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Warming location to open Dec. 15
An overnight warming location for people who are homeless or without a place to get out of the cold will open in Prince Albert on December 15. Prince Albert's Salvation Army will operate the warming l...
Dec 03, 2025

Parks Canada sites saw 13 per cent spike in visitors with Canada Strong Pass in place
Parks Canada sites saw a 13 per cent increase in the number of visitors over the summer while the Canada Strong Pass was in effect.Megan Hope, a spokesperson for Parks Canada, said the agency reported...
Dec 03, 2025

Dry spell persists into November, cold temperatures to linger
A prolonged dry spell in the La Ronge region persisted into November. That's according to data from Environment and Climate Change Canada, which shows La Ronge, Swift Current and Yorkton received less...
Dec 03, 2025

Battlefords firefighters awarded for their heroism during northern wildfires
North Battleford's fire chief visited Regina on Tuesday to receive an award for his crew's heroism and bravery. Premier Scott Moe awarded each fire chief a Premier's Commendation Award for those who s...
Dec 03, 2025

Raiders acquire McCagherty, Man and Orsulak earn World Junior invites
The Prince Albert Raiders are going to see some changes to their lineup over the course of the next few weeks. One change will be the addition of a 19-year-old forward, the other will be less permanen...
Dec 03, 2025

Armed robbery on Highway 55 results in sentences of 3 years and 18 months
A mother and son on the highway for a driving lesson were threatened with a gun and forced to abandon their vehicle.Those brazen details were read in a Prince Albert courtroom Wednesday morning.Angus ...
Dec 03, 2025

CPKC Holiday Train rolling into Wilkie with music and Christmas cheer Dec. 7
Choo choo!The CPKC Holiday Train will make a stop in Wilkie this Sunday, bringing live music and support for the local food bank as part of its annual cross-country fundraising tour.The train is sched...
Dec 03, 2025

Battleford proposes 3.9 per cent tax increase for 2026 budget
The capital and operational budget was proposed to the town of Battleford's council. Chief financial officer Tetiana Polishchuk presented the 2026 budget with a proposed 3.9 per cent tax increase, whi...
Dec 03, 2025

How the Battlefords AAA Stars are shaping up at the beginning of December
Throughout the first couple months of the season, the Battlefords AAA Stars sit at sixth place in the league with a 10-7-2-1 record. While the Stars have fallen in two of their last three games, they ...
Dec 03, 2025

Raiders look for redemption in Medicine Hat to start Alberta road swing
After suffering just their second regulation loss of the season on Saturday in heart-breaking fashion, the Prince Albert Raiders start a four games in five nights stretch as they look to pay back the ...
Dec 03, 2025