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Susan McNeil

@susanmcneil.bsky.social

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Journalist @paNOW.com Covering city hall and regional politics, news, whatever is interesting in City of Prince Albert and northern/central Sask. Up for civil discourse with people of different mindsets, with civil being the key word. Send me news tips!

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

When it comes to cocaine and meth in city wastewater, Prince Albert is the top but there is a lot more to that story, says the city. First, don't blame the unhoused population. Second, all data is useful. #drugcrisis #princealbert panow.com/2026/10/01/p...

Prince Albert officials say wastewater drug data emphasizes need for coordinated response

Prince Albert officials say new wastewater data showing levels of cocaine and methamphetamine use in the city ...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Saskatchewan's economy is doing well, all things considered, says the provincial Chamber of Commerce. But, investment is needed in northern infrastructure to capitalize on the boom in critical minerals, some of which are mined north of Prince Albert. #econsky #skpoli panow.com/2026/09/18/p...

Province well positioned to weather tariff trade winds, Sask. Chamber says

The province is doing well when a range of economic indicators are considered, according to Saskatchewan Chamb...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

What do tariffs and counter tariffs mean for the average person in Saskatchewan - or Canada? Your cost of living will go up. Anyone wondering if Premier Moe is pro Canada or more in the ambiguous Alberta camp, he made no bones saying he is on Team Canada. #skpoli panow.com/2026/08/26/m...

Moe says cost of living will go up for everyone, as Saskatchewan responds to trade war

For the average Saskatchewan resident, and Canadians in general, the cost of living will go up because of tari...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Premier Scott Moe said that while Canada can't control political changes in the US including whether they will honour any deal made, one is still needed. #skpoli panow.com/2026/08/19/o...

Old CUSMA deal no longer possible, Moe says after Carney briefing

Details of a pending trade agreement between Canada and the United States remain scarce, but Saskatchewan Prem...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Premier Scott Moe will be doing a press conference here in Prince Albert at 3:30. I will be there to ask about his rx to whatever trade deal is being proposed. Stay tuned. #skpoli

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Peyton has been missing since June and now the Prince Albert Police's Major Crimes Unit has taken on the job of finding her. She will turn 15 in seven days. panow.com/2026/08/12/i...

Investigation into missing teen continues under Major Crimes Unit

The search for a 14-year-old girl missing from Prince Albert is now under the purview of the police service's ...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Sad news out of Big River SK this morning. Carrier Forest Products cited weak market conditions, low CAD and issues with timber supply as contributing factors. #econsky #sask #princealbert panow.com/2026/07/16/c...

Carrier Forest Products to indefinitely curtail operations at Big River sawmill

Carrier Forest Products Ltd. has announced it will indefinitely curtail production at its Big River sawmill be...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Cpl Janzen was a great interview. She told me she got into sky diving because of a fear of heights. She attributes her success to the example her mom set, raising 5 kids and running a veterinarian practice in Rosthern at the same time. #sask #skyhawks #NorthSaskRegiment panow.com/2026/07/13/f...

From farm life to freefall: Rosthern woman soars with SkyHawks skydiving team

When she is not helping save lives as a paramedic, Rosthern's Madeline Janzen is jumping out of airplanes with...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

City council had a lot to say about this. panow.com/2026/07/07/p...

Prince Albert councillors question Public Works over viaduct repair delay

Prince Albert city council is being asked to delay a major infrastructure project after Public Works staff det...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

What's in the news today, you ask? Flooding, flooding and more flooding. Wakeboarding in the Tisdale golf course and cars washed off of roads. #sask #flood #springrunoff panow.com/2026/05/04/r...

Rural areas deal with extreme flooding as snow melts

Many residents and municipalities across central Saskatchewan are reporting washed out roads and heavy localiz...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

This is an interesting idea, using a popular gaming platform to teach Métis history. @metisnationsask.bsky.social #indigenous #saskatchewan panow.com/2026/05/01/m...

Métis Nation recreating Batoche as a Roblox game

The sights and sounds of Batoche are going digital.This summer, Mtis families won't just walk the historic gro...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The Sask. Court of Appeal reduced Bernie Herman's sentence from 11 years to 8 years. Pre trial custody credit remains intact, manslaughter conviction intact. #court #Sask. panow.com/2026/04/30/f...

Former Mountie convicted of killing his lover will now serve less time in jail

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has reduced the sentence former RCMP officer Bernie Herman will serve followi...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Prince Albert population = about 40,000 Regina population = 263,000 PA has 3x the incidents of evading police. #crime #sask panow.com/2026/04/23/p...

Prince Albert has three times more flight from police incidents than Regina

A look into a number of incidents of drivers opting to run from police rather than pull over was discussed by ...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

My colleague did a lot of work on this article. #religion #saskatchewan

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I also talked to Shawn Fraser at the @johnhowardsask.bsky.social who said that the best way to stop overcrowding is to address recidivism. Prince Albert has four jails/prisons. @saskpoli @princealbertSK

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paNOW.com @panow.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

‘He was my good friend’: witness testifies at Bird murder trial

‘He was my good friend’: witness testifies at Bird murder trial

A man who was present at the house where another man died, claims to have no memory of how his friend came to be stabbed multiple times or how he hims...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

In 2023, an inspection found the Village of Sandy Bay had over 20 violations, including failing to send out tax notices. None of their water plant operators were certified. Many of the problems are linked to not being able to find a CAO. #poli #saskatchewan panow.com/2026/04/10/l...

Lack of municipal CAO contributed to Sandy Bay financial woes

The Northern Village of Sandy Bay has been under provincial oversight for years with a swath of issues created...

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CanadaSky #Resist @canadasky1.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social Congrats to Emily!

Tisdale student, volunteer firefighter and pilot named 2026 Loran Scholar | CBC News

Emily Gustus, from Tisdale Middle and Secondary School, has been named a 2026 Loran Scholar — one of 36 students selected nationwide for the prestigious leadership award.

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Métis families in Prince Albert will have a better chance at owning homes soon. #Indigenous #housing #canpoli Read more: panow.com/2026/03/25/f...

First 18 Métis Nation homes to be ready this fall in Prince Albert

Working Mtis families in Prince Albert will have a new option for home ownership this fall as the Mtis Nation-...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Prince Albert city council spent over an hour on Monday talking about a plan to revitalize the downtown. A big part of that hour was the impact of two way traffic on a street that has been one way for decades. #skpoli #princealbert panow.com/2026/03/24/c...

City council debates two-way traffic downtown as part of revitalization plans

The merits of turning Central Avenue in Prince Albert's downtown core into a two-way street was a big part of ...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

$30,000 is a lot of money for adults, never mind a kid. Good job Sophia for catching the biggest fish. #sask #nature #fishing

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The feds are selling the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corp. and a group of Saskatchewan co-op fishers are planning to buy it. They have big plans for the future but are doing it to keep their history alive. #econsky #reconciliation panow.com/2026/03/10/s...

Saskatchewan First Nations, Métis see opportunity in purchase of Freshwater Fish Marketing Corp.

Fish harvesters in Saskatchewan say they can supply a lot of northern fish to domestic and international marke...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

It's an interesting time to be writing in northern Sask. This story is PA but overlaps with uranium development in the north, the Port of Churchill and more. If I zoom out in my mind, I can see the fed's green economy playing out in front of us. panow.com/2026/03/03/b... #CANpoli #SKpoli

BMI signs deal with American tenant for part of old Prince Albert pulp mill

The first of multiple new tenants that are planned for the old pulp mill north of Prince Albert has been annou...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

It's impossible to put a whole life into an article. It would be doubly difficult in this case. #skpoli #denarebeach panow.com/2026/02/26/d...

Denare Beach mayor passes away after almost 30 years in office

If there is one thing Carl Lentowicz knew, it was how to follow through on a commitment. Lentowicz spent 28 ye...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A big moment for Tisdale, whose population shrank 8.4% between 2016 and 2021. The population might be small, but the opportunity here is big and, importantly, they have two major railroads running through town and are at crossroads of Hwy 3 & 35. #skpoli #econsky panow.com/2026/01/30/p...

Premier Moe: Discovery of alumina near Tisdale of global importance

The discovery of a large amount of alumina - the source mineral for aluminum - near Tisdale, will be a game ch...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

City of PA opted in on Monday. Police now have the ability to seize certain items not listed in the Criminal Code as a weapon, like bear spray which has been an issue here, such as at the local Exhibition. #poli #Sask panow.com/2026/01/27/c...

City of Prince Albert opts in to Street Weapons Act

Council was unanimous in its decision to opt in to the Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act and passed all ...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I talked to federal NDP leadership hopeful Heather McPherson about what her thoughts are on a few topics of interest. As always, there is always a lot more to be said than people will read in an article #canpoli panow.com/2026/01/08/f...

Federal NDP leadership candidate makes stop in northern Saskatchewan

Heather McPherson was in Prince Albert recently as part of her campaign to take the spot left vacant by Jagmee...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Premier Scott Moe just shook up his cabinet. Central SK representation includes Darlene Rowden (Batoche) as Min. of Environment and Chris Beaudry (Kelvington/Wadena) takes Energy/Resources portfolio. Travis Keisig, Daryl Harrison and Colleen Young are out as ministers and become committee chairs.

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

I had a lot of fun writing this good news story. I also learned that wildlife rescue calls were up significantly this year because of avian influenza. FYI, if the bird has the flu, don't touch it. #sk #wildlife panow.com/2025/12/09/g...

Goose rescued from Prince Albert riverbank had injured wing

At the tail end of fall, a goose that did not head south with the rest of its flock was recently rescued from ...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

It was very interesting to learn about John Brady, Métis leader, writer and WWII veteran. A cenotaph honouring his legacy has been placed at Batoche, a short drive from Prince Albert. #IndigenousVeteransDay #sask panow.com/2025/11/08/s...

Sask Métis leader and WWII veteran now has memorial stone at Batoche

The Mtis grandfather of a Prince Albert man who hated Nazism so fiercely that he not only signed up to fight i...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Some people radiate kindness. Brenda Hughes is one of them and I have zero doubt this prestigious award is well deserved. #UnitedNation #NelsonMandelaAward #saskpoli panow.com/2025/11/07/f...

Fishing Lake Saulteaux woman wins prestigious Nelson Mandela award

A Saskatchewan woman who has been a longtime advocate for Indigenous rights, mental health and trauma-informed...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I talked to Foran, owners of one of the 1st four projects pushed by the Major Projects Office. That would be the copper/zinc mine near Creighton. They are OK with the budget. #sask #canpoli panow.com/2025/11/05/b...

Budget shows Canada becoming more business-friendly, says Foran Mining

Leadership from the company that owns and is developing the McIlvenna Bay copper/zinc mine near Creighton say ...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Is hydrogen mining a solution to meeting energy needs ? It will be interesting to see how this plays out. #sask panow.com/2025/10/29/h...

Hydrogen mine plan includes 40 km stretch between Choiceland and Nipawin

A Canadian first could impact northern Saskatchewan, especially the area between Choiceland and Nipawin, accor...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

This took a lot of guts. Everyone that participated has my full respect.

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Despite court hearing a convicted teen killer was abused by his father, that is where he will go after being released. The teen killed his mom when he was 13. She was pregnant and overdue, he wanted to live with his dad. They were to sign divorce papers the next day. panow.com/2025/08/07/c...

Choiceland teen who killed mother to be released into custody of father

CONTENT WARNING: The following story contains disturbing descriptions of violence.A 13-year-old who killed his...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

She said she was excited, but this 19-yar-old dispatcher sounded pretty calm when I talked to her on the phone about helping a stepmom deliver her own grandchild on the side of the road. #SK #emergencycare panow.com/2025/08/05/p...

Parkland dispatcher helps deliver baby on second shift alone

A career in emergency care peaked early for a new dispatcher in Prince Albert recently. Emma MacDonald, age 19...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

In the wake of a large property tax increase, the City of Prince Albert wants to expand its tax base by offering deals for building new commercial and multi-family properties. #skpoli #papoli #econsky panow.com/2025/07/23/p...

Prince Albert rolls out commercial, multi-unit residential tax incentive

In a bid to boost commercial and residential growth in the City of Prince Albert, city council voted in favour...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Sask and Man. have signed an MOU to expand capabilities at the Port of Churchill. Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce said its good news, joining other voices in the area who say the same thing. #skpoli #canpoli #econsky panow.com/2025/07/22/p...

Prince Albert Chamber welcomes provincial agreement on Port of Churchill expansion

The biggest regional beneficiaries of an expansion at the Port of Churchill would be agricultural producers, e...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Indigenous leaders don't want to stop business, including Chief Marcel Head in Shoal Lake. They want to be part of it. I talked to Chief Head and Mayor Marlon Zacharias (Nipawin) about why it's important for one highway to be upgraded in northeast Sask. #canpoli #skpoli panow.com/2025/07/17/n...

Northeast Sask. leaders look to be part of bigger business growth

Two leaders from northeastern Saskatchewan say their communities are ready to be part of the business growth t...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The City of Prince Albert needs 1,400 housing units in the next 10 years. The local YWCA, which operates several shelters, is taking the next step with a 20-unit transitional project. Federal and provincial money is helping. #canpoli #skpoli #princealbertSK panow.com/2025/07/15/2...

20-unit transitional housing a start to PA housing crisis: YWCA

Another 20 housing units are just about ready to start construction, with equipment and workers already on sit...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

A decision on this will be made public in the next week but Chad Eggerman says that over 100 people were part of the webinar on Monday. He believes there is a class and he has no shortage of representative plaintiffs. #saskwildfires #skpoli panow.com/2025/07/09/o...

Over 100 people join webinar on potential class action lawsuit against province

An online invitation to residents of Saskatchewan impacted by wildfire evacuations this year had over 100 atte...

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Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

These two Rebeccas share more than Indigenous heritage. I asked them their best advice for young girls watching them... #AmazingRaceCanada #Indigenous #Saskatchewan

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

A Prince Albert landlord is paralyzed after being shot in the throat shortly after evicting a tenant who had never paid rent. His sister would like to see some changes to Sask. tenancy laws. #skpoli #housing #princealbertSK panow.com/2025/07/03/f...

Family says injured landlord is recovering, but paralyzed and can’t speak

Despite his life-altering injuries, Jim Primeau's will to recover remains strong according to his sister, Pegg...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

People who lost their homes or cabins in the #2025skwildfires may want to pay attention to a possible class action lawsuit against the province. #skpoli panow.com/2025/07/02/s...

Sask. law firm considering class action suit against province over wildfire response

There appears to be a lot of public interest in a potential class action lawsuit regarding the government's re...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

It's always exciting to see youth going places. And this Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation member is definitely going places. #princealbertSK #Indigenous panow.com/2025/06/28/o...

On pointe: from hoop dancing to ballet, one teen girl does it all

From her roots in a small community in Saskatchewan to living in Manitoba, one 17-year-old girl has danced her...

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paNOW.com @panow.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

A big event for a small city in Saskatchewan. There will be lots of visitors in town. #Sasktourism #softball #sports panow.com/2025/06/26/f...

Final preparations underway for Sr. Men’s World Softball Championships

In less than two weeks time, the city of Prince Albert will welcome teams from eight different countries to th...

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Julia Lovett-Squires @juleslovett.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

They saw the plane first. meadowlakenow.com/2025/06/20/f...

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Family of downed bomber pilot visits crash site 70 years later

They saw the plane first. The North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber was a smoking, flaming mass of aluminum, and...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Not a lot of people understand how much people pick mushrooms in SK as a form of income. This is a big loss for La Ronge, in addition to the burning of the Robertson's Trading Post, a community landmark in this year's wildfires. #wildfire2025 #saskatchewan larongenow.com/2025/06/19/m...

Mushroom pickers out millions of dollars as chanterelle patch will take several decades to re-grow

The destruction of an important mushroom patch about 30 kilometers south of La Ronge will result in a loss of ...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

In one community, 218 homes were lost to the Wolf Fire. Overall, almost 500 homes, cabins, RVs in one hot spring. NDP asking why 4 airtankers were grounded at the same time. #wildfire #skpoli #princealbertSK panow.com/2025/06/18/a...

Almost 500 homes, cabins lost as wild spring cools down in Saskatchewan

This year's wildfire season in Saskatchewan has resulted in the loss of 277 primary residences and 218 of thos...

Susan McNeil @susanmcneil.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Sophie MacDougall was a Métis teacher, mother & Michif language keeper. She is also on a new Canada Post stamp. #princealbertSK #indigenous panow.com/2025/06/17/s...

St. Louis teacher, mother and Michif language-keeper stamps legacy at Canada Post

From a teacher to mother of 13 to Michif language-keeper, one woman who spent her life in St. Louis has left h...

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