Sunday Kickoff
Riders return to practice to prepare for Ti-Cats showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are now preparing for a Hamilton Tiger-Cats team that will be without one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL.Hamilton star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in the team's loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 36 year old underwent successful surgery for the injur...
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Rattled market
Fuel uncertainty: Why drivers should expect more fluctuation at the pumps
With the ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. causing ripples in the oil market and pushing fuel prices higher, drivers are left still wondering how much their next trip to the gas station will cost.While many people associate rising gas prices with supply shortages, one expert said the bigger issue is uncertaint...
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Sunday Kickoff
Riders return to practice to prepare for Ti-Cats showdown
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SUMMER EVENT
Vintage Power Machines Festival ready for its 45th event
Rattled market
Fuel uncertainty: Why drivers should expect more fluctuation at the pumps
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Third straight year representing Canada
Raiders Head Coach McDonald joins familiar coaching staff at Hlinka-Gretzky Cup
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Prince Albert
Third straight year representing Canada
Raiders Head Coach McDonald joins familiar coaching staff at Hlinka-Gretzky Cup
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 ...
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Emergency response
Four women transported to hospital after crash north of Prince Albert
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. ...
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Multiples house fires in last six months
Five families left homeless after sixplex burns in Deschambault Lake
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...
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Crime
Prince Albert man charged after shooting in Redwing
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 ...
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Court proceedings
Sask Pen murder case proceeds to court in Prince Albert
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...
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Investigation ends
Police say death of man found in West Hill apartment was natural
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...
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Saskatchewan
Rattled market
Fuel uncertainty: Why drivers should expect more fluctuation at the pumps
With the ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. causing ripples in the oil market and pushing fuel prices higher, drivers are left still wondering how much their next trip to the gas station will cost.While many people associate rising gas prices with supply shortages, one expert said the bigger issue is uncertaint...
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homecoming
La Ronge residents impressed with Île-à-la-Crosse 250 celebration
Residents of La Ronge who travelled to Île-à-la-Crosse for its 250th anniversary celebration had nothing but good things to say about the historic six-day event. "250 years as a community is a tremendous feat," said Jim Brady Métis Local 19 President Brett Angus. "There aren't a lot ...
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Ritchie Bros.
North Battleford auction sets $12.7M site record
Ritchie Bros.' latest North Battleford online auction generated more than $12.7 million in gross transaction value, setting a new site record and more than doubling last year's total.The record-breaking auction attracted strong participation and competitive bidding from buyers across Western Canada. Improved growing co...
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PRESERVING THE CREE LANGUAGE
Thunderchild First Nation broadcaster creates Cree words for modern world
Vince Natomagan believes the Cree language has not kept pace with modern life. "It is stuck in the '70s and '80s and in the meantime, English is evolving at lightning speed," said the Thunderchild First Nation radio personality. "Today, a lot of the English words are slang; they're abstract. But in order...
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Transportation Debate
NDP calls for broader Saskatchewan transportation strategy following Aurora service change
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for a new approach to transportation in the province following the announcement that a Prince Albert-based bus company is ending its passenger service between Prince Albert and Saskatoon.Aurora Charter Shuttles announced last week it will stop operating its scheduled passenger route at t...
Jul 08, 2026
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Festival kick-off
Country Thunder campers can pitch their tents at Craven festival starting Thursday morning
Organizers are hoping the line to get into the Craven Country Thunder music festival this week won't impede highway traffic as eager campers set up their sites ahead of a long weekend of music.Megan Benoit, an organizer for the event, told The Greg Morgan Morning Show that campers can start setting up at 9 a.m. on Thur...
Jul 07, 2026
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Local Sports
Sunday Kickoff
Riders return to practice to prepare for Ti-Cats showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are now preparing for a Hamilton Tiger-Cats team that will be without one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL.Hamilton star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in the team's loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 36 year old underwent successful surgery for the injur...
26m ago
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Third straight year representing Canada
Raiders Head Coach McDonald joins familiar coaching staff at Hlinka-Gretzky Cup
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 ...
1h ago
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Surfing celebration
Former Roughrider Charleston Hughes to be inducted into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Charleston Hughes, a former star for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame this fall.Hughes, a six-time CFL all-star, led the league in sacks over five seasons - two with the Riders - and won Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders in 2008 and 2014."Let's go!" Hu...
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Growing interest
Minor football president optimistic of all-girls team after PGFL expands to Saskatoon
An all-girls football league for female athletes in Grades 7 to 12 is continuing to grow the sport amongst youth in the province. The Prairie Girls Football League (PGFL) is gearing up for their upcoming fall season with two new teams in the mix. The Regina Victorias make their return following a brief hiatus while the...
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Recreation
Shellbrook welcomes familiar face as new sports coordinator
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...
Jul 07, 2026
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lacrosse meets hockey
NHL development camp and PGLL Champion in one week for Prince Albert's Acorn
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 ...
Jul 07, 2026
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PA Profiles
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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SUMMER EVENT
Vintage Power Machines Festival ready for its 45th event
Visitors to this year's Vintage Power Machines Threshing Festival will once again be transported to a time when horsepower came with actual horses and tractors were built to last generations. Now in its 45th year, the event returns with two full days of history and hands-on demonstrations July 11 - 12.The festival take...
Jun 25, 2026
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
SIGA hit a record $418 million in gross revenue, and $167 million in a final distribution of income for its 2025-26 fiscal year. June 23, 2026 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the fourth year in a row, achieving $418 million in gross revenue and ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
Jun 16, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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SIGA Scholarship Program
SIGA is a progressive organization guided by principles rooted in First Nations heritage. One of these principles, Pimâcihowin, refers to making a living, and SIGA recognizes that education and continued learning are essential to doing so. We established the SIGA Scholarship Program to invest $120,000 in First Na...
Jun 03, 2026
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Canada
Diarrhea-causing parasite infecting more than 1,200 in Michigan has not spread to Canada: PHAC
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says the outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite that has infected more than 1,200 people in Michigan has not spread to Canada based on current information. The midwestern state announced an outbreak of cyc...
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Buildings destroyed as raging wildfire complex near Boston Bar, B.C., soars in size
BOSTON BAR - A raging wildfire complex near Boston Bar, B.C., has destroyed a number of buildings and has grown significantly to almost 200 square kilometres. Video posted online by the Shayne Findlay, the operator of Blue Lake Resort, show a number of...
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CP NewsAlert: Former Chretien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg has died
OTTAWA - Eddie Goldenberg, who served as chief of staff to former prime minister Jean Chrétien has died at the age of 77. A statement from Global Public Affairs CEO Randy Pettipas, where Goldenberg worked, says Goldenberg died "after a hard-fought bat...
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Carney, other NATO leaders gifted personalized revolvers by Turkish president
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney was gifted a personalized revolver and ammunition by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the conclusion of the NATO summit in Ankara. Erdogan gave each visiting NATO leader a handgun with their name engraved on...
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Iran's attacks on Gulf ships 'unacceptable' and 'unjustified': Foreign Minister Anand
JEDDAH - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand called it "unacceptable" that Iran has launched attacks on commercial ships in recent days as it attempts to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz. The comments follow new airstrikes by the United Stat...
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In the news today: Carney in Saudi Arabia, wildfire update, Ontario cancer coverage
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Prime Minister Mark Carney was gifted a personalized pistol and ammunition by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit. Global Affairs Canada says...
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World
Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years
BEIJING (AP) - A fire broke out at a shoe factory in the eastern Chinese province of Fujian on Thursday, killing 28 people, the official Xinhua News Agency said. Chinese President Xi Jinping demanded "an all-out search and rescue effort,"...
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Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a politically charged case that his defense attorneys and other Trump administration critics...
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Flooding in southern China has killed 39 people
BEIJING (AP) - Authorities in southern China said Thursday that 39 people have died in flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak, as Taiwan and China's east coast braced for another major storm expected to make landfall in the coming days. Most...
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Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering an insurgent campaign that had withstood months of controversy only to implode and imperil Democrats' at...
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Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
NEW YORK (AP) - Writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million awarded to her after a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment. ...
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Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan was spared from prison Wednesday for ushering a Mexican defendant out of her courtroom to evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. A federal judge fined her $5,000 and cited her otherwi...
Jul 08, 2026
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