"There’s a lot of carnage that has been left behind.”
Volunteers rally as eastern Saskatchewan flooding devastates town
What began as days of relentless rain have quickly turned into one of the most significant flooding events many people in eastern Saskatchewan can remember.Floodwater surrounded homes, businesses and roads in the village of Norquay after a slow-moving storm stalled over the region, dropping extraordinary amounts of rai...
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Stopping Pimpleton
Riders special teams look to stop big returns, keep Ottawa's Pimpleton in check
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to put an end this week to breakdowns their special teams have been grappling with.Saskatchewan has allowed big return touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. Calgary Stampeders returner Tyreik McAllister returned a missed field goal 120 yards just before halftime, in what ended as a 40...
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"There’s a lot of carnage that has been left behind.”
Volunteers rally as eastern Saskatchewan flooding devastates town
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
Junior Lacrosse Playoffs
Predators advance to PGLL final after Moose Jaw Mustangs forfeit semifinal
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Stopping Pimpleton
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Prince Albert
Junior Lacrosse Playoffs
Predators advance to PGLL final after Moose Jaw Mustangs forfeit semifinal
The Prince Albert Predators are headed to the Prairie Gold Lacrosse League final after the Moose Jaw Mustangs forfeited a semifinal that was supposed to take place tonight, Thursday, citing a lack of available players.The semifinal had been scheduled Thursday at Kinsmen Arena after being moved from Friday because of a ...
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Tragic events
Prince Albert police investigate death of baby girl
The Prince Albert Police Service Major Crimes Unit, with assistance of Saskatoon Police Service Forensic Identification Section, and the Coroner's Office are investigating the death of a two month old baby girl.On June 21, at 11am, officers and paramedics responded to a residence in the 600 Block of 19th Street West.On...
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East Central hardest hit
Heavy rain leaves parts of Sask. dealing with washouts, closures and soggy Canada Day plans
A slow-moving weather system dumped significant rain across parts of Saskatchewan's parkland and eastern regions over the weekend and into Tuesday, leaving some roads under water, forcing local closures and prompting changes to Canada Day celebrations. Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor s...
Jun 30, 2026
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Introducing Oskars Luks
Raider News: European draft, schedule release, coaches at NHL camps, and WHL rule changes
Only two days in, and it's already been a busy week in the Western Hockey League (WHL).Tuesday saw the league first host the 2026 European Draft, where the Raiders made one selection. The schedule for the season was also released, and rule changes for the upcoming season were announced. In the European Draft, the Raide...
Jun 30, 2026
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Asking for public's help
Police looking for missing 14-year-old girl
The Prince Albert Police Service is requesting public assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old. Brianna Ballantyne was last seen on June 20 , 2026 in the 1200 block of 3rd Avenue West. She was last seen wearing a black sweater and black sweat pants. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ballantyne is asked ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Public notice
City says discoloured water safe to drink amid seasonal river conditions
Residents in Prince Albert may notice discoloured tap water, but city officials confirm the supply remains safe to drink.The City of Prince Albert said the change in appearance is linked to recent river conditions that have increased naturally occurring organic matter entering the treatment process. Officials said thos...
Jun 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan
"There’s a lot of carnage that has been left behind.”
Volunteers rally as eastern Saskatchewan flooding devastates town
What began as days of relentless rain have quickly turned into one of the most significant flooding events many people in eastern Saskatchewan can remember.Floodwater surrounded homes, businesses and roads in the village of Norquay after a slow-moving storm stalled over the region, dropping extraordinary amounts of rai...
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Part-time child care families could be left out under July 1 change, operator warns
A Rocanville childcare operator says families who only need spaces on a casual basis will be left out as a result of changes the provincial government is making.Cara Werner - executive director of Dream Big Childcare and chair of the advocacy group, Child Care Now Saskatchewan - said while the Rocanville daycare has 45...
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federal investments
Ottawa eyes Green Lake to help feed the North under $3.2B food strategy
The federal government is looking to communities like Green Lake to help strengthen Canada's food supply as it highlights its $3.2-billion National Food Security Strategy, aimed at growing and processing more food at home while reducing reliance on long-distance supply chains.Secretary of State for Rural Development Bu...
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dog days of summer
Golden, B.C., hopes to live up to its name with gathering of golden retrievers from across Western Canada
If plans come together, Golden, B.C., will be overflowing with gold this fall...four-legged gold, that is.A dog lover in the mountain community is trying to organize what she hopes will become Western Canada's largest meetup of golden retrievers, bringing hundreds of dogs and their owners to the town of Golden on Sept....
Jul 01, 2026
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Suspicious activity
La Ronge RCMP investigate reports of people wearing clothing associated with hate group
La Ronge RCMP officers were called around 9:15 p.m. on June 29 about several individualswalking around the La Ronge area dressed in clothing associated with promoting hate.RCMP said officers patrolled the area in an effort to locate the group but were unabe to find them.Photos and videos that appeared to show at least ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Be aware
Text scam claims recipient has outstanding traffic citation
Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating multiple reports of a text message scam that claims the recipient has an outstanding traffic citation.The fraudulent text messages direct individuals to click a link and submit payment online, falsely identifying the sender as the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan.Incidents have been ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Local Sports
Junior Lacrosse Playoffs
Predators advance to PGLL final after Moose Jaw Mustangs forfeit semifinal
The Prince Albert Predators are headed to the Prairie Gold Lacrosse League final after the Moose Jaw Mustangs forfeited a semifinal that was supposed to take place tonight, Thursday, citing a lack of available players.The semifinal had been scheduled Thursday at Kinsmen Arena after being moved from Friday because of a ...
20m ago
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Stopping Pimpleton
Riders special teams look to stop big returns, keep Ottawa's Pimpleton in check
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to put an end this week to breakdowns their special teams have been grappling with.Saskatchewan has allowed big return touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. Calgary Stampeders returner Tyreik McAllister returned a missed field goal 120 yards just before halftime, in what ended as a 40...
32m ago
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Introducing Oskars Luks
Raider News: European draft, schedule release, coaches at NHL camps, and WHL rule changes
Only two days in, and it's already been a busy week in the Western Hockey League (WHL).Tuesday saw the league first host the 2026 European Draft, where the Raiders made one selection. The schedule for the season was also released, and rule changes for the upcoming season were announced. In the European Draft, the Raide...
Jun 30, 2026
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Historic soccer treasures
Century-old soccer artifacts preserve Prince Albert's link to Scotland
As Canada embraces soccer during the FIFA World Cup, a collection of century-old artifacts is preserving Prince Albert's connection to one of the sport's earliest international matches in the country.Among the keepsakes are the game ball, a pair of cleats, photographs and the Charity Cup from a June 28, 1921 match betw...
Jun 30, 2026
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Riderville
Riders deal with wide receiver injuries to start practice week for Ottawa Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could have an almost entirely new receiver group for Friday's showdown against the Ottawa Redblacks.When the team returned to practice on Monday after its 40-34 loss to the Toronto Argonauts, only one starting receiver from Week 1 - KeeSean Johnson - was a participant. Sam Emilus (ankle), J...
Jun 29, 2026
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Post draft recap
13 Raiders invited to NHL development camps
The Prince Albert Raiders will have a strong presence at NHL development camps this week, with 13 current and former players earning invitations after the NHL Draft.The group includes the three Raiders selected in last weekend's draft, which was the club's most NHL draft picks in a single year since 2004.Defenceman Dax...
Jun 29, 2026
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PA Profiles
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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SUMMER EVENT
Vintage Power Machines Festival ready for its 45th event
Visitors to this year's Vintage Power Machines Threshing Festival will once again be transported to a time when horsepower came with actual horses and tractors were built to last generations. Now in its 45th year, the event returns with two full days of history and hands-on demonstrations July 11 - 12.The festival take...
Jun 25, 2026
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
SIGA hit a record $418 million in gross revenue, and $167 million in a final distribution of income for its 2025-26 fiscal year. June 23, 2026 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the fourth year in a row, achieving $418 million in gross revenue and ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
Jun 16, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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SIGA Scholarship Program
SIGA is a progressive organization guided by principles rooted in First Nations heritage. One of these principles, Pimâcihowin, refers to making a living, and SIGA recognizes that education and continued learning are essential to doing so. We established the SIGA Scholarship Program to invest $120,000 in First Na...
Jun 03, 2026
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Canada
RCMP arrest two after raid at alleged migrant smuggling stash house in Montreal
MONTREAL - RCMP say officers are searching a residence in the Montréal-Nord borough in an investigation into a suspected human smuggling ring. They say one alleged smuggler and one migrant have been arrested, but police did not say what charges they co...
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Alberta update on West Coast oil pipeline postponed
CALGARY - The Alberta government has postponed a planned update on its planned million-barrel-a-day oil pipeline to the West Coast. A news conference with Premier Danielle Smith had been scheduled for this morning, but it has been delayed to later in t...
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Carney to meet with Premier Eby in Vancouver as Smith plans pipeline announcement
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Vancouver today, where he will meet with B.C. Premier David Eby and discuss major projects in the province. Carney's itinerary says today's announcement with Eby involves "a new co-operative pro...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 9 a.m. Three more spots in the World Cup round of 16 are up for grabs Thursday, with two games in Canada as Portugal faces Croatia at 7 p.m. in Toronto and Switzerland meets Alge...
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Large fan crowds expected in sweltering Toronto for Portugal-Croatia World Cup match
TORONTO - Fans in Toronto are expected to turn out in droves today to watch Portugal take on Croatia at the FIFA men's World Cup, despite a stifling heat wave and some event cancellations. The round of 32 match is the final game of the international to...
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In the news today: U.S. on CUSMA, rainy Canada Day, heat wave, Portugal plays Croatia
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... U.S. not renewing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in 'current form' United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the country will not renew its tr...
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World
Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela (AP) - Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling dayslong operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuel...
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Papua separatists claim to have shot dead a US pilot who transported Indonesian troops
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - A Papua separatist group said Thursday it has shot dead an American pilot who allegedly brought Indonesian troops into a 'conflict zone.' In a statement, Sebby Sambom, spokesman for the West Papua Liberation Army...
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UK formally apologizes for state's role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption
LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologized Thursday for the British state's role in separating tens of thousands of unmarried mothers from their babies, a practice that lasted for decades until the 1970s. He said in Par...
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11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8
BANGKOK (AP) - An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said. A total of 35 monks from Mukdahan province, about 600 kilometers nort...
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Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It excommunicated its bisho...
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A major Russian attack kills 20 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes disrupt Moscow's oil sector
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 20 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oi...
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