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Quebec's social services under pressure by influx of asylum seekers
MONTREAL - The influx of asylum seekers to Quebec is putting pressure on the province's social services network, with homeless shelters in Montreal bearing the brunt. France Labelle, with a youth home...
Jan 04, 2023

McCarthy failing anew in bid for speaker, GOP in disarray
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leader Kevin McCarthy was failing anew to win the House speakership Wednesday in dramatic fourth round voting as the chamber plunged into Day Two of the new Congress with ...
Jan 04, 2023

Raiders shoot for back-to-back wins against Hitmen
The Prince Albert Raiders (12-20-3-0) kick off the first homestand of the new year Wednesday night where they'll host the Calgary Hitmen (19-11-3-1) for the final time this season.In addition to this ...
Jan 04, 2023

Prairie Hope Wellness shares tips on how to handle the stress of a new year
The following is Part 2/2 of the northeastNOW series exploring mental health and change as we transition into the new year.Changes are inevitable as we begin the new year, but Prairie Hope Wellness is...
Jan 04, 2023

Holiday travel mess shows why Canadian air travel industry needs competition: NDP
OTTAWA - New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says the holiday travel woes that left thousands of passengers stranded at airports or struggling to find flights home show why there should be more competit...
Jan 04, 2023

UPDATE: Prince Albert senior assaulted by stranger, family calls for change
In a statement Tuesday, Roger Parenteau, Executive Director of Housing Operations for SHC, said they will be increasing security in a Prince Albert senior facility after an 89-year-old man was assault...
Jan 04, 2023

‘It’s kind of a reality check’: Rams linebacker reacts to Hamlin injury
The nightmare scenario that unfolded on a football field in Cincinnati on Monday resonated with Regina's Ryder Varga.Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during Monday's NFL game...
Jan 04, 2023

Biden: GOP speaker drama 'not a good look' for country
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden said House Republicans' inability to unify behind a speaker candidate, which has prevented the chamber from beginning its legislative business, is "not a good loo...
Jan 04, 2023

Upcoming Programming at PAPL
The Prince Albert Public Library has so much programming for all interests.See the posters below.
Jan 04, 2023

P.A. woman charged after drug and firearms seized in Mistawasis
What started out as a report of possible gunshots on Mistawasis First Nation turned into a large firearm and drug seizure for RCMP.On Jan. 1, around 1:50 p.m., Ahtahkakoop RCMP drove up to an abandone...
Jan 04, 2023