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North Battleford RCMP searching for missing person
Police are appealing to the public as members look for a missing person. Florenda Thomas, 37, was last seen Jan. 7 and reported missing Jan. 10. When last seen, Thomas was on 102 street, wearing a red...
Jan 16, 2023

Trudeau says Ottawa looking at bail reform after letter from premiers demands action
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is looking "carefully" and "quickly" at a letter from Canada's premiers calling for reforms to the country's bail system. Premiers from all 1...
Jan 16, 2023

Nicole Cook receives life sentence after guilty plea in Laverdiere case
One more of the individuals facing charges in the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation was sentenced at the Court of King's Bench in Battleford. Nicole Cook, 39, of Edmonton, who was originally faci...
Jan 16, 2023

P.A. police union wants more officers to help with heavy workload
The high number of calls to Prince Alberts Police Service (PAPS) appears to be taking its toll on officers. That's according to Nolan Carter, the president of the Prince Albert Police Association, who...
Jan 16, 2023

Guilbeault gives green light to James Bay lithium mine with 271 conditions
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says a new lithium mine in northern Quebec can go ahead with more than 270 conditions to protect wildlife and respect Indigenous use of the lands of tra...
Jan 16, 2023

Police searching for suspect who fled from police last Monday
Prince Albert Police have released a photo of a potential suspect following a flight from police earlier this month.On Jan. 9, officers were called to a convenience store regarding a suspicious vehicl...
Jan 16, 2023

Ratzlaff; Stewart to represent Hawks at SJHL/MJHL Showcase
Two Nipawin Hawks will travel to Winnipeg later this month for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) - Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) Showcase.Ratzlaff, 19, is currently tied for 15th in ...
Jan 16, 2023

Canadian forward Jonathan David reaches 40-goal milestone with France's Lille
Thanks to a two-goal performance against Troyes, Canadian Jonathan David has become the first foreign player to reach 40 goals with Lille in France's Ligue 1. The forward from Ottawa, who turned 23 Sa...
Jan 16, 2023

Retirement Planning During Difficult Times:
Reducing Demands on Portfolios
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."Planning for retirement can be particularly chall...
Jan 16, 2023

Double Portion at PA Alliance Church
Canada's Double Portion will be performing at the PA Alliance Church, January 21.Please see the poster for details.
Jan 16, 2023