversary of the tragic bus crash. The committee issued a news release on Friday to let the public know about the progress of the two projects. They stated in the release they...
1h ago
Read More
Campaign Trail
Federal party leaders are campaigning in Quebec today
OTTAWA - Party leaders will be in Quebec today as the second week of the federal election campaign comes to a close.Liberal Leader Mark Carney said he would strengthen Canada's public broadcaster if his party wins the federal election later this month. Speaking in Montreal this morning, Carney promised to increase C-B-...
2h ago
Read More
tariff buzz
Tariffs, low prices put squeeze on Sask. honey producers
Falling honey prices, tariff uncertainty, limited export options and dependence on imported queen bees are creating mounting pressure for producers heading into the new season, according to one Saskatchewan beekeeper."The tariff game seems to go on and off and change almost on a daily basis," said Simon Lalon...
6h ago
Read More
Measles update
Measles count up to 6 in Saskatchewan
The latest case of the measles in Saskatchewan came from an unvaccinated adult who travelled from Mexico, and up through the United States. It brings the total number of cases in the province to six: three in the southwest, two in the southeast, and one in the northwest.27 years ago, measles was eliminated in Canada. T...
18h ago
Read More
"good news for teachers"
Collective agreement signed by teachers, province after nearly two years of negotiations
After almost two years of negotiations, job action and binding arbitration, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) and the provincial government have signed a new collective agreement.The announcement came down Thursday afternoon from the government, saying an agreement had been reached between the Government-Trust...
18h ago
Read More
Local Sports
Go Raiders Go!
Raiders tailgate set to fire up the Art Hauser Centre
With their backs against the wall 3-1 in their series with the Edmonton Oil Kings, the Prince Albert Raiders are expecting the best fans in the league to be out in full flight Friday night for a pivotal Game 5. To start things off, the Raiders are hosting a tailgate party put on by Lake Country Co-op starting at 5pm wi...
1h ago
Read More
Gymnastics
WATCH: PA gymnast qualifies for Westerns
A huge smile fills Kate Popescul's face when asked about the possibility of one day representing Canada at the Olympics.The 12-year old gymnast, who trains out of the Aerials club in Prince Albert, has qualified for the Western Canadian Championships, which will be held later this month in Saskatoon. It's a feat no oth...
20h ago
Read More
Sivertson and Obobaifo
Two Raiders prospects win AAA championships
Practices for the Prince Albert Raiders have become more crowded during the playoffs as prospects who have finished their seasons have joined the Raiders for the rest of the postseason, but there are two whose campaigns are continuing. In Saskatchewan, Jonah Sivertson helped his Regina Pat Canadians to a SMAAAHL champi...
20h ago
Read More
Raiders trail series 3-1
Raiders now face elimination after falling in Game 4
After a disappointing Game 3 in Edmonton saw the Raiders fall behind in the series 2-1, the Prince Albert Raiders were looking to regain home ice advantage with a win in Game 4 on Wednesday night. Despite outshooting the Oil Kings in all three periods, the Raiders would have some trouble in their own zone along with so...
Apr 03, 2025
Read More
Fight Night
Prince Albert fighters ready to rumble
A mixed martials arts event titled Rumble In The Cage 69 takes place this weekend in Lethbridge and will include two fighters from Prince Albert.Patrick Turner (2-2) has an amateur middleweight bout against hometown favourite Jonathan Balsam (1-1); and Suhail Mondair has a featherweight fight against Emerald Park's Keo...
Apr 02, 2025
Read More
Melfort connection
Ferland says his 'ultimate goal' is leading the Riders to the Grey Cup
The deal with the University of Saskatchewan wasn't the only one the Saskatchewan Roughriders sealed this week - offensive lineman Logan Ferland was extended for the next two seasons.Ferland met with the media in Saskatoon on Tuesday and was grateful for the opportunity to sign the extension."When I initially sign...
Apr 02, 2025
Read More
PA Profiles
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
Read More
Gray's Funeral Chapel: Compassion and community dedication since 1993
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...
Mar 25, 2025
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
Canada
Quebec's high court rejects random police stops ahead of Supreme Court hearing
MONTREAL - Quebec's Court of Appeal has refused the provincial government's request to allow arbitrary police traffic stops to continue until a legal challenge of the practice is heard by the Supreme Court of Canada. In a decision rendered earlier this week, the province's high court said the negative impacts of random...
48m ago
Read More
Recruiters say surge in U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada since Trump election
HALIFAX - Recruiters say there's been a surge of interest from American doctors considering moving to Canada since the election of U.S. president Donald Trump in November. Katrina Philopoulos, recruitment director for Nova Scotia Health, says 27 American doctors are in serious negotiations to move, which to date has re...
2h ago
Read More
In the news today: Party leaders campaigning in Quebec today, job numbers due
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Federal party leaders are campaigning in Quebec today Party leaders will be in Quebec today as the second week of the federal election campaign comes to a close. Leader of the Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre will hold a press ...
10h ago
Read More
StatCan's March jobs figures to give glimpse at tariff hit to labour market
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is expected to release employment figures for March today. Economists polled by Reuters expect a gain of 10,000 jobs in the month, and for the unemployment rate to rise by a tenth of a point to 6.7 per cent. RBC Economics expects the economy instead shed 10,000 jobs last month. Canada's labou...
10h ago
Read More
Nuclear waste agency looking for Canada's second deep geological repository
TORONTO - An organization tasked with managing Canada's nuclear waste found one site to store millions of bundles of radioactive used fuel for thousands of years hundreds of metres underground - and now it's looking for a second. As the Nuclear Waste Management Organization begins the regulatory process for a deep geol...
10h ago
Read More
Federal party leaders are campaigning in Quebec today
OTTAWA - Party leaders will be in Quebec today as the second week of the federal election campaign comes to a close. Leader of the Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre will hold a press conference in Trois-Rivières, Que., this morning. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will make an announcement and visit a local business ...
10h ago
Read More
World
North Carolina judges side with colleague in his Supreme Court election dispute over ballots
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina appeals court sided Friday with the trailing candidate in a close state Supreme Court election from November, ruling that tens of thousands of ballots were wrongly allowed in the tally. But they offered some of the voters a way to have their ballot count. The 2-1 opinion by a panel...
1h ago
Read More
Data obtained by AP shows 20% vacancy rates at nearly half of National Weather Service offices
WASHINGTON (AP) - After Trump administration job cuts, nearly half of National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates - twice that of just a decade ago - as severe weather chugs across the nation's heartland, according to data obtained by The Associated Press. Detailed vacancy data for all 122 weather ...
1h ago
Read More
Officials say a Russian strike in central Ukraine kills 12 people and injures 50
BRUSSELS (AP) - Ukrainian officials said that a Russian missile strike Friday on the central city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 12 people, including two children, and injured more than 50. The head of Dnipropetrovsk region, Serhii Lysak, described the Russian ballistic attack as "war against civilians." The s...
1h ago
Read More
Gretzky set to be at Blackhawks-Capitals game with Ovechkin 3 goals from breaking his NHL record
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Wayne Gretzky is expected to be in attendance Friday night in Washington with Alex Ovechkin two goals from tying and three from breaking the Canadian great's NHL record. The Capitals' game against Chicago marks the start of Gretzky joining the chase in person. "It's great," Ovechkin said...
1h ago
Read More
South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to rule on the impeachment of Yoon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to rule Friday on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, either removing him from office or restoring his powers four months after the conservative leader threw the country into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. The court was s...
17h ago
Read More
Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University, adding to a list of Ivy League colleges that have had their federal money threatened as a result of their responses to antisemitism, a White House official said. Nearly $5...
17h ago
Read More
