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1991 homicide of Jean Lachance in Prince Albert still active
As they have done since the case started, the Prince Albert Police Service is once again renewing its request for public assistance in the 1991 homicide of Jean LaChance.Monday marked 34 years since L...
Sep 17, 2025
'I think it's transformational': Cree program evolves at Prince Albert school
A Cree language program at John Diefenbaker school in Prince Albert is continuing to grow and evolve.When the program was first introduced in 2020, it was offered only to Kindergarten students and the...
Sep 17, 2025
Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift
The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the central bank worries less about inflation risks and more about a slowing economy.The Bank of Canada's policy r...
Sep 17, 2025
Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Open for Fall Camping Reservations
Campers can now book their fall camping getaway in select Saskatchewan Provincial Parks throughout October. "Our parks present a unique opportunity in the fall for campers to enjoy the colours of the ...
Sep 17, 2025
Saskatchewan invests over $9M to upgrade Lloydminster health facilities
The Saskatchewan government has invested more than $9 million to improve health-care facilities in Lloydminster, with upgrades already underway at the hospital, long-term care homes and other medical ...
Sep 17, 2025
7-Eleven Canada teams up with Food Banks for ‘Slurpee Name Your Price’ day
There's a good reason to get a brain freeze tomorrow, Thursday Sept. 18. Canadians can purchase a large 7-Eleven Slurpee for any price, above a minimum of .50 cents, with 100 per cent of proceeds goin...
Sep 17, 2025
Art exhibit touring Sask. demonstrates beauty of muskegs
Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...
Sep 17, 2025
Prairie North Co-op supporting regional libraries through Fuel Good Day
Local Co-op gas stations are once again participating in Fuel Good Day.Back for its ninth year, Fuel Good Day sees a minimum of five cents per litre of fuel sold donated to local charities."This year ...
Sep 16, 2025
Recent incidents pointing towards rise in randomly targeted gun crimes
Prince Albert's top cop is addressing concerns after several recent incidents have suggested an increase in violence against the general population in the city and across the province.Last week near W...
Sep 16, 2025
Lt.-Gov. McIntyre's tour delivers Northern Student Achievement Awards
Lt.-Gov. Bernadette McIntyre is touring Northern Saskatchewan this week to present six students with an Award of Excellence. The award recognizes one student from Northern Saskatchewan in each grade l...
Sep 16, 2025