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Humboldt Broncos memorial projects advance ahead of anniversary - Prince Albert Daily Herald Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Broncos Memorials Committee is providing an update on key projects honouring the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos ahead of the anniversary of the April 6, 2018, bus crash. Work continues at the crash site, where a contract has been awarded for asphalt paving of the parking

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Daffodils for Hope and Research - Prince Albert Daily Herald Carol Baldwin Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wakaw Recorder April is Cancer Awareness Month in Canada, highlighted by the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Campaign, which raises funds for cancer research and offers hope to millions affected by cancer. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute of Cancer Research collaborates with organizations like the Canadian Cancer Society

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Sask. filmmaker brings feature film project home to Tisdale - Prince Albert Daily Herald Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca TISDALE — Saskatchewan filmmaker Rylan Oleksyn is bringing a feature film project home to northeast Saskatchewan, blending a deeply personal story with local talent and prairie landscapes. Born and raised in Tisdale, Oleksyn, 33, moved to Vancouver after high school and has spent the past 15 years working

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Prince Albert school revives musical theatre with ‘Nobody asked for Vincent Massey’ - Prince Albert Daily Herald The Vincent Massey Public School had a tradition of performing musical dramas for the entertainment of the students, staff and community members, but that tradition was last upheld in 2009. Over the last 17 years the musical drama/artistic performance had been dormant until 2026 when the current cast was put together by the musical director,

Prince Albert school revives musical theatre with ‘Nobody asked for Vincent Massey’


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Solitary bees - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbridge Orchid Horticulture There are over 350 species of solitary bees in Saskatchewan and they are important pollinators of many plants and crops that rely on these insects for pollination. These bees do not live in hives as honeybees do but instead tend to nest in small cavities of decaying wood. Solitary bees do

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Plants for the shady garden - Prince Albert Daily Herald Bernadette Vangool Even if you are living in the open prairie, your yard is sure to have some shady areas - perhaps in the shadow of a fence, or a building, or under the canopy of a tree. In the city, even the new lots tend to be surrounded by tall privacy fences which should

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What did the Easter bunny bring you? - Prince Albert Daily Herald Perhaps the Easter bunny brought you chocolate eggs, but I think I got dust bunnies instead. Hidden under the bed, I found balls of dust that are commonly called dust bunnies! Dust bunnies are fluffy clumps of dust particles. According to a 2009 University of Arizona study, the dust found in homes contains "a mixture

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1 week ago

‘Carney is at a crossroads’ with First Nations, says AFN national chief - Prince Albert Daily Herald David P. Ball Local Journalism Initiative Reporter IndigiNews Prime Minister Mark Carney has earned a “mixed” report card over his first year in office, according to the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). Asked to grade the Liberal leader’s performance, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak told IndigiNews he “is at a crossroads” if he

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Going vertical - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture Spring is on the way! Now is the time to take a moment to say – where is my garden going this season? Space in the garden is always a challenge so this spring, I encourage you to “reach for the sky and go vertical!” You might be wondering what I

Going vertical


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MelBex Awards honour Melfort’s top businesses, citizens - Prince Albert Daily Herald Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca MELFORT — The community of Melfort came together to celebrate excellence, leadership and local pride during the 2026 MelBex Awards, an evening highlighting the people and organizations. Hosted by the Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC), the annual event — now in its third year — recognized

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Museum musings: Normal schools in Prince Albert - Prince Albert Daily Herald Prince Albert Historical Society On Saturday, October 16th 1920, the following article appeared in the Prince Albert Daily Herald: “Owning to the abnormal shortage of teachers in the province the department of education has decided to issue a number of provisional teaching certificates and has decided to hold special normal schools at various centres of

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New CFO says transparency, accountability will guide work at City Hall - Prince Albert Daily Herald George Marshall says he is stepping into his new role with a focus on service, accountability, and building on the work already done by the City's financial services department. He also says his first weeks on the job have shown both the opportunities and challenges that come with helping guide the city's finances. Marshall, who

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What do you know about Easter? - Prince Albert Daily Herald Easter is the most important holy day in the Christian year. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Like many Christian holidays, the celebration of Easter has been secularized to the point that it is now all about new clothes, coloured eggs, and chocolate—lots and lots of chocolate! Perhaps you would like to test yourself

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The Salvation Army gets Elk meat donation - Prince Albert Daily Herald The daily feeding program at The Salvation Army got a boost when Saskatchewan Conservation Officers from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Prince Albert visited and donated about 325 pounds of elk meat. The meat will be used to provide meals for homeless residents in the Prince Albert community. "It’s a privilege to have a variety

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PAMC and Prince Albert stands against racism through arts and storytelling - Prince Albert Daily Herald The Prince Albert Multicultural Council in collaboration with the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan marked the annual International Day for Elimination of Racism with a seminar called "Prince Albert Rises against Racism through Art and Storytelling" at the Travelodge in Prince Albert. "March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the

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2 weeks ago

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

Three councillors to represent Corman Park in arbitration over Solair development


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2 weeks ago

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

River Valley Resilience Retreat receives first $10,000 donation of 2026 from 100 Women Who Care, Prince Albert


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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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Leave This All Behind
How could she leave… when she finally feels like she belongs?
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Leave This All Behind
She stays — because it’s in what she believes.
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Record 4,500 burgers sold during Burger Week - Prince Albert Daily Herald Nicole Taylor Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The World-Spectator The Moosomin Chamber of Commerce Burger Week has once again smashed a record, with 4,500 burgers sold at 11 local restaurants from Monday, March 2 to Sunday, March 8. Last year over 4,200 burgers were sold at 10 local restaurants, with Burger Week spanning a longer, two-week

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Begonias - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbridge Orchid Horticulture Houseplants are essential to a quality of life many of us demand. Begonias have been around since Victorian times, and have long been a favourite. They are actually native to South America, and have thousands of species that you might like to grow. They are relatively easy to grow, have attractive

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Plants on order for the Plant Exchange and Sale - Prince Albert Daily Herald Bernadette Vangool Along with the camaraderie and belonging to an organization of like-minded, plant loving people, one of the benefits of membership in the Saskatchewan Perennial Society is being able to take part in the Spring and Fall Plant Exchange. Held in the Hall at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park, members bring perennials and other

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Museum Musings: Tekla “Tillie” Pawluk - Prince Albert Daily Herald Prince Albert Historical Society A member of the Historical Society asked a simple question on Family Day which led to the research for this column. “Where,” he asked, “was the Savoy Café”. That did not take long to answer. The Savoy Café first showed up in the 1913 Henderson’s Directory, and continued through until the

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