Wildfire fleet adjusted
SPSA grounds three Bird Dog aircraft pending safety review
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has temporarily suspended three Bird Dog aircraft from wildfire suppression operations while it conducts a comprehensive safety review.The aircraft are the same model as one that recently crashed in the Northwest Territories, killing all three people on board."The safety of ou...
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PlayStation sparks debate
Prince Albert store weighs in on protecting physical media
Recent news out of the gaming industry has sparked the debate around physical media once again. Last week, Sony announced plans to cut production of discs for their PlayStation consoles by 2028, meaning all games played on their consoles will only be available through digital download. It's a blueprint that other forms...
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Wildfire fleet adjusted
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FAQ
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Meteorologist warns of unusual humidex as heat settles over region
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Prince Albert
History Hunt
P.A. Historical Society summer camp exploring forgotten history of Central Ave
The Prince Albert Historical Society's summer programming is helping young people uncover the city's past, with its popular History Hunters camp focusing this year on the history of Central Avenue.The camp is one of several programs offered by the society throughout the summer, although spaces are filling up quickly fo...
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Over 3.5 million people served
Venice House saying goodbye to two longtime servers
The Venice House restaurant in downtown Prince Albert has been a mainstay on Central Avenue since 1976. If you've dined there in the last 45 years, you've likely been served by one of two women. After 48 years working as a server, Zena Smail officially retired at the end of May, and she's soon to be joined in retiremen...
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Crime
Wanted fugitive caught with cocaine and cash
A man wanted on warrants was spotted by an off-duty police officer at a Prince Albert restaurant and found with $1,000 in his pants pocket. A zip-lock bag he was observed tossing under a table prior to his arrest was found to contain 70 grams of cocaine. Those were the details shared in a Prince Albert courtroom on Fri...
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Video uploaded
Youth arrested following vandalism at Nipawin golf course
Two teen girls who uploaded video of themselves ripping newly planted trees up and spray painting graffiti at the Evergreen Golf Course in Nipawin have been charged. The offences occurred earlier this week.The girls uploaded the video to Tik Tok and it was then shared to Facebook. Now, RMCP said the teens have been a...
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Missing Woman
RCMP searching for missing Montana woman reportedly last spotted in MacDowall
Saskatchewan RCMP are asking the public to keep an eye out for an 89-year-old American woman who went missing in the province earlier this week. Catherine Rawson is from Hamilton, Montana and was reported missing to Esterhazy RCMP on July 6. She was last seen in Regina that same day and was reportedly spotted in MacDow...
Jul 10, 2026
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At the helm
Toporowski looks to use past experience to transform future of PA Minor Hockey
There's a new face calling the shots for Prince Albert Minor Hockey (PAMH). Kelly Toporowski has been in his new role as General Manager for over a month now, just another title he can add to his already lengthy resume. In an interview with paNOW on Wednesday, he said he wants to improve the way young hockey players a...
Jul 10, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Wildfire fleet adjusted
SPSA grounds three Bird Dog aircraft pending safety review
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has temporarily suspended three Bird Dog aircraft from wildfire suppression operations while it conducts a comprehensive safety review.The aircraft are the same model as one that recently crashed in the Northwest Territories, killing all three people on board."The safety of ou...
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Heat warning
Meteorologist warns of unusual humidex as heat settles over region
A multi-day heat event is expected beginning Saturday and lasting through the weekend. Temperatures exceeding 29 degrees are expected for the next 3 days, with Saturday and Sunday being particularly hot and muggy. Saturday's humidex value is predicted to reach 42 in Prince Albert, 37 in Battlefords, 35 in Melfort, and ...
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PlayStation sparks debate
Prince Albert store weighs in on protecting physical media
Recent news out of the gaming industry has sparked the debate around physical media once again. Last week, Sony announced plans to cut production of discs for their PlayStation consoles by 2028, meaning all games played on their consoles will only be available through digital download. It's a blueprint that other forms...
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Heat n' Honey
Behind the hive: How a chilly spring has slowed Saskatchewan's honey season
People haven't been the only ones waiting for summer weather to arrive in Saskatchewan.After a long, chilly spring, the province's honey bees are still playing catch up. Simon LaLonde, president of the Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission, said weeks of cool, wet weather delayed colony growth at the most impo...
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'Bring Ash home'
Eight years later, Ashley Morin's family is still walking - and still waiting for answers
The chants echoed through downtown North Battleford as the crowd passed the RCMP detachment."Bring Ash home."Eight years after Ashley Morin disappeared from the city, her family returned to the streets Friday carrying the same hope they have held onto every July since 2018 - that someone who knows what happen...
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Economy
Saskatchewan youth employment rises
Statistics Canada's latest labour force numbers indicate more youth in Saskatchewan are working for the summer.Youth employment in Saskatchewan increased by 2,400 positions year-over-year in June, a gain of 2.6 per cent. The province's youth unemployment rate fell to 11.1 per cent in June, down from 13.2 per cent in M...
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Local Sports
At the helm
Toporowski looks to use past experience to transform future of PA Minor Hockey
There's a new face calling the shots for Prince Albert Minor Hockey (PAMH). Kelly Toporowski has been in his new role as General Manager for over a month now, just another title he can add to his already lengthy resume. In an interview with paNOW on Wednesday, he said he wants to improve the way young hockey players a...
Jul 10, 2026
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Gateway North Soccer League
New adult soccer league hoping to bring balance between competition and recreation
While it's easy to find programs to get kids involved in soccer around Prince Albert, the adult side is underserved in the city. Over the last decade, Prince Albert's adult soccer league has gone down from 12-14 teams to just six teams now. That's why Landen Hegland is starting the Gateway North Soccer League (GNSL). H...
Jul 09, 2026
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Provincials
Local golfers in Top 10 after Day 2 at Saskatchewan Junior Golf Championships
After the second day of the Saskatchewan Junior Golf Championships, the contenders for the title are shaping up as athletes from around the province play their final round at The Legends Golf Course in Warman.North Battleford's Shae Maunula is tied for third overall heading into the final day, sitting at 2-under, five ...
Jul 09, 2026
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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...
Jul 09, 2026
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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 ...
Jul 09, 2026
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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...
Jul 08, 2026
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PA Profiles
FAQ
Listen: Get ready for the season crossover with Pines Power Sports Marine
On this edition of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Pattison Media's Garth Kalin speaks with Dean Lato of Pines Power Sports Marine in Prince Albert about the latest deals on personal watercraft like the Switch and Sea-Doo.
Jul 09, 2026
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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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Canada
Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentor
A veteran pilot killed last month in a plane crash while fighting a wildfire in the Northwest Territories is being remembered as an expert in his field who kept a cool head under stress. Buffalo Airways says Robert MacLeod made significant contribution...
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'Much better deal': U.S. President Donald Trump confirms Gordie Howe bridge opening
Officials in both Canada and the United States have confirmed that the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27, after a ribbon-cutting event was delayed last month. U.S. President Donald Trump said in an overni...
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Carney heading to Alberta for Calgary Stampede
CALGARY - On the heels of his latest trip abroad, Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Alberta for the Calgary Stampede. The prime minister is set to meet with representatives of the Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 First Nations in Calgary this af...
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Ottawa mum on joining legal case against Trump's sanctioning of Canadian ICC judge
OTTAWA - Ottawa won't say whether it will intervene in support of a Winnipeg-born global judge who is asking a U.S. court to reverse sanctions ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump, which have left her unable to use a credit card or most major online ...
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How the federal government's proposed digital regulator would work
OTTAWA - Ottawa has plans to create a sweeping new digital regulator, which would enforce both online safety and privacy rules and take over oversight for tech companies from the privacy commissioner. Some critics say the government is creating a "supe...
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Crews battling B.C. wildfires get weather break with cooler temps and lighter winds
Two wildfires continue to threaten communities in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon, even though the winds have died down a bit. Officials with the BC Wildfire Service say the Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek wildfires remain classified as out of contr...
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World
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China as more than 1 million are evacuated
BEIJING (AP) - Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's eastern province of Zhejiang late on Saturday night and was expected to gradually weaken, state media reported. Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan's southern islands...
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15 Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat capsized in southern Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - A tourist boat returning from an island trip in southern Vietnam capsized on Saturday, killing 15 Indian visitors, state media reported. The boat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members when it overtur...
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Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw open calls for his killing
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Mideast as an interim de...
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Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw open calls for his killing
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing. The comments by Trump, made on his Truth Social website,...
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Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats' quest for nominee
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Graham Platner on Friday submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maine's U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats' pursuit of chamber control. ...
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US-Canada bridge set to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say
SAWYER, Mich. (AP) - A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after U.S. and Canadian officials reached an agreement to resolve the dispute that delayed its debut, according to two people directly involv...
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