year-round access
Northern $80 million all-season road nearly complete
An all-season road connecting Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation to the provincial highway system year-round is entering its final stages of construction. A federal media release issued Thursday states once complete, Highway 995 will provide year-round road access for residents, creating a reliable connection to sou...
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Independent Review
Sask. hospital security review identifies 'immediate pressures,' health minister says
Saskatchewan's hospital security review is complete, but Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill says he wants identified safety vulnerabilities addressed before the report is released publicly.He said he does not want to "put a report out there that may share vulnerabilities" affecting staff and patients before thos...
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Economy
NDP question if Prince Albert on the list for an AI data centre
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More than a car club
From car club to community: Midnight North builds connections in Prince Albert
year-round access
Northern $80 million all-season road nearly complete
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Independent Review
Sask. hospital security review identifies 'immediate pressures,' health minister says
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Economy
NDP question if Prince Albert on the list for an AI data centre
Is Prince Albert included with a list of communities getting an AI data centre, and what impact will this have on power bills?Those are the questions the Saskatchewan NDP are asking, while also demanding the government comes clean about which other communities are being looked at besides the RM of Sherwood outside Regi...
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year-round access
Northern $80 million all-season road nearly complete
An all-season road connecting Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation to the provincial highway system year-round is entering its final stages of construction. A federal media release issued Thursday states once complete, Highway 995 will provide year-round road access for residents, creating a reliable connection to sou...
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Crime
Prince Albert woman attacked while loading child into vehicle
While placing her child in a vehicle, a woman said she was approached from behind, choked and thrown to the ground. That's according to information provided by the Prince Albert Police Service. The alleged assault occurred at about 12:35 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 in the parking lot of a business on Central Avenue.Police...
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New terminal
The road to a new chapter: Connecting northern Saskatchewan
There was a time when travelling in northern Saskatchewan wasn't simply about deciding where you wanted to go. It was about whether you could get there at all.For generations, life around Wollaston Lake and Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation was shaped by the land, the water and the seasons. Every journey required pl...
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Hidden gun
Police: Man found impaired behind wheel of vehicle with meth and scale
A 37-year-old man who was allegedly found slumped over in the driver's seat of a vehicle near a Prince Albert business is now facing charges of impaired operation, unauthorized possession of a gun in a vehicle and possession of meth for the purpose of trafficking. Prince Albert police officers were called to a busines...
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recaptured
Missing inmate captured after a year on the lam
A man who escaped the Saskatchewan Penitentiary over a year ago has been recaptured in Saskatoon. Donald Buchanan was apprehended by Saskatoon Police on Wednesday. He had been missing from the minimum-security unit of the prison since Sept. 13, 2025.Buchanan, who was 28 years old at the time of his disappearance, was s...
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Saskatchewan
Independent Review
Sask. hospital security review identifies 'immediate pressures,' health minister says
Saskatchewan's hospital security review is complete, but Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill says he wants identified safety vulnerabilities addressed before the report is released publicly.He said he does not want to "put a report out there that may share vulnerabilities" affecting staff and patients before thos...
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Wainwright Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day ceremony in Alberta honours CFB Wainwright fire victims
WAINWRIGHT - Hundreds have gathered for a Remembrance Day ceremony at an arena in Wainwright, Alta., to honour those who served and died, including four soldiers killed last month in a fire during a training exercise.The ceremony began Wednesday with a moment of silence at the 11th hour and with words about the deadly ...
Nov 11, 2026
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Veteran of WWI and WWII
Remembering Chief Joseph Dreaver of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation
For Anthony Dreaver Johnston, some of the most meaningful lessons from his grandfather didn't come from stories of war. They came over a meal, when the late Chief Joseph Dreaver sat him down to talk about how to treat people.A veteran of both World Wars and longtime leader of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Dreaver left a ...
Nov 10, 2026
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"I CAN'T WAIT!"
Tenille Townes brings intimate Living Room Tour to sold-out North Battleford show
Alberta indie-folk artist Tenille Townes will take the stage in North Battleford tonight for a sold-out acoustic performance as part of her Living Room Tour.In an interview with battlefordsNOW, Townes reflected on her last time performing in the Battlefords."I think I might have been there on a school tour way bac...
Nov 10, 2026
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Public Holiday?
Truth and Reconciliation Day bill won't be supported by Sask. government
This year was the fifth year Truth and Reconciliation Day was officially recognized in Canada at the federal level. But the date wasn't a public holiday in Saskatchewan, and won't be in the near future.On Monday, NDP MLA Leroy Laliberte introduced a bill which would make the day a public holiday in the province."I...
Nov 10, 2026
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“It was their priority to go to war."
'Miracle of Debden': Sask. village retells Remembrance Day story
A small Saskatchewan community is sharing a story of thanks this Remembrance Day.Local historian Cecile Demers said the people of Debden will spend the day recounting the "miracle" that protected 46 local men from harm as they served in Canada's armed forces during the Second World War."It was their prio...
Nov 10, 2026
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Local Sports
AAA Hockey
Northern Bears split weekend with Swift Current as Mintos skid
Prince Albert's AAA hockey teams will have some time to rest next week following a busy stretch to start November. The Prince Albert Raider Northern Bears split their weekend with the Swift Current Wildcats at the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre, while the Prince Albert Mintos were swept by the Moose Jaw Warriors bef...
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Coach's Show
Raiders rookies impress during tough week of Alberta battles
With a couple road games behind them now, the Prince Albert Raiders are getting set for six straight home games in a row starting this coming Friday and Saturday. The Raiders went 1-2 against teams from Alberta last week, losing 3-1 on Wednesday to Calgary, then losing 2-0 to Red Deer Saturday, but capping off the week...
Nov 11, 2026
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Raiders win 5-4 (SO)
Raiders battle it out to shootout victory in Edmonton
Prior to Sunday's game, the Prince Albert Raiders had played two solid games despite being held to one goal and losing both, so Sunday's game against the Edmonton Oil Kings was big to keep the momentum rolling for the Raiders.The Raiders had the lead through most of the game, the Oil Kings tied it late to send it to ov...
Nov 8, 2026
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Raiders lose 2-0
Raiders shutout for first time this season in Red Deer
Two teams coming off a loss that snapped a four game winning streak met Saturday night when the Prince Albert Raiders travelled to Red Deer to take on the Rebels for the second time this season. The Raiders hit a couple posts, the Rebels had strong goaltending, and the Rebels would take the win 2-0 over the Raiders.The...
Nov 7, 2026
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High School Football
BJM outlasts Carlton to advance to 5A football provincial final
The Carlton Crusaders saw their season come to an end on Saturday following their defeat in the SHSAA 5A football provincial semifinal. Carlton played host to the Bishop James Mahoney (BJM) Saints at Max Clunie Field, where the Saints came away with a tight 14-12 victory to advance to their first provincial finals sinc...
Nov 7, 2026
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Rebels Saturday, Oil Kings Sunday
Weekend Preview: Raiders break up home games with two game trip in Alberta
Despite losing the last game of their three game homestand on Wednesday, the Prince Albert Raiders still have lots of momentum as they roll into Alberta for two games on Saturday and Sunday. First, the Raiders stop in Red Deer to battle the league best Rebels on Saturday, and then they'll head to Edmonton for Sunday wh...
Nov 7, 2026
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PA Profiles
We Are Marshals
The tough calls and small moments that keep Marshals going
For Philip Dell, a second-generation police officer with the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, the weight of split-second decisions is balanced by the support of his colleagues and the small moments of appreciation that remind him why he serves. Some nights, the calls end, but Philip's mind keeps going. He replays the day...
Oct 30, 2026
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A Welcoming Place To Call Home
Prince Albert's New Ronald McDonald House Nears Opening, $1.3 Million Still Needed
After years of planning, fundraising, and construction, Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan is preparing to open the doors of its new 12-room House in Prince Albert, marking a significant milestone in supporting families with sick or injured children across northern Saskatchewan. The new House is scheduled for a communi...
Oct 26, 2026
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A milestone worth celebrating
Mont St. Joseph Home: 70 Years Caring for Our Community
For 70 years, Mont St. Joseph Home has been more than a place to receive care. It has been a home; a place where friendships grow, stories are shared, laughter fills the halls and people continue to find connection, purpose and joy in everyday life.As Mont St. Joseph Home celebrates 70 Years Caring for Our Community, i...
Oct 22, 2026
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SGEU Member Spotlight
Radiation Therapist Arlene Heinrich: a career built on care, teamwork and connection
A radiation therapist for almost 40 years, Arlene Heinrich shares why patient care, teamwork and a healthy life outside work have kept her committed to a career she would choose again.For Arlene Heinrich, a radiation therapist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA), compassion is as important as technical skill when d...
Oct 1, 2026
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More than a car club
From car club to community: Midnight North builds connections in Prince Albert
For Tristan Remy, it started with cars. Two years later, the co-founder of Midnight North Car Club sees something much bigger taking shape: a community where people can share a passion, support one another and give young people something positive to be part of.Remy, 28, helped start Midnight North after attending local...
Sep 28, 2026
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"We like to make things easy."
Building relationships one policy at a time: LaRoche McDonald welcomes new insurance broker
For many people, insurance can feel complicated, especially when it comes to understanding what is covered and why certain policies matter. At LaRoche McDonald Agency Limited in Prince Albert, new broker Audriana April is taking a relationship-first approach, helping clients understand their coverage rather than simply...
Sep 20, 2026
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Canada
Woman arrested after allegedly impersonating officer at Remembrance Day ceremony
VANCOUVER - A woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly impersonating a police officer during Vancouver's Remembrance Day ceremony. Police say officers noticed the woman wearing "combat-style" camouflage clothing, body armour, tactical boots ...
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Indigenous women's groups call out Ottawa over funding in new federal budget
OTTAWA - Indigenous women's groups say the new federal budget is harming the people they represent by not including funding targeted at violence and community support services. Native Women's Association of Canada president Josie Nepinak said Thursday ...
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Tretiak says Russia will seek compensation if barred from world juniors in Alberta
MOSCOW - Russian hockey federation president Vladislav Tretiak is threatening to seek compensation from Canada and push for the relocation or cancellation of next month's world junior championship in Alberta if Russia is barred from competing. The warn...
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Feds won't appeal Alberta court ruling that Impact Assessment Act is unconstitutional
OTTAWA - The federal government says it won't appeal a recent court decision which declared some of the Impact Assessment Act unconstitutional. In October, the Alberta Court of Appeal said parts of the federal law still infringe on provincial jurisdict...
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Network of deepfake videos spreading 'politically divisive' falsehoods in Canada
OTTAWA - A network that's likely based outside of Canada is using deepfakes to spread "politically divisive" content to Canadians, says a new report released Thursday. The report from McGill University's Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy says ...
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Ex-minister Bailey calls B.C. election drubbing a 'harsh judgment' of inauthentic Eby
VICTORIA - One of David Eby's former top lieutenants said he came across as inauthentic during the BC NDP's failed election campaign, calling last month's crushing defeat a "harsh judgment" on the outgoing premier's leadership and his decision to call ...
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World
Ex-Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip pleads guilty to a lesser charge in 1997 killing
Former Oklahoma death row prisoner Richard Glossip, who spent nearly 30 years incarcerated and was on the brink of execution three times for a 1997 killing, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, his attorney said Thursday. Glossip had been s...
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Cargo ship strikes bridge between New Jersey and Philadelphia, lawmaker says, causing major backups
PALMYRA, N.J. (AP) - A cargo ship struck a bridge across the Delaware River on Thursday, disrupting traffic between Palmyra, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, according to a Pennsylvania lawmaker. The collision left the 3,659-foot-long (1,115...
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Republican Paul LePage wins election to U.S. House in Maine's 2nd Congressional District
Republican Paul LePage won election Thursday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Maine's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Matthew Dunlap. LePage was governor from 2011 to 2019 and lost a bid for another term in 2022. He once...
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Oklahoma man is put to death for killing of girlfriend's husband, with a Texas execution to follow
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - An Oklahoma man was put to death over the fatal shooting of his girlfriend's estranged husband as he arrived to pick up his two young children before Thanksgiving. It was the first in a pair of executions in the U.S. scheduled f...
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Senators probing RFK Jr.'s testimony on Samoa trip after AP and Guardian showed documents refute it
NEW YORK (AP) - Two Democratic senators are launching an investigation into whether Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lied to Congress about his reason for a 2019 trip to Samoa after The Associated Press and The Guardian published documents in Aug...
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What men need to know after a major update to prostate cancer guidelines
WASHINGTON (AP) - Middle-aged men should undergo regular screening for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Thursday in a major change to its guidelines. The screening involves a simple blood test, and men at average risk of ...
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