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Three councillors to represent Corman Park in arbitration over Solair development - Prince Albert Daily Herald Kevin Berger Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Clark's Crossing Gazette Three RM of Corman Park councillors have been appointed to act as the municipality’s representatives with the authority to make decisions on the RM’s behalf as the dispute over the proposed Solair development moves into a series of council-to-council meetings with the Cities of Saskatoon and

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Evan Hardy teacher given Carnegie Medal for heroism during fire attack - Prince Albert Daily Herald Michael Joel-Hansen Saskatoon StarPhoenix A Saskatoon high school teacher is being recognized for coming to the aid of a young girl who was set on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate. Sean Hayes is one of 18 people being awarded the Carnegie Medal. Given out by the Carnegie Hero Fund, it honours people in both Canada

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Hiker who died after fall in B.C. identified, family facing ‘enormous’ bills - Prince Albert Daily Herald Abby Luciano Local Journalism Initiative Reporter North Shore News Friends have identified the man who died after a fall on Brunswick Mountain Saturday as Yan Cen, a visitor from China. The Pacific Northwest Outdoor Association, an outdoors group serving the Chinese community, launched a GoFundMe Tuesday to help Cen’s family cover the financial burden they

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New study finds Canadians prone to generating electronic waste - Prince Albert Daily Herald Meg Deak Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Woolwich Observer Canadians are tossing out their electronics at a concerning rate, finds a new study by researchers at the University of Waterloo. The study, published this month in the Journal of Cleaner Production, predicts Canadians will generate approximately 2.3 million tons of e-waste from 2025 to 2030. Over

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Manitoba councillors to discuss Saskatchewan water problem - Prince Albert Daily Herald Connor McDowell Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Brandon Sun Councillors and other stakeholders from western Manitoba are set to discuss the flow of spring runoff from east Saskatchewan into Manitoba, during at a meeting on March 27. The meeting of the Saskawatchewan-Manitoba Drainwage and Watershed Management Committee will be hosted in Virden to discuss the ongoing

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Parents, community members gather to help decide Laird School’s future - Prince Albert Daily Herald Kevin Berger Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Clark's Crossing Gazette About 100 parents, community members and Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) trustees and staff gathered at Laird School on Wednesday, March 18 for a “meeting of electors” to help determine the future of the K-8 school. The meeting of electors is part of the legislated process

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Advance poll set for Air Ronge council by-election April 9 - Prince Albert Daily Herald Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca AIR RONGE — Residents in the Northern Village of Air Ronge will have an opportunity to vote early in the upcoming municipal election, with an advance poll scheduled for April 9. The Village of Air Ronge posted a public notice that will have a by-election for one councillor

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Funding approved for pre-planning of Martensville-Warman high school - Prince Albert Daily Herald Kevin Berger Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Clark's Crossing Gazette A total of $3 million has been allocated in the provincial 2026-2027 Budget for the “pre-planning” of a new Martensville/Warman joint-use school, along with two other major projects in Shellbrook and Esterhazy. However, the question of where the new school will be located — a topic

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Roughriders QB Trevor Harris not planning farewell tour just yet - Prince Albert Daily Herald Taylor Shire Regina Leader-Post Trevor Harris doesn’t know if this will be his last CFL season. It might be. It also might not be. After leading the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a Grey Cup championship in 2025, the veteran quarterback spent just a few days pondering his future before signing a one-year contract extension in early

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Prince Albert Sharks shine at 2026 ManSask Championships - Prince Albert Daily Herald Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club Submitted The Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club delivered a strong and memorable performance at the 2026 ManSask Provincial Swimming Championships, held in Winnipeg from March 19–22. A team of seven swimmers represented the club with determination and focus, competing against athletes from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, and Ontario. Despite being one of the smaller teams at

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Raider 20-year-olds ready for final WHL playoff run - Prince Albert Daily Herald When the Prince Albert Raiders take the ice for Game 1 of their opening round match-up with the Red Deer Rebels, it will be the beginning of the end for Justice Christensen. The Raider captain will make his third and final appearance in the WHL playoffs this season. It’s a bittersweet feeling for the hard-hitting

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Sask. budget with projected $819-million deficit passes in legislature amid NDP pushback - Prince Albert Daily Herald Olivia Grandy Regina Leader-Post The 2026-27 provincial budget, which projects a $819-million deficit, passed in a party-line vote of 33 to 18 in the Saskatchewan Legislature on Thursday. Before the vote, both Premier Scott Moe and Opposition Leader Carla Beck addressed the assembly, complete with lengthy thank-yous to their staff and party members. Once again, Moe

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Inmate who escaped from Saskatchewan Penitentiary may have impersonated another offender according to CSC review - Prince Albert Daily Herald An inmate who escaped from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert on Feb. 20 may have done so by impersonating another offender with the same last name. That’s according to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), who announced on Thursday they were launching a National Board of Investigation (BOI) process into the incident. Keiston Custer

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The power of showing up: How families can support loved ones who are aging or ill - Prince Albert Daily Herald Harvey Max Chochinov For many families, visiting a loved one who is aging or seriously ill can feel surprisingly hard. We may love them deeply, yet hesitate before walking into a hospital room, nursing home or hospice. The reasons are complex, but at the heart of it is often an overwhelming feeling of helplessness. When

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MLA Report: Prince Albert Northcote - Prince Albert Daily Herald Saskatchewan Deputy Premier and Finance Minister, Jim Reiter, recently tabled the 2026-27 provincial budget: Protecting Saskatchewan. This budget focuses on the priorities that matter most to residents and outlines our government’s financial plan for the fiscal year beginning April 2026 and ending March 2027. To learn more about how we are protecting Saskatchewan, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/budget.

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You can’t starve secondary schools and demand skilled workers - Prince Albert Daily Herald Technical education begins early and needs industry partnership Susan Crowley How are Canada’s secondary students supposed to enter the skilled trades, eager and capable, when their training is out of date? This is a question for our governments responsible for funding education, but also for our industry partners. The solution doesn't demand large financial investments.

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Forsythia – an early blast of colour for the garden - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture After every winter, we are happy to see colour in the garden. From the landscape perspective, we would like to see our gardens filled with colour throughout the season and beyond. So how can we get early spring colour with some height? The answer of course is spring flowering shrubs. One

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New game bird license limits aim to control pressure and misuse - Prince Albert Daily Herald The Saskatchewan government announced Friday it will move to shorter-term licenses for non-resident game bird hunters, describing the change as a way to make illegal outfitting easier to detect while also helping protect access for resident hunters. The announcement was made at a media event at the LF Macintosh Building Boardroom in Prince Albert by Environment

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Some alpines for your garden - Prince Albert Daily Herald Bernadette Vangool A plant I’m anxious to add to my garden is Lewisia longipetala ‘Little Plum’. Lewisia longipetala is a rare species in the montiacea family. It was first discovered in 1806 by Meriwether Lewis, of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Lewisia longipetala is endemic to the Sierra Nevada and found in only 20 locations,

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Close, but no cigar - Prince Albert Daily Herald "Close, but no cigar" is an idiom we use in everyday conversation. But what do “cigars” have to do with it? According to the Oxford dictionary, “close, but no cigar" means nearly achieving a goal or being almost correct, but ultimately failing. It can mean failing just short of success. It is commonly used when

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River Valley Resilience Retreat receives first $10,000 donation of 2026 from 100 Women Who Care, Prince Albert - Prince Albert Daily Herald River Valley Resilience Retreat (RVRR) is the first organization to receive $10,000 in 2026 from 100 Women Who Care – Prince Albert, a local philanthropic group committed to making a meaningful impact in the community. "The Donation is absolutely incredible," said Michelle McKeaveney, Co founder of the River Valley Resilience Retreat. "I was fortunate enough

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Beaver Creek Camp helps bring renewal for men - Prince Albert Daily Herald The Salvation Army annual men's camp was held from Mar. 6th - 8th at the Beaver Creek Camp, Saskatoon. The theme "Rise Up" couldn't have been more appropriate considering the current world situation as well as need for spiritual reawakening of men worldwide. "It is an opportunity to get together as men and to take

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Sask 2026-27 budget strengthens safety nets for producers says APAS president - Prince Albert Daily Herald The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) welcomes the 2026-27 Saskatchewan Provincial Budget, recognizing the government’s significant investment in farm income stabilization while expressing concerns about funding reductions for agriculture infrastructure. "This years budget is not really different from last year's, although we have seen slight increased in the overall budget for agriculture, that is

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Inspection underway after third Saskatoon overpass struck this month - Prince Albert Daily Herald Saskatoon StarPhoenix Staff For the third time this month, a Saskatoon overpass has been struck by a large vehicle, with the latest incident involving a train bridge between 108th Street and Attridge Drive on Sunday. According to the city, an “over height” vehicle struck the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rail and pedestrian overpass crossing

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Rare breed: Lake Louise musher one of few keeping dog sled racing alive - Prince Albert Daily Herald Leah Pelletier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Rocky Mountain Outlook LAKE LOUISE — A chorus of constant barking echoes beyond the wintry landscape of the Great Divide Trailhead in Lake Louise. There’s a sense of anticipation in the -15 degrees Celsius air and the dogs can feel it. Attached in pairs to the gangline, sled in

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No shortage of issues for gathering Ontario farmers - Prince Albert Daily Herald Carl Clutchey Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Chronicle-Journal Rising fuel and fertilizer costs, an uncertain future for Canada's beleaguered dairy industry and even Donald Trump could all be top of mind this week as more than 100 farmers gather for their annual spring conference in Thunder Bay. Fuel costs — which have taken a hit

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Tyler Tardi eager to skip new-look Saskatchewan curling team


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Raiders to face playoff intensity out of gate in Rebels - Prince Albert Daily Herald Getting the Red Deer Rebels first in the WHL Playoffs might be a good thing for the Prince Albert Raiders. After topping the WHL’s Eastern Conference with a 52-10-5-1 mark finishing the regular season with six straight wins, the Raiders will face real playoff intensity against the Rebels, who finished eighth in the conference 26-36-5-2.

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Grieving Sask. mom cries ‘happy tears’ over reduction in drivers’ cellphone offences - Prince Albert Daily Herald Nykole King Regina Leader-Post Sandra LaRose can’t bring back her daughter after a fatal collision with a train in 2018, but she is trying to help save other parents from the same heartbreak. LaRose, who’s from Tyvan, Sask., has spent the past few years speaking to an estimated 50,000 students from B.C. to Ontario about

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Saskatoon judge orders human rights commission hear Starbucks language complaint - Prince Albert Daily Herald Michael Joel-Hansen Saskatoon StarPhoenix A Saskatoon Court of King’s Bench judge is ordering the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to reconsider a complaint brought by a woman who says she was denied service in her preferred language at the Royal University Hospital Starbucks. Vanessa Casila filed a complaint with the SHRC after a Starbucks employee told

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