Prince Albert News
SEATTLE — A grand jury in Washington state has indicted an alleged co-conspirator in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting.
The indictment of 30-year-old James Bryant for conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country means there is probable cause for prosecutors to pursue the case.
Emily... Read more
VICTORIA — The BC Lumber Trade Council says Canadian softwood lumber now faces total import taxes of almost 35 per cent after the latest review from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The organization representing B.C. lumber producers says the new figure is down from the combined rate of 45 per cent... Read more
Lexi SaldañaLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterDaily Herald More than a thousand students and community members entered the doors of the Art Hauser to attend the 15th annual ‘Opening Doors to Tomorrow Career and Job Fair’ Wednesday morning. In partnership with the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School... Read more
A commercial truck driver who lost his temper after a school bus brake-checked him on the highway followed the bus to a school in Rosthern and struck a second bus that was pulling into the loading zone.
Those details were shared Wednesday at Rosthern circuit court.
Justin Riben, 34, entered a... Read more
Bringing an MRI to Prince Albert is a key focus of this year’s Give a Little Life Day campaign, which launched Wednesday with a new title sponsor and a new home for its annual radiothon.
Lake Country Co-op will host the Dec. 4 fundraiser at its food store, supporting the Boreal Healthcare... Read more
A program that delivers about 1,500 meals a month in Prince Albert needs more volunteers to help get food to people’s doors.
While some volunteer opportunities at Victoria Hospital fill quickly, Meals on Wheels has been harder to staff, according to Janelle Senga, the Saskatchewan Health Authority’... Read more
SURREY — A shaky start to the CFL season didn't dim the B.C. Lions' big aspirations.
Inside the locker room, there's always been a belief that the team could achieve great things this year, said defensive lineman Casey Sayles.
"Sometimes good things take time to kind of develop," he said. "But we... Read more
A proposal from the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce to install remote surveillance cameras, potentially in the downtown, was met with interest and questions from city councillors during Monday’s executive committee meeting.
Chamber CEO Patty Hughes asked council to consider a $100,... Read more
Saskatchewan’s police watchdog has found no grounds to lay criminal charges against RCMP officers after a 29-year-old man died in custody on James Smith Cree Nation in April 2025.
An autopsy determined the man died from positional asphyxia combined with acute methamphetamine and cocaine toxicity,... Read more
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had... Read more
Dave Leaderhouse Special to Herald Prince Albert has always done a great job in celebrating its rich sporting history and one of the annual highlights for doing just that is the Kinsmen Club’s Sportsman Banquet. For the 17th time the Kinsmen Club will be saluting a decorated sportsperson,... Read more
A second court appearance has come and gone for a man alleged responsible for a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl from Shellbrook.
Riley Farthing, 22, from Blaine Lake, appeared in person Wednesday at the Rosthern court and was supported by family members.... Read more
Northern Advocate Staff Beginning Oct. 6, Saskatchewan residents can start booking appointments to receive this year’s influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations. Immunization against respiratory illness is a safe and effective way to help stay healthy, prevent illness and save lives. “... Read more
Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Windspeaker.com Ethan Bear is hoping his road back to the National Hockey League goes through the Ontario city of Hamilton. The 29-year-old defenceman, a member of Ochapowace Nation in Saskatchewan who last played in the NHL in March of 2024,... Read more
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has voted at an advance poll for the province to stay in Canada.
Smith says in a video on social media about Monday's referendum that it's not the time to give up hope on the country.
She says she knows many Albertans are frustrated with... Read more
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it has test-fired cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines as it continues to expand its military capabilities during a prolonged freeze in diplomacy with Washington and Seoul.... Read more