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'Lack of compassion and diplomacy': Health care union members rally in Prince Albert for fair deal
Candace Lavoie is tired of 'band-aid solutions' in the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).The recording secretary for Region 2 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 5430 works in Prince Al...
Oct 16, 2025
Meadow Lake wrestler reaches bronze medal round at UWW Veterans World Championships
United World Wrestling (UWW) held the Veterans World Wrestling Championships in Tatabanya, Hungary from Oct. 7-12. The term veteran doesn't stem from military service, but age as it's for wrestlers 35...
Oct 16, 2025
Tariff worries pile on wildfire woes for Sask. forestry industry
New tariffs on softwood lumber imports implemented by the U.S. this week are adding another concern for the industry in Saskatchewan, which was already concerned about its future after this year's mas...
Oct 16, 2025
Royal Purple makes big delivery to Prince Albert Safe Shelter for Women
While discussing the high domestic violence rates in Saskatchewan, the president of Shellbrook Royal Purple became visibly emotional and stressed a need to end it.Elaine Perkins, who is also a member ...
Oct 16, 2025
Arts council announces concert line up
The La Ronge Arts Council has announced its concert line up for this fall and winter. The line up begins with folk and americana musician John Muirhead, who will be performing at the Air Ronge Elks Ha...
Oct 16, 2025
13-year-old had been drinking when he shot his friend, court heard
A youth who shot and killed his friend was drinking daily and using Xanax when a .22 rifle he was holding discharged, hitting his friend in the head and later killing him. The youth (dubbed M.S. in co...
Oct 16, 2025
Manslaughter charge laid in 2024 Prince Albert death investigation
A man awaiting trial for murder has now been charged in connection to a separate death investigation in Prince Albert.Quentin Gardiner, 40, appeared Thursday morning at provincial court and was remand...
Oct 16, 2025
Dressing room in new arena named for long-time P.A. hockey referee
A dedicated passion to refereeing hockey games in Prince Albert didn't stop with Barry Schrader; it has continued with his children and grandchildren. On Oct. 15, the City of Prince Albert accepted a ...
Oct 16, 2025
Nipawin sisters receive prestigious leadership award
A pair of Nipawin teachers have won a prestigious award for promoting student leadership in schools. Denise Worsley-McClelland and Andrea Hayes, who are sisters, were awarded the David Connell Dedicat...
Oct 16, 2025
Full-year approval granted for Meadow Lake homeless shelter with mixed feedback
The City of Meadow Lake has approved a full-year operating permit for the Home Plate Shelter at 215 1st Street East, allowing the community's only emergency shelter to continue operating through next ...
Oct 16, 2025