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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

Feds announce $69.5 million for Sask. infrastructure projects
Federal and provincial leaders were in Air Ronge on Thursday to announce an investment of $69.5 million through the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF). Those present for the announcement included M...
Oct 16, 2025

Town of Nipawin attempting to improve safety, appearance
The Town of Nipawin has issued a news release to outline what they're doing to ensure a safe, welcoming community. Chief Administrative Officer Michele Sorensen told northeastNOW they are encouraging ...
Oct 16, 2025

Carlton, St. Mary prepare for semi-final football matchups
The regular season is over in the North Saskatchewan Football League (NSFL). Both Carlton and St. Mary are in the playoffs, gearing up for their semi-final matchups on Friday night. Carlton finished a...
Oct 16, 2025

Long-time Rotarian honoured in naming of new N. Battleford splash park
North Battleford city council has approved the Rotary Club of the Battlefords' request to name the city's new splash park after longtime community volunteer Vic Pearsall.The decision follows a formal ...
Oct 16, 2025

Meeting to determine cold weather strategy not happening soon enough
Maj. Ed Dean doesn't believe in 'tent cities' or encampments, but he understands why they happen."There's not enough resources and they'd rather hunker down than move around in the cold."Dean, who ove...
Oct 16, 2025

Missing teen last seen in Cornerstone area
Update: Oct. 21, 9:50 a.m.Prince Albert Police confirmed that 14-year-old Matthew Merasty has been located safe. --A 14-year-old boy reported missing in Prince Albert was last seen in the Cornerstone ...
Oct 16, 2025