Prince Albert News

Prince Albert Daily Herald - 1 day 11 hours ago
Taylor Shire Regina Leader-Post With less than a month to go until training camps open across the Canadian Football League, it’s time to get ready for a new football season. And this year, there are some new rule changes that are going to be implemented in the CFL game before more drastic changes... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 11 hours ago
It’s here again. Did you miss the last opening for the Enhanced Career Bridging program? Do you need help with being prepared for getting employment? Here is another opportunity to register for the May Cohort. It’s Value packed!!!! It’s free!!!! Register now as spots are limited.... Read more

Prince Albert Daily Herald - 1 day 11 hours ago
Taylor Shire Regina Leader-Post Seven new inductees are set to be enshrined in the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026. Making up this year’s induction class in the athlete category is Humboldt’s Brianne Theisen-Eaton, Regina’s Chris Getzlaf, Saskatoon’s Cameron Baerg and Lipton’s... Read more

Prince Albert Daily Herald - 1 day 11 hours ago
Kevin Berger Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Clark’s Crossing Gazette Continuing a trend that began back in 2022, the City of Martensville will bring in an estimated $398,000 in extra property tax revenue this year, which roughly translates to the average single-family home paying an... Read more

Prince Albert Daily Herald - 1 day 11 hours ago
Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca HUMBOLDT — After nearly a decade with the City of Humboldt and more than 30 years in municipal service, city manager Joe Day has announced his retirement, effective Aug. 15. Day joined the City of Humboldt as director of finance... Read more

Prince Albert Daily Herald - 1 day 11 hours ago
Michael Joel-Hansen Saskatoon StarPhoenix A Saskatchewan man previously convicted of inciting hatred against Jewish people, assaulting women, and harassing an interracial couple is now charged with posting “hateful” material online. Carlyle RCMP said on April 10,  Travis Patron, 35, was... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 11 hours ago
OTTAWA — Finland's President Alexander Stubb says Canada is doing the right thing by diversifying its trade beyond the U.S. and is in a position to contribute to building a more stable world. In a discussion held by Carleton University in Ottawa today, Stubb says Russia's war in Ukraine stems from... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 11 hours ago
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways.  Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas.  The Highway Hotline is reporting swirling, loose, and drifting snow, along with drifts, slush, and ice, along with heavy... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 11 hours ago
OTTAWA — A handful of Conservative MPs stopped on their way into a caucus meeting this morning to tell reporters they're backing their leader as questions swirl about Pierre Poilievre's ability to stay in the job. MP Andrew Lawton says Poilievre is doing a tremendous job and received resounding... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 11 hours ago
HOUSTON — Elyse Vandermolen is like many residents of Houston — a Texan frustrated by watching the price per gallon tick higher at the gas pump while the oil-producing state she calls home is set for record exports because of the war in Iran. "It just makes your eyes pop out when you fill up the... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 12 hours ago
The Government of Saskatchewan will undertake a comprehensive review of The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act including additional public and stakeholder consultations after an initial review conducted by the Farm Land Ownership Advisory Committee. “This review will ensure any potential... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 12 hours ago
A number of sandwiches, subs and wraps sold by the convenience chain 7-Eleven have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria. The Government of Canada said the sandwiches, which were distributed in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, should not be consumed, sold or... Read more

Prince Albert Daily Herald - 1 day 12 hours ago
Michael Taube It’s probably fair to describe Stephen Lewis as the most successful New Democrat on the domestic and international scene. That’s why there was a large outpouring of support from Canada’s left when the 88-year-old political stalwart passed away on March 31 after a long battle against... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 12 hours ago
A Saskatchewan political scientist is expecting few changes for people in this province, now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government. Three byelection wins on Monday have resulted in the Liberals having 174 seats in the House of Commons. The byelection results follow five... Read more

Prince Albert Daily Herald - 1 day 12 hours ago
Prabha Ramaswamy Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Around the world, governments are trying to secure reliable access to food, energy and critical minerals. Canada is one the few that can supply all three at scale. I don’t think this is something we talk about enough. Western Canada sits at the... Read more

Prince Albert Daily Herald - 1 day 12 hours ago
Prince Albert police have arrested two suspects accused of assaulting a woman in an alley on April 10. Officers were called to an area on the 500 block of 13th Street East at around 5:12 p.m. following reports of an assault in an alley. They arrived to find a suspect vehicle nearby and arrested two... Read more

Prince Albert Daily Herald - 1 day 12 hours ago
The Saskatchewan RCMP are searching for a 35-year-old facing multiple charges including careless use of a firearm, possession of a firearm while prohibited, and failure to comply with a probation order. Matthew Barker, 35, is believed to be armed and dangerous, the RCMP said. Anyone who sees him... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 13 hours ago
OTTAWA — A Cree child took her first steps on the land during a "walking out" ceremony on Parliament Hill today, a moment one Algonquin elder says is historic and a reminder of the importance of family. Six-month old Annora Crowe emerged from a teepee holding her parents' hands and took her first... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 13 hours ago
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is announcing $120 million in humanitarian and development aid for Sudan, where she says hunger is being used as a weapon of war. The United Nations says more than 40,000 people have been killed since Sudan's civil war started three years ago today. Aid... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 14 hours ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Flyers fans could have been excused for thinking they entered some kind of time warp as they grabbed their “Let's Go Flyers” rally towels on their way into the arena. The Grateful Dead cover band Splintered Sunlight jammed out to hits from the 1970s and graybeards old enough to... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 15 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A student opened fire randomly at two classrooms at a middle school in southeast Turkey on Wednesday, killing four people and wounding 20 others, an official said, in the second such shooting in the country in two days. The student, who was also killed, arrived... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 18 hours ago
CALGARY — Cale Makar made an immediate impact Tuesday night in his return after a seven-game absence. Playing his hometown team, the reigning Norris Trophy winner assisted on all three goals as the Colorado Avalanche made it eight consecutive road wins with a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. “... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 18 hours ago
VANCOUVER — Hannah Miller likes what she sees in Madison Samoskevich. Miller, the veteran, and rookie Samoskevich both reached milestones as the Vancouver Goldeneyes used a 4-1 win over the Seattle Torrent to keep their slim playoff hopes alive in a battle of Professional Women's Hockey League... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 18 hours ago
VANCOUVER — A new atmosphere is hanging over the Vancouver Canucks in the final days of the season. The team is anchored to the bottom of the NHL standings and at the tail end of a disastrous campaign — and yet a lightness seems to be permeating the locker room. "You can tell it's changed," said... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 19 hours ago
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Christine Fréchette to be sworn into office today as Quebec's second female premier Christine Fréchette is set to be sworn in as Quebec's premier today with less than six months to go before the... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 19 hours ago
QUÉBEC — Christine Fréchette is set to be sworn in as Quebec's premier today with less than six months to go before the provincial election. She defeated Bernard Drainville in the race to replace François Legault, who created the Coalition Avenir Québec in 2011 and had been premier since 2018. The... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 19 hours ago
OTTAWA — Finland's President Alexander Stubb is in Ottawa this week. On Tuesday he made stops at Rideau Hall and a hockey rink before his first official meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. On Wednesday he is holding public conversations on defence, Arctic security and industrial partnerships... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 19 hours ago
OTTAWA — Finland's President Alexander Stubb is in Ottawa this week. On Tuesday he made stops at Rideau Hall and a hockey rink before his first official meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. On Wednesday he is holding public conversations on defence, Arctic security and industrial partnerships... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 19 hours ago
NEW WESTMINSTER — A British Columbia woman who worked in Punjabi-language broadcasting has been sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison after attempting to smuggle more than 100 kilograms of methamphetamine into Canada from the United States. Sukhvinder Kaur Sangha pleaded guilty to unlawful... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 20 hours ago
After earning a 2-0 series lead on home ice, the Prince Albert Raiders saw their second round series shift to Saskatoon on Tuesday for Game 3. For the second straight game, the Raiders shut the Blades out for a 4-0 win, and a 3-0 lead in the series. The Blades came out of the gates with some fire... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 21 hours ago
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alex Ovechkin had an assist on the go-ahead goal in what perhaps will be the final game of his record-breaking career and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Tuesday night in the season finale for both teams. Ovechkin had the second assist on... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 22 hours ago
VANCOUVER — Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the night in overtime and the Vancouver Canucks edged the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Tuesday. The winger collected a pass from centre Elias Pettersson and tapped a shot in to seal the victory 2:58 into the extra frame. Defenceman Elias Pettersson... Read more

Prince Albert Daily Herald - 1 day 22 hours ago
Braeden Cootes scored two goals, Michal Orsulak made 23 saves, and the Prince Albert Raiders are one win away from a spot in the Eastern Conference Final. Cootes broke open a 1-0 game with two second period goals less than five minutes apart as the Raiders cruised to a 4-0 win over the Saskatoon... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 22 hours ago
VANCOUVER — Centre Hanna Miller scored a milestone goal as the Vancouver Goldeneyes kept their slim Professional Women's Hockey League playoff hopes alive with a 4-1 win over the Seattle Torrent in a battle between two expansion teams on Tuesday night. Sarah Nurse, Anna Meixner and Madison... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 23 hours ago
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Nick Schmaltz scored twice as the Utah Mammoth beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Tuesday night and secured the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Schmaltz scored his first goal for the Mammoth 4:54 into the second period on the power play, assisted by Mikhail... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 23 hours ago
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alex Ovechkin hasn't decided if his final NHL game was Tuesday night. If it was, the Russian superstar made sure he got on the scoresheet. Ovechkin assisted on Jakob Chychrun's go... Read more

paNOW - 1 day 23 hours ago
CALGARY — Gabriel Landeskog scored the go-ahead goal at 15:07 of the third period on Tuesday night to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-1 NHL victory over the Calgary Flames. Artturi Lehkonen and Nathan Mackinnon, with his league-leading 53rd goal into an empty net, also scored for Colorado (54-16... Read more

paNOW - 2 days 15 min ago
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat Milwaukee 9-7 on Tuesday night and handed the Brewers their sixth consecutive loss. Milwaukee's skid is its longest since June 2023, when the Brewers also dropped six straight. The... Read more

paNOW - 2 days 45 min ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball made a layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell's attempt at a winning layup at the buzzer, and the Charlotte Hornets beat Miami 127-126 in a wild start to the NBA's... Read more

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