WILDFIRES
B.C. wildfire evacuees return home to assess the damage, start to rebuild
At the age of 52, Steve Larabie is facing the daunting task of rebuilding his home and business from scratch after losing everything when the ferocious wildfires roared into the outskirts of Clinton, B.C., last month."It's all gone. I have nothing left. Nothing," Larabie said in an interview on Saturday."...
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Thunderous victory
White Lightning Express wins Territorial Days Indian Relay championship
It was a historical first for the North Battleford's Northwest Territorial Days fair on Friday.The beloved summer event hosted an Indian Relay championship for the first time, with Mistawasis First Nation's White Lightning Express topping a field of 19 teams. They finished ahead of host Northern Sky Relay, KL Stables a...
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WILDFIRES
B.C. wildfire evacuees return home to assess the damage, start to rebuild
11h ago
Thunderous victory
White Lightning Express wins Territorial Days Indian Relay championship
12h ago
Prince Albert
Thunderous victory
White Lightning Express wins Territorial Days Indian Relay championship
It was a historical first for the North Battleford's Northwest Territorial Days fair on Friday.The beloved summer event hosted an Indian Relay championship for the first time, with Mistawasis First Nation's White Lightning Express topping a field of 19 teams. They finished ahead of host Northern Sky Relay, KL Stables a...
12h ago
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Canada Summer Games
P.A.'s Svenson wins gold in bocce at Special Olympics
Tanner Svenson says winning gold in bocce at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games has capped off a life-changing week in southern Alberta.He was down zero to five before mounting a comeback to win 12-5 over Trevor Campese of British Columbia. He advanced to the gold medal after going undefeated in the round robin a...
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to be fair
P.A.'s Jackson travels across prairies in unusual side hustle
Trying to add new things and keep the program fresh for town fairs and exhibitions can be a tough challenge. That's why one of the board members for the Prince Albert Exhibition, Kim Jackson, decided to follow the fair around this year in his own motor home throughout the summer. Jackson was running one of the gambling...
19h ago
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Opening Day
AA Western Championships underway as 18U Royals win via walk-off on day one
The final AA baseball tournament of the year is off and running in Prince Albert. First pitch of the AA Western Canadian Baseball Championships was tossed this morning across the three participating age groups in 13U, 15U, and 18U. Games began at 8 a.m. Friday, with day one of the championships wrapping up with the op...
Aug 15, 2026
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Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar into Prince Albert for first time in over a decade
It's been at least a decade, but the fair grounds in Prince Albert are set to rumble with monster trucks. RAM Monsters and Mayhem is set to arrive in Prince Albert for two days of shows, and promoter Rob Waloschuk is excited to bring his promotion back to Prince Albert, especially considering the show will be outdoors...
Aug 14, 2026
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Court appointment
New Provincial Court judge appointed in Prince Albert
Saskatoon lawyer Jason Peszko is the newest provincial court judge appointed in Prince Albert, joining four others recently named by the provincial government. Judge Peszko graduated from law school at the University of Saskatchewan in 1999 and was called to the bar on July 4, 2000. Peszko then articled with William H...
Aug 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Crash
Ontario man killed in fatal rollover near La Loche
One person is dead and four more are recovering from injuries following a single vehicle rollover roughly 30 km south of La Loche.La Loche RCMP were called to the scene at around 2:20 a.m. this morning for a report of rollover on Highway #155.Local fire and EMS also responded, where the driver of the vehicle was pronou...
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Health
Saskatchewan's first Pediatric IBD Day brings families together
Dallas was only two years old when he was diagnosed with a disease he will carry for the rest of his life.For his mother, Crystal Diederichs, the diagnosis - Inflammatory bowel disease, commonly called IBD - was frightening, but receiving answers early also gave her hope."He will have it his whole life, and it's s...
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North Wrestle
Decorated Sask wrestler launching platform to inspire wrestling's next generation
Driven by a desire for success not only for himself, but for his community, Cole Sanderson stands among the most decorated wrestlers Saskatchewan has ever produced. From Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Sanderson began his wrestling journey as a high school student in Prince Albert, and quickly became a regional, provincial...
Aug 14, 2026
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Rook I Project
$2.2 billion uranium project begins construction in northern Saskatchewan
A major new uranium mine has broken ground in northern Saskatchewan.NexGen Energy Ltd, a uranium exploration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, has begun construction on its $2.2 billion Rook I Project - a new underground mine and mill development in the southwestern area of the Athabasca Basin.The Roo...
Aug 14, 2026
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A role model to many
Métis leaders reflect on 'major loss' of advocate and leader Louis Gardiner
Louis Gardiner, an influential leader in the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S), has passed away.Gardiner, affectionately known as 'Big Lou' had been a prominent and steady leader and advocate for decades. A residential school survivor, Gardiner was at the forefront in the fight for recognition and compensation fo...
Aug 14, 2026
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12th Poet Laureate
Prince Albert writer brings northern voice to Saskatchewan Poet Laureate role
Lynda Monahan wants to take poetry off of library shelves and share it in places where people live, heal and gather. The Prince Albert-area writer has been named Saskatchewan's 12th poet laureate, becoming the first person from Prince Albert to hold the provincial role. Her two-year term runs from Aug. 1, 2026, to July...
Aug 14, 2026
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Local Sports
Thunderous victory
White Lightning Express wins Territorial Days Indian Relay championship
It was a historical first for the North Battleford's Northwest Territorial Days fair on Friday.The beloved summer event hosted an Indian Relay championship for the first time, with Mistawasis First Nation's White Lightning Express topping a field of 19 teams. They finished ahead of host Northern Sky Relay, KL Stables a...
12h ago
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Riders Gameday
Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence presents a test for Sask. Roughriders
While the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' offence is going through some growing pains, the Saskatchewan Roughriders know the opposing defence will be up to the task.Hamilton's defence is only surrendering 26.2 points per game to opposing offences this season, which is the third fewest in the league."They are coached well. Gu...
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Opening Day
AA Western Championships underway as 18U Royals win via walk-off on day one
The final AA baseball tournament of the year is off and running in Prince Albert. First pitch of the AA Western Canadian Baseball Championships was tossed this morning across the three participating age groups in 13U, 15U, and 18U. Games began at 8 a.m. Friday, with day one of the championships wrapping up with the op...
Aug 15, 2026
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North Wrestle
Decorated Sask wrestler launching platform to inspire wrestling's next generation
Driven by a desire for success not only for himself, but for his community, Cole Sanderson stands among the most decorated wrestlers Saskatchewan has ever produced. From Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Sanderson began his wrestling journey as a high school student in Prince Albert, and quickly became a regional, provincial...
Aug 14, 2026
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Rider News
Erik Andersen stepped up for Riders in clash with Ottawa
Erik Andersen was set to be the team's sixth offensive lineman for a third time this season. But just hours before the team's game against the Ottawa Redblacks, Andersen was told he would be making his first CFL start.Daniel Johnson was a late scratch at left guard due to an illness."I was in the tubs here a coupl...
Aug 13, 2026
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Western Baseball Championships
Final preparations being made as the 'Best in the West' descend on P.A.
Prince Albert is set to become the centre of AA baseball in Western Canada this weekend, welcoming 12 teams from across the region.Teams will compete in the 13U, 15U and 18U divisions, with clubs travelling from across Western Canada to take part.Prince Albert Minor Baseball president Nathan Noble said organizers are p...
Aug 12, 2026
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PA Profiles
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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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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Canada
Conservation officers confirm bear shot by RCMP mauled child in Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE - Conservation officers in British Columbia say a black bear that was killed by RCMP officers last Sunday was, "in fact," responsible for an attack that had left a three-year-old girl with injuries. Conservation officers took to social med...
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Judge approves $31.5M settlement in sexual assault case against Quebec archdiocese
MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has approved a historic $31.5-million settlement for sexual assault claimants in a class-action lawsuit against the Quebec City archdiocese. The agreement ends a years-long legal saga for claimants who say they ...
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'Most incredible experience': Athletes compete at Special Olympics in Alberta
MEDICINE HAT - Tanner Svenson says winning gold in bocce at this year's Special Olympics Canada Summer Games has capped off a life-changing week in southeast Alberta. He was down zero to five before mounting a comeback to win 12-5 over Trevor Campese o...
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Construction on Montreal port expansion underway as 'nation-building' effort ramps up
MONTREAL - The $2.3-billion Port of Montreal expansion project has officially set sail along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, with construction now underway for a new wharf. Following preparatory work on the site in Contrecoeur, just downriver from...
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Afghan advocates urge action for women as Taliban marks five years since takeover
OTTAWA - Five years after the Taliban capture of Kabul, advocates are urging Canadians not to ignore the oppression of women in Afghanistan. "From outside, it's possible for the world to take action," said Murwarid Ziayee, senior director of the Calgar...
23h ago
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Iowa senator says Trump's new tariffs should be a wake-up call for Canada
DES MOINES - Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley said U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to hit an array of Canadian goods with new tariffs should serve as a "wake-up call to Canada to make some changes." "I think the president is probably using them as a lever...
23h ago
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World
Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war. Russia's Ministry of Defense said that it had destroyed 822 Ukrainian drones overnight. Some 600 dro...
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Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war. Russia's Ministry of Defense said that it had destroyed 822 drones overnight, with 600 headed toward...
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A bus crash in Hungary kills 12 people, injures at least 10 others
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - A passenger bus traveling on a highway in Hungary early Sunday went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned, killing 12 and injuring others, police said. The bus, which was carrying a group of Polish tou...
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Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died as severe weather crosses the state
Indiana authorities said at least five people have died as a result of severe storms and flooding across the state this week, as first responders used boats to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods along the White River in Ind...
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Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, winds
Hawaii's Big Island was threatened Saturday with its first possible direct hit from a hurricane in 155 years as Hurricane Lala roared in the Pacific Ocean and gusty wind, waves and rain pounded the region. The National Hurricane Center sa...
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Democrats' 2028 presidential calendar gives Black and Latino voters and union members an early say
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Democrats seeking the party's presidential nomination in 2028 will need to prove themselves early on in states where Black and Latino voters and union members are key supporters, under an election-year calendar approved Saturday. ...
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