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‘It gets us our playground’: James Smith Cree Nation donates $116k to Weldon Playground Project

Tears of joy overwhelmed many of those who attended a pancake breakfast fundraiser in Weldon on Saturday morning. The town's residents and people from neighbouring communities joined together at the W...

Apr 13, 2024

P.A. residents protest for Palestine as war reaches six months

More than 100 Prince Albert residents participated in an organized protest for Palestine on Saturday afternoon. Protesters lined the intersection of Marquis Road and 2nd Ave. W near McDonald's in a sh...

Apr 07, 2024

Details released on permanent Humboldt Broncos memorial

Plans have been released for the site of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy.The permanent memorial will be constructed at the intersection of Highways 35 and 335 between Tisdale and Nipawin.The Hum...

Apr 05, 2024

Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass and appeal for peace in Gaza and Ukraine

Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday, making a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap betwe...

Mar 31, 2024

WHL suspends P.A. product Matt Henry following failed PED test

The Brandon Wheat Kings are going to be down a man for the first round of the Western Hockey League (WHL) Playoffs.On Friday afternoon, the club announced that Prince Albert-born forward Matt Henry wa...

Mar 29, 2024

Wolseley looking for support in their quest to become Kraft Hockeyville

The town of Wolseley is hoping to become the first Saskatchewan community to be named Kraft Hockeyville.The winner of the annual Kraft Hockeyville contest wins $250,000 and a chance to host a National...

Mar 28, 2024

Doctor returns to Canada after competing in new sport in Texas

La Ronge's Dr. Jeff Irvine has recently returned from Houston, Texas, where he competed in a new sport called HYROX on March 16. HYROX combines both running and functional workout stations, where part...

Mar 26, 2024

Polar Bear Plunge planned for Pinehouse Lake

People at Pinehouse Lake will be getting ready to take a chilly dip this coming Saturday as part of the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge. The plunge starts at 1 p.m. but there will be a few other activiti...

Mar 14, 2024

School band's trip to NYC still on, regardless of sanctions

North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Band's planned trip to New York City is still moving ahead, despite teachers' sanctions underway.Saskatchewan teachers withdrew their time for extrac...

Mar 13, 2024

Johnny and Kristy Charles named Mr. and Mrs. Winter Festival

Johnny and Kristy Charles have been named this year's Mr. and Mrs. Winter Festival. It is the first time the Lac La Ronge Winter Festival has named a couple to represent the 10-day annual event. Jonas...

Mar 08, 2024