Prince Albert city council approved tax incentive applications Monday for two new commercial projects on Seventh Avenue East. The applications cover a proposed restaurant at 4333 Seventh Avenue East and a proposed hotel at 4477 Seventh Avenue East. Both were approved under the city’s New... Read more
Prince Albert city council approved a report Monday on the cost of the city’s Assessment Department, but debate around the motion quickly moved beyond dollars. Property assessment is the value placed on a home, business or other property for tax purposes. It does not set the city’s... Read more
ABBOTSFORD — A hit man who is already serving a life sentence for the 2022 murder of a former suspect in the Air India terrorist attack has been sentenced to another 15 years for an unrelated killing that took place less than four months earlier.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says 25-... Read more
TROON, Scotland (AP) — American Lauren Coughlin and South Korea’s Jenny Shin shot 6-under 66s Thursday to take a one-stroke lead at the LPGA Tour's Scottish Open at windswept Dundonald Links.
The 33-year-old... Read more
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Ben Kohles eagled the final hole for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot lead Thursday after the first round of the 3M Open, leaving top-ranked Scottie Scheffler three shots back.
Emiliano Grillo, Jackson Koivun and Gary Woodland opened with 64s, and Scheffler topped the group at 65 in... Read more
Another person has pleaded guilty in a human smuggling case that involved the drowning of nine people in the St. Lawrence River as they tried crossing into the United States.
Two families from Romania and India, along with the man allegedly piloting their vessel, died in March 2023 after they... Read more
Lexi Saldaña Daily Herald Kinsmen Park hosted its 31st annual ‘Kidzfest’ Thursday with families and children enjoying the many free amenities including entertainment, crafts, and food. Taylor Remus from the Prince Albert Outreach Program said the event being free is an important core to Kidzfest. “... Read more
Lexi Saldaña Daily Herald CUPE 5430 is Saskatchewan’s largest health care union, representing nearly 14,000 health care providers in Regina and surrounding communities, are moving to hold a strike vote in September. Members of the union work in hospitals, long-term care homes, community health... Read more
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays hope they can replicate the complete-game effort in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays as they aim to remain relevant in the American League’s playoff hunt.
The Blue Jays’ (47-56) victory at Rogers Centre on Thursday snapped a four-game losing streak and... Read more
The RM of Hoodoo has responded to reports of potential blue-green algae bloom and dead fish in Wakaw Lake.
In a release issued Wednesday, the Rural Municipality said members from the Saskatchewan Public Health Association (SPHA) arrived on Tuesday, July 21, when they performed tests at three... Read more
WINNIPEG — Dru Brown hopes to keep the good times rolling.
Since being traded from the Ottawa Redblacks on June 23, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback has stepped in for injured starter Zach Collaros and delivered back-to-back victories.
With Collaros on the six-game injured list, Brown will try... Read more
False employment claims tied to Shellbrook and North Battleford are at the centre of a Saskatchewan immigration fraud case that ended with a Saskatoon man receiving a community-based sentence last week.
Court records describe applications connected to Vault’s Kitchen in Shellbrook and GNG... Read more
TORONTO — George Springer had two hits, including an RBI single in the third inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Thursday at the Rogers Centre to snap a four-game losing streak.
Springer’s single bounced through the left side of the infield, scoring Yohenrick... Read more
La Ronge RCMP are search for three men who went missing near Jayjay Lake, located about 100 kilometres southeast of La Ronge.
They are 49-year-old Roderick Bird, 67-year-old Emil Ratt, and 48-year-old Ricky McKenzie.
The men were last reported to be on Highway 165, approximately 10 kilometers... Read more
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says it is hitting dozens of countries, including Canada, with tariffs citing forced labour in supply chains.
Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom are among the countries getting hit with a 10 per cent tariff.
More coming.
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The... Read more
A Saskatoon police officer and one of Saskatchewan’s foremost experts on conducted energy weapons (CEW) told a coroner’s inquest Thursday that without knowing where a man was struck or the distance between deployed probes, it is difficult to determine why 11 CEW deployments were... Read more
MONTREAL — The Montreal Victoire signed forward Michelle Karvinen to a one-year contract on Thursday, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced.
The 36-year-old joined the PWHL last season, recording three goals and six assists in 30 games with the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Vancouver... Read more
OTTAWA — Decorated ice dancer Paul Poirier is joining Skate Canada's board of directors, the organization announced Thursday.
Poirier won an Olympic bronze medal with longtime partner Piper Gilles at last February's Milan Cortina Winter Games.
The 34-year-old from Unionville, Ont., has competed at... Read more
The 2026 FIFA men's World Cup was the most-watched edition of the international soccer tournament in Canadian history, according to an audience measurement organization.
Numeris says that 77 per cent of Canada watched the tournament at some point this summer, up from 71 per cent in 2018 and 68 per... Read more
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — City of Madison officials identified a man who was shot by police after allegedly injuring an officer with a knife while resisting arrest as homeless on Thursday, but told a news conference that who he was shouldn't have cost him his life.
“It does not matter who... Read more
TORONTO — One of the biggest names in Toronto Blue Jays history is hoping that history doesn't repeat itself.
After winning the 1992 and 1993 World Series, the Blue Jays had set their sights on a three-peat as Major League Baseball champions. Toronto was already muddling through the 1994 season... Read more
Leylah Fernandez says a trying season of injuries and losses has tested her mental fortitude.
She expects to come through it as the tennis calendar shifts to the hard courts.
"This season has been a lot more downs than ups,” Fernandez said. “I'm just happy that I have the right team around me, the... Read more
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he could have done a better job of explaining the details of a deal that will see the Gordie Howe International Bridge open to traffic between Ontario and Michigan next week.
The text of an agreement to open the new border crossing released this week... Read more
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government says it's expanding the supervision of repeat offenders with the creation of seven new intervention and monitoring hubs in the Lower Mainland to help reduce street disorder and crimes targeting businesses.
It says the government is tracking up to 865... Read more
For many Saskatchewan residents swatting away clouds of mosquitoes this summer, the insects may seem like a sudden nuisance.
An entomologist said the surge has actually been years in the making.
Mosquito eggs can survive for up to seven years without water before hatching when conditions become... Read more
Tropical Storm Bertha made a second landfall Thursday near the Texas-Louisiana state line after grazing southern Louisiana in a slow crawl that triggered heavy surf and some flooding along the Gulf Coast. Forecasters said... Read more
The City of Prince Albert issued a reminder to all residents on Wednesday regarding the city’s transit buses.
In a release, city officials asked residents to “familiarize themselves with transit fares and passenger guidelines before boarding the bus”.
The release highlighted several instances... Read more
CALGARY — Fuel costs are on the rise in Canada as geopolitical turmoil drives the price of crude oil to its highest level in more than a month.
Gasbuddy.com, which crowdsources pump price data from across Canada and the U.S, says the Canadian national average now sits above $1.80 a litre — a two-... Read more
A major road rehabilitation project will temporarily close a section of 15th Avenue East, significantly impacting traffic access to Prince Albert’s Crescent Acres neighbourhood.
The City of Prince Albert’s Public Works Department announced roadway rehabilitation work will take place on... Read more
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison on Thursday, a little over a year... Read more
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has been ordered for the second time this month to stop using the services of contract workers while its security officers are on strike.
In a decision issued Wednesday, the Canada Industrial Relations Board said the Bank of Canada contravened the Canada Labour Code by... Read more
Prince Albert’s Elim Cafe has closed following the death of founder Steven Timothy Kember, but one part of the work he began will continue. Kember, known as Steve, died April 25 at the age of 82. The cafe served customers for the final time on June 27 after his family concluded they could not... Read more
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look at whether a tribunal's decisions on RCMP labour issues should be issued within strict timelines.
The top court has agreed to review the handling of cases by the RCMP External Review Committee — an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal that examines... Read more
MACAO — Canada’s run at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League ended Thursday with a 3-1 quarterfinal loss to Turkey.
Set scores were 22-25, 25-21, 25-21 and 25-17.
Canada led in attack points but fell behind Turkey in blocks, aces, and points from opponent errors.
Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C., and... Read more
OTTAWA — One advocate says new statistics indicating crime has dropped almost everywhere in Canada show the Liberal government’s three tough-on-crime bills were not based on facts.
Statistics Canada says both the rates and severity of reported crime were down almost across the board in 2025.... Read more
TORONTO — Utility player Davis Schneider and left-handed pitcher Adam Macko of Stony Plain, Alta., were recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays from triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.
In a corresponding move, infielder Sean Keys was optioned to the minor-league club.
Left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin was... Read more
OTTAWA — Women's quarterback Sara Parker and men's rusher/cornerback Marc-Antoine Dequoy highlight Canada's flag football rosters for the upcoming world championships in Germany.
Football Canada on Thursday announced the rosters for the championships, which are scheduled for Aug. 13-16 in... Read more
OTTAWA — Experts warn the latest tariff threats from the United States will hit some provinces harder than others — and could test the united Team Canada front.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Monday to impose 50 per cent tariffs next month on a range of Canadian... Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada’s premiers in Prince Edward Island today amid new tariff threats from the United States.
The First Ministers Meeting comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders to increase tariffs by 50 per cent on a variety of Canadian goods,... Read more
Prince Albert residents are still dealing with the aftermath of the July 11 storm, and much of the damage won’t be repaired for weeks.
According to Fire and Flood Operations Manager Chris Kaban, homes flooded for a variety of reasons during the storm. While power outages that disabled sump... Read more