Community

Winter shelter likely to re-open mid-October as homeless numbers double

Stepping Stones shelter has plans to re-open on Oct. 15 at its location at the Exhibition Grounds but it's already projected to not have enough beds. Those who work in social housing estimate that Pri...

Sep 22, 2023

Burnstick to headline national Day for Truth and Reconciliation events in La Ronge

Residents of the tri-communities are in for a special treat for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre obtained federal funding to offer a day ...

Sep 22, 2023

New faces and returning acts set to grace the stage at Tapestrama

The organizers of Prince Albert's biggest cultural festival are hoping for a greater turnout this year than in 2022.On Sept. 23 and 24, the Tapestrama Cultural Festival returns to the city and will ta...

Sep 22, 2023

U15 AA Sharks announce roster, prepare for expanded league in 2023-24

The Northwest Sharks U15 AA team will be navigating new waters this fall, when the 2023-24 hockey season begins. The Sask Female U15 AA Hockey League has expanded from eight teams last year to 12 this...

Sep 22, 2023

More Doctors Set Up Practice In Saskatchewan

Sixteen new physicians began practicing in rural Saskatchewan this summer after completing the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program in June.There are currently 283 ...

Sep 22, 2023

‘Love thy neighbour’: P.A. church offers trans community safe place to be

Wanting to find a way to counter what she knew would be a day filled with fear and stress, local Reverend Norah Vedress decided to host a pot-luck supper for Prince Albert's 2SLGBTQI+ community on Wed...

Sep 22, 2023

Prince Albert veteran says annual walk provides sense of pride

The sixth annual Canadian Walk for Veterans takes place this weekend in cities across the country, and for Prince Albert's Daniel Delisle the event provides a sense of pride.The former naval communica...

Sep 21, 2023

Sask. food banks to benefit from farmers’ crop donations to AGT Foods

Farmers now have the opportunity to donate some of the extra grain in their bins and put food directly onto the dinner plates of Saskatchewan people.AGT Foods is teaming up with Food Banks Canada and ...

Sep 21, 2023

SATVA Encourages Riders To Wear a Helmet

All Terrain Vehicle use is one of the fastest growing recreations in Saskatchewan. With the introduction of side by side type ATV's more and more people are enjoying the fun of ATVing. SATVA is an ass...

Sep 21, 2023

Fundraising effort launched to restore community rink

A popular hub for pick-up games in the winter is showing its age but efforts are underway to provide the outdoor rink north of Prince Albert with a new lease on life.The Peter Pond ice rink, the last ...

Sep 21, 2023