Arts and entertainment
Acrobats, illusionist, and award winning musicians headline upcoming season at EA Rawlinson Centre
According to the general manager of Prince Albert's E.A. Rawlinson Centre, the 2026-2027 season has a little something for everybody.The star-studded list of acts from Canada and abroad was unveiled Wednesday night and includes a Christmas show by Michelle Wright, acclaimed Illusionist Darcy Oake, a BMX circus, acrobat...
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Roll Call
Listen: Police Chief on crime stats, drug concerns and high-profile incidents
Prince Albert Police Chief Patrick Nogier joined paNOW for his monthly update, discussing crime trends, impaired driving, downtown safety initiatives, and a dramatic police pursuit that ended with a vehicle in the North Saskatchewan River. He also provided updates on the city's complex needs facility, efforts to addres...
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Staff found bat
Bat with rabies found at Spiritwood daycare this month: Sask. Health Authority
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Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
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Home away from home
Prince Albert billets share stories of longstanding connections
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Arts and entertainment
Acrobats, illusionist, and award winning musicians headline upcoming season at EA Rawlinson Centre
According to the general manager of Prince Albert's E.A. Rawlinson Centre, the 2026-2027 season has a little something for everybody.The star-studded list of acts from Canada and abroad was unveiled Wednesday night and includes a Christmas show by Michelle Wright, acclaimed Illusionist Darcy Oake, a BMX circus, acrobat...
A few moments ago
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Roll Call
Listen: Police Chief on crime stats, drug concerns and high-profile incidents
Prince Albert Police Chief Patrick Nogier joined paNOW for his monthly update, discussing crime trends, impaired driving, downtown safety initiatives, and a dramatic police pursuit that ended with a vehicle in the North Saskatchewan River. He also provided updates on the city's complex needs facility, efforts to addres...
4h ago
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Home away from home
Prince Albert billets share stories of longstanding connections
While hockey season is still a few months away, preparations are underway for the upcoming season. That means the search for billet families is on for the likes of the Prince Albert Raiders, Mintos, and Northern Bears. Between the three teams, there were 54 players from outside of Prince Albert last year that needed ho...
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Indigenous pride
Ahtahkakoop students retracing steps of ancestors, walking 140 km to Fort Carlton
As they retrace the steps of their ancestors, students from Chief Ahtahkakoop School are writing their own history. To commemorate the upcoming 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6, the 18 students and 10 adults are walking 140 kilometers to Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park near Duck Lake. They left their ...
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Trial proceedings
Excessive blood loss cause of victim's death, says forensic pathologist at murder trial
A man who was covered in blood when family members found him lying on the back steps of their home had been stabbed five times. The most significant cut was in the upper chest, penetrating the heart and causing excessive blood loss. Those were the findings of a forensic pathologist who performed the autopsy and testifi...
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CSOs part of solution
Mobile complex needs team reshaping how Prince Albert Police respond, officials say
The mobile complex needs team is changing how Prince Albert Police respond to lower-level public disorder and substance-use related calls by giving police a more flexible, tiered approach, according to Chief Patrick Nogier. Nogier said the initiative has allowed them to respond to community concerns such as public into...
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Saskatchewan
Staff found bat
Bat with rabies found at Spiritwood daycare this month: Sask. Health Authority
After a bat with rabies was found at a Spiritwood daycare earlier this month, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is offering preventative rabies treatment to anyone who may have been in contact.According to the health authority, on June 4, a bat was discovered by staff at the Love & Laughter Early Learning Centre da...
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Court
Misha Pavelick's killer to serve maximum youth sentence
After 20 years, the person who stabbed and killed Misha Pavelick at a high school party on the 2006 May long weekend will be heading to prison.On Tuesday afternoon, Justice Catherine Dawson handed down a youth sentence to the now-37-year-old man, of seven years - four to be served in custody, and three to be served in ...
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partnership
380 trees planted in Morley Wilson Park
Nearly 400 new trees are growing in La Ronge thanks to a partnership with the municipality and Prince Albert Model Forest. In total, 340 white spruce seedlings, along with 20 cherry trees (choke cherry and sour cherry) and 20 haskap blizzard, were planted June 9 with the help of Churchill Community High School students...
Jun 16, 2026
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Inmate at large
Prince Albert police seek inmate released in error from correctional centre
A 30-year-old inmate was mistakenly released from provincial custody May 28 and is now being sought by Prince Albert police and Pierceland RCMP. Brednor Wahpistikwan, 30, is unlawfully at large after an administrative error resulted in his release from custody several weeks ago. Wahpistikwan was remanded in custody unt...
Jun 16, 2026
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Every day I'm hustling
Rising costs push more Canadians toward side hustles
With the cost of living continuing to strain household budgets, more Canadians are turning to side hustles to help make ends meet.According to statistics from jobskills.org published in late 2025, nearly one in four Canadians now have an additional source of income.While some people are monetizing hobbies or personal i...
Jun 16, 2026
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Cost concerns
Melfort raises concerns over new SPSA wildfire deployment compensation model
The City of Melfort is raising concerns about changes to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) compensation rates and operational requirements for municipal fire departments responding to wildfire emergencies.The issue was discussed at a recent city council meeting, where administration outlined the potential ...
Jun 16, 2026
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Local Sports
Home away from home
Prince Albert billets share stories of longstanding connections
While hockey season is still a few months away, preparations are underway for the upcoming season. That means the search for billet families is on for the likes of the Prince Albert Raiders, Mintos, and Northern Bears. Between the three teams, there were 54 players from outside of Prince Albert last year that needed ho...
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Riders
'It was fun': Riders' Micah Johnson in new role for 2026 CFL season
Micah Johnson had a different viewpoint for the first time during a regular season CFL game last weekend.The 37-year-old was on the sidelines as the defensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders defeat of the B.C. Lions, 31-27, to begin the team's CFL season after a Week 1 bye."It was fun. It was a differe...
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League Shakeup
PJHL schedule released as Moosomin ceases operations, dispersal draft set for Wednesday
The Prince Albert Timberjaks will have one less team to worry about this upcoming Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL) season.This after the Moosomin Steelhawks ceased operations in the league after just one season.The announcement was made on Monday across the team's social media accounts, saying the franchise is explo...
Jun 16, 2026
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End of an era
Hockey Night in Canada ending on CBC after 74 years
"Hockey Night in Canada," a program that has been part of the national fabric for nearly 75 years on CBC television, will not return to the public broadcaster next season.A sub-licensing agreement between Rogers Communications and the CBC that allowed HNIC to air on the network expired at the end of the Stanl...
Jun 16, 2026
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Keep on rolling
Predators take series in Winnipeg, lock up first place for fourth consecutive season
The Prince Albert Predators returned home from their out-of-province weekend trip with two more tallies in the win column. The Junior B lacrosse club made its inaugural trip to Winnipeg for a three-game series against the Blizzard, where they won their doubleheader on Saturday but dropped the one and only follow-up con...
Jun 15, 2026
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Roughriders
Riders use last-minute drive to hold off roaring Lions comeback, win 31-27 to open CFL season
A Sam Emilus hat-trick of touchdowns proved to be the difference as the Saskatchewan Roughriders once again knocked off the B.C. Lions with a late fourth quarter drive.It was similar to the CFL West Final last season as quarterback Trevor Harris engineered a late drive to put Saskatchewan ahead in their 31-27 win at Mo...
Jun 14, 2026
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PA Profiles
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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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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Canada
CP NewsAlert: MPs pass spending bill, opt to head home for summer break
OTTAWA - The House of Commons will rise for the summer following question period today. A motion was adopted unanimously to push through some final pieces of legislation, including the government's controversial lawful access bill. Bill C-30, to implem...
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Police in Laval warn of violent Pokémon crime wave targeting sellers on Marketplace
MONTRÉAL - Montreal-area police are warning the public about a rash of violent crimes targeting sellers of Pokémon cards and MacBooks. Laval police say they arrested 10 young men between 16 and 18 years old on June 9 and June 11. They say the suspects ...
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Automatic tax filing could give the average non-filer more than $2K per year: PBO
OTTAWA - The federal fiscal watchdog says Ottawa's plan to roll out automatic tax filing could see Canadians who normally don't file their tax returns get thousands of dollars in owed benefits annually. The federal government announced a plan in the 20...
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Son of ex-premier Jean Charest to run for Quebec Liberals in Montreal's Verdun riding
MONTREAL - The son of former Quebec premier Jean Charest will be running for the Liberals in the fall provincial election. Antoine Dionne Charest was formally nominated Wednesday night in the Verdun riding in Montreal, with his mother and Liberal Lead...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 12:01 p.m. South Africa and Czechia are kicking off today's World Cup action in Atlanta. They are the first teams at the tournament to play in a second match. Both are co...
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Toronto police arrest outstanding suspect in U.S. consulate shooting
TORONTO - A 19-year-old outstanding suspect in the U.S. consulate shooting in Toronto last March has been arrested, police announced Thursday, as officers continue to investigate a pattern of shootings across the city allegedly orchestrated by gun-for-...
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World
Gunmen attack airport in Niger's capital as explosions, gunfire heard
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Gunmen attacked the main airport in Niger's capital of Niamey early Thursday morning, leading to an exchange of fire and explosions, witnesses and a local security official said. Security forces were deployed to rep...
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Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe
BRUSSELS (AP) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe whose outcome will depend on how fast the Europeans take responsibility for their own securit...
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Mexican military brings down drone near South Korea's World Cup training camp
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) - Mexican military forces intercepted and brought down a drone that flew near the South Korean national soccer team's training camp ahead of its World Cup match against Mexico, a federal official told The Associated Press on We...
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Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park
NEW YORK (AP) - A teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died, according to police. The 18-year-old was riding in the horse-drawn carriage with three other passengers whe...
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Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp's call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decisio...
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Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The eight men killed in this week's fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at California's Edwards Air Force Base included four active duty airmen, a reservist and three civilians who were on a team devoted to keeping the bomber ...
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