Winter's not ready to leave
More snow expected over the coming days
It may not be Feb. 2, but the weather is reminiscent of the movie Groundhog Day. More snow is coming through Saskatchewan in the coming days, as Old Man Winter acts like a party guest who doesn't know it's time to leave. Christy Climenhaga of Environment and Climate Change Canada said separate systems are expected to b...
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Outdoor activities
City confirms opening date for Kinsmen Water Park
With more snow in the forecast this week for the Prince Albert area, the city is reminding residents summer is not that far around the corner.The opening date for the Kinsmen Water Park has been confirmed for Friday, June 5. The final day of operation for Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre - Aquatics will be Friday, Jun...
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Winter's not ready to leave
More snow expected over the coming days
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Hype in the stands
Raider fans both new and vintage bringing energy into Art Hauser Centre
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Lloydminster RCMP responds to five overdoses in seven hours
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Prince Albert
Hype in the stands
Raider fans both new and vintage bringing energy into Art Hauser Centre
The energy in the Art Hauser Centre has been on full display in the first five home games of the playoffs so far, generating tons excitement for fans. Whether a fan has been loyal to the Raiders since they first started playing in Prince Albert, or if it's a fan that is in their first season cheering for the Raiders, e...
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Outdoor activities
City confirms opening date for Kinsmen Water Park
With more snow in the forecast this week for the Prince Albert area, the city is reminding residents summer is not that far around the corner.The opening date for the Kinsmen Water Park has been confirmed for Friday, June 5. The final day of operation for Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre - Aquatics will be Friday, Jun...
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Over capacity
Sask NDP: Overrun prisons in Prince Albert putting everyone at risk
Both provincial jails in Prince Albert continue to exceed operational capacity, and the Saskatchewan NDP said it's putting correctional workers and general community safety at risk. NDP MLA for Cumberland and Shadow Minister for Northern Affairs Jordan McPhail shared numbers in Prince Albert on Monday showing the Saska...
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Trials
Jury trial commences for La Ronge area murder case
A man found lying face down in a bathtub at a northern Saskatchewan residence was unconscious and had stab wounds to his chest and abdomen areas. Water from the faucet was lightly running onto the back of his head.Those were among the disturbing details shared Monday afternoon as Mary Bird's jury trial commenced at Cou...
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Crime Trends
P.A. sees 7 per cent increase in violent crimes; Complex Needs Facility opening delayed
The first three months of 2026 included a concerning trend for the city of Prince Albert: a 7 per cent increase in violent crimes.Assaults and robberies are the two areas police have to focus on, as well as criminal harassment, which is something P.A. Police Chief Patrick Nogier said they don't always see."It fall...
Apr 13, 2026
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Raiders lead series 2-0
Raiders protect home ice with second straight dominant win over Blades
After a dominant showing in Game 1, the Prince Albert Raiders were primed and ready for Game 2 against the Saskatoon Blades. The first period was hard fought but stayed scoreless, and eventually the Raiders were still the team in control until they finally broke through for a 3-0 win. For the first period, the Blades c...
Apr 12, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Winter's not ready to leave
More snow expected over the coming days
It may not be Feb. 2, but the weather is reminiscent of the movie Groundhog Day. More snow is coming through Saskatchewan in the coming days, as Old Man Winter acts like a party guest who doesn't know it's time to leave. Christy Climenhaga of Environment and Climate Change Canada said separate systems are expected to b...
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Lloydminster RCMP responds to five overdoses in seven hours
Lloydminster RCMP is warning the public after officers responded to five suspected overdoses in the span of seven hours. During this time, four doses of Narcan were utilized to help, and there was one instance where an RCMP member transported a person in need to the hospital due to a delay with ground ambulance servic...
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Child's charger overheated and burned
Unplug cellphone chargers when not in use: Hudson Bay Fire Dept.
The Hudson Bay Fire Department (HBFD) is cautioning the public about the dangers of leaving a cellphone charger plugged into the outlet unattended. The department posted on their social media page that a child's iPhone charger was left plugged into the outlet, with nothing connected to it, and burned. "There was n...
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byelections and defections
Liberals set to form historic majority government after sweeping three byelections
It took nearly a full year and a handful of byelections and defections for Prime Minister Mark Carney to assemble enough members of Parliament to turn his minority government into a slim majority - a feat that has never happened in Canadian politics before.The Liberals won in three byelections Monday, giving them 174 s...
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surge of energy costs
Liberals plan to suspend federal fuel excise taxes until Labour Day
The Liberal government will suspend the excise fuel tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day as the Iran war sends energy costs surging, Prime Minster Mark Carney announced on Tuesday.Carney said the tax break will start April 20 and is expected to save Canadians 10 cents per litre on regular gasoline and four cents...
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Federal Politics
Liberals win two Toronto-area byelections, securing majority government
It took nearly a full year and a handful of byelections and defections for Prime Minister Mark Carney to assemble enough members of Parliament to turn his minority government into a majority - a feat that has never happened in Canadian politics before.The Canadian Press projected Liberal wins in two byelections in the ...
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Local Sports
Hype in the stands
Raider fans both new and vintage bringing energy into Art Hauser Centre
The energy in the Art Hauser Centre has been on full display in the first five home games of the playoffs so far, generating tons excitement for fans. Whether a fan has been loyal to the Raiders since they first started playing in Prince Albert, or if it's a fan that is in their first season cheering for the Raiders, e...
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Raiders lead series 2-0
Raiders protect home ice with second straight dominant win over Blades
After a dominant showing in Game 1, the Prince Albert Raiders were primed and ready for Game 2 against the Saskatoon Blades. The first period was hard fought but stayed scoreless, and eventually the Raiders were still the team in control until they finally broke through for a 3-0 win. For the first period, the Blades c...
Apr 12, 2026
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Archery
SAA, JOP provincials mark fifth straight year in Prince Albert
The Timberland Bowbenders are no strangers when it comes to hosting Canada's largest annual archery shoot. The Prince Albert-based archery club was once again the hosts of the Sask. Archery Association's (SAA) Provincial Championships and Junior Olympic Program (JOP) provincial championships, marking the fifth straight...
Apr 12, 2026
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Raiders win 6-1
Raiders roll through Blades in series opener
After a full week of rest, the Prince Albert Raiders were primed and ready to go for the second round of the playoffs. The week off was long, first waiting to find out who the next opponent would be, then anticipating the second round matchup with the best rivalry in the league and the Saskatoon Blades.The Raiders were...
Apr 11, 2026
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Trash Talk begins
"I genuinely hate the Raiders": Blades goalie ignites heated rivalry ahead of Game 1
The anticipation has been growing, the first few chirps have been exchanged, and the 50/50 had already surpassed $12,000 by 1 p.m.The best rivalry in junior hockey is set to add another chapter starting Friday night at the Art Hauser Centre as fans wait for Game 1 between the Prince Albert Raiders and Saskatoon Blades....
Apr 10, 2026
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WHL Awards
Raiders up for seven different league awards
Awards season is officially here for the WHL, and the Prince Albert Raiders have a ton of players and staff in the running. Out of the 11 awards voted on by officials around the league, the Raiders are nominated for seven of them. Brock Cripps has been named one of the candidates for the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy, or...
Apr 10, 2026
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PA Profiles
Celebrates A Decade Of Learning
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee
The Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, bringing together 256 First Nations students from across the province for a day of learning, confidence‑building, and cultural pride. Held at Tommy Douglas Collegiate in Saskatoon, the event welcomed youths between the ages of 6 and ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Made in Saskatchewan
Find My Plus One: The Canadian App for Getting Out and Living Your Best Life
Saskatchewan is packed with things to do, but let's be honest, sometimes the hardest part isn't finding the event. It's finding someone to go with. That's true whether you're in Prince Albert, Prince George, or Prince Edward Island.That problem is exactly what Prince Albert social worker and lifelong community advocate...
Mar 09, 2026
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A trusted name
GL Mobile Communications - Connecting Prince Albert for Over 30 Years
For more than three decades, GL Mobile Communications has been a trusted name in Prince Albert, proudly serving customers across Saskatchewan with reliable wireless and communication solutions. As a full-service dealer for SaskTel, GL Mobile offers expert advice, competitive plans, and personalized service you won't fi...
Mar 04, 2026
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SIGA named a 2026 Saskatchewan Top Employer
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud, for a third consecutive year, to be named a Saskatchewan Top Employer by Canada's Top 100 Employers. Now in its 21st year, Saskatchewan's Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places t...
Mar 02, 2026
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Bring the outdoors inside
Lakeland Log and Timber - Where Log Becomes Legacy
There's a moment many people dream about: morning light filtering through tall pines, the quiet ripple of water nearby, the warmth of natural wood surrounding you as you sip your coffee. It's not just a house-it's a feeling. A connection to nature. A place that slows life down while standing strong for generations. At ...
Feb 02, 2026
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Freedom and Flexibility
How App-Based Work Creates Economic Opportunity
In today's busy world, where schedules shift and responsibilities change in an instant, many people in Saskatchewan are turning to flexible app-based work as an accessible way to earn extra income - when, where, and how they want. App-based work offered through local commerce platforms like DoorDash creates new opportu...
Dec 12, 2025
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Canada
Finnish president talks diplomacy in visit to Ottawa
OTTAWA - Finnish President Alexander Stubb made stops at Rideau Hall and a hockey rink during an official visit to Ottawa today. Stubb met with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon before joining Prime Minister Mark Carney for a skate alongside the Ottawa Charge women...
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Vancouver mayor Sim moves to launch bid for Major League Baseball expansion team
VANCOUVER - Vancouver's mayor says he is bringing forward a motion in council that aims to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to the city, in light of the league recently broaching the subject of expansion. Ken Sim says in a statement that the mot...
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Liberals to table spring economic statement on April 28
OTTAWA - Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the federal government will table its spring economic update on April 28. It is expected to show how Canada's fiscal position has evolved since the 2025 budget was tabled last fall, and how glo...
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Police say 10 'unruly' passengers arrested on Vancouver flight departing for Mexico
RICHMOND - Ten people on a flight from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, were arrested over the weekend after police say their unruly behaviour created "safety concerns." RCMP say in a news release that the arrests happened on Saturday after officer...
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Pro-Palestinian protesters in court after arrest for Montreal Scotiabank sit-in
MONTREAL - Pro-Palestinian protesters are in Montreal municipal court for a Charter challenge to their April 2024 arrests on mischief charges in front of a Scotiabank branch. Montreal police had arrested 44 people participating in a sit-in to demand th...
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Man wanted in B.C. drug-ring case arrested in Germany, returned to Canada
SURREY - A man has been arrested and extradited back to Canada from Germany after a four-year police investigation uncovered an alleged dark-web trafficking ring that distributed counterfeit pills containing fentanyl. A statement from the RCMP's Pacifi...
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World
Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge must end his "intrusive" contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year, a divided appeals court panel ruled Tu...
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Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge must end his "intrusive" contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year, a divided appeals court panel ru...
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Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds
A super typhoon with ferocious winds and heavy rains was battering a group of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean late Tuesday, forcing residents to seeking shelter from flying tree limbs and collapsed buildings amid heavy rains, winds and floodin...
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A gunman opens fire at a high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16 before killing himself
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - A former student opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people, before killing himself, an official said. The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly ...
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Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him. Gonzales had already said he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member ...
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Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign after sexual misconduct allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following sexual assault and misconduct allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down. The decision caps a...
Apr 13, 2026
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