Nearly $10 million generated across Canada
Economic impact from World Softball Championships brings in over $6 million for province
It's been a month since the Venezuelans defeated New Zealand to claim their first ever Men's World Softball Championship in Prince Albert, and now event organizers have had time to examine just how much of an effect the event had on the local economy. The event brought in over $6.1 million into Prince Albert alone, and...
Aug 16, 2025
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Teen death
Teen's death not criminal, say RCMP
The death of a 15-year-old boy in Stanley Mission was not criminal, the RCMP have confirmed in response to an inquiry by paNOW. Dylan Ballantyne was reported missing on July 18, and his remains were found on July 23. Police are aware of a video being shared on social media from Dylan's mother that depicts a confrontati...
Aug 15, 2025
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Politics
Pierre Poilievre seeks return to House as voters head to the polls in Alberta byelection
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Summer event
Step Back in Time at the 44th Annual Vintage Power Machines Festival
Rudolph with assist and empty netter
Rudolph and Team Canada take bronze at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
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2 Flights From Police
Prince Albert RCMP searching for stolen Jeep and suspect from two separate flights from police
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Saskatchewan
'Unjustified' tariffs
Saskatchewan farmer calls for open markets in face of Chinese canola tariffs
A Saskatchewan farmer said he wants to see an open market with less government regulations that impact his ability to sell grain internationally.His comments come after China imposed a tariff of 75.8 per cent on Canadian canola seed.The duty was announced on Tuesday a year after China launched an anti-dumping investiga...
Aug 15, 2025
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Language revival
Students from FNUC speak on language erosion abroad
A small group of students and educators from the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) made a trip to Ireland to deliver a powerful message."I really want to make the rest of the world aware of our people [and] our languages," said Amelia Friday, a member of Piapot First Nation and an Indigenous Studies...
Aug 15, 2025
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PM "doesn't care" about farmers, wary of future EV regs: Poilievre
Federal Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre made a stop near Saskatoon Thursday, to announce his party's "action" against future Canadian electric vehicle regulations, and to question what the federal government will do to help Canadian canola farmers.Poilievre stood at a podium at Sixteen Grains Farm ...
Aug 14, 2025
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Wildfire update
Provincial fire ban lifted in Saskatchewan after rainy week
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has lifted its provincial fire ban.The ban, which covered all Crown lands north of the provincial forest boundary stretching north to the Churchill River, along with the Northern Saskatchewan Administrative District, was officially lifted at 11 p.m. on Wednesday thanks to improved ...
Aug 14, 2025
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Canada
Carney 'disappointed' by Air Canada impasse, urges both sides to reach a deal
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday he's disappointed Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants weren't able to reach a deal after eight months of negotiations. Carney said he is urging both sides to quickly resolve the si...
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Doctors are seeing more non-smokers, especially women, with later-stage lung cancer
TORONTO - Katie Hulan's family doctor thought she might have asthma. Her cough, which had started about a month and a half earlier, was getting progressively worse. So he gave her some puffers to try, but they didn't work. "I was just getting to the...
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In the news today: Flight attendant strike set to continue
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Flight attendant strike set to continue It could be another chaotic day for travellers as a labour dispute continues between Air Canada and the union representing...
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Canada Industrial Relations Board declares Air Canada flight attendant strike illegal
MONTREAL - Air Canada says the Canada Industrial Relations Board has declared the strike by the company's 10,000 flight attendants illegal and has ordered the union's leadership to direct its members to return to work. In the directive issued Monday, ...
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Voters head to the polls in Battle River-Crowfoot as Poilievre seeks return to House
CAMROSE - Voters head to the polls today in a rural Alberta byelection that's getting an unusual level of national attention. Battle River-Crowfoot was left vacant when Conservative Damien Kurek stepped down shortly after the spring election to make w...
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With the Ottawa Treaty under threat, an expert warns landmines won't keep Europe safe
OTTAWA - An expert who has disposed of bombs in some of the world's most dangerous places says European governments pinning their security hopes on landmines are turning to an ineffective tool that will only spread misery and hunger. "It's an outdated ...
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