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Kevin Berger Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Clark’s Crossing Gazette Range Road 3060, which runs alongside the BizHub Industrial Park and can be found just west of Highway 16, has been renamed “Harwood Road” in honour of Judy Harwood, the former reeve of the RM of Corman Park. The unveiling of a sign bearing the name […] The post Road re-naming honours former reeve of the RM of Corman Park first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

Shane Fraser Saskatoon StarPhoenix Pamela Wallin watched her friend die. Her friend chose to die, and Wallin chose to be with her. Wallin’s mother and father couldn’t choose to die. Alzheimer’s and cancer chose for them. Starting in 1892, assisted suicide was illegal for Canadians under the Criminal Code. In 2016, 124 years later, Medical […] The post Longtime Sask. senator Pamela Wallin details how Medical Assistance in Dying bolstered resignation first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

On Aug. 8 of 2025, the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the RCMP regarding an officer-involved shooting near Deschambault Lake. According to a report made by the SIRT, two members of the Deschambault Lake RCMP detachment encountered a group of individuals in a wooded area near the village of Deschambault […] The post No charges laid on officers involved in shooting near Deschambault Lake first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

The Onion Lake RCMP have charged a woman after methamphetamine and cocaine were seized from a vehicle and a residence on Onion Lake Cree Nation. On Oct. 29 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Onion Lake RCMP conducted a proactive traffic stop on Onion Lake Cree Nation. Through the investigation, officials determined the driver, who was the […] The post Onion Lake woman arrested in relation to methamphetamine and cocaine seized from vehicle first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

Melfort RCMP are investigating after a business was robbed after being hit with a vehicle in Birch Hills last weekend. According to RCMP  on Nov, 1 at approximately 5:50 a.m., Melfort RCMP received a report of a collision on Bellamy Avenue in Birch Hills. Officers responded, along with local fire services. Investigation determined an SUV […] The post RCMP investigating after smash and grab at business in Birch Hills first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

Nykole King Saskatoon Star Phoenix Canadian farmers felt relieved on Wednesday after learning that a federal trade mission to Beijing resulted in two additional years of barrier-free trade of peas and canola meal into China. Without that extension, China would have reintroduced a 100 per cent import tax on both crops after Dec. 31. Chris […] The post Canada, China give peas a chance by extending trade pact first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

Jonathan Lai When 11-year-old Parker Wells went missing earlier this summer, should emergency response have included an immediate public alert? An Amber Alert for the non-verbal autistic boy came more than 48 hours after the fact, following traditional protocols. When he was found tragically deceased, two weeks later, the public outcry for change was immediate […] The post Canada needs a safer emergency response system for when people go missing first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division has returned their chair and elected a new vice chair.  Meanwhile, in October the Prince Albert Catholic School Division returned their Board Chair and Vice Chair.  At the Organizational Meeting on Monday, the Board acclaimed Cher Bloom as Board Chair and Bill Yeaman as Vice-Chair for the 2026-2027 year. Bloom is in her […] The post Sask Rivers returns chair and elects new vice chair in organizational meeting  first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

Notes from a messy desk… Have you ever had a Murphy day, where everything that can go wrong does go wrong? You’ve got the Midas touch, and whatever you touch turns to mufflers. I had a day like that recently. It started with three (3!) scam telephone calls in the too-early morning. I blame nefarious […] The post One of those Murphy days first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

Dave Leaderhouse  Special to the Herald  Tucker Prodaehl has played a lot of football in the last four years and his time on the gridiron has paid off nicely with the dual threat for the Carlton Crusaders recently signing a letter of commitment to play next season with the University of Regina Rams.  “I had […] The post Rams commit Proedahl looks forward to 5A football semifinal first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

Saskatchewan rural leaders took concerns about crime, farming costs and infrastructure to Ottawa in October, seeking federal support for issues they say place growing pressure on rural communities. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) said its board of directors met with federal ministers, MPs, senators and senior officials during a week of discussions on […] The post SARM seeks federal support for rural safety, infrastructure and agriculture first appeared on Prince Alber

The North Central Healthcare Foundation (NCHF) is set to host a special night of fun, community, and entertainment geared towards a meaningful cause as they prepare for their second annual gala as well as celebrating the foundation’s 25th anniversary. The North Central Healthcare Foundation is a Melfort-based non-profit charitable organization established in 2001 in order […] The post Melfort healthcare foundation back with ‘Dancing with the Stars’ inspired fundraiser gala for 25th anniversary f

Phil Heilman Submitted The Blaine Lake Raiders are gearing up for another exciting year of senior hockey, but with a twist. They are one of nine teams who helped establish the Eagle Creek Hockey League.  The newly minted league stressed the importance of a shorter travel schedule, with the longest distances one way being no […] The post Blaine Lake Raiders excited for new year and new league  first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

Dale and Trudy Buxton Bigger Independent A beautiful day on the Prairie – it’s time to take a little ride on the bike! Where to? Well, today we have decided to take a trip to St. Louis. For those who are not familiar with the location, it’s about 30 kilometres south of Prince Albert just […] The post The Saskatchewan Traveller … An afternoon of fun! first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

Patricia Hanbridge Orchid Horticulture The leaves are falling and the days are growing shorter. What does this mean to us, and what might that mean to the bigger world that lives around us? Do you live where Daylight Savings is recognized? As I originated in Saskatchewan, these human clock shifts have always been challenging, so […] The post Daylight Savings Time, Day Length and Plants – Part I first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

Erl Svendsen One of my winter-time guilty pleasures is watching cooking shows on the idiot box.  It’s not the best plan for dieters, but if you love to cook, it’s a great place to get inspired and to update your menus.  One of my favourites is celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. He’s never short of fresh […] The post Fresh herbs within arm’s reach first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca ARCHERWILL, Sask. — Residents, seasonal property owners and travellers who use the Barrier Lake bridge crossing will need to plan for detours this winter as the Rural Municipality of Barrier Valley prepares to replace the aging bridge with a new $2-million structure. Construction is scheduled to begin following […] The post Barrier Lake bridge replacement to begin with November closure first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Hera

Saskatchewan Rivers School Board trustees got a good look at what one school is doing around  community engagement and development of their literacy goal during their board meeting on Oct. 5.  Principal Kevin Tait and teacher Mitchell Byrne shared the successes in their school with student reading results, as well as the improved culture and […] The post Rural school shows Sask Rivers board how they are building community first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

The Melfort Mustangs and Flin Flon Bombers remain in a tight race for the lead in the UPL Division of the SJHL   The Mustangs had a single game this week with a break between games that lasts until this weekend.  As of Nov. 2, the Mustangs are in first place with a record of 10-4-1-0 with 21 […] The post Mustangs and Bombers still competing for UPL Division lead  first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.

The Prince Albert Raiders saw their four-game winning streak come to an end Wednesday night, coming up short in a 3-1 decision to the Calgary Hitmen at the Art Hauser Centre. In what Raiders head coach Ryan McDonald described as a playoff-style game, both squads battled through a tight contest over 60 minutes. Neither team […] The post Raiders come up short against Hitmen in playoff-style battle first appeared on Prince Albert Daily Herald.