PRINCE ALBERT, SK – Community members and local dignitaries, including Minister Alana Ross, gathered at the Mahon Auditorium in the Prince Albert Public Library on Monday night, January 19, 2026, for the Premiere Night of Searchers Season 1. The new documentary series, produced by Angel Entertainment, honours the vital work of Indigenous Search and Rescue (SAR) teams and recently launched on APTN.

The evening featured a screening of two episodes, followed by an engaging Q&A session where the audience connected directly with the production team. The event provided a unique opportunity for the community to celebrate the real-life heroes featured in the production.

Producer Wally Start reflected on the heart of the project:

“The intention of Searchers was to honour the men and women who volunteer their time to search for those who have gotten lost. They are the true heroes of this story. This series is about real people, real families, real outcomes, and about a community of volunteers who drop everything when the call comes in.”

Director Cory Generoux, a trained searcher himself, spoke about the profound responsibility the team felt when speaking with the families of the missing:

“I want you guys to know that those families oftentimes are speechless in how much they want to thank you guys for helping on possibly the hardest day—and it is the hardest day, the hardest time of their lives—where their loved one is missing. I wanted to pass that message on… so that you understand too that what you do, keep doing it.”

The production also highlighted the significant economic impact on the province. Minister Ross noted that for every $1 invested in this production, an additional economic output of $3.32 was generated, for a total of $1.4 million for Saskatchewan. This financial success was made possible through investment from Creative Saskatchewan, which provided foundational funding alongside support from APTN, the Rogers Cable Network Fund and the Canada Media Fund.

Searchers Season 1 is currently airing on APTN and APTN+. Following a successful launch, production is already underway for Season 2, which will include 13 new episodes.