Olympics
MacKinnon lifts Canada into gold-medal game; Maltais wins third medal in Milan
Canada's men's hockey team advanced to Sunday's gold-medal game with a 3-2 win over Finland, while long-track speedskater Valérie Maltais captured her third medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics.Team Canada trailed 2-0 before goals from Sam Reinhart and Shea Theodore tied it, and Nathan MacKinnon scored the power-...
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Chance to clinch East Division
Weekend Preview: Raiders set for game in Moose Jaw, home game with Swift Current
After a solid win on Family Day, the Prince Albert Raiders have two games this upcoming weekend starting with a rematch of Monday's action on the road. On Friday, the Raiders will head to Moose Jaw to take on the Warriors, then they'll return home Saturday to host the Swift Current Broncos.With a record of 42-8-5-0 (W-...
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Olympics
MacKinnon lifts Canada into gold-medal game; Maltais wins third medal in Milan
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Every home tells a story worth telling
North of Extraordinary Celebrates How Canadians Experience The Feeling of Home
Chance to clinch East Division
Weekend Preview: Raiders set for game in Moose Jaw, home game with Swift Current
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Hospital safety
Three more metal detectors installed in Sask. health-care facilities
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Prince Albert
Closing a chapter
Decommissioning work begins at former Frank Dunn pool
A swimming pool that holds a special place in the hearts of many who grew up in the Prince Albert area, has now been sealed off by a steel grate and 75 yards worth of concrete.Decommissioning work has started at the old Frank Dunn pool which was officially closed last year prior to the opening of the Kinsmen Water Park...
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Health care
SHA clarifies data leaked to NDP about emergency room at Victoria Hospital
A screenshot of a Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) emergency department tracking dashboard captured Monday morning and leaked to the official opposition, suggests Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital emergency department is overrun.The image showed the department at 112 per cent capacity and short eight beds. The Sask ...
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Snow rescue
Good Samaritans help neighbours after storm
Not all heroes wear capes, but they do own snow blowers.As Prince Albert digs out from this week's storm, a number of Good Samaritans have come to the rescue of their neighbours.Randy Mihilewicz lives in the East Flat area and has been undergoing cancer treatments but still finds the time to clear the walks and drivewa...
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Making progress
Snow removal efforts continue as temperatures drop significantly below average
Instead of thinking warm, happy thoughts, it appears Mother Nature has turned a little...crusty.The system that impacted much of the province over the last few days with heavy snow has moved out and weakened. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) warning preparedness meteorologist Danielle Desjardins said now a ...
Feb 19, 2026
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2026 Census
City counts on census for federal, provincial funding
As the 2026 census fast approaches, municipal leaders are focusing on getting the word out on why it's important to be counted. Census information is crucial for municipalities as the population numbers are used to calculate the amount of funding received from provincial and federal governments. "If we want to se...
Feb 19, 2026
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Rudolph named MVP
Strong showing for Raiders at WHL Prospects Challenge
The WHL temporarily shut down this week to host an 'all-star' style game for the first time in 25 years, and three Prince Albert Raiders were a big part of it. Daxon Rudolph, Jonah Sivertson, and Michal Orsulak were all there to represent the Raiders on Team East at the inaugural WHL Prospects game, and Rudolph, who sc...
Feb 19, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Olympics
MacKinnon lifts Canada into gold-medal game; Maltais wins third medal in Milan
Canada's men's hockey team advanced to Sunday's gold-medal game with a 3-2 win over Finland, while long-track speedskater Valérie Maltais captured her third medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics.Team Canada trailed 2-0 before goals from Sam Reinhart and Shea Theodore tied it, and Nathan MacKinnon scored the power-...
34m ago
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Hospital safety
Three more metal detectors installed in Sask. health-care facilities
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says the addition of metal detectors in hospitals and health-care facilities around the province is making a much safer difference. In a release issued Friday, the SHA said metal detectors have been installed in three more facilities, including the Battlefords Union Hospital in N...
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Provincial budget
Why is Saskatchewan spending $650M more? Gov't offers explanation
This week, the provincial government put out special warrants for $650 million in extra spending in the 2025-26 fiscal year, but the Orders in Council didn't explain why. The government is now offering some explanation for some of the biggest price tags.The largest chunk of the $650 million is $338 million for the Mini...
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Last major hurdle cleared
Nuclear Safety Commission greenlights Wheeler River uranium mine
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has given the green light to a planned uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan, the last regulatory hurdle needed before the mine could start construction. According to Denison Mines, Wheeler River is the largest undeveloped uranium deposit in the eastern portion of the Athabasca B...
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LOCAL TALENT
'We're entwined and entangled': Meadow Lake teacher behind medal design for 2026 Sask. Winter Games
As athletes step onto the podium at the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games, the medals placed around their necks carry more than victories.They carry a piece of Meadow Lake, designed by a local woman whose artwork is now part of the province's sporting history.Sara Cydejko, a teacher at Jonas Samson Middle School, created ...
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LOCAL SPORTS
Red Pheasant Cree Nation celebrates success at fourth annual Winterfest
Red Pheasant Cree Nation's Chief is highlighting a job well done after a weekend of sporting events. For three days, athletes gathered at the First Nation to participate in the fourth annual Winterfest. During the tournament, 16 hockey teams, 20 volleyball teams, and 20 basketball teams from First Nations in western Ca...
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Local Sports
Chance to clinch East Division
Weekend Preview: Raiders set for game in Moose Jaw, home game with Swift Current
After a solid win on Family Day, the Prince Albert Raiders have two games this upcoming weekend starting with a rematch of Monday's action on the road. On Friday, the Raiders will head to Moose Jaw to take on the Warriors, then they'll return home Saturday to host the Swift Current Broncos.With a record of 42-8-5-0 (W-...
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LOCAL TALENT
'We're entwined and entangled': Meadow Lake teacher behind medal design for 2026 Sask. Winter Games
As athletes step onto the podium at the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games, the medals placed around their necks carry more than victories.They carry a piece of Meadow Lake, designed by a local woman whose artwork is now part of the province's sporting history.Sara Cydejko, a teacher at Jonas Samson Middle School, created ...
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First Pitch Looming
Excitement growing, plans underway as PA Minor Baseball gears up for historic summer
This baseball season in Prince Albert will be the most important one in its history. This summer will see not one, not two, but three different Western Canadian Baseball Championships come to the city, including the 13U, 15U and 18U tournaments. Prince Albert Minor Baseball President Nathan Noble said there's minimal ...
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LOCAL SPORTS
Red Pheasant Cree Nation celebrates success at fourth annual Winterfest
Red Pheasant Cree Nation's Chief is highlighting a job well done after a weekend of sporting events. For three days, athletes gathered at the First Nation to participate in the fourth annual Winterfest. During the tournament, 16 hockey teams, 20 volleyball teams, and 20 basketball teams from First Nations in western Ca...
22h ago
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Rudolph named MVP
Strong showing for Raiders at WHL Prospects Challenge
The WHL temporarily shut down this week to host an 'all-star' style game for the first time in 25 years, and three Prince Albert Raiders were a big part of it. Daxon Rudolph, Jonah Sivertson, and Michal Orsulak were all there to represent the Raiders on Team East at the inaugural WHL Prospects game, and Rudolph, who sc...
Feb 19, 2026
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Local athletes
Prince Albert raised paralympian excited about fourth Winter Games appearance
In less than a week, Brittany Hudak will pack her bags and board a plane for Italy.Raised in Prince Albert but living in Canmore since 2015, the 32-year-old is competing at the Paralympic Winter Games and has been named one of the co-captains of Canada's team. Given the fact how well she knows and gets along with every...
Feb 19, 2026
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PA Profiles
Bring the outdoors inside
Lakeland Log and Timber - Where Log Becomes Legacy
There's a moment many people dream about: morning light filtering through tall pines, the quiet ripple of water nearby, the warmth of natural wood surrounding you as you sip your coffee. It's not just a house-it's a feeling. A connection to nature. A place that slows life down while standing strong for generations. At ...
Feb 02, 2026
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Freedom and Flexibility
How App-Based Work Creates Economic Opportunity
In today's busy world, where schedules shift and responsibilities change in an instant, many people in Saskatchewan are turning to flexible app-based work as an accessible way to earn extra income - when, where, and how they want. App-based work offered through local commerce platforms like DoorDash creates new opportu...
Dec 12, 2025
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Athabasca Basin News
By Deht'anuhzeh Noey On June 1, 1982, Merv first stepped foot on the Rabbit Lake mine site as a young mill trainee. What he didn't know then was that this first day would mark the beginning of a remarkable 43-year career dedicated to growth, safety, and leadership at Cameco. Over the decades, Merv steadily advanced thr...
Oct 16, 2025
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Every home tells a story worth telling
North of Extraordinary Celebrates How Canadians Experience The Feeling of Home
You see more than a house. We do too. Every home tells a story. It's the corner of the kitchen where the dog bowl lives, the pencil marks on the doorframe that quietly record the years, and the sound of hallway giggles as kids race through the house. Buying or selling a home isn't just about square footage or market tr...
Oct 06, 2025
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FAQ
Listen: Get ready for the season crossover with Pines Power Sports Marine
On this edition of Frequently Asked Questions, Pattison Media's Garth Kalin speaks with Dean Lato of Pines Power Sports Marine about being ready to ride, whether that's on dirt or snow. Dean Lato from Pines Power Sports Marine on the season crossover.*This content is part of paNOW's commercial content division.
Oct 01, 2025
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Elevate your wellness routine with Boreal Sauna Company
It's the ultimate luxury of relaxation - a private, mobile, wood-fired sauna can transform any setting into a wellness sanctuary. Boreal Sauna Company is a new business offering that experience in the heart of Northern Saskatchewan. Payton Hall and his wife McKenna started the Prince Albert based company with the goal ...
Oct 01, 2025
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Canada
Five things Canadians should know about the U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling
OTTAWA - The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a set of President Donald Trump's tariffs in a landmark ruling Friday - but that decision didn't affect all duties on Canadian goods entering the United States. Here's what you need to know about the ruling a...
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Here's a list of the U.S. tariffs still hammering Canadian industries
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to hit the world with tariffs. While the decision ends the fentanyl-related duties on Canada, Trump said he would ...
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Bloc MP says he was mugged and pepper-sprayed while in Brussels for NATO visit
OTTAWA - A Bloc Québécois member of Parliament says he was assaulted and pepper-sprayed this week while in Brussels for a NATO parliamentary assembly meeting. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay, who represents the riding of Saint-Hyacinthe-Bagot-Acton, poste...
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'Increased control over immigration?' Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that a referendum will be held on Oct. 19 to ask Albertans about how they want the province to deal with immigration as well as the Constitution. She says it will include these nine questions: On immigration 1....
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Alberta Premier Smith defends referendum questions on immigration changes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a suite of fall referendum questions aimed at immigration reform, saying "not every newcomer is a net contributor" to provincial coffers. Smith announced in a TV address Thursday night that her United Conserv...
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Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail
TORONTO - An Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in assets for an international drug smuggling ring allegedly led by former Olympian Ryan Wedding has been denied bail. Rolan Sokolovski sought to be released ahead of a hear...
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World
Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approve
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Democrats passed a new congressional map through the Virginia legislature on Friday that aims to help their party win four more seats in the national redistricting battle. It's a flex of state Democrats' political power, however hu...
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6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on trip
SODA SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) - Six women killed in the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. in decades were part of a close-knit group of friends who were experienced backcountry skiers and knew how to navigate the wilderness of California's Sierra Nevada, the...
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Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's acting president on Thursday signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others, effectively acknowledging that the government has held hundreds of peo...
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Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the United States and Iran signaling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehra...
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Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms, would leave Arkansas as only state without it
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following near-unanimous passage of a measure Thursday by the Wisconsin Assembly that would leave Arkansas as the on...
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Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor care
PHOENIX (AP) - A federal judge has ordered a take-over of health care operations in Arizona's prisons and will appoint an official to run the system after years of complaints about poor medical and mental health care. The decision on Thur...
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