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A pair of North Stars make the SJHL’s Viking Cup Roster
The Viking Cup, an international hockey tournament, is making its return for the first time since 2006, and will feature a couple of North Stars. The tournament will be held in Camrose, AB, and along ...
Dec 11, 2025
Prince Albert Police report record number of gun seizures
Based on data collected to the end of November, the Prince Albert Police Service is reporting a record number of firearms seizures in 2025.Approximately 192 firearms were seized in the community. Fift...
Dec 11, 2025
Developer could build 62-unit apartment complex in 2026
A new four-storey, 62-unit apartment building could soon be built in La Ronge. Town administration has been in discussions with Prince Albert-based PG Brar Investments Inc., which has shown a willingn...
Dec 11, 2025
Over $10,000 raised in Holiday Smile Cookie campaign
With a total of $10,676 raised, the four Tim Hortons locations around Prince Albert came together Thursday afternoon to present their donation from the December Holiday Smile Cookie campaign towards B...
Dec 11, 2025
'Without hesitation': Lloydminster firefighter recognized with national honour for off-duty rescue
On a quiet winter morning nearly five years ago, when most of Lloydminster was still asleep, a flicker of orange rose above a cul-de-sac on the Alberta side of the border.It was just after 6 a.m. on F...
Dec 11, 2025
Arctic air leading to frigid conditions over the next couple of days
It's a good news, bad news forecast over the next couple of days for the province. The snowy, blustery conditions we have been experiencing will finally give way to some sunshine. The downside is that...
Dec 11, 2025
Fatal stabbing at Mistawasis First Nation results in 7 year prison sentence
A man who claimed he was acting in self-defence when he stabbed another man seven times with a kitchen knife, has received a seven year prison sentence.With remand credit, Roy Lasas has roughly 13 mon...
Dec 11, 2025
Premier Scott Moe adds five newly elected MLAs to Saskatchewan cabinet in shuffle
Premier Scott Moe shuffled his cabinet on Thursday, with five MLAs who were first elected last year taking on ministerial portfolios for the first time.Mike Weger (Weyburn-Bengough) will serve as mini...
Dec 11, 2025
Review shows Nipawin in need of commercial, industrial land
NIpawin Council has approved a Population and Land Review. Chief Administrative Officer Michele Sorensen said the review, undertaken by Land Planner Jeff Hrynkiw, was undertaken to better understand t...
Dec 11, 2025
North Battleford creates economic task force as major retail spaces sit empty
North Battleford is moving to strengthen its economic strategy with a new advisory committee, as a recent retail analysis shows the city is facing high vacancy rates, major empty commercial spaces and...
Dec 11, 2025