Ranking seventh among small municipalities, the City of Prince Albert has received national recognition as one of the top participating communities in Culture Days 2024.With over 30 events and more than 1,800 participants, this year's celebrations which were held in late September and early October, showcased the city'...

Most of the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) buses are cancelled today due to the cold weather. Manager of transportation services for SRPSD, Ryan Bruce said only Meath Park and Big River buses are scheduled to run, though that may change with a weather update.All buses with the Prince Albert Catholic...

Editor's note: the following story contains graphic descriptions of violenceAcknowledging the fact it's been almost five years since his daughter was found deceased, and having sat through multiple court hearings and a lengthy trial, Willie Billette says the emotional toll has been grueling. Billette was surrounded by ...

A staff member at the Town of Birch Hills said they are too busy to share the results of a court-ordered election recount heard at Prince Albert King's Bench on Tuesday. Staff members from the town attended the court hearing today regarding a challenge between two candidates in a recent election. When paNOW phoned to i...

One woman from Prince Albert said she was left speechless after winning $100,000 on a scratch ticket. "I was in a bit of a rush," she laughed. "I scanned the ticket and thought I had won $50 at first. I took a second look at the screen and saw $100,000." "I was shocked," she continued. &qu...

A Montreal-based company is looking to solidify its position as a major player in the local retail landscape.Henry Zavriyez, CEO of Leyad announced the strategic purchase of South Hill Mall in Prince Albert. He called the acquisition a significant milestone for the real estate and investment firm known for its focus on...

The Prince Albert Police Service is requesting the public's help locating a 13-year-old girl.Mercedes Naytowhow was last seen on Nov. 30 in the 400 block of River Street East. She is described as female, approximately five feet tall, 90 pounds, and was wearing all black clothing. At this time, it is believed there is a...

A high-profile murder trial that was set to commence this week in Yorkton is facing delays.As per a request from the defence, Brian McLeod's matters have been re-scheduled to the week of March 10, 2025.The case dates back to Christmas Eve, 2022, when the 58-year-old man from Lloydminster is alleged to have murdered 51-...

A search of a home in Stanley Mission, in which police found nearly 800 grams of drugs and over a dozen guns, has resulted in a two year jail sentence.Jonas William Hardlotte, 37, appeared Tuesday morning at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert and entered a guilty plea to a single count of possession of a loaded, pr...

A 21-year-old man from Montreal Lake Cree Nation is facing a number of charges, following a tense situation on Friday north of Prince Albert.At approximately 5 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP were making proactive patrols in the Redwing area when they were flagged down by a concerned citizen who advised them of a vehicle driv...

There is an extra sweet ending to the Broadway North Youth Company's latest production of Willy Wonka Jr.Thanks to ticket sales and support from the Malcom Jenkins Family Foundation, $50,000 has been raised to help support construction of the new Ronald McDonald House in Prince Albert.For every ticket sold, the foundat...

Prince Albert Police are looking for more information on a stabbing in the East Hill early Saturday morning. Officers were first called to the Victoria Hospital at 4 am on December 7 for a report of the injured man, who had been brought to the emergency room with a stab wound. The 32-year-old victim had reportedly been...

A violent assault that occurred outside a Prince Albert bar, was unprovoked and fueled by alcohol.Those were among the details heard during Monday morning's sentencing hearing for Francine Ballantyne at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. After entering a guilty charge to manslaughter, the 31-year-old received a 4....

A 27-year-old man wanted in connection for a shooting incident at the Woodsmere Apartments on November 17 has been arrested in Meadow Lake. P.A. Police said that officers from their Major Crimes unit went to Meadow Lake yesterday to pick up the suspect who had been arrested by Meadow Lake RCMP. Albert Morrison was in P...

No decision was made today on an application to rezone some farmland north of Prince Albert to allow for a liquor and convenience store along Highway 2. The RM of Buckland said this morning that council voted to delay the decision until their February meeting. Opposition to the application by residents in that area was...

Update - Dec. 8 at 5:47 p.m.SaskPower reported that the repairs have been completed and power has been restored to the Crescent Acres, Crescent Heights, East Hill, Midtown and Carlton Park areas of the city. There was no word on what caused the outage.----SaskPower says crews have been dispatched and are working to det...

Prince Albert RCMP are asking the public for help in locating a missing 36-year-old man. Frederick Halkett is from the community of Little Red and was last seen in the morning of Dec. 8 on 24th Street West in Prince Albert. Police are concerned for his well-being and are looking to confirm his safety. Halkett is descri...

As we approach the holiday season, the Prince Albert Police Service is encouraging residents who consume alcohol or cannabis, to plan a safe ride home.According to the November 2024 crime statistics report, offences related impaired driving have seen a 21 per cent increase this year.Up to November 30, there were 63 rep...

A total of $376,000 has been raised in the Give a Little Life Day Radiothon.Lew Harrison of 101.5 Beach Radio interviews a guest during the Radiothon. (Teena Monteleone/paNOW)"We are just so thrilled," said Cody Barnett with the Boreal Healthcare Foundation. "It's remarkable that the community comes toge...

Prince Albert's food bank is facing another demanding Christmas season and, once again, the Raiders are doing their part to help out. Recently the hockey team, in partnership with Mont. St. Joseph home, held what it says was its biggest food drive to date. Kim Scruby, executive director of the food bank, said the 2,000...

Three people have been charged after an incident north of Prince Albert involving a stolen vehicle that failed to stop for police and the subsequent seizure of a large quantity of crystal meth.The incident on Thursday, was initiated when an officer with Saskatchewan RCMP's Prince Albert Traffic Services observed a spee...

According to the latest labour force numbers released by Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains well below the national average.For the month of November, the provincial rate was 5.6 per cent, which compared to the national average of 6.8 per cent. The province also added 8,400 ...

Separate inquests into the death Montreal Lake man Dillon McDonald and Byron Angus of North Battleford have been set for early in the new year. Dillon Bryce McDonald was in Montreal Lake on December 10, 2021 in violation of bail conditions from two days prior. The conditions were that he live with his sister in Sandy B...

New real estate numbers show Prince Albert and region with the highest year-over-year gain in Saskatchewan with prices rising at 7.2 per cent between November of this year and the same time last year. In the last year or so, gains in the benchmark price are normally between one and two per cent in the city but November...

The man accused of killing Trevor LaPlante has also opted to be tried by judge and jury for an unrelated and separate charge of sexual assault.Michael Robert Bird appeared by video, when his case was discussed Thursday afternoon at Prince Albert Provincial Court.A not guilty plea was entered by his legal aid lawyer and...

A total of $376,000 has been raised in the Give a Little Life Day Radiothon.It took place at Mann-Northway GM from 6 a.m to 6 p.m. All money raised is being used to ensure patients at Victoria Hospital receive the best possible care during their stay. Over the last three Give a Little Life Day events over $1 million ha...

At 20 months old, Devlynn was already a regular patient at Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert. She had chronic kidney failure, heart problems, and other serious complications. Her family, from Shoal Lake Cree Nation, struggled to manage her complex needs, but Judy, a pediatric nurse who had treated Devlynn, volunteered...

A province-wide search for a missing dog that was inside a stolen vehicle has received a new lead.The Jeep Compass that was taken on Nov. 26 from outside the Co-op grocery store in Watson, has been located. According to RCMP, when the vehicle was located on Dec. 4 at Fishing Lake First Nation, it had been left abandone...

The Waskesiu Foundation has some ambitious plans moving forward towards the 100th anniversary of Prince Albert National Park coming up in 2028. With current projects including upgrades to the recreation area and refurbishing of the rink to future projects such as an outdoor stage and even adding a path from Waskesiu to...

Some clearing of the air is on the horizon for hundreds of apartment tenants in Prince Albert left confused by the sudden sale of their buildings. "We have been advised of recent confusion regarding the transition," reads the letter, adorned with a Wingspan logo and with a local street address. It is dated De...