Three firearms were seized after a traffic stop in Prince Albert on Tuesday afternoon that led to multiple firearm-related charges.A Prince Albert Police Service Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (PACTSS) officer stopped a vehicle in the 3000 block of Second Avenue West at about 1:19 p.m. on Aug. 25.There were fiv...

Canada's focus on protecting Canadian farmers through supply management has exposed other industries, according to one professor, leaving them to bear the brunt of tariffs.University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist Stuart Smyth spoke on Aug. 24, just days after trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. fail...

A Kinistino woman is getting ready to cruise around town in a newly refurbished Mini Cooper after winning 101 Beach Radio's annual Summer Free Ride contest.Cindy Porter entered the contest just once this year, at Leon's in Prince Albert, but her single entry was enough to put her behind the wheel of the grand prize.Por...

Saskatchewan RCMP are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of a 23-year-old woman wanted in connection with the homicide of a 19-year-old Sandy Bay man.Chasity Charolette Rose Clarke is wanted on a warrant for one count of manslaughter. The charge was laid Aug. 19 following the death of 19-year-old Silv...

With tears in her eyes and surrounded by family members, Danica Moore said she will never stop fighting for her daughter. On a day when she should have been celebrating Peyton Flett's 15th birthday, the grieving mother was instead speaking at a community vigil for her daughter. Almost a week has passed since her lifele...

Nearly two months after Prince Albert residents first began reporting yellowish, foul-smelling water, the City maintains the water is safe to drink, but has not provided a timeline for when the colour, taste and odour issues will end.Residents have described the water as smelling like a slough or lake and say the colou...

UPDATE: Prince Albert Police said they found human remains in the 300 block of 40th Street as they were searching for missing teen Peyton Flett. The identify of the remains has not been confirmed and more information, including the cause of the person's death, will be provided following an autopsy that is planned for A...

Prince Albert police are asking the public for information after two men were assaulted by a group of males Tuesday night.Police were called to the unit block of River Street West at about 9:37 p.m. Aug. 11 for a report of an assault involving multiple males.The individuals involved had left the area before officers ar...

With back-to-school season just around the corner, summer may feel like it is winding down, but there is still plenty happening around the Prince Albert area for those looking to make the most of the remaining weeks.From arts programs and activities at Prince Albert National Park to a major Treaty 6 commemoration and a...

Prince Albert police are expected to provide an update today on the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 14-year-old Peyton Flett.The Prince Albert Police Service will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. at its main station. Police said they will provide information about the investigation and appeal to the p...

Two summer students with the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society have been educating northerners in recent weeks about human history in the province. Emerson Dube and India Buckert were at La Ronge's Alex Robertson Public Library on Tuesday, having already visited communities such as Buffalo Narrows, Beauval, Dillon, ...

A historic landmark at the Prince Albert Exhibition grounds has been given new life.The iconic red caboose, a fixture at the Prince Albert Exhibition (PAEX) since 1979, recently underwent an extensive restoration aimed at preserving a unique piece of railway history for future generations.According to the Prince Albert...

La Ronge RCMP are search for three men who went missing near Jayjay Lake, located about 100 kilometres southeast of La Ronge. They are 49-year-old Roderick Bird, 67-year-old Emil Ratt, and 48-year-old Ricky McKenzie. The men were last reported to be on Highway 165, approximately 10 kilometers north of Highway #106 near...

A major road rehabilitation project will temporarily close a section of 15th Avenue East, significantly impacting traffic access to Prince Albert's Crescent Acres neighbourhood.The City of Prince Albert's Public Works Department announced roadway rehabilitation work will take place on 15th Avenue East between 22nd Stre...

A man injured in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision in Prince Albert late Friday night has died.Prince Albert Police said 58-year-old Kenneth Michel passed away in hospital during the early morning hours of July 19 as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.The Prince Albert Police Service Major Crimes Unit ...

A Kinistino farm equipment business is back open after powerful weekend winds pushed in doors, tore tin from the roof and damaged a training room.Ag World Equipment co-owner Jeffrey Freedman said he woke up Sunday morning to a flood of messages after the storm rolled through overnight."My phones were going crazy w...

Legions across Canada are commemorating the organization's 100th anniversary on July 17, marking a century since the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1926.In Prince Albert, Branch No. 2 is hosted a centenary flag-raising ceremony at Memorial Square outside City Hall, followed...

On this month's episode of Roll Call, Prince Albert Police Chief Patrick Nogier sits down with paNOW's Teena Monteleone to discuss the upcoming Boden Umpherville coroner's inquest, new federal legislation on hate crimes, bail, intimate partner violence and electronic evidence, plus the police service's newest recruits....

A judge has permanently banned a Battle River-area woman from ever owning animals after describing the neglect inflicted on dozens of horses, dogs and cats as being at "the high end" of the spectrum of animal neglect cases.Instead of spending time in jail, Judge Kevin Hill sentenced Ellen Haudeck on Wednesday...

Community members lined up for burgers, entertainment and a good cause Monday as Mr. Mikes SteakhouseCasual hosted its seventh annual fundraising barbecue in support of YWCA Prince Albert.The event, held outside the restaurant, featured live music, opportunities to win the Beach Radio 101.5 Summer Free Ride, face paint...

A man suffered serious injuries after a shooting in Prince Albert on Sunday afternoon, leading to a high-risk police operation and the arrest of four people.Prince Albert Police Service officers were called to the 800 block of 13th Street West at about 1:30 p.m. on July 12 for a weapons complaint. Upon arrival, officer...

Saskatchewan residents and visitors are being encouraged to explore the province's parks during Sask Parks Week, running July 12 to 18.The week-long celebration culminates with Canada's Parks Day on July 18, a national initiative led by the Canadian Parks Council that promotes nature through educational, hands-on and f...

The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce is hoping six free parking stalls will encourage more people to shop in the city's downtown.The Chamber announced Monday it has sponsored six parking stalls in the city-owned lot just off the corner of 12th Street and Central Avenue. The designated stalls offer up to t...

The Prince Albert Astros are back on top.The Astros captured the U15 male provincial softball championship in Prince Albert over the weekend, earning their fifth provincial title in six years and securing a berth at the Softball Canada U15 National Championships next month. The Parkland Predators finished second to als...

As a result of continued investigation by Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit, and in consultation with Crown prosecutors, Darian Montgrand's manslaughter charge has been upgraded to one count of second-degree murder.Montgrand, 25, is charged in relation to the death of 21-year-old Shalayah Montgrand on May...

SaskPower crews will start installing smart meters in the Prince Albert area in the last week of August, with the local deployment expected to continue until late November. Joel Cherry, a spokesperson for SaskPower, said customers do not need to book an appointment or be home when the work is done. "Because it's b...

Residents in Prince Albert may notice discoloured tap water, but city officials confirm the supply remains safe to drink.The City of Prince Albert said the change in appearance is linked to recent river conditions that have increased naturally occurring organic matter entering the treatment process. Officials said thos...

As Canada embraces soccer during the FIFA World Cup, a collection of century-old artifacts is preserving Prince Albert's connection to one of the sport's earliest international matches in the country.Among the keepsakes are the game ball, a pair of cleats, photographs and the Charity Cup from a June 28, 1921 match betw...