With cabinet ministers standing behind him at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts in Prince Albert Wednesday, Premier Scott Moe said Saskatchewan will keep American alcohol on store shelves but impose a 50 per cent charge beginning Sept. 8. Moe initially described the measure as a reciprocal... Read more
TORONTO — Jac Caglianone drove in six runs and Bobby Witt Jr. scored three times as the Kansas City Royals walloped the Toronto Blue Jays 13-2 on Thursday night.
Caglianone had a two-run single in the second inning and had another in Kansas City's six-run sixth inning. He tacked on a two-run homer... Read more
A federal judge on Thursday halted — at least for now — attempts to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.
The move stalled the directive for a second time only about a week before the first mail ballots are due to be sent out for the rapidly... Read more
After a winter that brought repeated snowfalls, major storms and complaints about streets going months without being cleared, Prince Albert city council has ordered a review of how the City handles snow removal. Council approved a motion Monday directing administration to report back with options... Read more
NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Sei Young Kim capped a second-nine spree with an chip-in eagle and shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday at the TPC Boston to take the first-round lead in the FM Championship.
Kim played a six-hole stretch in 6 under with four birdies and the eagle on the par-5 seventh. The South... Read more
NEW YORK — Canada's Bianca Andreescu will have to wait until Friday to complete her mission of making the main draw of the U.S. Open tennis Grand Slam.
The Mississauga, Ont., native was up 2-0 against Slovenia's Tamara Zidansek when their final round qualifying match was suspended due to rain.
On... Read more
John MacNeil Daily Herald Never say never. That’s the outlook for general manager Curtis Hunt and the rest of the Prince Albert Raiders as they monitor whether they might see 19-year-old forward Braeden Cootes back with them in the Western Hockey League this season. Cootes is already in Vancouver,... Read more
John MacNeil Daily Herald The Prince Albert Raiders are thinking big as they stage their Western Hockey League training camp, which runs Friday through Monday at the Art Hauser Centre. A whopping 84 players are expected to participate. “It’s our largest camp ever, at least in my tenure,” Raiders’... Read more
People donned yellow shirts in solidarity at Kinsmen Park to stand up and speak out against bullying.
Members of Prince Albert Outreach and BRP’s Can-Am Sports teamed up for the ‘Ride Out Intimidation’ event on Thursday, where the powersports company presented the local... Read more
WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira remains a steadfast believer in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Despite an uneven first half of the season and struggling offence, the veteran star running back says it's what happens behind closed doors that gives him confidence.
"I get to witness that with my own eyes,"... Read more
A game that incorporates elements of bluffing, sleight of hand, and the rhythmic sound of a drum beat, is being enjoyed this week by both Elders and youth alike at the annual... Read more
Bruce Banman, the provincial Conservative MLA for British Columbia's Abbotsford South riding, says he's leaving the caucus to sit as an Independent.
Banman is the sixth Conservative MLA to defect this month under Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership.
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BOSTON BAR — British Columbia has ended a provincial state of emergency that was imposed on Aug. 8 in response to wildfires that sent thousands of people fleeing and resulted in one death.
The state of emergency had previously been scheduled to end on Saturday but the government says it lifted the... Read more
Over the course of two days, police in Prince Albert issued 249 tickets and 173 warnings.
The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) was held Aug. 19 and 20, with officers focused on promoting safe driving practices and addressing traffic-related offences in the city.
Enforcement results... Read more
Thirty years of delivering essential medical care transportation was celebrated Wednesday at the La Ronge Airport.
The event, which included an impressive list of dignitaries, marked the 30th year of a partnership between Rise Air and La Ronge EMS to provide medivac services to residents... Read more
VANCOUVER — Canadian universities have recruited dozens of foreign scientists and researchers, many of them poached from prestigious U.S. institutions, in the first intake of a program to attract world-leading academics.
The hiring of the 64 new recruits is being funded over eight years by $504... Read more
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are adding a veteran right-hander to their bullpen.
The team says it has agreed to terms with Michael Lorenzen on a one-year contract.
The 34-year-old will be active for tonight's home game against the Kansas City Royals.
Lorenzen was 3-11 with a 7.08 earned-run... Read more
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have hired Misha Donskov as a coaching consultant, the NHL club announced Thursday.
Donskov joined the Vegas Golden Knights as director of hockey operations prior to their inaugural 2017-18 season. He was an assistant coach with the club when it won the 2023 Stanley... Read more
There have been some changes to the leadership at an organization that representes oat growers across western Canada.
The Prairie Oat Growers Association has appointed Saskatchewan producer Elwood White as its newest co-president.
White, who farms near Pangman, Sask., joins current Co-President... Read more
Harvest is now underway in all regions of Saskatchewan.
It was relatively warm across the province for the week of Aug. 18 to 24, which helped with crop development.
Crops Extension Specialist Davidson Ugheoke said about 11 per cent of the crop is in the bin.
“That is significantly... Read more
MONTREAL — Air Canada says it has suspended the two employees arrested by the RCMP on Wednesday in connection with alleged cocaine and cannabis trafficking out of Montréal-Trudeau Airport.
The airline would not comment further on the arrests.
The RCMP says it released the two workers.
The force... Read more
VANCOUVER — Olivia Smith has always had big dreams.
She was just six or seven years old -- "a little baby" -- when she detailed her plans to play for Canada at the World Cup and Olympics in her diary.
Now the history-making striker is on the cusp of making those ambitions a reality.
“That's been... Read more
OTTAWA — Austrian anti-immigrant speaker Martin Sellner says he was not granted an electronic travel authorization in time for a trip to Hamilton to speak at a nationalist conference.
In a video posted on X, Sellner says Canada not granting him permission to enter the country is political... Read more
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Shemar Bridges.
The wide receiver was back at practice for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, preparing for an Aug. 15 game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders after dealing with an injury all season.
But he was released by the Ti-Cats on Aug. 19. On Aug. 25, it was... Read more
Saskatchewan is forecasting an $825 million deficit for the first quarter of 2026-27.
That’s $6 million more than the $819 million deficit the government projected in its 2026-27 provincial budget.
According to Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Jim Reiter, the deficit “demonstrates our government... Read more
The provincial government says its new data centre framework will ensure new projects deliver “meaningful benefits to Saskatchewan residents and businesses.”
The Government of Saskatchewan unveiled the framework on Thursday, noting that it was developed following feedback from businesses and the... Read more
VANCOUVER — Pest control experts say they've seen a "dramatic increase" of wasp calls in British Columbia, as warm weather and abundant food contribute to a late summer surge in numbers of the stinging insects.
Backcountry and rescue groups have been warning against the unusual number of wasps on... Read more
ZURICH — Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse finished third in the men's 200 metres Thursday at the Diamond League meet in Zurich.
The 2020 Olympic champion from Markham, Ont., crossed in 20.03 seconds.
American Kenny Bednarek, a two-time Olympic silver medallist in the 200, won in a world-leading... Read more
MONTREAL — The union that represents American air traffic controllers is acknowledging allegations that two members left work early shortly before an Air Canada regional jet crashed at LaGuardia Airport in March, killing two pilots.
U.S. media reports suggest the Federal Aviation Administration is... Read more
The fledgling Northern Super League has been boosted in its second year by investment and expansion plans as the women's game in Canada grows.
The six-team NSL, co-founded by former Canada national team player Diana Matheson, announced this summer that it will add a team in Winnipeg in 2027.
The... Read more
World champion figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek is switching back to the United States after seven seasons representing Canada, forming a new pairs partnership with Danil Siianytsia.
The 43-year-old Chicago native represented the United States in women’s singles more than 25 years ago before... Read more
For many people, working with a lawyer can mean rearranging a busy schedule, travelling to an office and finding time for appointments. Innova Law is taking a different approach by allowing Saskatchewan clients to complete their legal matters fully online while maintaining the personal connection... Read more
A young woman left traumatized after having a gun pointed at her head, and her vehicle stolen, said she is having trouble sleeping and is afraid to be anywhere alone.
The woman, who agreed to speak to paNOW on the condition of anonymity, is sharing details of a carjacking that occurred... Read more
WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck, the NHL's Hart Trophy winner in 2025 and a three-time goaltender of the year, has publicly asked for a trade from the Winnipeg Jets.
Hellebuyck said he privately asked to be traded "several months ago" in a statement posted on the X account of his agent, Ray Petkau.... Read more
Over three days last week, staff at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary helped with the seizure of multiple banned or illegal items that are worth just under $150,000 inside the prison.
The contraband included methamphetamine, cocaine, THC concentrate, tobacco, a cell phone and charger, a USB card... Read more
Those seeking help from animal control in Rosthern or Duck Lake will have to hold onto their requests for service over the next while.
The... Read more
OTTAWA — The trade war between Canada and the United States entered a new chapter on Tuesday, with the Canadian government's announcement of retaliatory tariff measures.
Canada is striking back with tariffs that the federal government says are targeted at sectors that are most affected by the Trump... Read more
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Chris Driedger to a professional tryout contract, the NHL club announced Thursday.
Driedger, 32, spent last season playing for Traktor Chelyabinsk in the Kontinental Hockey League, and posted an 8-9-2 record with a 3.05 goals-against average... Read more
The name of one of the Great Lakes has become the latest target of U.S. President Donald Trump's ire after trade talks with Canada broke down less than a week ago.
Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. The move came two days after he said on... Read more
Air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Donald Trump’s helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet and the chopper were allowed to take off at the same time, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday.
Both sides met to... Read more