The year 2029 will be very significant for Ted Matheson Men's Wear in Prince Albert. In addition to celebrating its 100th anniversary, longtime owner Fred Matheson plans to step aside and pass the torch to his daughter Emilie, thereby marking four generations of family ownership. "As a father, my chest is bursting...

The Legion Hall in Christopher Lake is set to undergo a major upgrade. A restoration campaign has set a goal of $300,000. Fundraising committee chair Dennis Richardson, a longtime cottage owner in the area, said that faced with the option of paying $750,000 for a new building, they opted to restore the current landmark...

Community members lined up for burgers, entertainment and a good cause Monday as Mr. Mikes SteakhouseCasual hosted its seventh annual fundraising barbecue in support of YWCA Prince Albert.The event, held outside the restaurant, featured live music, opportunities to win the Beach Radio 101.5 Summer Free Ride, face paint...

A man suffered serious injuries after a shooting in Prince Albert on Sunday afternoon, leading to a high-risk police operation and the arrest of four people.Prince Albert Police Service officers were called to the 800 block of 13th Street West at about 1:30 p.m. on July 12 for a weapons complaint. Upon arrival, officer...

A tense situation on Sunday in a Prince Albert West Flat neighbourhood.Shortly before 5p.m., the public was advised of an increased police presence in the 800 block of 12th Street West. A number of roads in the area were blocked off and a number of police vehicles were observed at the scene.At 10p.m., police issued a s...

The Prince Albert Historical Society's summer programming is helping young people uncover the city's past, with its popular History Hunters camp focusing this year on the history of Central Avenue.The camp is one of several programs offered by the society throughout the summer, although spaces are filling up quickly fo...

The Venice House restaurant in downtown Prince Albert has been a mainstay on Central Avenue since 1976. If you've dined there in the last 45 years, you've likely been served by one of two women. After 48 years working as a server, Zena Smail officially retired at the end of May, and she's soon to be joined in retiremen...

A man wanted on warrants was spotted by an off-duty police officer at a Prince Albert restaurant and found with $1,000 in his pants pocket. A zip-lock bag he was observed tossing under a table prior to his arrest was found to contain 70 grams of cocaine. Those were the details shared in a Prince Albert courtroom on Fri...

Two teen girls who uploaded video of themselves ripping newly planted trees up and spray painting graffiti at the Evergreen Golf Course in Nipawin have been charged. The offences occurred earlier this week.The girls uploaded the video to Tik Tok and it was then shared to Facebook. Now, RMCP said the teens have been a...

Saskatchewan RCMP are asking the public to keep an eye out for an 89-year-old American woman who went missing in the province earlier this week. Catherine Rawson is from Hamilton, Montana and was reported missing to Esterhazy RCMP on July 6. She was last seen in Regina that same day and was reportedly spotted in MacDow...

There's a new face calling the shots for Prince Albert Minor Hockey (PAMH). Kelly Toporowski has been in his new role as General Manager for over a month now, just another title he can add to his already lengthy resume. In an interview with paNOW on Wednesday, he said he wants to improve the way young hockey players a...

While it's easy to find programs to get kids involved in soccer around Prince Albert, the adult side is underserved in the city. Over the last decade, Prince Albert's adult soccer league has gone down from 12-14 teams to just six teams now. That's why Landen Hegland is starting the Gateway North Soccer League (GNSL). H...

Although there are 72 active fires burning in Saskatchewan as of July 9, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) reports conditions are better than they were in 2025. "We are not experiencing as many fires as last year or even the size, but essentially when these fires do get up and go, we are experiencing th...

There is some good news being offered to families who frequent the playground at Little Red River Park.Parks and Open Spaces manager Tim Yeaman confirmed for paNOW that they are looking at re-opening access on Friday in time for the weekend. "With the North Sask now peaked and concerns with the Spruce River crest...

Saskatchewan residents and visitors are being encouraged to explore the province's parks during Sask Parks Week, running July 12 to 18.The week-long celebration culminates with Canada's Parks Day on July 18, a national initiative led by the Canadian Parks Council that promotes nature through educational, hands-on and f...

After the second day of the Saskatchewan Junior Golf Championships, the contenders for the title are shaping up as athletes from around the province play their final round at The Legends Golf Course in Warman.North Battleford's Shae Maunula is tied for third overall heading into the final day, sitting at 2-under, five ...

For the third straight year, Prince Albert Raiders Head Coach Ryan McDonald is set to represent Canada. For the last two seasons, he has won gold, first as an assistant coach, then as head coach for Team Canada at the U17 World Hockey Challenge. Now he's going to be an assistant coach at the prestigious Hlinka-Gretzky ...

Four people were transported to hospital, following a two vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon north of Prince Albert.At 2 p.m., Parkland Ambulance Paramedics responded to the scene on Highway 2 in the Red Wing area. The vehicles involved were a truck and an SUV.All four people taken to hospital were women. ...

Already facing a housing shortage, the community of Deschambault Lake is at even more of a loss after a six-plex was destroyed in an early morning fire Wednesday.Councillor Justin Beatty said all of the families living in the building got out unharmed, but the band is now wondering where they will live. "That's fi...

A 38-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault, following a shooting that occurred in Redwing last Friday night.The RCMP's investigation determined there was an altercation between a group of individuals. During the altercation, a firearm was discharged, injuring a male in the group.He went to the hospital ...

Two men charged in connection with a death at Saskatchewan Penitentiary appeared by video when they made their first court appearances Wednesday at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Eugene Caisse and Britain Volk are being held at a federal institution in Edmonton and are charged with second-degree murder in the death la...

Prince Albert police say the death of a 60-year-old man found in a West Hill apartment has been deemed natural following an autopsy. Police said the autopsy was completed July 7, 2026, and found no criminal element in the man's death. His family has been notified, and no further investigation is required. The update fo...

The artist responsible for a new exhibit at Prince Albert's John M. Cuelenaere Public Library hopes to one day see her creations come alive in the form of a science fiction drama television series. Marjorie Roden has spent years creating the concept art and told paNOW she's very open to feedback. "I wanted to appr...

Prince Albert city council is being asked to delay a major infrastructure project after Public Works staff determined both 6th Avenue East viaducts need rehabilitation.During Monday's executive committee meeting, staff recommended postponing work on the southbound viaduct, which had been budgeted for 2026, and combinin...

The Town of Shellbrook has a new person at the helm of all sports in the community. In a post to the town's recreation Facebook page, Kelly Herndier was introduced as the Shellbrook's new sports coordinator and took over the position last week. She told paNOW that she'll have a hand in most, if not, all things sports i...

It's been a busy week for Bennett Acorn. The 20-year-old is the Prince Albert Raiders assistant equipment manager and a defenceman for the Prince Albert Predators lacrosse team. This past weekend, Acorn was a part of the fourth straight Prairie Gold Lacrosse League championship win for the Predators. Just days before ...

UPDATE: Prince Albert Police have issued an update to a public warning from late yesterday, saying a man was found deceased in an apartment in the city's West Hill area. Officers were called to the Hilltop Towers at 3:15 pm to assist Parkland Ambulance, who were responding to a reported unconscious, not breathing man. ...

Prince Albert city council has approved removing a deteriorating mural from City Hall after staff said the artwork can no longer be restored in a cost-effective way. The mural, painted in 1998 by Huang Zhong-Ru in memory of local dentist Dr. Ed Gaudet, has been monitored since the city adopted its public art policy in ...

A teenage girl who had travelled to Prince Albert with some friends to pick up some fast food, was on her way home and driving in pitch black conditions when she struck and killed a man who was walking in the middle of the highway.Panicking and scared, she then drove the rest of the way home before calling police.Those...

The groom had lost the ring.At most weddings, that would be a disaster. But at a hillside dugout near Blaine Lake, the ceremony carried on.There was bread and salt. Water and an old trunk. A rug passed from one generation to the next.There was no need for a ring."We never used rings," said Elder Jeanette Stri...