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Busy summer ahead for SHARE with 40th anniversary approaching
It's a big anniversary for Self Help And Recreation Education (SHARE) in Prince Albert coming up. As they prepare to turn 40 years old, however, the work they do is still keeping them extremely busy. ...
May 16, 2023

Air quality expected to worsen for many parts of northern and central Sask.
The air quality for much of northern Saskatchewan is expected to deteriorate in the next day or so as wildfire smoke pushes its way in.Special air quality statements have already been in place for Pri...
May 16, 2023

City of Prince Albert implements fire ban effective immediately
A fire ban is now in effect for the City of Prince Albert. The ban is an extension of the ban on areas north of the North Saskatchewan River and the Little Red River Park. All areas within city limits...
May 16, 2023

Schneider says Jays talked to MLB about base coach positioning after Judge side-eye
TORONTO - Blue Jays manager John Schneider said the team talked to Major League Baseball officials on Tuesday about the positioning of New York's base coaches on the field during play. The discussion ...
May 16, 2023

Saskatchewan to use natural gas, possibly coal beyond 2035 federal target: Moe
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is to continue using natural gas and possibly coal beyond the federal government's target date.Moe said Tuesday the province's existing and soon-to-be ...
May 16, 2023

Partial evacuation begins for Hall Lake, smoky conditions in La Ronge
The partial evacuation of Hall Lake and other nearby communities is currently underway.That's according to an urgent message issued by Lac La Ronge Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson at approximately 3 p.m...
May 16, 2023

BC Lions put faith in Vernon Adams as team moves on from record-setting Nathan Rourke
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The B.C. Lions have turned to Vernon Adams Jr. to fill a Nathan Rourke-sized hole as they head in to the 2023 CFL season. Rourke lit up the Lions' offence last year, winning the Most ...
May 16, 2023

North Carolina GOP takes first step to override veto of 12-week abortion limit
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's Republican-controlled Senate voted Tuesday to override the Democratic governor's veto of a bill banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy in the first of...
May 16, 2023

P.A. in need of more housing as population grows alongside economic boom
The city of Prince Albert is expected to see a significant jump in its population in the coming years but is there enough space to house everyone?The answer is both yes and no.According to Jesse Honch...
May 16, 2023

Cumberland MLA to step aside from provincial politics in 2024
A northeast Saskatchewan MLA said he will be stepping aside and not seeking re-election in 2024.Doyle Vermette, the Sask. NDP MLA for Cumberland made the announcement on Tuesday."Being the MLA for the...
May 16, 2023