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Police identify New Year's Day homicide victim
A young man murdered New Year's Day in Prince Albert is being remembered as a passionate basketball fan who never hesitated to help a friend or family member.Alex Whitehead, 20, died in hospital Satur...
Jan 04, 2022

Local fire departments receive cuddly donation
Thanks to a special holiday drive by the Calendar Club of Canada, a number of children across the Prince Albert region will be provided with some extra comfort during their times of great need.Every y...
Jan 04, 2022

Third consecutive Ice Wolves game postponed for COVID-related reasons
Coronavirus has stricken members of the Melfort Mustangs leading to the postponement of tonight's game in La Ronge against the Ice Wolves."They have some COVID cases on the team and it was enough for ...
Jan 04, 2022

Two men arrested and charged after serious assaults
On Jan. 1, Carrot River RCMP received a report of a disturbance on Shoal Lake Cree Nation.The investigation has determined a series of physical altercations occurred between a group of individuals and...
Jan 04, 2022

Lukaku apologizes and wants to restore trust at Chelsea
LONDON - Romelu Lukaku apologized for going public with his unhappiness at Chelsea and promised Tuesday to restore trust with fans, teammates and manager Thomas Tuchel. The Belgium striker had said in...
Jan 04, 2022

Federal transport minister asks for investigation into Sunwing party flight to Mexico
MONTREAL - Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says he has asked Transport Canada to investigate reports of "unacceptable" behaviour on a recent Sunwing Airlines flight to Cancun, Mexico. Videos ...
Jan 04, 2022

Cold snap leads to nearly 400 calls for CAA in Prince Albert
If you spent part of your Christmas or the days after waiting for a battery boost, you're not alone. In fact, you were one of hundreds of drivers who needed to call for roadside assistance in that spa...
Jan 04, 2022

Waiting Game: After cancellation of mixed doubles trials, curlers waiting on decision
After COVID-19 challenges forced the cancellation of Canada's mixed doubles trials, several top curlers are anxiously waiting to learn whether they will be chosen to represent the country in the disci...
Jan 04, 2022

Moe, Merriman watching for COVID symptoms after possible exposure
Saskatchewan's premier and health minister are monitoring for symptoms of COVID-19 after a potential exposure during a media conference Thursday.According to a release from the premier's office, a per...
Jan 04, 2022

After 8 years as NBA assistant, Hammon to lead team in WNBA
Becky Hammon was ready to lead her own team. So she went back to where her professional career began - the WNBA. Hammon, an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs, will take over as the Las Vegas Aces' ...
Jan 04, 2022