11 active wildfires
Resources pour into Lobstick and Cayford wildfires, as crews contend with challenging conditions
No homes or significant infrastructure has been lost to the Lobstick wildfire, despite unpredictable conditions for firefighters and the growth of the blaze to 19,000 hectares. The wildfire prompted the evacuation of about 130 people in the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook and put Holbein on an evacuation alert. Earlie...
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SASK. YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR BURSARY
Sask. Chamber encouraging young entrepreneurs to apply for bursary
Applications are now open for Saskatchewan's Young Entrepreneur Bursary, which offers $5,000 to eligible small-business owners in the province between the ages of 18 and 35. The program, now in its second year, is administered by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and includes mentorship and networking opportunities ...
May 30, 2026
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WATCH: Prince Albert helps raise nearly $40K for Alzheimer's research and programs
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Prince Albert
Oz, Mr. O, Coach, or Ozzy
Prince Albert says goodbye to Mark Odnokon
The most important person on the team is everyone else. That's the quote attributed to a staple of the Prince Albert sporting community, Mark Odnokon, during his funeral Sunday afternoon. News of his passing was made public last week.Friends, family, former teammates, and student athletes gathered to share stories from...
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Community Support
WATCH: Prince Albert helps raise nearly $40K for Alzheimer's research and programs
More than a dozen people of various ages and backgrounds gathered at Prince Albert's Kinsmen Park on Saturday for a single purpose. They were there to raise awareness and money for Alzheimer's research and programs. The annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's raised nearly $40,000 locally, including about $25,...
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Arts
Broadway North Theatre Company's summer production delves into events after 9/11
Following the events of 9/11, when 38 commercial aircraft carrying nearly 7,000 passengers were grounded, the community of Gander, N.L., opened its homes, schools and hearts to thousands of stranded travellers from around the world. That story is coming to Prince Albert's E.A. Rawlinson Centre Aug. 12 to 21, through Br...
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Local economy
Longtime Prince Albert business confirms plans to close
A Prince Albert business that has operated in the city for 40 years and been a staple of the downtown for 13 years, is closing its doors. Laurie Nyirfa, owner and manager of Country Comfort Bedrooms and Fine Furniture, told paNOW she hopes to sell all remaining inventory by the end of next month. She confirmed the deci...
May 30, 2026
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'Evacuate immediately'
Evacuation order issued for south RM of Shellbrook
A fast moving wildfire has prompted an evacuation order in the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook.The order includes individuals in the RM of Shellbrook who live in the hamlet of Holbein one mile west and five miles east of Shellbrook and are south of Hwy 3 to the rural RM of Shellbrook border. Those residents are being ...
May 30, 2026
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Community Events
Cultural backgrounds collide in celebration at annual youth powwow
Thousands of students packed into Kinsmen Park in Prince Albert on Friday for a celebration of cultures in the ninth edition of the Heart of the Youth Pow Wow. Schools from across the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division and the Prince Albert Catholic School Division, as well as from surrounding First Nations mad...
May 29, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Trading partners
Sask. creates team for feedback ahead of CUSMA negotiations
Premier Scott Moe is assembling a team to help inform him as the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA) review will begin on July 1.The Premier's Advisory Council on CUSMA has already hosted a session working with anyone in Saskatchewan who has a stake in the agreement, or significant exports to the U.S.The nego...
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Preparedness
Minister, NDP MLA discuss wildfire response during Wadin Bay visit
As multiple wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and more than 1,300 residents are under evacuation orders and alerts, Saskatchewan's minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the province is focused and ready for what has quickly become an active fire season.Michael Weger, wh...
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11 active wildfires
Resources pour into Lobstick and Cayford wildfires, as crews contend with challenging conditions
No homes or significant infrastructure has been lost to the Lobstick wildfire, despite unpredictable conditions for firefighters and the growth of the blaze to 19,000 hectares. The wildfire prompted the evacuation of about 130 people in the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook and put Holbein on an evacuation alert. Earlie...
20h ago
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Lobstick fire
Shellbrook evacuees pack up clothes, passports and Barbies
Inside a Victoire home's wood-panelled living room are bins, boxes, and black garbage bags overflowing with the most important pieces of one family's life.It's everything that Pamela Wozniak and her three children were able to pack up in two hours before evacuating their home in the RM of the Shellbrook Friday night an...
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Sexual Violence Prevention Month
RCMP: Sexually violent crimes still heavily under-reported
The month of May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month in Canada. Inspector Ashley St. Germaine with the Saskatchewan RCMP said this year, they have shifted their approach when it comes to the key messaging for prevention. "Historically, we've always seen it as tips on how to keep yourself safe, but we're looking at...
May 31, 2026
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Wildfire watch
Lobstick wildfire surges to 19,000 hectares; residents urged to heed evacuation orders
The Lobstick fire is now 19,000 hectares in size, which is approximately the size of the City of Regina or 38 football fields.It is one of ten active wildfires in the province burning Saturday. The minister responsible for Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) Michael Weger said the blaze, which started between Duck...
May 30, 2026
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Local Sports
Oz, Mr. O, Coach, or Ozzy
Prince Albert says goodbye to Mark Odnokon
The most important person on the team is everyone else. That's the quote attributed to a staple of the Prince Albert sporting community, Mark Odnokon, during his funeral Sunday afternoon. News of his passing was made public last week.Friends, family, former teammates, and student athletes gathered to share stories from...
11h ago
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add 13 to practice squad
Saskatchewan Roughriders finalize 2026 roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders finalized their roster Saturday, adding 13 players to the practice roster while releasing 19 others ahead of the start of the 2026 CFL season.The moves comes just over 24 hours after training camp wrapped up at Mosaic Stadium, where coaches spent the final day evaluating talent before makin...
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Fighting for a spot
Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton waits for roster decision
For Saskatchewan Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton, the waiting is just beginning.The receiver and return specialist spent the last few weeks fighting for a roster spot, making plays in the pre-season and trying to prove he belongs in green and white. Now, with final roster decisions looming, all he could do was wait ...
May 30, 2026
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Lasting Legacy
Annual Aces softball tournament continues to honour former player ten years after her passing
Hundreds of youth softball players are descending on Prince Albert this weekend for the 6th annual Shaye Amundson Memorial Tournament. The Prince Albert Aces will welcome 22 other teams from across four age divisions with games beginning on Friday morning. Clubs are coming from all over the province including Melfort, ...
May 28, 2026
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Fresh Directions
Prince Albert Skating Club searching for new coach
The Prince Albert Skating Club may be done for the season, but it still has work to do before the next skating year. The club is looking for a new coach to take over one of its younger programs. Head coach Carla Jenkins outlined the duties the new coach would take on. "Our Learn-To-Skate programs, we have PresCanS...
May 27, 2026
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
Why defensive end Desmond Evans finally signed
It wasn't a quick decision by Desmond Evans to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The defensive end said he received about 20 calls from the CFL club over a nine-month span before he eventually gave them the answer they were looking for."I got cut from the Tennessee Titans and then went back home for three months,&...
May 27, 2026
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Great reviews
Laughter for a cause: Bear Grease returns to Prince Albert
One of Canada's most successful and hilarious musicals is returning to Prince Albert and, in doing so, helping to raise money for a great cause.Bear Grease runs May 27 and May 28 at the EA Rawlinson Centre with evening shows at 7:30 p.m, as well as a matinee show on May 27th at 1 p.m.It was made possible by Prince Albe...
May 13, 2026
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
Monster trucks are set to return to Prince Albert for the first time in more than 30 years this summer.Lake Country Co-op presents Ram Monsters and Mayhem, scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds, marking a rare stop for the high-octane motorsports show in northern Saskatchewan. Promoter Ro...
May 04, 2026
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New thrill
No boat? No problem: Electric surfboards set to make waves in Saskatchewan lake country
A new kind of thrilling surf ride is heading to northern Saskatchewan waters this summer and it doesn't require a boat or a tank of gas.An Emma Lake entrepreneur is bringing Torque Electric Surfboards to Canada, introducing a high-performance experience that promises to shake up the lake life across the region."El...
May 01, 2026
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Community Investment Program
30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA's Community Investment Fund increased to $2 Million to Strengthen Saskatchewan Communities Increased investment to support local events, sports teams, fundraisers and cultural celebrations province-wideSASKATOON, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce a significant expansion of i...
Apr 29, 2026
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North Country Massage and Medi Spa
From farm roots to five-star feel: A local success story earns top honours
What started as a one-room operation has grown into one of the most recognized wellness destinations in Prince Albert, and now, a 'Business of the Year' award winner.North Country Massage and Medi Spa marked a major milestone in 2025, celebrating 20 years in business while also taking home the prestigious Samuel McLeod...
Apr 28, 2026
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The Backyard and Compost Corner
Growing something bigger: How one Prince Albert business is cultivating community and sustainability
In a city already known for its natural beauty, one local entrepreneur is working to make Prince Albert even greener, one garden, one compost bin, and one connection at a time.Keri Sapsford, owner of The Backyard and Compost Corner, has built her business around a simple but powerful idea: helping people reconnect with...
Apr 27, 2026
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Canada
Food Banks Canada says employment insurance doesn't serve modern workforce
Food Banks Canada says Canada's employment insurance no longer serves the broader and shifting workforce as more people take up gig work or part-time jobs. In its latest poverty report card, the organization says the labour market has shifted toward pa...
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In the news today: Carney on antisemitism, Canada Post vote, 'Heated Rivalry' at CSAs
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney set to outline how Ottawa plans to combat antisemitism, Jewish hate Prime Minister Mark Carney is today set to share details in Toronto on how his governmen...
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Carney set to outline how Ottawa plans to combat antisemitism, Jewish hate
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is today set to share more details on how the government is looking to combat antisemitism and hate in Canada. The Prime Minister's Office says he will give remarks in Toronto. His remarks will come less than a month...
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'Just be amazed:' Alberta is seeing a cyclical outbreak of caterpillars
EDMONTON - Forest tent caterpillars are not entomologist Ken Fry's favourite insect but the black-coloured critters with vibrant blue-and-yellow marks do have a soft spot in his heart. They're why his dad once let him break the house rule of not climbi...
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Connected vehicle data 'can have intelligence value' to adversaries: federal document
OTTAWA - Data from an advanced electric vehicle that falls into the wrong hands could be used to track people or carry out surveillance, an internal government document warns. The Public Safety Canada memo, prepared to address concerns about Chinese ve...
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Canada Post workers set to find out if they have a new tentative deal
OTTAWA - Postal workers are set to find out if they have a new tentative agreement more than two years into the labour strife, as the union is set to release its ballot results today. Some 55,000 members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers began vo...
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World
A new trove of Mandelson files brings more bad news for Keir Starmer
LONDON (AP) - His poll ratings are dismal and rivals are eyeing his job. Now British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces more embarrassment on Monday with the publication of hundreds of pages of files about former U.K. ambassador to Washington Peter Mand...
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Pro-Trump candidate takes lead in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) - Bombastic pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella pulled ahead as a leader in Colombia's race for the presidency in the first round of elections over the weekend, capitalizing on a growing appetite for heavy-handed crackdowns ...
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Pro-Trump candidate takes lead in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) - Bombastic pro-Trump lawyer Aberaldo de la Espriella pulled ahead as a leader in Colombia's race for the presidency in the first round of elections over the weekend, capitalizing on a growing appetite for heavy-handed crackdowns ...
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Returning to the fold? Some young Spaniards embrace Catholicism and can't wait for Pope Leo's visit
Until three years ago, Sara Cabral's faith experience was on trend with other Southern European youth - a "Catholic but never practicing" upbringing with little relevance to her life on Spain's Canary Islands. Then she listened to a song...
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US bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend, the American military said Monday. Iran acknowledged launching a retaliatory ...
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Polls open in Ethiopia's election that is widely expected to be won by the ruling party
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - Polls opened Monday in Ethiopia in an election that is widely expected to be won by the ruling party. A heavy military presence was observed in the capital, Addis Ababa, as observers called for a peaceful elec...
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