Closing arguments Thursday
Testimony wraps up at Chubey murder trial in Melfort
Final arguments in the Cody Chubey murder trial in Melfort will be heard on Thursday. Defense counsel Peter Abrametz rested his case on Wednesday, with the accused taking the stand in the morning. Chubey testified that he was responsible for the death of his long-time partner Danielle Dobersheck at the Carra Valla Inn ...
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Canadian corporations encouraged to sign pledge for Indigenous reconciliation
OTTAWA - Private businesses in Canada are being encouraged to sign a declaration committing to strengthening their relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities.The Corporate Declaration was developed by multiple companies and private entities - including Microsoft, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Leith Whee...
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Closing arguments Thursday
Testimony wraps up at Chubey murder trial in Melfort
Final arguments in the Cody Chubey murder trial in Melfort will be heard on Thursday. Defense counsel Peter Abrametz rested his case on Wednesday, with the accused taking the stand in the morning. Chubey testified that he was responsible for the death of his long-time partner Danielle Dobersheck at the Carra Valla Inn ...
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Martin, Molde, Murray
Raiders officially sign three players, release one
A couple players that fans have gotten used to seeing play for the Prince Albert Raiders have now been officially signed to the team. This week ahead of games in Regina and Moose Jaw, the Raiders have signed forwards Malaki Martin and Eli Molde, along with defenceman Jordan Murray, to WHL Scholarship & Development ...
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conditional discharge
Communication at centre of Prince Albert taxi assault case
A former Prince Albert resident received a one-year conditional discharge after pleading guilty to assault following an incident involving a passenger in his taxi. Dalit Singh, 30, was driving a taxi taking a local woman home on Nov. 21, 2025, at about 2:30 a.m. after she had been out socializing with friends. Video fr...
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Police incidents
'High-risk' event in Prince Albert's West Flat, results in arrest and 13 charges being laid
A man who allegedly threatened a taxi driver with a gun and was the reason police spent almost nine hours outside a home in Prince Albert's West Flat on Tuesday, is now facing 13 charges.Ethan Sanderson, 23, appeared Wednesday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court and was remanded to Friday.According to a statement...
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residential schools
57 years later, Bobby Bird's journey home finally completed
Going back to 1969, 10-year-old Robert 'Bobby' Bird had been taken from his family and placed in the Timber Bay Children's Home, a facility not formally recognized as a residential school, although that status is disputed. It was the beginning of October when Bird, along with two friends, left the facility and tried m...
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Stunting concerns
Prince Albert seeks stunting solutions after years of parking lot complaints
Drivers burning rubber near the Art Hauser Centre have frustrated neighbours and raised safety concerns for years. Now, Prince Albert city council is asking administration to examine ways to curb the behaviour while preserving the parking lot as a gathering place for young people.Council approved a motion from Coun. Bl...
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Saskatchewan
Improving relations
Canadian corporations encouraged to sign pledge for Indigenous reconciliation
OTTAWA - Private businesses in Canada are being encouraged to sign a declaration committing to strengthening their relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities.The Corporate Declaration was developed by multiple companies and private entities - including Microsoft, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Leith Whee...
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Court proceedings
Bail hearing set for man charged in Foam Lake Crash that killed mother and daughters
The 40-year-old man charged in connection with a crash that killed a mother and her two young daughters near Foam Lake will be back in court on Wednesday.Kelly Knopf, a resident of South Carolina, has been charged with three counts of dangerous driving causing death and three counts of dangerous driving causing bodily ...
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First of Many
Red Pheasant's Biz Nico wins 2026 Gospel Recording of the Year at SIMA awards
The woman remembered Biz Nico. He didn't remember her.She shook his hand and asked, "Do you remember me?". She explained that she had attended one of his backyard outreach gatherings in Saskatoon while she was involved in sex work.Since then, she told him she had reunited with her family and returned to schoo...
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More crime
RCMP investigate two serious assaults in Pelican Narrows amid broader policing changes
A teenager and a man were found seriously injured on the same street in Pelican Narrows in separate incidents Saturday, prompting police to ask residents for surveillance footage as investigators determine whether the assaults are connected.At approximately 7:50 a.m. on Oct. 3, Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report th...
Oct 6, 2026
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Crime
UPDATED: Man injured in Tuesday morning shooting in Sandy Bay
Update: On Tuesday afternoon, Sandy Bay RCMP reported that an individual has been arrested in relation to this investigation.No charges have been laid at this time. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting continues and police will provide updates when they are able.--A man is recovering from non-life-t...
Oct 6, 2026
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Flu season
Fall immunization appointments now open across Saskatchewan
Appointments for fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccines opened across Saskatchewan on Tuesday.The provincial government said seniors, children under five, pregnant women and those with chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk of contracting a respiratory illness, and members of those groups were encouraged to g...
Oct 6, 2026
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Local Sports
Martin, Molde, Murray
Raiders officially sign three players, release one
A couple players that fans have gotten used to seeing play for the Prince Albert Raiders have now been officially signed to the team. This week ahead of games in Regina and Moose Jaw, the Raiders have signed forwards Malaki Martin and Eli Molde, along with defenceman Jordan Murray, to WHL Scholarship & Development ...
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
Oct 4, 2026
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Raiders lose 4-2
Tigers tame Raiders in first Eastern Conference Final rematch
After a solid game Friday night that the Raiders didn't get rewarded for, the Prince Albert Raiders went down the road for a highly anticipated matchup early in the season with the Medicine Hat Tigers. In the first rematch since last year's Eastern Conference Final, the Raiders dominated the special teams battle but fa...
Oct 3, 2026
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Go Riders
Saskatchewan Roughriders lose 37-31 to Calgary Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have to wait a little longer to punch their ticket to the playoffs.The Calgary Stampeders held off a late Saskatchewan push for a 37-31 win Friday night at Mosaic Stadium, preventing the Riders from clinching a post-season berth and handing the green and white a third straight loss.Cal...
Oct 3, 2026
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Raiders lose 3-1
Four posts as Raiders fall to Hurricanes
After picking up a solid win Wednesday night at home over Red Deer, the Prince Albert Raiders hit the road for the first of four road games starting with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The Raiders played well enough to win, but the Hurricanes managed to pull out the win 3-1 over the Raiders. The Raiders got the first penal...
Oct 2, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to clinch playoff spot in showdown against Stamps
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't need to be told how important Friday's game against the Calgary Stampeders is.Saskatchewan can clinch a playoff spot with a win, but a loss by more than three points means another CFL West Division rival will hold the tiebreaker over Saskatchewan. The B.C. Lions clinched the season se...
Oct 2, 2026
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PA Profiles
SGEU Member Spotlight
Radiation Therapist Arlene Heinrich: a career built on care, teamwork and connection
A radiation therapist for almost 40 years, Arlene Heinrich shares why patient care, teamwork and a healthy life outside work have kept her committed to a career she would choose again.For Arlene Heinrich, a radiation therapist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA), compassion is as important as technical skill when d...
Oct 1, 2026
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More than a car club
From car club to community: Midnight North builds connections in Prince Albert
For Tristan Remy, it started with cars. Two years later, the co-founder of Midnight North Car Club sees something much bigger taking shape: a community where people can share a passion, support one another and give young people something positive to be part of.Remy, 28, helped start Midnight North after attending local...
Sep 28, 2026
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"We like to make things easy."
Building relationships one policy at a time: LaRoche McDonald welcomes new insurance broker
For many people, insurance can feel complicated, especially when it comes to understanding what is covered and why certain policies matter. At LaRoche McDonald Agency Limited in Prince Albert, new broker Audriana April is taking a relationship-first approach, helping clients understand their coverage rather than simply...
Sep 20, 2026
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"Online doesn't mean impersonal."
Innova Law brings convenient, personal legal services to clients across Saskatchewan
For many people, working with a lawyer can mean rearranging a busy schedule, travelling to an office and finding time for appointments. Innova Law is taking a different approach by allowing Saskatchewan clients to complete their legal matters fully online while maintaining the personal connection and professional servi...
Aug 27, 2026
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Flying Dust First Nation
From Flying Dust to communities across Canada: Christopher Merasty builds support through New Direction Consulting
Across Saskatchewan, many communities are looking for ways to strengthen leadership, support men, engage youth and build healthier communities for the next generation. That challenge is what led Flying Dust First Nation member Christopher Merasty to establish New Direction Consulting. The Flying Dust First Nation membe...
Aug 4, 2026
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New business
Sunday Eve Bridal Atelier: Bringing a fresh approach to bridal shopping
For many brides in Prince Albert and northern Saskatchewan, finding the perfect wedding dress has traditionally meant a trip to Saskatoon. A new downtown boutique is looking to change that by bringing designer bridal fashion, inclusive sizing and a personalized shopping experience closer to home.Located on Central Aven...
Jul 17, 2026
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Canada
Tumbler Ridge conspiracy complaint puts focus on messaging and social media firms
NDP Leader David Eby says social media and other companies must be held accountable to report conversations about causing harm after an FBI complaint detailed extensive online conversations involving the Tumbler Ridge shooter as she planned her deadly ...
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Conservative motion seeking more diesel relief defeated in House of Commons
OTTAWA - The Conservative party's proposal to extend federal relief on diesel fuel was voted down in the House of Commons today. Global prices for diesel and gasoline have spiked since the spring as the war in Iran has disrupted fuel shipments from the...
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Fact File: Headlines falsely claim woman approved for MAID because she couldn't cook
This week, media headlines and social media posts claimed a Canadian woman was approved for medical assistance in dying because she lost her ability to cook. The claim stems from an opinion article written by two Canadian psychiatrists who recount the ...
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Canadian corporations encouraged to sign pledge for Indigenous reconciliation
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Author Galloway 'floored' by accuser's emails disclosed in his defamation lawsuit
VANCOUVER - Former University of B.C. professor and author Steven Galloway says he was shocked and "floored" by the contents of emails disclosed in his defamation lawsuit over unproven sexual assault allegations that ended his career. Galloway's testi...
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McGuinty delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta, highlights $8B in funding
EDMONTON - Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty is reminding Albertans of billions of dollars in military spending and that a strong Canada includes a strong Alberta. His comments come as Albertans prepare to vote on Confederation in the Oct. 19 ref...
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World
DNC sues Trump administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads violate propaganda law
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump's administration for recent television advertisements that promoted his political message while costing taxpayers millions of dollars. The compla...
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Spain's PM offers condolences after reported death of 87-year-old whose eviction sparked protests
MADRID (AP) - Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday expressed his condolences after the reported death of María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests. "All my love to Maricarmen's...
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Attacks on Saudi airports claimed by Houthi rebels kill 3 people, officials say
CAIRO (AP) - Two attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen killed three people Wednesday, Saudi officials said, as the kingdom was pulled deeper into the latest front in the Iran war. Th...
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Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday. Pike, believed to be the firs...
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FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The FBI thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teenager after agents supplied him with an assault rifle, authorities said Wednesday. The 18-year-old had been under investigation for nearly two years, trading messages with a c...
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UN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague case
GENEVA (AP) - A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday it doesn't know how a lab worker in Siberia died, and she urged Russia to provide more information about a case that prompted global concerns about suspected pneumonic plagu...
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