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1991 homicide of Jean Lachance in Prince Albert still active
As they have done since the case started, the Prince Albert Police Service is once again renewing its request for public assistance in the 1991 homicide of Jean LaChance.Monday marked 34 years since L...
Sep 17, 2025
'I think it's transformational': Cree program evolves at Prince Albert school
A Cree language program at John Diefenbaker school in Prince Albert is continuing to grow and evolve.When the program was first introduced in 2020, it was offered only to Kindergarten students and the...
Sep 17, 2025
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift
The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the central bank worries less about inflation risks and more about a slowing economy.The Bank of Canada's policy r...
Sep 17, 2025
Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Open for Fall Camping Reservations
Campers can now book their fall camping getaway in select Saskatchewan Provincial Parks throughout October. "Our parks present a unique opportunity in the fall for campers to enjoy the colours of the ...
Sep 17, 2025
7-Eleven Canada teams up with Food Banks for ‘Slurpee Name Your Price’ day
There's a good reason to get a brain freeze tomorrow, Thursday Sept. 18. Canadians can purchase a large 7-Eleven Slurpee for any price, above a minimum of .50 cents, with 100 per cent of proceeds goin...
Sep 17, 2025
Recent incidents pointing towards rise in randomly targeted gun crimes
Prince Albert's top cop is addressing concerns after several recent incidents have suggested an increase in violence against the general population in the city and across the province.Last week near W...
Sep 16, 2025
Man swims in 70 different Sask. lakes to mark milestone birthday
Most people mark their 70th birthday with cake and candles - but one Saskatchewan man dove into celebration by swimming 70 lakes across the province.Gerald Siemen's quest started on May 15 at Top Lake...
Sep 16, 2025
City officials say one chunk of money for event centre close to being announced
A plan by the City of Prince Albert to build an event centre next to the new arena and swimming pool may have a glimmer of light at the end of the funding tunnel. Discussion during Monday's council me...
Sep 16, 2025
Fire departments compete in P.A. for chance to head to Calgary for national event
Fire departments from around Prince Albert and the province were in the city this past weekend, battling in the 2025 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighting Competition. The event is held annually in P...
Sep 16, 2025
Trade mission to China ‘more positive than expected’ says Sask. Premier
Saskatchewan's Premier Scott Moe is back from his trade mission to China and said conversations with officials were more positive than he expected.The purpose of Moe's expedition was to discuss Chines...
Sep 16, 2025
