The Broadway North Youth Company opened its fall production of Matilda JR this week with something it has never tried before. For the first time in the program's history, the show features two separate casts, each performing its own full run at the EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts. Director Kayleigh Skomoroski said the decision

The 'Play it Forward' fundraising campaign received support from a long-standing local family on Friday as the Ismail family donated $50,000 to sponsor the Aquatic Changeroom Entrance at the new Lake Country Co op Leisure Centre. Ward 7 Coun. Dawn Kilmer said the contribution reflects the kind of community investment that has shaped Prince Albert

The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division has received the latest instalment of the Teacher Innovation Fund grant. Director of Education Neil Finch updated the board on the grants in the division during their regular meeting on Monday. The division has received $252,208 in grants since the program began two years ago. The most recent batch of

The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division has returned their chair and vice chair. At the Organizational Meeting on Monday, the Board acclaimed Cher Bloom as Board Chair and Alan Nunn as Vice-Chair for the 2025-2026 year. Bloom is in her second term as a trustee in Saskatchewan Rivers. "I just want to thank the board for

Daily HeraldThe Saskatchewan RCMP seized nine firearms and three machetes following an investigation into drug trafficking in La Ronge.They also arrested four people who are facing multiple charges.On Nov. 27, officers with the Saskatchewan RCMP La Ronge Crime Reduction Team (CRT) and Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) searched a residence in Sucker River. They found

Daily Herald More than 275 people attended Plaza 88 for Hearts2 Hands Support Services’ 2025 Seniors Christmas Dinner.The annual event was held to celebrate Prince Albert seniors and allow them to share a meal with family members and the community."At Christmas I found out that the seniors are lonely,” said Patience Mabadeje, founder of Hearts2Hands Support

Uko AkpanukoDaily HeraldThe Optimist Club of Prince Albert once again has concluded plans to thrill the residents of Prince Albert by bringing Whovile and a bevy of Christmas cartoon characters to Winter Wonderland this year.The theme for this year's Christmas Winter Wonderland is "Whovile" and the planning had commenced since the year started. This will

Uko Akpanuko Daily Herald The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 17 presented $5,000 to the three recipients of the 2025 Young Entrepreneur Bursary on Nov. 17. Each recipient also received a complimentary membership to the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, recognizing their entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to building small business in the

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert will see a change in leadership after Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Stephen Hero as the eighth Archbishop of Edmonton on Nov. 21. The Prince Albert Catholic School Division was sad to see another Bishop who was a supporter of Catholic Education in the province leave after the

The Saskatchewan Accessibility Act requires all public sector organizations to develop and publicly post their first Accessibility Plan by Dec. 3. The Prince Albert Catholic School Division Board had a look at their Accessibility Plan during their regular meeting on Monday. These plans must identify, remove and prevent barriers for people with disabilities. The areas

Isaac Phan NayLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterThe Tyee Tanille Johnston wants to help the NDP get back in touch with the working class. She says she’s been fundraising hard to launch a grassroots campaign for NDP leadership — a campaign that promises to build the party’s relationship with unions, Indigenous leaders and working-class Canadians. “Our work

John ChilibeckLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterThe Daily Gleaner The Holt Liberal government is under fire for allowing NB Power to disconnect households during the winter, a practice opposition parties say threatens the lives of the most vulnerable when temperatures are icy. Kris Austin, energy critic for the Progressive Conservatives, the biggest opposition party in the House,

Claire McFarlaneLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterCabin Radio Weather alerts issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada will now be accompanied by a colour indicating possible severity and confidence in the prediction. Alerts will now come with a yellow, orange or red label to indicate the seriousness of an event. The change is being made to make

Kevin BergerLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterClark's Crossing Gazette Three resolutions brought forward by the RM of Corman Park to the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) midterm convention on November 5-6 in Regina were resoundingly adopted by the association’s membership. Resolutions passed at either the annual or midterm conventions are used to guide SARM’s provincial and

Kevin BergerLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterClark's Crossing Gazette Concerns over the possible mismanagement of a grass fire that occured south of Dalmeny in early May prompted RM of Corman Park councillors to vote 5-4 at their October 28 meeting to cover the entire $67,823.78 bill for fire services, sparing three ratepayers from having to cover a

Darren Zary Saskatoon StarPhoenix Multiple sports. Multiple whistles. And, with that, Saskatoon’s Mike Ciona has something in common with the legendary Red Storey. The late, great Storey was a former TV broadcaster who worked as a referee in different sports at the highest level in Canada, much like the modern-day Ciona. In his day, Storey

Taylor Shire Regina Leader-Post If you’re one of the millions playing fantasy football, you’re likely gearing up for a playoff push in your league or considering where you went wrong in your draft strategy. That is, of course, for those NFL-based fantasy football leagues. But in 2026, you’ll be able to play in a CFL

Jason Kerr Daily Herald It wasn’t the win they hoped for, but skip Trish Bibby said she was happy with how her rink performed at the recent 2025 Canadian Women’s Club Curling Championships in Winnipeg. Bibby along with third Jaimie Smith-Windsor, second Melanie Heleta, and lead Donna Campbell competed from Nov. 18-23 at the Granite

Nykole King Regina Leader-Post A single bridge in another province impacts Cassidy Flavel’s livelihood. Flavel, whose family owns a mixed grain and cattle farm near Silton, Sask., relies on the Second Narrows Rail Bridge near the Port of Vancouver to get products to market. The bridge handles nearly a third of all cargo that comes

Jody Jollimore Submitted It’s been nearly a decade since Canada signed on to a bold strategy at the World Health Assembly to eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health concern by 2030. Although an international commitment, this wasn’t just about helping others abroad; it was a coordinated strategy by each country to follow a specific, science-driven

As the fall legislative session draws to a close, I am pleased to share some of the important initiatives our government has taken to continue building a strong, safe and secure Saskatchewan for everyone. From investing in health care and education to strengthening public safety and increasing access to basic necessities, there is much to

Beatty: incident shows need to strengthen emergency response in remote areas Valerie G. Barnes Connell Jordan Daily Herald Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) has questions for both the Federal and Provincial governments after a Southend couple were stranded for close to 48 hours on Milton Island. The island is about a two-and-a-half hour boat ride

Winning was ‘a very pleasant surprise’ for Prince Albert photographerJason Kerr Daily Herald A trip to Reed Lake in southern Saskatchewan has earned Prince Albert photographer Lilian Donahue provincial recognition. Donahue’s photo of a flock of birds on Reed Lake took top spot in the Wildlife Category of Tourism Saskatchewan’s ExploreSask Photo Contest. Donahue said

Daily Herald Staff Eleven Prince Albert swimmers hit the pool with energy, determination, and team spirt for the Goldfins Racing Series in Saskatoon on Nov. 15. The meet featured competitions in four age categories, eight and under, 9-10, 11-12, and 13+. Four Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club competitors left the meet with first place finishes,