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UPDATED: Power outage hits north central Sask. following major storm
UPDATE: Around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, SaskPower said power had been restored to a majority of customers in Central North part of the province. The following areas that have been restored include: Prince Al...
Jul 12, 2026 The only light in Prince Albert Saturday night was caused by lightning after the power went out before 11 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026. (Image Credit: Submitted)
Dog agility trial showcases teamwork between handlers and their canine companions
Bandit may still be learning the ropes, but the young pit bull mix was eager to hit the course this weekend at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds.The nearly two-year-old dog and his owner, Saskatoon...
Jul 11, 2026 Saskatoon's Jerry Boese and his dog Bandit travelled from Saskatoon to participate in the agility event. (Image Credit: Teena Monteleone/paNOW Staff)
Prince Albert home benchmark price rises 2.6 per cent
Strong buyer demand and tight supply pushed Saskatchewan home prices to another record in June, according to the Saskatchewan REALTORS Association. The association reported 1,849 residential sales in ...
Jul 11, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 11517138 © Feverpitched | Dreamstime.com)
Crystal show brings collectors, curious visitors to Prince Albert
From crystal enthusiasts seeking positive energy to fossil hunters and first-time visitors, a wide range of people are expected to browse the Stone Haven Crystal Healing and Mineral Show this weekend ...
Jul 11, 2026 Brody Weber of Lethbridge, Alta. travels across western Canadian to various crystal and gem shows. The one currently taking place in the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre runs until 8 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. (Image Credit: Teena Monteleone/paNOW)
'We just have to be thankful we’re still here': Village of Speers deals with tornado aftermath
Residents of Speers spent Saturday clearing fallen trees, mangled buildings and scattered debris after an unconfirmed tornado tore through the small village Friday evening, leaving widespread damage b...
Jul 11, 2026 A tornado-damaged Quonset and debris are seen on a property in Speers on Saturday, July 11, 2026, after the storm ripped through the village Friday evening, (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
UPDATED: Ten tornadoes reported across Saskatchewan Friday, more possible Saturday
UPDATE: Around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, multiple witnesses reported a tornado touching down near Onion Lake. The tornado has not been confirmed by Environment Canada, and the extent of any damage remains u...
Jul 11, 2026 Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed a tornado touched down near Dundurn on July 10, 2026. (Image Credit: @RathrBStrmChsng/X)
SPSA grounds three Bird Dog aircraft pending safety review
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has temporarily suspended three Bird Dog aircraft from wildfire suppression operations while it conducts a comprehensive safety review.The aircraft are the same m...
Jul 11, 2026 A Turbo Commander 690, also known as a bird dog plane. (Image Credit: Conair website)
Meteorologist warns of unusual humidex as heat settles over region
A multi-day heat event is expected beginning Saturday and lasting through the weekend. Temperatures exceeding 29 degrees are expected for the next 3 days, with Saturday and Sunday being particularly h...
Jul 11, 2026 High humidity is less common in Saskatchewan than the typical dry heat in the province during the summer. Experts recommend drinking lots of water and staying out of the heat during peak hours. (Image Credit: ID 168776158 © Satjawat Boontanataweepol | Dreamstime.com)
Sweetgrass First Nation prepares to welcome thousands for annual powwow
Thousands of people from across Canada and the United States are expected to make their way to Sweetgrass First Nation next week as the community prepares to host its annual powwow on July 14 and 15. ...
Jul 11, 2026 Image taken at a previous Sweetgrass First Nation powwow. (Image Credit: Sweetgrass First Nation/ website)
Prince Albert store weighs in on protecting physical media
Recent news out of the gaming industry has sparked the debate around physical media once again. Last week, Sony announced plans to cut production of discs for their PlayStation consoles by 2028, meani...
Jul 11, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo)