Prince Albert Daily Herald

An 18-year-old man facing attempted murder charges following an investigation into a single vehicle collision on the 1000 Block of 22nd Street East made his first court appearance on Monday. Kye Rees, 18, has also been charged with criminal negligence, failing to remain at the scene of a motor vehicle collision resulting in bodily harm, […]

Brenda SawatzkyLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterThe Niverville Citizen Across the nation, 2023 marked an unprecedented year for wildfires. Experts say it wasn’t the number of fires burning that made it historic, but rather the sizable nature of the fires. Thanks in part to unrelenting heat waves throughout the spring and summer, Canada lost about 15 million […]

Darren Zary Saskatoon StarPhoenix The future of Canada’s curling will be on full display in Saskatoon next February. The nation’s young curling stars will converge on the city to compete at the 2025 Canadian Under-18 Curling Championships, Curling Canada announced Friday. The event — to be held at the Nutana Curling Club from Feb. 16 […]

Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club Submitted Ali D, a promising para swimmer hailing from the Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club, made headlines with her outstanding performance at the World Para Swimming Series Championships held in Indianapolis, USA from April 11-13. Competing under the Canadian flag, the 15-year-old prodigy proved her mettle in her debut appearance […]

Dave BaxterLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterWinnipeg Sun A northern Manitoba First Nation has formed an official partnership with a Brazilian mining company, as the community looks to benefit from mining opportunities, but not everyone is happy about the new agreement. On Friday, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) Chief Angela Levasseur announced an official exploration agreement with Vale […]

Alec Salloum Regina Leader-Post In his role as Speaker, Randy Weekes serves as the referee for house proceedings while MLAs from the government and Opposition square off during daily question periods. Over the course of the current sitting, Weekes has sent several MLAs to the penalty box or sought an apology and withdrawal of comments […]

Dear Editor, I feel compelled to express my disappointment regarding the 2024-25 Provincial Budget’s implications for the arts sector in our province. With the arts in Saskatchewan still being negatively affected by the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, massive inflation and the continued collection of the PST expansion on admissions, entertainment and recreation, it is […]

The 2024-25 Provincial Budget makes record new investments in classrooms, care and communities. This budget ensures growth continues in our great province, with the largest-ever increase in school operating funding, health care and municipal revenue sharing. Saskatchewan continues to grow faster than it has in more than a century, with more people choosing to call […]

Prince Albert wrestler Kayley Clarke was a little uneasy heading into the 2024 Canadian Wrestling Championships in Ontario, but the nerves didn’t show. The Carlton Comprehensive Public High School Student finished strong in the U19 Women’s Division, taking home a gold medal in the Greco-Roman event on the final day of competition. “I was just […]

Residents looking for a new adventure or a classic favourite will have a chance to find it when the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) opens their doors on Friday for the first day of their annual Spring Book Sale. This year’s sale returns to the familiar confines of South Hill Mall. CFUW member and […]

After awaiting more information around trustee election campaign finances, the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division board of education decided to stay with the status quo. During their meeting on March 18, the board approved a number of options for the upcoming election. However, an option that would create campaign spending limits and require trustee candidates to […]

Two students from around Prince Albert will be travelling to Ottawa for the Canada-Wide Science Fair in late May after earning their spots at the Prince Albert and NE Regional Science Fair. The Science Fair took place at the Prince Albert Science Centre in the Gateway Mall on April 9, but organizers could not announce […]

Lorelle Meyer has been selected as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Guy Rutter Memorial People’s Choice Award for her captivating artwork, Serenity at 7 (acrylic on canvas). The Mann Art Gallery made the announcement in late March. The work was showcased at the 48th Annual Winter Festival Art Show and Sale, guest curated by […]

With both provincial and municipal elections on the horizon, the Prince Albert Catholic School Division board of education is planning meetings with both Minister of Education Jeremy Cockrill and Members of the Legislative Assembly. During the board’s regular meeting on April 8, education director Lorel Trumier canvassed the board for possible dates. With the provincial […]

The Prince Albert Catholic School Division is making some changes to their annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon to open the school year next year. Instead of the traditional method of holding it during the opening mass and recognition of service awards during the first week of school, it will be held as part of a large […]

According to the province’s bi-weekly respiratory illness surveillance report, influenza has increased and COVID-19 has decreased as has been the trend in recent CRISP reports According to the new report COVID-19 has decreased in Saskatchewan. The reporting period was from March 24 until April 6. The report was released on April 11. The number of […]

Siyam, age 6, leukemia Siyam was three years old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Katrin and her son were quickly uprooted from their small town and moved to a larger city so Siyam could receive treatment. “This was such a tough […]

A 34-year-old man from Prince Albert is facing several charges after a routine traffic stop in Sandy Bay According to RCMP On April 12 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Sandy Bay RCMP performed a routine traffic stop in Sandy Bay As a result of investigation, during the traffic stop officers located and seized approximately 107 grams […]

Jocelyn Bennett Regina Leader-Post CAA Saskatchewan’s Worst Roads campaign has become, for some, synonymous with the start of spring. The online advocacy and safety campaign was created to engage with road users and draw attention to the province’s most unsafe roads. It offers motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and passengers the chance to nominate and vote for […]

Local Journalism Initiative ReporterSASKTODAY.ca NORTHEAST – Two co-operatives in the northeast have voted in favour of amalgamation while another will remain on its own.  The final amalgamation vote results have been confirmed. Beeland and Carrot River Co-ops will be moving forward with an amalgamation commencing February 2025. After the votes on April 9, 10 and […]