Historic investment
Bell Canada announces major Sask. AI data centre project expansion
Bell Canada is expanding its plans to build an AI data centre outside of Regina, announcing it will establish the company's new Bell AI Fabric Headquarters in Saskatchewan.The move is expected to bring more than $50 billion in capital investment.The province called it the single-largest private sector capital investmen...
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Boychuk, Gorzynski, Kelly, Orsulak, Sivertson
Check-in on five Raiders at NHL camps
It will be a busy week of announcements for the Prince Albert Raiders with the start of the regular season looming. The team still has a total of 30 players on the roster, split between 18 forwards, nine defencemen, and three goaltenders. Out of those 30 players, five are still gone to different NHL rookie camps, with ...
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Housing crisis
Temperature plunge raises concerns around encampments
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Housing crisis
Temperature plunge raises concerns around encampments
With a growing number of encampments in Saskatchewan, and with overnight temperatures nearing freezing, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the government to address the province's housing and affordability crisis.The NDP is calling for real investment in affordable and supportive housing and meaningful action to bring ...
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Boychuk, Gorzynski, Kelly, Orsulak, Sivertson
Check-in on five Raiders at NHL camps
It will be a busy week of announcements for the Prince Albert Raiders with the start of the regular season looming. The team still has a total of 30 players on the roster, split between 18 forwards, nine defencemen, and three goaltenders. Out of those 30 players, five are still gone to different NHL rookie camps, with ...
11h ago
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Tragic events
Impaired driving charge laid after crash claims life of 16-year-old Shellbrook girl
A two-vehicle crash near Hepburn on Saturday claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl from Shellbrook.A 22-year-old man from Blaine Lake has since been charged with impaired driving causing death.Riley Farthing appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Monday.Saturday night's collision occurred on Highway 12, north of th...
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Ball Drop
Mont St. Joseph Grandparents Day fundraiser rolls toward new mobility bus
A new mobility bus is a little closer to reality for residents of Mont St. Joseph Home following another successful Grandparents Day and Ball Drop fundraiser.The Prince Albert long-term care home held its 27th annual Grandparents Day celebration and sixth annual Ball Drop on Sunday, with the Ball Drop alone raising mor...
Sep 14, 2026
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Relay cause
Prince Albert first responders race for Terry Fox cause
Prince Albert police officers have earned bragging rights for another year, but the real reason for Saturday's race had little to do with the trophy.Teams representing the Prince Albert Police Service, Prince Albert Fire Department and Parkland Ambulance competed in the annual Terry Fox First Responders Relay Race Sept...
Sep 14, 2026
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Crime
Prince Albert police identify credit card fraud suspects
The Prince Albert Police Service is releasing photos of a man and woman they believe are connected to a credit card fraud investigation.The incident occurred on Aug. 12, 2026.Anyone who recognizes either person, or has information that may assist with the investigation, is asked to contact the Prince Albert Police Serv...
Sep 13, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Historic investment
Bell Canada announces major Sask. AI data centre project expansion
Bell Canada is expanding its plans to build an AI data centre outside of Regina, announcing it will establish the company's new Bell AI Fabric Headquarters in Saskatchewan.The move is expected to bring more than $50 billion in capital investment.The province called it the single-largest private sector capital investmen...
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Traffic stop
Mounties seize more than 2,000 pounds of cannabis products near Maple Creek
The RCMP says officers seized more than 2,000 pounds of illegal cannabis during a traffic stop near Maple Creek earlier this month.According to a statement issued on Monday by the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers with the police force's roving traffic unit (RTU) stopped a vehicle on Highway 1 for an equipment violation back...
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Gas prices still up
Inflation holds at 3% in August as rent, travel prices rise: StatCan
Statistics Canada says the annual rate of inflation was unchanged at three per cent in August as a slowdown in rising gas prices was offset by higher rent and travel tour costs.The agency says gasoline costs continued to increase in August but at a slower pace, with prices up 22.8 per cent compared with 25.7 per cent a...
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International tensions
Protests planned for Carney's investment summit in Toronto
TORONTO - Protests are planned for the prime minister's high-stakes summit aimed at attracting new investment to Canada, with organizers saying Mark Carney is keeping company with business leaders they say are exacerbating global crises.Hundreds of executives and global asset managers are set to arrive in Toronto for C...
Sep 13, 2026
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Economy
Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts
OTTAWA - Some sports organizations and companies are urging governments on both sides of the border to suspend sports-related tariffs, warning of heightened economic challenges and waning participation in healthy activities. The trade war between Canada and the United States has been escalating for weeks after talks on...
Sep 13, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Scott Moe heading to Toronto to sell Saskatchewan to global investors
Prime Minister Mark Carney will gather scores of deep-pocketed investors in Toronto next week in a bid to fix Canada's "Achilles heel" - a persistent lack of business investment dragging down the economy.Hundreds of global and domestic investors with trillions of dollars in assets under management will descen...
Sep 12, 2026
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Local Sports
Boychuk, Gorzynski, Kelly, Orsulak, Sivertson
Check-in on five Raiders at NHL camps
It will be a busy week of announcements for the Prince Albert Raiders with the start of the regular season looming. The team still has a total of 30 players on the roster, split between 18 forwards, nine defencemen, and three goaltenders. Out of those 30 players, five are still gone to different NHL rookie camps, with ...
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Growing Opportunity
Prince Albert awarded SJFHL team as female hockey continues to expand locally
A new door of opportunity has opened for female hockey players in Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan.It was announced on Saturday that Prince Albert has been awarded an expansion team within the Saskatchewan Junior Female Hockey League (SJFHL), a U22 league similar to that of the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL...
Sep 13, 2026
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Banjo Blues
Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
Offensive production was a struggle all afternoon long for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers came out victorious in the 22nd edition of the Banjo Bowl.The Roughriders failed to find the end zone against the Blue Bombers, with Winnipeg holding Trevor Harris and company in check to ea...
Sep 12, 2026
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Mintos Alumni
Former Telus Cup winner with the Mintos, NHL goaltender Connor Ingram retires
A former Telus Cup National Champion with the Prince Albert Mintos who went on to play in the National Hockey League (NHL) has hung up his skates. Connor Ingram took to Instagram on Friday night to announce his retirement."Don't be sad it's over, be happy it happened. Thanks hockey, I owe ya," Ingram wrote in...
Sep 12, 2026
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Riders gameday
'Great test for us': Riders head to Winnipeg for Banjo Bowl clash
After claiming victory in the Labour Day Classic, the Saskatchewan Roughriders head into hostile territory today.It's the annual Labour Day rematch as the Riders take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium. Saskatchewan is coming off of a 32-26 overtime victory at Mosaic Stadium in the Labour Day Classic...
Sep 12, 2026
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Raiders lose 3-2
Raiders drop final preseason game in Regina
After an overtime win at home where the Raiders never trailed, the Prince Albert Raiders went off to Regina Friday night for the fifth and final preseason game against the Pats.The Raiders took the game's first lead, and scored to end the experimental overtime, but the Pats finished regulation with a 3-2 win.The Raider...
Sep 12, 2026
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PA Profiles
"Online doesn't mean impersonal."
Innova Law brings convenient, personal legal services to clients across Saskatchewan
For many people, working with a lawyer can mean rearranging a busy schedule, travelling to an office and finding time for appointments. Innova Law is taking a different approach by allowing Saskatchewan clients to complete their legal matters fully online while maintaining the personal connection and professional servi...
Aug 27, 2026
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Flying Dust First Nation
From Flying Dust to communities across Canada: Christopher Merasty builds support through New Direction Consulting
Across Saskatchewan, many communities are looking for ways to strengthen leadership, support men, engage youth and build healthier communities for the next generation. That challenge is what led Flying Dust First Nation member Christopher Merasty to establish New Direction Consulting. The Flying Dust First Nation membe...
Aug 04, 2026
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New business
Sunday Eve Bridal Atelier: Bringing a fresh approach to bridal shopping
For many brides in Prince Albert and northern Saskatchewan, finding the perfect wedding dress has traditionally meant a trip to Saskatoon. A new downtown boutique is looking to change that by bringing designer bridal fashion, inclusive sizing and a personalized shopping experience closer to home.Located on Central Aven...
Jul 18, 2026
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FAQ
Listen: Pines Power Sports Marine about changes to the 2026 Sea-Doo Switch!
On this edition of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Pattison Media's Garth Kalin speaks with Dean Lato from Pines Power Sports Marine about the new changes to the 2026 Sea-Doo Switch!
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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Canada
Day one of investment summit sees billion-dollar announcements, changes to tax policy
OTTAWA - Hundreds of executives and global asset managers are in Toronto this week for Canada's first-ever national investment summit. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set an ambitious goal of attracting $1 trillion in new investment to Canada over the n...
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Bell AI data centre expansion in Sask. announced at investment summit
TORONTO - Bell Canada intends to quadruple the size of its planned data centre project in Saskatchewan, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced at Canada's first-ever investment summit on Monday. Carney said the project ...
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Man arrested after Vancouver convenience store clerk shot during doorway conversation
VANCOUVER - Video surveillance shows a Vancouver convenience store clerk sitting behind a counter speaking to a man standing in the doorway before the suspect appears to calmly shoot the clerk. The gun isn't visible, but there's a flash of the muzzle a...
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Fact File: Trump claim that Canada stalled Gulfstream approval misleading
Days after trade talks between Canada and the United States collapsed last month, U.S. President Donald Trump posted a series of claims about the countries' trade relationship on the Truth Social platform. Among them was the statement that Canada had n...
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EU announces Ottawa office for more parliamentary exchanges with Canada
OTTAWA - The European Union is planning on more parliamentary exchanges between Canada and the 720 politicians representing its member states. Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, says a new office in Ottawa will help to facilitate ex...
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Why Canada is moving closer to the European Union, and how it is doing it
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing a new form of economic partnership with the European Union and both sides are talking about an agreement spanning multiple areas. Here's what we know. A 'unique' arrangement with Europe EU Ambassador to C...
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World
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway. The decision allows states...
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McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14, when he was hospitalized after a fall in his home. McConnell's three-month absence from the Senate generated ...
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Maduro ally Alex Saab expected to plead guilty in federal money laundering case
MIAMI (AP) - A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is expected to plead guilty Tuesday in a federal case that accused him of bribing officials to win lucrative contracts to import food at a time of widespread hardship in the South ...
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Kennedy Center board to propose new options for honoring Trump as center confronts solvency worries
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees is planning to propose adding President Donald Trump's name to the facility's exterior in recognition of his saving the building from its "precarious fiscal position," according to a new court fili...
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A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa kills at least 21 people, officials say
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Two minibus taxis collided head-on and a third vehicle crashed into them on one of South Africa's main highways, killing at least 21 people and leaving four seriously injured, authorities said Monday. The c...
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More than 30 missing from ferry that sank in Vanuatu
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - A search in waters off the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu continued Monday for more than 30 people who officials said were missing after a passenger ferry sank. The ferry MV Matui was traveling between the...
Sep 14, 2026
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