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More support needed to address safety concerns, union representing security says
Confirming escalating rates of violence at all the province's hospitals, the union that represents the security officers who work in those facilities is suggesting the solution lies outside the doors....
Jan 13, 2026

Prince Albert theatre group raises money for SPCA
A story about a dog that assists random strangers will act as a fundraiser this week for the Prince Albert SPCA.Vestor the Rescue Dog represents the first play done by Chokecherry Productions, and run...
Jan 13, 2026
Police arrest La Ronge man featured on RCMP most wanted list
La Ronge RCMP have arrested a man featured on the force's provincial most wanted list. An investigation determined on Jan. 6 two adult individuals were at a residence in Sucker River when they were fo...
Jan 13, 2026

Man charged with second-degree murder in Melfort has trial date set
A trial date has been set for a man charged with second-degree murder after the death of his long-time partner. Cody Chubey's case has been set for trial June 8 at Melfort's Court of King's Bench. Chu...
Jan 13, 2026
Variety of issues discussed at Melfort council meeting
The City of Melfort held their first council meeting of 2026 on Monday. It was a different start for the year, as for the first time, council opened with a land acknowledgement. Deputy Mayor Brian Eng...
Jan 13, 2026

Local communities to receive Safety Fund Grants
Several local communities are recipients of the latest round of Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants. The provincial government has announced that 80 projects were approved for 78 communities for a g...
Jan 13, 2026

Inmate's death at Sask Pen subject of upcoming public inquest
The circumstances surrounding a man's death at Saskatchewan Penitentiary will be examined in great detail during a public inquest next month at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert.On Nov. 28, 2022, 28-...
Jan 13, 2026

Raiders look to jump back into win column as they welcome Wheat Kings
After playing a fantastic game but coming up short on Saturday against the Edmonton Oil Kings, the Prince Albert Raiders had their six-game winning streak snapped and are looking to find the win colum...
Jan 13, 2026

New utility rates, base tax approved as North Battleford council implements 2026 budget
North Battleford city council approved a series of bylaws Monday to implement the city's 2026 budget, formally authorizing new utility rates and frontage-based infrastructure levy.Council passed amend...
Jan 13, 2026

Three people charged after armed robbery in Little Red River
Two women and a man are in police custody after a truck was stolen at gunpoint in Little Red River several days ago. Prince Albert RCMP were called to the community at 11 a.m. on Jan. 9 and learned tw...
Jan 13, 2026