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Person dies after being hit by plane that was taking off at Denver airport
A person who jumped a fence and was on a runway at Denver International Airport was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff, airport authorities said. The collision sparked an engine fire and forced passengers to evacuate.The plane, on route from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, "...
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Carney's remarks
Prime Minister Mark Carney touts Canadian values in speech at global progress summit
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada needs to build new institutions and reimagine old ones as an antidote to the anxieties that people and governments are grappling with in the modern age.Carney made the remarks in a speech that closed out the 2026 Global Progress Action Summit in Toronto, attended by ministers Anit...
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Series tied 1-1
Raiders comeback falls short, series returning home tied
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Person dies after being hit by plane that was taking off at Denver airport
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Carney's remarks
Prime Minister Mark Carney touts Canadian values in speech at global progress summit
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Prince Albert
Series tied 1-1
Raiders comeback falls short, series returning home tied
After a strong showing in Game 1 on the road, the Prince Albert Raiders were tasked with handing the Everett Silvertips their first back-to-back losses of the season. The Silvertips came out stronger in the first period, then fend off the Raiders comeback for two periods with two late goals for a 6-2 Silvertips win.Jus...
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Crime
Prince Albert police investigate Midtown assault
Prince Albert police are searching for three suspects, alleged responsible for a violent assault in the city's Midtown neighbourhood.On May 6, 2026, at approximately 5:40 p.m., patrol officers attended the area of 11th St. East and 3rd Ave. East for a report of an assault in progress.Officers located the victim, a 21-y...
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Ready for anything
MN-S, Red Cross keep residents up to date with emergency preparedness
Members of Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) and the Canadian Red Cross invited residents in Prince Albert to learn about how they could be better prepared for natural disasters and emergencies, if one were to occur. The organizations teamed up to host a barbecue in Kinsmen Park on Friday afternoon and welcomed e...
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Raiders lead series 1-0
Raiders take Game 1 in Everett
Two of the most dominant teams in the WHL. The two top teams at the end of the regular season. Two teams incredibly similarly built teams with different paths through the playoffs.Finally, the Prince Albert Raiders and the Everett Silvertips met for Game 1 of the WHL Finals on Friday night in Everett. After surrending ...
May 09, 2026
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Class of 2026
Valedictorian announced as Carlton parade launches graduation season
Hundreds of graduating students from Carlton Comprehensive Public High School took part in the school's annual grad parade Friday, officially kicking off graduation season while celebrating the announcement of this year's valedictorian.School principal Jennifer Ferguson said 317 students are expected to cross the stage...
May 08, 2026
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Spring melt 2026
Opposition demands action after historical flooding washes out roads across the province
Saskatchewan's provincial opposition is calling for urgent action by the Saskatchewan Party government, after multiple roads were washed out amid rising water levels and flooding concerns during the current snow melt. Erika Ritchie, the Saskatchewan NDP shadow minister for government relations, criticized Premier Scott...
May 08, 2026
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Saskatchewan
updated strategy
WorkSafe Saskatchewan drops Mission Zero branding
Mission Zero may be ending, but Saskatchewan officials say the mission behind it is far from complete.WorkSafe Saskatchewan unveiled a new strategic framework Wednesday aimed at reducing serious workplace injuries and fatalities by broadening its focus on worker health, psychological safety and well-being."Slogans...
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Spring melt 2026
Opposition demands action after historical flooding washes out roads across the province
Saskatchewan's provincial opposition is calling for urgent action by the Saskatchewan Party government, after multiple roads were washed out amid rising water levels and flooding concerns during the current snow melt. Erika Ritchie, the Saskatchewan NDP shadow minister for government relations, criticized Premier Scott...
May 08, 2026
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Here Fishy Fishy
Fishing season opens in Southern Management Zone as snowmelt delays Northern, Central areas
While many people in Northern Saskatchewan are waiting for the snow and ice to melt off of the lakes, others in the southern parts of the province are getting to enjoy some of the first days of the fishing season. Angling in the Southern Management Zone began on May 5, while fishing in the Central Zone will open on May...
May 08, 2026
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safety and maintenance concerns
Federal defence minister to declare future of Snowbirds in Moose Jaw later this month
The federal defence minister will travel to Moose Jaw to give an update on the future of the Snowbirds later this month.The opposition Conservatives accused the Liberal government of plans to try and ground the air show based out of Moose Jaw on Thursday.Moose Jaw MP Fraser Tolmie had heard from organizers who said the...
May 08, 2026
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Spring flood
Some Sask. floodwaters receding as warmer weather threatens other areas
A weekend warmup could add more pressure to Saskatchewan's flooding crisis after the number of local states of emergency more than doubled this week.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said 35 communities are now under emergency declarations, up from 15 earlier this week. Fourteen of those declarations were ad...
May 08, 2026
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Threat not over
Floodwaters ease near Prince Albert, but officials warn risk remains as hundreds stay evacuated
Flood levels affecting several Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) member First Nations are beginning to recede, but officials say the threat is not over as emergency crews continue monitoring river conditions and supporting evacuees in Prince Albert and Saskatoon. PAGC said its Emergency Operations Centre, activated Tu...
May 07, 2026
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Local Sports
Series tied 1-1
Raiders comeback falls short, series returning home tied
After a strong showing in Game 1 on the road, the Prince Albert Raiders were tasked with handing the Everett Silvertips their first back-to-back losses of the season. The Silvertips came out stronger in the first period, then fend off the Raiders comeback for two periods with two late goals for a 6-2 Silvertips win.Jus...
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Riderville
2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders: Plenty of familiar faces return on offence
Consistency was the goal for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on offensive side of the ball heading into the 2026 season.The defending Grey Cup champions were able to bring back a majority of their starting players from 2025, including Grey Cup MVP Trevor Harris and running back A.J. Ouellette.That doesn't mean the group i...
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Raiders lead series 1-0
Raiders take Game 1 in Everett
Two of the most dominant teams in the WHL. The two top teams at the end of the regular season. Two teams incredibly similarly built teams with different paths through the playoffs.Finally, the Prince Albert Raiders and the Everett Silvertips met for Game 1 of the WHL Finals on Friday night in Everett. After surrending ...
May 09, 2026
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Playoff Preview
WHL Final: Raiders battle Silvertips in Game 1 tonight
The WHL final is finally here, with the Prince Albert Raiders set to make their first appearance since winning the Ed Chynoweth Cup in 2019.Prince Albert opens the series Friday on the road against the Everett Silvertips, the WHL's top regular-season team. It marks the first time in these playoffs the Raiders enter a s...
May 08, 2026
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Pirates produce
Three locals among selections in 2026 WHL Prospects Draft
The 2026 WHL Prospects Draft saw the next generation of stars picked one by one by the league's 23 member teams.Of those selected in the draft, include a handful of locals from the Prince Albert area, including members of this past season's provincial winning U15 AA Prince Albert Venice House Pirates team. Round 2, Pi...
May 07, 2026
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All picks in
Raiders WHL Prospects Draft tracker
The 2026 WHL Prospects Draft has officially come and gone, and the Prince Albert Raiders have added 10 new players into the organization this year. Director of Player Personnel Bruno Zarillo was in Prince Albert during the draft, and despite having to wait all the way until the third round for their first selection, he...
May 07, 2026
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PA Profiles
Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
Monster trucks are set to return to Prince Albert for the first time in more than 30 years this summer.Lake Country Co-op presents Ram Monsters and Mayhem, scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds, marking a rare stop for the high-octane motorsports show in northern Saskatchewan. Promoter Ro...
May 04, 2026
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New thrill
No boat? No problem: Electric surfboards set to make waves in Saskatchewan lake country
A new kind of thrilling surf ride is heading to northern Saskatchewan waters this summer and it doesn't require a boat or a tank of gas.An Emma Lake entrepreneur is bringing Torque Electric Surfboards to Canada, introducing a high-performance experience that promises to shake up the lake life across the region."El...
May 01, 2026
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Community Investment Program
30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA's Community Investment Fund increased to $2 Million to Strengthen Saskatchewan Communities Increased investment to support local events, sports teams, fundraisers and cultural celebrations province-wideSASKATOON, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce a significant expansion of i...
Apr 29, 2026
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North Country Massage and Medi Spa
From farm roots to five-star feel: A local success story earns top honours
What started as a one-room operation has grown into one of the most recognized wellness destinations in Prince Albert, and now, a 'Business of the Year' award winner.North Country Massage and Medi Spa marked a major milestone in 2025, celebrating 20 years in business while also taking home the prestigious Samuel McLeod...
Apr 28, 2026
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The Backyard and Compost Corner
Growing something bigger: How one Prince Albert business is cultivating community and sustainability
In a city already known for its natural beauty, one local entrepreneur is working to make Prince Albert even greener, one garden, one compost bin, and one connection at a time.Keri Sapsford, owner of The Backyard and Compost Corner, has built her business around a simple but powerful idea: helping people reconnect with...
Apr 27, 2026
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Blooming business
Prairie Oasis: Ready to help northern gardeners grow
After years of working in landscaping and landscaping construction around Prince Albert, Cory Thomas decided it was time to grow something of his own.That idea took root last spring with the opening of Prairie Oasis Landscape & Garden Centre Inc., located about 12 kilometres west of Spruce Home along Highway 355. N...
Apr 24, 2026
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Canada
Canadians on virus-stricken ship set to disembark
Canadians on board the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship will soon begin disembarking after the vessel docked this morning at the port city of Tenerife. The MV Hondius arrived just after 6 a.m., local time, in the Canary Islands, Spain. The ship's owner,...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney touts Canadian values in speech at global progress summit
TORONTO - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada needs to build new institutions and reimagine old ones as an antidote to the anxieties that people and governments are grappling with in the modern age. Carney made the remarks in a speech Saturday that ...
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Quebec rolling out digital health dashboard pilot project to reduce paperwork
MONTRÉAL - Quebec has rolled out its digital health dashboard pilot project on Saturday despite criticism over security breaches and technical issues. The system, which was first introduced in Montreal and Mauricie at 4 a.m, is meant to replace faxes,...
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Remaining Canadians on cruise ship at the centre of hantavirus outbreak to disembark
After a roughly month-long voyage and days of quarantining, the remaining Canadians aboard a cruise ship at the centre of a high-profile and fatal hantavirus outbreak are set to begin their journey home. Local media say the MV Hondius docked at a port ...
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Québec solidaire weighing priorities, including wealth tax and public grocery stores
MONTREAL - Quebec's leftist sovereigntist party will campaign in part on running public grocery stores and a wealth tax ahead of the general election scheduled for October. Québec solidaire, which holds 11 of the national assembly's 125 seats, says it ...
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'Team Nigel' rallies behind East Vancouver cat after complaint about feline folk hero
VANCOUVER - As he flops down on an East Vancouver pavement for cuddles and back scratches, Nigel is hardly the picture of a cat with a guilty conscience. But he stands accused of crimes against the neighbourhood - and the ensuing drama has resulted i...
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World
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives at Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands
TENERIFE, Spain (AP) - A hantavirus-stricken cruise ship with more than 140 people on board has arrived at Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, off the coast of West Africa, where the passengers and some of the crew are to disembark. ...
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Death toll rises to 14 in Pakistan suicide attack. Pakistan Taliban splinter group claims blast
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - The death toll from a suicide attack on a security post in northwest Pakistan rose to 14 police officers, authorities said early Sunday. A self-proclaimed breakaway group of the Pakistan Taliban has claimed the attack. ...
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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives at Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands
TENERIFE, Spain (AP) - A hantavirus-stricken cruise ship with more than 140 people on board has arrived at Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands,off the coast of West Africa, where the passengers and some of the crew are to disembark. ...
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Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill 4 and southern airstrikes kill at least 13
BEIRUT (AP) - Three Israeli drone strikes on vehicles just south of Beirut on Saturday killed four people while a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 13, including a man and his 12-year-old daughter, state media and the Health Mini...
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Hungary's Péter Magyar is set to be sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Hungary's incoming prime minister, Péter Magyar, arrived Saturday at the Parliament building to be sworn into office, ending Viktor Orbán 's autocratic 16-year rule. Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalis...
May 09, 2026
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Moscow marks Victory Day with a Red Square parade under tight security
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday oversaw a military parade commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II on Red Square. Security was tight in Moscow as Putin was set to speak at the parade, even as a U...
May 09, 2026
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