A retired aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) is concerned about the lack of people entering the trade. Shaune Lapworth, who became an AME in 1986 and spent nearly 34 years employed at La Ronge's Tanker Base before retiring on May 4, explained there are not enough people entering the industry to replace the ones leavin...

Negotiations between the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation resume this week, but it could be some time before the contract dispute is settled.A political science professor believes the long-running dispute could have a negative impact on the governing Saskatchewan Party as the fall electio...

In the final moments before her name was called, Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong held her breath and crossed her fingers, with millions of Canadians watching. In a split second, her life changed as she was named the winner of Canada's Got Talent 2024 on Tuesday night. When host Lindsay Ell read Rebecca's name out loud, ...

It's another decision day for Saskatchewan teachers as they continue to fight with the province.On Wednesday and Thursday, members of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation will vote on whether to give the union a mandate to implement sanctions beyond this school year, as the existing mandate expires June 30. The result...

A Saskatchewan farmer is experiencing a situation that happens once in a blue moon.Barry Sawchuk farms near Ituna, northeast of Regina, along with his three sons.Near the end of April, Sawchuk and his son were checking the fields."We were just field scouting," he said. "My son and I were driving around b...

Heading into the finale of Canada's Got Talent, Rebecca Strong told paNOW, "I'm just trying to keep it really chill and not psyche myself out."In doing that, the 20-year-old Prince Albert singer ended up giving chills with her soul-stirring voice and psyching up an entire country of adoring fans who ended up ...

After wildfire smoke appeared in Prince Albert last Saturday, more smoke is expected in the region this week according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.Meteorologist Brian Proctor said changing wind patterns will cause more smoke to appear later this week, specifically from fires along the Saskatchewan-Manitoba...

Barry Sawchuk doesn't usually concern himself with space or the final frontier.The 66-year-old Saskatchewan farmer is much more focused on seeding.But when he found a giant piece of debris in his fields, Sawchuk said he was shocked to learn it was likely part of a rocket."Not every day you go out in your field and...

There was no opposition at the Monday night meeting of Prince Albert city council as they re-zoned over five acres of land near the hospital for a Ronald McDonald House. Along with the rezoning, council also agreed to give the charity a smaller adjacent piece of land for $1 and expects to get a development permit soon....

Saskatchewan's first portable pediatric MRI machine has arrived at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. The Swoop® Portable MR Imaging System can complete brain scans at the bedside of some pediatric patients in a matter of minutes and allow family members to be present. On Tuesday morning, Health Minister Everett...

Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong will try to take another step towards winning this year's Canada's Got Talent on Tuesday Night as she performs in the grand finale of the popular Canadian show.The local singer advanced to the final in last week's show. She said she feels relaxed going in."Honestly I'm just trying to...

Members of the Saskatchewan Party are not welcome at Regina's Pride Parade in June. On Monday, Queen City Pride (QCP) announced it was barring Sask. Party members from participating in Pride month celebrations. It is also not holding a flag-raising ceremony at the legislature for Pride month.Co-chair Riviera Bonneau sa...

To help commemorate Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Month, the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) honoured some of their best educators recently.A special awards gala took place with the Saskatchewan Early Childhood Association (SECA) recognizing three members of the Metis Nation for their outstanding work. Ashly Dear re...

Teachers in Saskatchewan will vote on the possibility of more sanctions next week.According to the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, union members will vote on Wednesday and Thursday "on giving the STF Executive a mandate to implement sanctions beyond the current school year, as the existing mandate expires on Ju...

A Prince Albert physician has been named the new president of the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA).Dr. Andre Grobler, a family physician was elected president during the 2024 Spring Representative Assembly (RA) at Regina's Delta Marriott. Dr. Grobler becomes the 58th president of the SMA and succeeds Dr. Annette ...

As of Monday morning, 15 active wildfires have been reported in Saskatchewan, leading to poor air quality in some communities.One of the most prominent fires is south of the community of Hall Lake. While crews are battling that blaze, all Elders and those in the priority 1 group are on evacuation alert for Hall Lake, S...

UPDATE: According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), the fire near Muskoday is listed as contained.(Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency)About 10 homes on the Muskoday First Nation could be evacuated Thursday as a grass fire burns nearby.The fire, which according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency was ...

A new honour is now being bestowed to Canadians who contribute to their community and a man from Biggar was one of the first to receive it.The King Charles III Coronation Medal bears the likeness of the King around the edge with the Latin text, "Charles III Dei Gratia Rex." which translates to "Charles I...

The risk of wildfires is high in Western Canada but officials say the situation is better than it was at this time last year.The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre says 90 fires are burning currently, and seven are out of control.Almost half of the fires are in Alberta and one-third are in British Columbia.Julienn...

Dale Boan is a Saskatoon software developer by day and an aurora borealis chaser by night."It's a very unique phenomenon and it's rarely the same twice, especially when it's stronger. The patterns are always different. The behaviour is always different. Sometimes you can actually watch bands of it come from the No...

Saskatchewan's education minister is accused of trying to influence a teacher's vote after saying he's not ruling out extending the school year should educators reject his offer and take job action. Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation president Samantha Becotte says Jeremy Cockrill's remarks are disappointing as members ...

There is a new opportunity this summer for anyone wanting to learn more about Saskatchewan's agriculture and culinary scene.The first Open Farm Days on Aug. 10 and 11 will bring people together through educational and agricultural-based initiatives designed to create chances to learn about where food comes from.Saskatc...

Israel ordered new evacuations in Gaza's southern city of Rafah on Saturday, forcing tens of thousands more people to leave as it prepared to expand its military operation deeper into what is considered Gaza's last refuge, in defiance of growing pressure from close ally the United States and others.As pro-Palestinian p...

SaskAlert has issued an air quality advisory due to a plume of wildfire smoke that is spreading southwards through Saskatchewan.This band is expected to produce poor air quality and reduced visibility throughout Saturday as the smoke moves through. By noon, the Air Quality Health Index showed Prince Albert at a rating ...

While the Government of Saskatchewan is celebrating the latest job numbers from Statistics Canada, others say there's a bigger picture that's being ignored. The province added 12,300 new jobs last month on a year-over-year basis, while the provincial labour force of those 15 years and over reached an all-time high of 6...

The President of Saskatchewan's teachers' union said the ball is now in the government's court after an overwhelming rejection of the province's offer. On Thursday night, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced the results of a two-day vote on whether to accept the government's contract offer. About 92 per...

A man who was found lying on a street in Prince Albert will be the subject of a public inquest next month.The dates for the public inquest, into the death of Wesley Lathlin, will be held June 10 to 14 at the Travelodge in Saskatoon.The first day of the inquest is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Subsequent start times wil...

Noting the financial struggles many families face, Prince Albert's Alex Jordan said the goal of a new app she created is to save money and make money.Lend !t is essentially an online hub where people in Canada and the United States can go and lend people items that are not being used or vice-versa and people can find t...