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First day back: students, teachers, and parents alike get ready for the new school year

Today marks the beginning of a new school year in Prince Albert with students, teachers, and parents alike preparing to get back into the school routine."Our staff is feeling pumped to be back," said ...

Sep 01, 2022

Manitoba Jailbreak as Bombers Come for Labour Day Game!

"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."Labour Day marks the halfway point of the CFL sea...

Sep 01, 2022

Stars score early, often in 7-1 win at Flying Dust

The Battlefords North Stars wasted no time putting on a show for the fans in attendance at Flying Dust First Nation, Wednesday. Playing their pre-season opener in a neutral-site game against Alberta's...

Aug 31, 2022

Humane Society making progress with new shelter and boarding facility

The Battlefords Humane Society is making progress with its plans to build a new animal shelter and a pet boarding facility, a total $2-million value project.The site is being constructed off Highway 4...

Aug 31, 2022

Goat therapy: local farm uses animals as a way of relaxation

A local farm is using their animals as a way for others to relax.Chuck Hawkins travels around Prince Albert and the surrounding area loaning out his animals for the enjoyment of others.On Wednesday wh...

Aug 31, 2022

Tourism in Melfort up this summer according to district museum

After back-to-back summers of fewer tourists than they're used to, Melfort has seen an influx and gradual return to normal.Dealing with COVID restrictions has decreased the recent number of travellers...

Aug 31, 2022

North Stars kick off pre-season at Flying Dust First Nation

The Battlefords North Stars will kick off their pre-season schedule Wednesday night at Flying Dust First Nation for a neutral site game versus the Bonnyville Pontiacs. The first of six games on the te...

Aug 31, 2022

Local Ukrainian Canadian Congress receives $15,000 donation

Ukrainian families in the Battlefords are getting more local aid.Sasktel Pioneers, a group separate from the corporation and made up of past and present employees and their families that make up chari...

Aug 31, 2022

‘Act of kindness’: P.A. business owner lends his car to complete strangers

A local business owner said it was the right thing to do when a couple heading to Saskatoon needed a vehicle.Ron Miller, who owns the Taco Time on 2nd Ave. West was in the restaurant on Sunday afterno...

Aug 31, 2022

National dog show offers special treat for Prince Albert

Prince Albert area residents are encouraged to sit and stay at the Exhibition grounds this week.The All Breeds Championship dog show runs until Thursday afternoon and is hosted by the Prince Albert Ke...

Aug 31, 2022