Crime
Death in Pelican Narrows being investigated as homicide: RCMP
Saskatchewan RCMP are advising that there will be an increased police presence in Pelican Narrows for an undetermined amount of time as officials investigate a homicide. Pelican Narrows RCMP were called to a home in the northern community at around 7 p.m. on Oct. 29 for a report of an injured man. Officers quickly foun...
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
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Three-peat
Carlton captures third straight NSFL title
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A milestone worth celebrating
Mont St. Joseph Home: 70 Years Caring for Our Community
Crime
Death in Pelican Narrows being investigated as homicide: RCMP
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Russia Reinstated
Russia's return to international hockey complicates Alberta World Junior tournament
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Prince Albert
Three-peat
Carlton captures third straight NSFL title
The Carlton Crusaders are kings of the North Saskatchewan Football League (NSFL) once again. The Cru knocked off the North Battleford Vikings 28-9 in the championship game on Saturday at Max Clunie Field to secure the school's third straight title. Carlton head coach Lindsay Strachan said despite the score, North Battl...
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Raiders win 4-3
Sark attacks lead to Raiders fourth straight win
With wins in their last three games, the Prince Albert Raiders were rolling heading into their lone game of the weekend as they welcomed the Seattle Thunderbirds. The Raiders fought hard for quick onetimer oppotunities, and they capitalized one each as the Raiders earned a 4-3 win.The Raiders came out of the gates hot,...
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Economy
Sports and cultural events generate $23.2 million for Prince Albert economy in 2025
Sports and cultural events brought an estimated $23.2 million into Prince Albert's economy in 2025, according to a new report that will be presented to City Council's Executive Committee on Monday. The report is the first time the City of Prince Albert has quantified the economic impact of hosting sporting and cultural...
Oct 30, 2026
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Honouring and Remembering
Large military presence expected to fill Prince Albert Armoury for Pte. Farrell funeral
Of the 950 people that the Prince Albert Armoury can hold, at least 500 will be members of the Canadian Armed Forces as Private Shaun Farrell is laid to rest on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Farrell will be buried with full military honours following his death during a training accident at CFB Wainwright on October 17. Farrell di...
Oct 30, 2026
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Festive fun
VIDEO: Spooktacular Prince Albert
Giant inflatable clowns, cackling witches and an odd looking creature called a BOO-falo.These are just some of the creative Halloween decorations you'll find around Prince Albert this year.Carrie Adam lives on Olive Diefenbaker Drive and has been decorating her yard since 2023. She's been told her house helps light up ...
Oct 30, 2026
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Community projects
VIDEO: A first look inside Prince Albert's new Ronald McDonald House
Excitement is building for the opening of Prince Albert's new Ronald McDonald House.Construction near Victoria Hospital is expected to wrap up next month and a ribbon cutting ceremony has been scheduled for January 18. Saskatchewan Ronald McDonald House Charities CEO Tammy Forester recently provided paNOW with a tour o...
Oct 29, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Crime
Death in Pelican Narrows being investigated as homicide: RCMP
Saskatchewan RCMP are advising that there will be an increased police presence in Pelican Narrows for an undetermined amount of time as officials investigate a homicide. Pelican Narrows RCMP were called to a home in the northern community at around 7 p.m. on Oct. 29 for a report of an injured man. Officers quickly foun...
15h ago
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safety review
Saskatchewan reviews overpass safety after surge in crashes
Saskatchewan is looking to make some changes before the number of overpass strikes in the province reaches double digits.So far this year, there have been nine overpass crashes in Saskatchewan, with seven of them taking place in Saskatoon.The most recent crash took place Oct. 14 at the intersection of Lorne Avenue and ...
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
16h ago
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In the books
Indigenous enrollment increase helps offset drop in international students for Sask Polytech
While Saskatchewan Polytechnic is facing a large drop in the number of international students, that loss is partially being made up by an increase in Indigenous student enrolment. The school, which has a campus in Prince Albert, said that 1,425 Indigenous students enrolled in the fall of 2026, an increase of 19 per ce...
Oct 30, 2026
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takes effect Sunday
'Henry's Law' could spread across Canada as Sask. rules begin
What started as a promise made in a hospital room after the death of an 11-year-old Regina boy could help save lives across Canada."Henry's Law" takes effect in Saskatchewan on Sunday, requiring carbon monoxide alarms in every residential suite in multi-unit buildings, regardless of their proximity to fuel-bu...
Oct 30, 2026
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Memory Lane
Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Oct. 29, 2016, remains etched in the minds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, young and old.It was one final chance to gather and celebrate a stadium ingrained in the fabric of Saskatchewan sports.Ten years have passed since the final game at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, which saw a sold-out crowd of more than 33,000...
Oct 30, 2026
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Local Sports
Three-peat
Carlton captures third straight NSFL title
The Carlton Crusaders are kings of the North Saskatchewan Football League (NSFL) once again. The Cru knocked off the North Battleford Vikings 28-9 in the championship game on Saturday at Max Clunie Field to secure the school's third straight title. Carlton head coach Lindsay Strachan said despite the score, North Battl...
9h ago
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
16h ago
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Raiders win 4-3
Sark attacks lead to Raiders fourth straight win
With wins in their last three games, the Prince Albert Raiders were rolling heading into their lone game of the weekend as they welcomed the Seattle Thunderbirds. The Raiders fought hard for quick onetimer oppotunities, and they capitalized one each as the Raiders earned a 4-3 win.The Raiders came out of the gates hot,...
16h ago
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Raiders vs. Thunderbirds
Raiders announce captains ahead of yearly match with Thunderbirds
With points in each of their last six games, the Prince Albert Raiders have the longest active point streak in the WHL as they come into a lighter weekend. The Raiders are getting set for a once-a-year matchup as they get set to welcome the Seattle Thunderbirds to the Art Hauser Centre. Despite the recent success, the...
Oct 30, 2026
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Memory Lane
Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Oct. 29, 2016, remains etched in the minds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, young and old.It was one final chance to gather and celebrate a stadium ingrained in the fabric of Saskatchewan sports.Ten years have passed since the final game at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, which saw a sold-out crowd of more than 33,000...
Oct 30, 2026
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Junior B
Return to sender: Timberjaks, Chiefs swap assets in latest transaction
The Prince Albert Timberjaks and Martensville Chiefs have made yet another trade, the latest one stemming from a deal the clubs made in December 2025. In their latest transaction, on Oct. 27, the Jaks sent forward Tristin Tetreault-Yaremko and defenceman Turner Krahn back to the Chiefs in exchange for defenceman Lane K...
Oct 29, 2026
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PA Profiles
A Welcoming Place To Call Home
Prince Albert's New Ronald McDonald House Nears Opening, $1.3 Million Still Needed
After years of planning, fundraising, and construction, Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan is preparing to open the doors of its new 12-room House in Prince Albert, marking a significant milestone in supporting families with sick or injured children across northern Saskatchewan. The new House is scheduled for a communi...
Oct 26, 2026
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A milestone worth celebrating
Mont St. Joseph Home: 70 Years Caring for Our Community
For 70 years, Mont St. Joseph Home has been more than a place to receive care. It has been a home; a place where friendships grow, stories are shared, laughter fills the halls and people continue to find connection, purpose and joy in everyday life.As Mont St. Joseph Home celebrates 70 Years Caring for Our Community, i...
Oct 22, 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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Canada
B.C.'s new time zone could cause confusion, from calendars to medical appointments
Missed surgeries, late deliveries and muddled meeting times are among the issues that could arise as a result of British Columbia's decision to stay permanently on daylight saving time, information technology experts have cautioned. When much of North ...
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The times aren't a-changin' in Western Canada but there's still adjustments ahead
WINNIPEG - The clocks aren't changing Sunday in the western half of the country, but that doesn't mean changes aren't coming as British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, northwestern Ontario and the Northwest Territories all chose this year to stick with da...
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Clocks from coast to coast to coast: A breakdown of time change rules across Canada
Much of the eastern half of Canada switch their clocks back on Sunday, while the western half will not this year. Here's a look at the breakdown of what it means to residents: British Columbia Announced in March that it was moving to permanent Pacifi...
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'Associate' EU membership for Canada not a 'short-term' project: expert
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has laid out a timeline that would see Canada sign an agreement on a new partnership with the European Union in the next seven months, if all goes well. Carney said Friday that Ottawa and Brussels are working toward ...
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Ottawa's tailpipe emissions delay a 'wait and see' approach to U.S. policy: experts
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has delayed tougher new emissions standards for passenger vehicles until 2029, just eight months after the government said it wanted them to take effect in 2027. Experts say the move will buy Ottawa time to see how U...
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No matter what happens in the midterms, Canada-U.S. tensions are likely to remain
DETROIT - Democrats are hoping Tuesday's midterm elections will give them the power to rein in U.S. President Donald Trump - but Canadians hoping for an outcome that stabilizes the rocky bilateral relationship may be disappointed. Once-safe Republican ...
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World
Williams leads Valkyries to WNBA championship, beating Dream 68-63 in Game 7
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Gabby Williams scored her team's final 11 points of the third quarter and dazzled through the fourth on the way to 30 points, and the Golden State Valkyries captured a championship in just their second season by beating the Atlanta...
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'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. ...
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Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Alaska's Republican-run state government on Saturday urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Donald Trump's direction to stop the certification of a possible Democratic win in that state's pivotal U.S. Sen...
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Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on Calif. voter rolls, analysis finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - More than 4 in 10 names flagged as possible noncitizen voters in California by the Trump administration cannot be found on the state's voter rolls, according to a legal filing Saturday by an immigrant-rights group. It's ...
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Evacuees reunite with family at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border after fleeing Oleshky
CHERNIHIV REGION, Ukraine (AP) - Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky crossed into Ukrainian-held territory Saturday in a major evacuation operation carried out under the most significant truce since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine 4 1/2 years...
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Shooting leaves 1 dead and 6 wounded at Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California police say
A shooting on Friday night at a mall in Fairfield has left one person dead and six wounded, California police said. Police said they responded to a shooting at around 8:30 p.m. inside Solano Town Center at the Spirit Halloween store. The...
Oct 31, 2026
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