Events

City of Prince Albert encourages public to honour NDTR and wear orange shirt

Every child matters - but on Tuesday, Sept. 30, that message is amplified with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. The City of Prince Albert is encouraging the public t...

Sep 29, 2025

"I'd rather be working right now": Postal workers strike over Canada Post reforms

John Harper was visibly upset while picketing outside of the Canada Post office in Prince Albert Friday morning."Nobody here doesn't want to work. I'd rather be working right now. I've got girls and a...

Sep 26, 2025

SUNTEP and FNUC students hear education is road to reconciliation

Andrew Poulin, a third year student at the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP) in Prince Albert acknowledges that as a future educator, he will have a role to play in guiding ...

Sep 26, 2025

International Two-Spirit gathering encourages storytelling, celebration of identity

The 38th annual International Two-Spirit Gathering is underway at Diamond Hill Resort near North Battleford. The gathering focuses on Pekiwewin, which is the act of coming home. "That's such a powerfu...

Sep 17, 2025

7-Eleven Canada teams up with Food Banks for ‘Slurpee Name Your Price’ day

There's a good reason to get a brain freeze tomorrow, Thursday Sept. 18. Canadians can purchase a large 7-Eleven Slurpee for any price, above a minimum of .50 cents, with 100 per cent of proceeds goin...

Sep 17, 2025

Man swims in 70 different Sask. lakes to mark milestone birthday

Most people mark their 70th birthday with cake and candles - but one Saskatchewan man dove into celebration by swimming 70 lakes across the province.Gerald Siemen's quest started on May 15 at Top Lake...

Sep 16, 2025

North Battleford's fire chief to raise challenges at national conference on behalf of Saskatchewan

The head of North Battleford Fire Department is preparing to put Saskatchewan's front-line challenges - from overdoses to rising equipment costs - on the table at a national conference later this mont...

Sep 15, 2025

Big day from Tyson Philpot leads to 48-31 Riders loss to Montreal

On a rainy Saturday night, the Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome key injuries to their secondary as the Montreal Alouettes won 48-31.Prior to the game, defensive backs Tevaughn Campbell and M...

Sep 13, 2025

Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killer but provide little about motive

OREM, Utah (AP) - An official in Utah said Thursday police are working to identify Charlie Kirk's shooter, who jumped off a roof and fled after firing the fatal shot. A high-powered, bolt-action rifle...

Sep 11, 2025

Mass attack on Manitoba First Nation leaves two dead on anniversary of James Smith Cree Nation stabbings

An 18-year-old girl lost her life in an early morning attack on the Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba. RCMP said she was killed by her own brother, who also died. The suspect, 26-year old Tyron Si...

Sep 04, 2025