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Best ways to prevent CO leaks as the weather gets colder

As the weather gets colder the more likely it is people will be starting up their furnaces.The Prince Albert Fire Department is once again sharing tips to help residents prevent any situations involvi...

Oct 20, 2022

Raiders announce Thurston signing in BC

The Prince Albert Raiders announced on Thursday that overage defenseman Trevor Thurston will be heading west to BC after signing with the Merritt Centennials of the BCHL. Trevor Thurston has signed wi...

Oct 20, 2022

Local product becomes world champion chuck wagon racer

Layne MacGillivray was born and raised in Melfort, learning the art of chuckwagon racing from his father.Now, he resides in Alberta and has just become the 2022 chuckwagon racer World Champion.MacGill...

Oct 20, 2022

Small Business Celebration helps entrepreneurs start their journey

One of the hardest parts of building a new business can be finding out where to start, which is why the Northwest Community Futures Development Corporation held a special Small Business Celebration, W...

Oct 20, 2022

Hawks grab forward from P.A. Mintos

The Nipawin Hawks have announced a new commitment for the 2023-24 season.Spiritwood product Konnor Watson has signed on the dotted lines and is expected to join the team next year.The 6'2", 170-pound ...

Oct 19, 2022

'Please forgive me': Wahpeton First Nation fatal stabbing results in two-year jail sentence

With tears welling up in his eyes, the man responsible for killing a man and stabbing another woman during a house party on Boxing Day, faced his victims' family members and said he was sorry.At the c...

Oct 19, 2022

Senior hockey tryouts fast approaching for Beaver Blues

With the senior hockey season just around the corner, the Battlefords Beaver Blues will be holding tryouts for their 2022-23 team.The tryouts will be held next Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m., at Battleford...

Oct 18, 2022

Prince Albert athletes rise to top at provincial fitness competition

An event, advertised as Saskatchewan largest fitness festival, was held over the weekend in Saskatoon and a number of Prince Albert athletes rose to the challenge.Jodi Tournier and Vicki MacPherson, f...

Oct 17, 2022

Mustangs add AJHL veteran

The Melfort Mustangs have added a player with Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) experience, having played with three different teams.Ryan Duguay comes to Melfort from the Drumheller Dragons (AJHL), ...

Oct 17, 2022

RCMP investigating after P.A. woman found dead near Maymont

The death of a 24-year-old Prince Albert woman is being investigated.Wendy Bird's body was found along Highway 16 Sunday morning near the village of Maymont. The road was closed for several hours but ...

Oct 17, 2022