Missing Persons
UPDATE: One missing youth found, P.A. Police still searching for one
UPDATE: As of 4:30 p.m. on August 29, the Prince Albert Police Service have found 16-year-old Iona Sangwais. She has since been returned home safely.Still missing it 15-year-old Mary Charles, and police are asking the public for any information regarding her disappearance. The original article continues below:The Princ...
Aug 28, 2026
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Sunday storm
Environment Canada expecting heavy rainfall for eastern Saskatchewan
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a large area of eastern Saskatchewan ranging from as far south as Estevan and the Canada-U.S. border, all the way up north to Nipawin and just east of Prince Albert.The statement is calling for rainfall between up to 30 to 50 mm of rain, with some localized ...
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Sunday storm
Environment Canada expecting heavy rainfall for eastern Saskatchewan
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New business
Sunday Eve Bridal Atelier: Bringing a fresh approach to bridal shopping
Updates throughout Day 1
Raiders camp day 1 recap
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Bones
2,100 year-old artifact found at the St. Victor Petroglyphs in southern Saskatchewan
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Prince Albert
Sunday storm
Environment Canada expecting heavy rainfall for eastern Saskatchewan
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a large area of eastern Saskatchewan ranging from as far south as Estevan and the Canada-U.S. border, all the way up north to Nipawin and just east of Prince Albert.The statement is calling for rainfall between up to 30 to 50 mm of rain, with some localized ...
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Updates throughout Day 1
Raiders camp day 1 recap
The Prince Albert Raiders camp has officially begun. Note: Article will be updated after afternoon games Prospects from all over Canada, the U.S., and a couple European players, all with the goal of making the 2026-27 squad, gathered at the Art Hauser Centre. Teams played three 18-minute straight time periods with a ...
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Community support
Domestic violence cases climbing in Prince Albert
The Prince Albert Police Service is encouraging anyone experiencing violence or abuse in a relationship to seek help and report it. The awareness initiative comes as the number of related incidents recorded by police remains high. Year-to-date there have 196 reported incidents. May represented the worst month with 37 ...
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Missing Persons
UPDATE: One missing youth found, P.A. Police still searching for one
UPDATE: As of 4:30 p.m. on August 29, the Prince Albert Police Service have found 16-year-old Iona Sangwais. She has since been returned home safely.Still missing it 15-year-old Mary Charles, and police are asking the public for any information regarding her disappearance. The original article continues below:The Princ...
Aug 28, 2026
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Professions in very short supply
Northern university needed to keep students closer to home, MP says
Liberal MP Buckley Belanger is launching an exploratory process to look at creating a university for northern Saskatchewan, saying local access to higher education is needed to help train and keep professionals in the region. Belanger, the Liberal MP for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River and Secretary of State...
Aug 28, 2026
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Nighttime collision
No one injured in 28 St. crash
At around 9:20 p.m. Thursday night, Prince Albert Police Service along with EMS and the Prince Albert Fire Department were called to a two vehicle collision near the intersection of 28 Street West and 6 Avenue West.Police on scene confirmed no one was injured, and both vehicles were towed away.More details to come.
Aug 28, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Bones
2,100 year-old artifact found at the St. Victor Petroglyphs in southern Saskatchewan
Unearthed during an archaeological dig in 1990, pieces of bone at the St. Victor Petroglyphs Provincial Historic Park remained undated until the Friends of the St. Victor Petroglyphs Cooperative Ltd recently sent the bones for carbon dating."We were just hoping to find if there were some dates that would match the...
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Most Wanted
Wanted in Saskatchewan: 10 people being hunted by RCMP in August
Saskatchewan RCMP's wanted list for August includes people being sought for forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, robbery, arson and assault while choking.The RCMP said it publishes the list based on people with active warrants who were last known to be living in Saskatchewan, selected based on a review of their...
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Week 13
Saskatchewan Roughriders look to snap losing streak vs. Toronto Argonauts
After back-to-back losses, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to right the ship against the Toronto Argonauts today.Saskatchewan lost 30-16 to the B.C. Lions last week as penalties and miscues plagued the Riders throughout that contest.Quarterback Trevor Harris knows in order for this team to reach the heights it d...
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Waskesiu Checkstops
Invasive mussels found during boat inspection in Blackstrap Provincial Park
A routine watercraft inspection in Blackstrap Provincial Park may have helped keep invasive mussels from making their way to Saskatchewan's waters.According to the Government of Saskatchewan, conservation officers stopped a vehicle towing a boat in the park southeast of Saskatoon on July 17. During the inspection of th...
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Rising costs
SaskPower bills could rise as much as 6.4 per cent in February, rate panel warns
The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel is warning SaskPower customers to be prepared for their bills to go up by as much as 6.4 per cent on February 1.The panel confirmed the 3.9 per cent rate hike which took effect on February 1 of this year, but noted that ratepayers should be prepared for next year's increase to be high...
Aug 28, 2026
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Professions in very short supply
Northern university needed to keep students closer to home, MP says
Liberal MP Buckley Belanger is launching an exploratory process to look at creating a university for northern Saskatchewan, saying local access to higher education is needed to help train and keep professionals in the region. Belanger, the Liberal MP for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River and Secretary of State...
Aug 28, 2026
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Local Sports
Updates throughout Day 1
Raiders camp day 1 recap
The Prince Albert Raiders camp has officially begun. Note: Article will be updated after afternoon games Prospects from all over Canada, the U.S., and a couple European players, all with the goal of making the 2026-27 squad, gathered at the Art Hauser Centre. Teams played three 18-minute straight time periods with a ...
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Rider News
Shemar Bridges ready to go with Saskatchewan Roughriders
It's been a busy couple of weeks for Shemar Bridges.The wide receiver was back at practice for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, preparing for an Aug. 15 game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders after dealing with an injury all season.But he was released by the Ti-Cats on Aug. 19. On Aug. 25, it was announced that the former C...
Aug 27, 2026
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Second Latvian Born Raider
Introducing newest European Raider: Oskars Luks
Fall camp festivities start Wednesday for the Prince Albert Raiders with the annual golf tournament banquet, and fans will get their first opportunity to meet the new crop of Raiders. One of the new players likely to make the team is the lone European player signed during the offseason, 18-year-old Latvian defenceman O...
Aug 26, 2026
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Rookie roundup
Rookies to watch at Raiders camp
So far in our preview of the upcoming Raiders season and fall camp, we've heard from Raiders General Manager Curtis Hunt on the veteran and American presence at camp, and we've also discussed the vacant spots still open and the steps forward veteran players have taken this summer. Now let's talk rookies. It's the first...
Aug 25, 2026
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The Boys are back in town
Vacant leadership spots heading into Raiders camp
The Prince Albert Raiders will open training camp this week with seven roster spots to fill, and no shortage of questions about who will emerge as leaders.Eight players from last year's team have moved on, including all four players who wore letters on their sweaters. The Raiders have already filled one hole on defence...
Aug 24, 2026
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Shaking off the rust
Mintos camp signals the start of AAA hockey season
The sights and sounds of hockey season have returned to Hockey Town North. The Art Hauser Centre turned into the hub for the AAA Mintos this weekend as their annual fall camp saw players come from near and far for a chance to play in the province's top U18 league. New Mintos general manager Chris Bourdon said the camp ...
Aug 24, 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
B.C. premier calls byelection in riding where Conservative leader set to run
B.C. Premier David Eby has called a byelection for next month in the riding of Abbotsford-Mission, where embattled Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is set to run. Eby's New Democrats said Saturday that former agriculture minister Pam Alexis, who...
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Quebec election Day 3 brings promises on immigration, transit, taxes and home care
MONTREAL - Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's plan to more than halve temporary immigration in Quebec drew criticism from his rivals Saturday, who accused him of making immigrants bear the blame for problems in public schools and of risk...
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Family of Canadians missing in Nepal floods on edge as they wait for information
The brother of a Canadian man among those missing after flash floods swept through an area along the Nepal-Tibet border says their family is on edge waiting for information. Dhaval Shah and his wife Megha Shah, from Port Moody, B.C., were on a spiritua...
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Separatists hold independence rally in lead-up to Alberta's birthday bash
EDMONTON - Alberta separatists converged outside the legislature in Edmonton on Saturday afternoon ahead of the province's birthday, with many praying, listening to sermons and saying Alberta would be better off without Canada after having joined Confe...
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Weekend and vacation work needed at Federal Court due to high caseload: chief justice
OTTAWA - A massive increase in immigration cases in the last six years has created unmanageable workloads at the Federal Court, says Chief Justice Alan Diner. The Federal Court has jurisdiction over a number of immigration matters, such as visa applica...
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Fire wrecks B.C.'s historic Little Red House, beloved by painters and photographers
A historic home popularly known as the Little Red House has been destroyed by fire after standing in the Township of Langley for almost 140 years. The township's archives say the home properly known as Mclver House burned down early on Thursday. It say...
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World
Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - The United States on Saturday deported dozens of people to the Central African Republic, including an Afghan whose brothers collaborated with the U.S. military, his lawyer and an advocacy group said. The Afghan man, ...
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An officer is dead and a second was injured in a shooting at South Carolina park, police chief says
A South Carolina police officer died and a second was injured in a "gunfight" Saturday in a park, following a call about a domestic dispute, Columbia police Chief W.H. "Skip" Holbrook said. The suspect, a 33-year-old man with a lengthy cr...
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Natasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games
NEW YORK (AP) - Natasha Cloud didn't want to waste time and energy talking about Enes Kanter Freedom on Saturday as she prepared for the Chicago Sky's game against the New York Liberty. To Cloud, he is unimportant. "I won't ...
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Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger's capital, state TV reports
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) - Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger's capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country's ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts...
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Russian strike on a Ukrainian warehouse kills 37 in the war's deadliest attack this year
MYLA, Ukraine (AP) - A Russian drone struck a warehouse west of Kyiv that Ukrainian officials say was storing shells, mines and other ammunition, sparking massive explosions and fires that swept through dozens of nearby homes and buildings and killing ...
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Nepal-China flood rescue enters fourth day as death toll and missing count rise
NUWAKOT, Nepal (AP) - Poor weather temporarily hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal on Saturday as the search for thousands of missing people in areas devastated by catastrophic flash floods along the border with China entered its fourth day. ...
Aug 29, 2026
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