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‘Everybody’s gone’: Canadians mark sombre Remembrance Day as number of vets dwindles
OTTAWA - Eight decades on from the end of the deadliest military conflict in history, Canadians paused for Remembrance Day ceremonies Tuesday to honour those who put their lives on the line for their ...
Nov 11, 2025

Canada’s veteran population is dwindling fast
OTTAWA - Canada marked Remembrance Day on Tuesday - 80 years after the Second World War ended and 72 years since the end of the Korean War.Only a few thousand Canadian veterans of those conflicts are ...
Nov 11, 2025

Reflection and resilience: Prince Albert remembers
Hundreds gathered inside the Prince Albert Armoury Tuesday morning to mark Remembrance Day - a solemn ceremony honouring the lives of those who served and sacrificed for Canada's freedom. March on the...
Nov 11, 2025

Midweek Preview: Raiders prepare for difficult middle stretch in U.S. trip
The Prince Albert Raiders have been on the road for seven days and played three games. Now, they will gear up for two of the toughest games in the Western Conference. On Tuesday, the battle between th...
Nov 11, 2025
Elder proves it's never too late to learn or to teach
When Louise Fraser shared her story, Darlene Brander said it brought tears to her eyes."She has an inspirational story that I think many people in the community and greater public want to hear more of...
Nov 11, 2025

Chief justice to stand in for Simon on Remembrance Day due to illness
Rideau Hall says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is recovering in hospital from a respiratory virus, leaving her unable to preside over the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on Tuesday.Chief Justice Ri...
Nov 11, 2025

First Nation veteran reflects on journey as elite Canadian paratrooper
When Ross Alexson first joined the army, it was as a mobile support operator. It wasn't until a routine pick up of some airborne troops that he realized his military aspirations may be a little higher...
Nov 11, 2025

Missing woman last seen on 24th Street W.
Prince Albert Police are hoping for public help in finding a missing 23-year-old woman. Ralynne Chamakese was last seen on November 3 in the 1200 block of 24th Street West. She is about 5-5 tall, weig...
Nov 10, 2025

Operation Red Nose returns to Prince Albert for 13th year
In a couple of weeks, volunteers with Operation Red Nose will be dashing through the snow, ensuring party goers have a safe ride home.The free nationally run service returns to Prince Albert streets o...
Nov 10, 2025

McDonald, Cripps, Harvey share thoughts on U17 World Hockey Challenge experience
For Raiders Head Coach Ryan McDonald, the 2025 U17 World Hockey Challenge represents a full circle moment. It's his third time winning the championship and in his third different role: first as a play...
Nov 10, 2025