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P.A. resident fears for family in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall
A Prince Albert man says he can't imagine the scenes in his home country of Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa slams into the small Caribbean nation on Tuesday as one of the strongest storms ever recorded. ...
Oct 28, 2025
AI system changing how North Battleford prioritizes road repairs
The City of North Battleford is using artificial intelligence to help plan road and sidewalk repairs, replacing a complaint-driven system with one based on data.Assistant director of operations Jeff B...
Oct 28, 2025
Richardson's Home Hardware in Nipawin named Best Hardware Store in Canada
It's a significant award for a local retailer. Richardson's Home Hardware was recently named Best Hardware Store in Canada at the 33rd Annual Hardlines Outstanding Retailer Awards in Banff, Alta. The ...
Oct 28, 2025
Black Lake Denesuline Nation Fire Crew earns fourth place finish at National First Nations Firefighter Competition
The 2025 Indigenous Public Safety Conference was in Calgary over the course of October 21-24, and it was there that the Black Lake Denesuline Nation Fire Crew competed in the 36th Annual National Firs...
Oct 28, 2025
Wildfire destruction could speed up erosion of ancient land formation
A video uploaded to YouTube last week is raising awareness of the wildfire impact on the Nipekamew Sand Cliffs south of La Ronge. The Nipekamew Sand Cliffs are a 125-million-year-old land formation cr...
Oct 28, 2025
Housing need highlighted by delegation at Humboldt council meeting
Council in Humboldt heard from a delegation at Monday night's meeting about the need for housing in the community. Preferred Choice Development Strategists presented the Humboldt Housing Need and Dema...
Oct 28, 2025
Homeless shelter takes next step towards reality
A permanent shelter for homeless people is almost ready to proceed after Prince Albert city council voted 6-3 in favour of granting the development permit. About a dozen members of the public were at ...
Oct 28, 2025
Search to take place on James Smith Cree Nation for missing Natanis Merasty
Since May, the search for a missing woman originally from La Ronge has spanned three provinces - from Saskatchewan to British Columbia. Now, family and friends are taking matters into their own hands ...
Oct 28, 2025
Prince Albert Sharks Make a Big Splash at the Goldfins Spooktacular Invitational 49
The Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club kicked off their 2024-2025 competitive season in spectacular fashion at the 49th Goldfins Spooktacular Invitational in Saskatoon. With a team of only eight swimmers,...
Oct 28, 2025
Weekly Events at ANAVETS
The Prince Albert Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Club always has ongoing events for members.See posters below.
Oct 28, 2025