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‘The year that the shoe dropped’: How the Canada-U.S. relationship changed in 2025
The people anxiously sipping hot chocolate in the Canadian Embassy in Washington on a cold night in January almost a year ago couldn't have predicted the roller-coaster of trade provocations and bilat...
Dec 27, 2025
Salvation Army Major says ministry will continue, building was empty at time of fire
Prince Albert Salvation Army Major Ed Dean says that their work helping unhoused people and others in need will continue despite the loss of their building to fire last night. Dean spoke to paNOW and ...
Dec 26, 2025
Year in Review: Melfort Dutch Elm situation worsens
The fight against Dutch Elm Disease continues in Melfort.The City hired a Dutch Elm Disease expert again in 2025 to investigate trees across Melfort, and the numbers continue to grow. This year's surv...
Dec 26, 2025
Fire crews continue fighting downtown blaze
Prince Albert Fire Department remains in the downtown area this morning as they work to put out a fire that started in the Salvation Army building on Central Avenue that started Christmas Day. Crews w...
Dec 26, 2025
Measles exposure at Comfort Inn in North Battleford
People who were at the Comfort Inn on Carlton Trail in North Battleford are being warned that they may have been exposed to measles. The exposure came from a confirmed case and would have exposed the ...
Dec 26, 2025
Christmas Day fire ravages Prince Albert Salvation Army building
Thick plumes of black smoke and flames were seen Thursday night coming from the Salvation Army Building in downtown Prince Albert as a fire ravaged the structure.Emergency crews were called to the sce...
Dec 25, 2025
Year in Review: Nipawin Heliport grand opening celebrated
A project that was years in the making came to fruition in 2025 in Nipawin.The Nipawin Heliport became operational in May, and a grand opening ceremony was held in July. The Twin Lakes District Planni...
Dec 25, 2025
About one-third of Canadians optimistic about the new year: Survey
This year has been marked by economic upheaval, global conflict and climate change-induced natural disasters, and only a third of Canadians are optimistic things will get better in 2026, a new Leger p...
Dec 24, 2025
From wish lists to family traditions: that makes Christmas magical in the Battlefords
The Battlefords are buzzing with the little moments that make Christmas magical - from torn wrapping paper and family recipes to quirky wish lists and traditions that shine just as brightly as the sea...
Dec 24, 2025
Brennan Sewap arrested in Prince Albert, alleged driving a stolen vehicle
A man on the run from Prince Albert RCMP for nearly three weeks for an armed robbery, was captured at a residence in Prince Albert. Brennan Sewap, 36, appeared Wednesday morning at Prince Albert Provi...
Dec 24, 2025