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Prince Albert runner earns top-10 age-group finish at Hawaii Ironman
Prince Albert's Christina Charles battled rough water, strong winds and intense heat to finish among the top 10 women in her age group at an Ironman triathlon in Hawaii.Charles completed the 3.8-kilometre swim in the Pacific Ocean, 180-kilometre bike ride and 42-kilometre run in 10 hours and 16 minutes, placing in the ...
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The Last Generation - Survivors share stories from Canada's final chapter of residential schools
While most residential schools across Canada were shut down in the 1970s and 80s, Saskatchewan was home to the final institutions still operating in the country. Residential schools like Gordon Indian Residential School and Muscowequan Indian Residential School were running through much of the 1990s, leaving a generati...
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Inspiring People
Prince Albert runner earns top-10 age-group finish at Hawaii Ironman
Prince Albert's Christina Charles battled rough water, strong winds and intense heat to finish among the top 10 women in her age group at an Ironman triathlon in Hawaii.Charles completed the 3.8-kilometre swim in the Pacific Ocean, 180-kilometre bike ride and 42-kilometre run in 10 hours and 16 minutes, placing in the ...
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Crime
Crescent Acres residents attend court to support girls after alleged attack
Nearly 20 concerned residents filled a Prince Albert courtroom Tuesday to see two women accused of a violent attack on a group of teenage girls. Last Thursday night's incident happened at a school playground in the Crescent Acres neighbourhood. Sources close to the incident told paNOW the girls were playing tag and usi...
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Halloween season
VIDEO: Haunted Corn Maze delivers new thrills and chills
The sounds of maniacal laughter and ear piercing screams are returning to the grounds of Paintball Paradise south of Prince Albert.Starting Friday, and for a total of three weekends, brave souls can enter the Haunted Corn Maze and tour the Haunted House. Site owner George Lewko provided paNOW with a spooktacular previe...
Oct 13, 2026
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Voluntary registry
Prince Albert administration recommends voluntary approach to landlord accountability
Prince Albert city councillors will consider a voluntary approach to landlord accountability Tuesday, rather than a mandatory licensing program for rental properties. A report to the city's executive committee recommends staff come back with an implementation plan for a voluntary safety registry and compliance campaign...
Oct 12, 2026
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Investigation
Prince Albert police investigate death of 20-year-old man
The Prince Albert Police Service is confirming a man who was found at a residence on Saturday with serious injuries, has passed away in hospital.At this stage of the investigation, the cause of death is unknown.On Saturday, at approximately 2:05 a.m., police responded to a residence in the 1600 block of 17th Street Wes...
Oct 11, 2026
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Raiders lose 4-3 (SO)
Raiders comeback falls short in Moose Jaw
After losing three straight games, the Prince Albert Raiders were in need of a win Saturday night when they arrived in Moose Jaw to take on the Warriors.The Raiders battled through adversity and managed to come back and tie it, but would fall just short in a shootout 4-3.The Raiders came out of the gates hot and got a ...
Oct 10, 2026
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Saskatchewan
'Don't wait'
Sask. fall influenza campaign kicks off while flu cases remain low
Saskatchewan's annual fall immunization campaign launched Tuesday, for people six months of age and older to receive their influenza and/or COVID-19 vaccines.As flu season begins, Saskatchewan Health Authority medical health officer Dr. Vivian Onaemo encouraged people to get their shots as soon as possible."My mes...
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PART II
The Last Generation - Survivors share stories from Canada's final chapter of residential schools
While most residential schools across Canada were shut down in the 1970s and 80s, Saskatchewan was home to the final institutions still operating in the country. Residential schools like Gordon Indian Residential School and Muscowequan Indian Residential School were running through much of the 1990s, leaving a generati...
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Local involvement
Indigenous-owned medical imaging clinic unveils $3.4 million expansion
A $3.4-million expansion at a Saskatoon clinic in Market Mall was unveiled Thursday, aimed at giving Saskatchewan patients faster access to medical imaging services.The expansion at National Medical Imaging includes an additional MRI unit, bone-density diagnostic equipment and a C-arm imaging system.National Medical Im...
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CRIME
RCMP officer narrowly avoids injury after SUV hits police vehicle near Lashburn
A Saskatchewan RCMP officer narrowly avoided serious injury after an SUV collided with a parked police vehicle during a traffic stop west of Lashburn.At about 10 a.m. on Oct. 8, a Saskatchewan RCMP Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan officer stopped a vehicle on Highway 16 and positioned their fully marked police ve...
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The Last Generation - Survivors share stories from Canada's final chapter of residential schools
While most residential schools across Canada were shut down in the 1970s and 80s, Saskatchewan was home to the final institutions still operating in the country. Residential schools like Gordon Indian Residential School and Muscowequan Indian Residential School were running through much of the 1990s, leaving a generati...
Oct 13, 2026
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Bell AI Data Centre
Carry the Kettle First Nation call on provincial and federal governments to pause AI Data Centre
In a statement released earlier this month, Carry the Kettle First Nation is calling on the Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada, as well as Bell Canada, to pause the development of the AI Data Centre "until a proper environmental assessment is complete and our Nation is consulted and accommodated in accordance ...
Oct 13, 2026
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Inspiring People
Prince Albert runner earns top-10 age-group finish at Hawaii Ironman
Prince Albert's Christina Charles battled rough water, strong winds and intense heat to finish among the top 10 women in her age group at an Ironman triathlon in Hawaii.Charles completed the 3.8-kilometre swim in the Pacific Ocean, 180-kilometre bike ride and 42-kilometre run in 10 hours and 16 minutes, placing in the ...
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A good fight
Riders get carved by Alouettes on Thanksgiving Monday, lose 44-24
On a Thanksgiving Monday clash, it was the Montreal Alouettes who enjoyed a feast while the Saskatchewan Roughriders tumbled to a fourth-straight loss.Als quarterback Davis Alexander found plenty of big plays as he connected on touchdown passes of 45, 46, and 51 yards, as he finished with 403 yards, five touchdowns and...
Oct 13, 2026
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Back in Green
Riders' kicker Brett Lauther to make Saskatchewan debut in showdown in Montreal
As kicker Brett Lauther got refamiliarized with the Saskatchewan Roughriders the past few days, there was one piece of extra business he had to take care of - get back the No. 12 jersey.Lauther had spent seven seasons with the Riders before he was released this past offseason after a 2025 season where he hit just 72.2 ...
Oct 11, 2026
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Raiders lose 4-3 (SO)
Raiders comeback falls short in Moose Jaw
After losing three straight games, the Prince Albert Raiders were in need of a win Saturday night when they arrived in Moose Jaw to take on the Warriors.The Raiders battled through adversity and managed to come back and tie it, but would fall just short in a shootout 4-3.The Raiders came out of the gates hot and got a ...
Oct 10, 2026
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Return ready
Campbell, Sexton set to return to Riders' after lengthy injury spells
With the Saskatchewan Roughriders looking for a spark, two players with big-play capabilities are set to return to the lineup this week.Speedy defensive back Tevaughn Campbell (forearm) and dynamic returner Mathew Sexton (leg) are both healthy and appear ready to rejoin a Riders team that has lost three in a row."...
Oct 10, 2026
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Raiders lose 5-1
Discipline issues plague Raiders in Regina loss
After already having lost five of their last six games, the Prince Albert Raiders were in Regina on Friday night looking to avoid their second three-game losing streak of the season. Instead, the Raiders would be handed a 5-1 loss at the hands of the Pats.In the first few minutes of the game, the Raiders went to the pe...
Oct 9, 2026
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SGEU Member Spotlight
Radiation Therapist Arlene Heinrich: a career built on care, teamwork and connection
A radiation therapist for almost 40 years, Arlene Heinrich shares why patient care, teamwork and a healthy life outside work have kept her committed to a career she would choose again.For Arlene Heinrich, a radiation therapist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA), compassion is as important as technical skill when d...
Oct 1, 2026
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More than a car club
From car club to community: Midnight North builds connections in Prince Albert
For Tristan Remy, it started with cars. Two years later, the co-founder of Midnight North Car Club sees something much bigger taking shape: a community where people can share a passion, support one another and give young people something positive to be part of.Remy, 28, helped start Midnight North after attending local...
Sep 28, 2026
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"We like to make things easy."
Building relationships one policy at a time: LaRoche McDonald welcomes new insurance broker
For many people, insurance can feel complicated, especially when it comes to understanding what is covered and why certain policies matter. At LaRoche McDonald Agency Limited in Prince Albert, new broker Audriana April is taking a relationship-first approach, helping clients understand their coverage rather than simply...
Sep 20, 2026
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"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 4, 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 17, 2026
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Canada
Major projects CEO faces B.C. First Nations frustrated over lack of consultation
OTTAWA - Major Projects CEO Dawn Farrell told First Nations in B.C. today that the frustrations expressed over a lack of consultation made her feel like Canada is "never going to work," but her office is determined to try. Farrell was addressing the B....
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Death toll in B.C. Truth and Reconciliation Day crash rises to three
TSAWWASSEN - Police in Delta, B.C., say a third woman has died as a result of a truck crashing into pedestrians outside a mall on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The death of 64-year-old Gwenyth Brigit Dwyn of South Delta, B.C., comes af...
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July and August drug deaths in B.C. fall to lowest levels since 2019
VICTORIA - Toxic drug deaths in British Columbia in July and August have fallen to their lowest levels in those months since before the pandemic. Data from the BC Coroners Service shows that 113 people died in July, and 126 people in August, with those...
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Some Farm Boy, L'Ancêtre and Life Smart cheeses recalled due to possible listeria
TORONTO - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling some Farm Boy, L'Ancêtre and Life Smart organic cheeses because of possible listeria contamination. In a notice issued Wednesday, the agency says the recall was triggered by test results and t...
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Vancouver officer tells Myles Gray hearing of uncertainty before deadly confrontation
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver police officer involved in the deadly confrontation with Myles Gray in 2015 says there was considerable uncertainty about the situation before he and other officers encountered him in response to an urgent call for back-up. Con...
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Hoekstra says U.S. watching Canada for signs of interference in midterm elections
OTTAWA - U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says American officials are "closely watching" Canadian politicians for signs of election interference ahead of pivotal midterm elections next month. During an interview on the "The Really Big Show" podc...
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World
Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Justice Department has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month's midterm elections. A letter Tuesday to Secretary of S...
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Justice Department threatens California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens on its voter rolls
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Justice Department threatens California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens on its voter rolls. The Associated Press
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Kenya confirms second Ebola case, a relative of first patient
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Kenya's Health Ministry confirmed the country's second Ebola case Wednesday, saying a relative of the man who died two days after arriving from Congo had tested positive while in quarantine. The ministry said the 39-...
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Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough t...
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Iran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East developments
Iran said Wednesday that a cargo ship has sunk after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, with few immediate details. Meanwhile, a hospital in Gaza said that an Israeli strike has killed a woman. And Iran has executed a man accus...
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Houthis struck Saudi oil giant Aramco's headquarters overnight, regional officials say
CAIRO (AP) - Two regional officials say offices belonging to senior executives with Saudi oil giant Aramco were hit in an overnight Houthi strike on the company's headquarters, in the latest demonstration of the Iran-backed rebels' ability to attack hi...
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