Emergency Services personnel in Prince Albert are sounding the alarm following a jump in drug overdoses in the community. The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) issued a press release on Sunday warning about what they called a “recent and concerning” increase in overdoses. Police responded to four suspected overdoses where naloxone was administered on the ..read more

For the second time in franchise history, the Prince Albert Raiders held the second overall pick in the WHL Prospects Draft and they selected St. George’s U15 standout defenseman Brock Cripps. In 25 games at the U15 level, Cripps posted 70 points (25G, 45A) and added 11 points (3G, 8A) in four playoff games. He ..read more

As of Wednesday, the staff and children at Hope’s Home in Prince Albert will have a few new visitors. They aren’t adults or children however. Instead, it’s a group of yellow-coated ducklings courtesy of Memorial Gardens. Children at Hope’s Home are among those in schools across Prince Albert that have helped raise ducklings almost every ..read more

Saskatchewan teachers and the provincial bargaining committee will have to head back to the bargaining table after teachers overwhelmingly rejected the latest offer. The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) reported 92.2 per cent of eligible members voted on the latest Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee (GTBC) offer on Wednesday and Thursday, with roughly 90 per cent rejecting it ..read more

The Prince Albert Raiders selected forward Gavin Burcar and defenceman Diego Gutierrez with their two picks in Wednesday’s WHL U.S. Priority Draft. Burcar, a 6’1, 155 pound California product spent last season captaining the Anaheim Jr. Ducks 14U AAA squad where he scored 29 goals and chipped in 33 assists in 51 games. The Raiders ..read more

Prince Albert police have arrested a 24-year-old Ontario man following a one month drug and weapons investigation in Prince Albert. Omar Isse of Toronto faces multiple charges, including trafficking cocaine, possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000, and several firearms-related charges. Isse appeared before a Justice of the Peace on Wednesday and will make ..read more

Mother’s Day is the 27th anniversary of my column in Rural Roots. Rural Roots was created by Prince Albert Daily Herald in 1990 and distributed free to homes in North Central Saskatchewan. It’s an area that I know well, having grown up in Tisdale. I moved to Prince Albert as a bride in 1969 and ..read more

The Melfort Multi-K has opened for registration for the 12th year.Since the race began in 2011 it has become a tradition in the community, and race director Allison Rogers said that trend looks like it will hold for this year’s race, which is scheduled for Sept. 14.“We have 85 registered so far since May 1 ..read more

Coping with stress related to world conflict can be challenging given the constant barrage of distressing news and the feeling of powerlessness in the face of global challenges. Here are some things you can do to manage this stress. While it is important to stay informed, excessive exposure to distressing news can fuel anxiety. Set ..read more

Nicole GoldsworthyLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterSASKTODAY.ca NIPAWIN – National Nursing Week, May 6-12, is an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions nurses make across the healthcare system. The Canadian Nursing Association has themed this year’s nursing week, changing lives and shaping tomorrow. SASKTODAY.ca spoke with Amber Barrie, RN and manager of the clinical services department at ..read more