Tag Archives: People
'We were herded away like cattle': Residential school survivor aims to inspire change by walking to Ottawa.
A woman who spent nearly 10 years at a residential school in Prince Albert will begin a journey stretching three provinces and cover over 2,300 kilometers on Saturday.Patricia Ballantyne, 47, plans to...
Jun 03, 2021
Fresh Air Experience makes donation to Rose Garden Hospice and thanks community support
On a very hot morning, members of the Rose Garden Hospice were soaking up the sun and also and also soaking up a generous donation from the Prince Albert community.Fresh Air Experience donated $10,000...
Jun 02, 2021
Saskatchewan's Andrew Albers leads Canada to 7-0 no-hitter in Olympic qualifiers
Saskatchewan's Andrew Albers is turning heads on the international stage. Taking the mound for Team Canada in their opening game of the Olympic qualifiers in West Palm Beach, Fla. on Monday, the North...
Jun 01, 2021
Baseball and Softball leagues in P.A. begin
Summer sports in Prince Albert have officially returned. Baseball and softball began playing competitive games last night with games in both leagues being a success. "Everything has been going over ve...
Jun 01, 2021
Ceremony held at James Smith Cree Nation in honour of residential school lives lost
It's an event that has sent shockwaves across the country.The discovery of the remains of 215 children at the Kamloops Indian Residential School site in British Columbia.On Monday, May 31, a ceremony ...
Jun 01, 2021
Ceremony at PAGC for residential school lives lost
A special and sombre ceremony took place at the Prince Albert Grand Council Monday afternoon in remembrance of the 215 children whose remains were found last week near the former Kamloops Indian Resid...
May 31, 2021
Prince Albert Grand Council to hold event Monday after residential school remains found in B.C.
The Prince Albert Grand Council will be hosting a special ceremony this afternoon in recognition of the 215 children whose remains were found last week at a Kamloops area former residential school.The...
May 31, 2021
'These children matter': memorial at Prince Albert City Hall for the 215
Dozens of small shoes and boots, along with flowers and small stuffed toys, have been laid at the steps of Prince Albert City Hall.The memorial is in direct tribute to the 215 children, whose remains ...
May 31, 2021
Retailers in P.A. working hard to keep up with the demand for outdoor equipment
An increase in interest from Prince Albert residents in outdoor activities has retailers working hard to keep up with the demand.One unfortunate thing that retailers such as Walmart and Canadian Tire ...
May 30, 2021
Kinsmen Water Park opens for the season next week
Residents in Prince Albert will be happy to know the Kinsmen Water Park will open to the public for the 2021 season on June 4. The park will be open until August 22.All of the features, including wate...
May 28, 2021
