Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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Fur industry in northern Saskatchewan facing uncertain future
Saskatchewan's fur trapping industry is at a crossroads according to northern harvesters and fur buyers - showing signs of modest recovery in prices while facing long-term challenges tied to developme...
Feb 16, 2026 Rosetown Towing pulled 4 semis out of the ditch along Highway 7 before noon on Dec. 27, 2024. (Rosetown Towing Facebook/submitted)
New archbishop hopes to blend Indigenous and Catholic spirituality
In his native tongue of Tamil, Susai Jesu's name literally translates to Joseph Jesus. Catholicism runs deep in the Indian-born priest who was recently appointed archbishop of the Archdiocese of Keewa...
Feb 08, 2026 Archbishop of Keewatin-Le Pas Susai Jesu has previously served communities in Northern Saskatchewan. (Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate - OMI Lacombe Canada/Submitted to paNOW)
Beaver dams in Garden River being blown up with dynamite
Beavers may be a patriotic symbol of Canada, but for some rural municipalities they are also a problem. The RM of Garden River is seeing an increased number of the rodents, so its taking steps now to ...
Feb 08, 2026 The RM of Garden River is taking steps to control the number of dams created by beavers in the municipality. (62616385 © Chase Dekker | Dreamstime.com via paNOW)
Sask. artist Kathie Bird remembered for portraying love and community in the north
A woman whose artwork was inspired by the people and places she visited in northern Saskatchewan has passed away. Kathie Bird was 67. According to a statement from her family, she was surrounded by lo...
Feb 01, 2026 Left: Kathie Bird, 67 died peacefully in hospital on Jan. 20. Right: A work called “Before the Fast" by Kathie Bird. (Facebook and kathiebird.com)
Police release security video in Prince Albert Salvation Army fire investigation
Prince Albert Police Service has released footage of a man who was near the Salvation Army shortly after a fire started in the building on Christmas Day. Several different angles of footage show a man...
Jan 26, 2026 The Salvation Army building was gutted by the Christmas Day fire. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Prince Albert worker gives thumbs up to animal protection service change
A Prince Albert worker with years of experience rescuing animals says she is excited to see someone else in charge of the province's animal welfare services. Wendy Fyrk is reacting to news that effect...
Jan 23, 2026 “I think we need a huge change with animal protection services and I’m really hoping that this is going to be the ticket,” Fyrk said. (Wndy Fyrk/Submitted)
'Yeah buddy': P.A. athlete excited for premiere of Canada's 'Jersey Shore' spinoff
Editor's note: This article contains language that may be offensive to some readers. When Canadian reality-TV fans tune in to the country's first-ever spin on MTV's iconic Shore franchise this Thursda...
Jan 22, 2026 Prince Albert's Bauer Swystun is one of the cast members of Canada Shore - a spinoff of MTV's iconic 'Shore' series. (Paramount+/Submitted)
Improved addictions treatment and training needed at Pine Grove: Inquest's findings
After two days of testimony, and almost four hours after receiving their final instructions, the jury assigned to a coroner's inquest in Prince Albert made eight recommendations they believe will impr...
Jan 21, 2026 All but one are directed to the correctional institution and place a huge emphasis on the need for better training and procedures with respect to caring for inmates going through withdrawals. (paNOW file photo)
Not unusual for black bears to emerge in Saskatchewan during winter months: wildlife expert
After watching a video circulating on social media of bear running on a froze lake in Northern Saskatchewan, a provincial wildlife specialist said while the situation isn't normal, it also isn't unusu...
Jan 18, 2026 This black bear was spotted in Northern Saskatchewan earlier this week. (Tommy Bird/Facebook)
Pipeline leak responsible for Pelican Narrows water shortage
The root cause of a water supply emergency in Pelican Narrows has been confirmed. A significant leak is suspected on a six-inch raw water pipeline that runs from the intake pump house at the beach to ...
Jan 15, 2026 The pipe is expected to be fixed by Friday.
Until then, water conservation is still required and the local school will remain closed. (ID 50190568 © Erik Rosenlund Knudsen | Dreamstime.com)
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