Crime
Woman charged with aggravated assault after altercation on Montreal Lake Cree Nation
A 29-year-old woman from Montreal Lake Cree Nation is facing several charges after a violent incident in the community on Sunday.Allison Bird appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Monday and was remanded to June 18.Late Sunday night, Waskesiu/Montreal Lake RCMP received a report of an injured female at a reside...
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Cost concerns
Melfort raises concerns over new SPSA wildfire deployment compensation model
The City of Melfort is raising concerns about changes to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) compensation rates and operational requirements for municipal fire departments responding to wildfire emergencies.The issue was discussed at a recent city council meeting, where administration outlined the potential ...
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Crime
Woman charged with aggravated assault after altercation on Montreal Lake Cree Nation
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New thrill
No boat? No problem: Electric surfboards set to make waves in Saskatchewan lake country
Cost concerns
Melfort raises concerns over new SPSA wildfire deployment compensation model
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Mixed Reaction
Misha Pavelick's killer, now 37, to be sentenced as youth for 2006 murder
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Prince Albert
Crime
Woman charged with aggravated assault after altercation on Montreal Lake Cree Nation
A 29-year-old woman from Montreal Lake Cree Nation is facing several charges after a violent incident in the community on Sunday.Allison Bird appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Monday and was remanded to June 18.Late Sunday night, Waskesiu/Montreal Lake RCMP received a report of an injured female at a reside...
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France and Belgium
North Saskatchewan Regiment soldiers to walk in predecessor's footsteps on European battlefield tour
A contingent of 30 members of the North Saskatchewan Regiment will travel to France and Belgium next week to visit some of the most significant battlefields in Canadian military history while honouring soldiers who fought there more than a century ago.The group, made up of serving and retired members of the regiment, w...
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Court proceedings
'I couldn't breathe': Victim's daughter testifies at Prince Albert murder trial
A young woman said the image of seeing her father lying on the back step of their family's home covered in blood, continues to cause her nightmares.Karissa Wenzel-Smith was the Crown's first witness at the Quinton Gardiner murder trial, which commenced Monday at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.Gardiner was one o...
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Safer neighbourhoods
Lower speed limit coming for busy Midtown street
A road in Prince Albert's Midtown area that runs past a number of homes and businesses, as well as a Parkland Ambulance base, is getting a speed limit change. Starting Monday, June 22, the speed limit on 13th Street East from First Avenue to Sixth Avenue will be reduced to 40 km/h from 50 km/h. Ward 3 Councillor Tony H...
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Gazebo destroyed
Police ask for help finding who set fire next to station
Prince Albert police are asking for public help identifying who may have set a wooden gazebo next to the police station on fire Sunday afternoon. The fire started at about 4 p.m., and officers responded along with Prince Albert Fire Department crews. The fire was extinguished, but the investigation into who set it rema...
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13th year lands on Father's Day
Mountain bikers gather at Little Red River Park for Pine Needle festival
About 160 mountain bikers are taking part today in the 13th annual Pine Needle Mountain Biking Music Festival at Little Red River Park near Prince Albert. The festival features a six-hour mountain bike event on a seven-kilometre trail through the park, with solo riders and teams of two, three and four taking turns on t...
Jun 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Cost concerns
Melfort raises concerns over new SPSA wildfire deployment compensation model
The City of Melfort is raising concerns about changes to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) compensation rates and operational requirements for municipal fire departments responding to wildfire emergencies.The issue was discussed at a recent city council meeting, where administration outlined the potential ...
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Mixed Reaction
Misha Pavelick's killer, now 37, to be sentenced as youth for 2006 murder
The reaction was mixed in a Regina courtroom on Monday, as it was announced the man who killed Misha Pavelick in 2006 would be sentenced as a youth.Justice Catherine Dawson said she would deliver the full sentence on Tuesday after considering credit for time served, but a youth sentence means the man's identity remains...
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"There's more work to do."
Scott Moe says province committed to doing better after report criticized wildfire response
Saskatchewan's premier says the province is committed to doing better after an independent review criticized the government's response to the destructive 2025 wildfire season.The review, conducted by accounting firm MNP, found that the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) "was not fully prepared for a wildfire...
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wildfire season
Several fires burning near Lac La Ronge Provincial Park
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) continues to respond to several fires burning near La Ronge. There's an ongoing assessment underway for the Highway fire (0.2 hectares) approximately 30 kilometers south of La Ronge. The SPSA noted crews will continue to monitor with infrared scanners over the coming days f...
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Canada-Sweden Relations
Northern First Nation signs MOU with Swedish firm
Des Nedhe Group (DNG) Defence and Actagon AB have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore new defence, security, infrastructure, technology, workforce, industrial, and investment pathways between Canada and Sweden. The agreement was signed in Paris during Eurosatory 2026, one of the world's leading defence and...
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Five horses dead
Possible animal poisoning investigation in RM of Kelvington
RCMP in Rose Valley are investigating a possible animal poisoning case. They received a call about five deceased horses at a pasture in the RM of Kelvingont last Monday. Investigators are looking into the possibility that the horses were poisoned. Anyone with information can call 310-RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222...
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Local Sports
Keep on rolling
Predators take series in Winnipeg, lock up first place for fourth consecutive season
The Prince Albert Predators returned home from their out-of-province weekend trip with two more tallies in the win column. The Junior B lacrosse club made its inaugural trip to Winnipeg for a three-game series against the Blizzard, where they won their doubleheader on Saturday but dropped the one and only follow-up con...
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Roughriders
Riders use last-minute drive to hold off roaring Lions comeback, win 31-27 to open CFL season
A Sam Emilus hat-trick of touchdowns proved to be the difference as the Saskatchewan Roughriders once again knocked off the B.C. Lions with a late fourth quarter drive.It was similar to the CFL West Final last season as quarterback Trevor Harris engineered a late drive to put Saskatchewan ahead in their 31-27 win at Mo...
Jun 14, 2026
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Rider season
Riders host Lions as both teams play first game of 2026 CFL season
It's a rematch of the 2025 CFL West Final as the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions both open their seasons on Saturday. The two clubs both had Week 1 byes, so now their campaigns get underway at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m. The Green Zone pregame show begins at 3 p.m. It's be...
Jun 13, 2026
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Saturday Kickoff
Riders WR Jaylen Johnson set for CFL debut against BC Lions
Jaylen Johnson will get the first opportunity on Saturday to show he's the right piece for the Saskatchewan Roughriders puzzle.The wide receiver won one of the starting spots in the team's offence after training camp and two pre-season contests."It's super humbling. I have to give credit to the work I've put in an...
Jun 12, 2026
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Roughriders
Riders' KeeSean Johnson ready for action after late-season injury in 2025
KeeSean Johnson was one of the biggest contributors to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025.But when it came to the biggest moment for the team last season, Johnson had to watch from the sidelines.The 29-year-old receiver suffered a knee injury in an Oct. 10 game against the Toronto Argonauts, forcing him to miss the C...
Jun 11, 2026
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CFL
'Prove who we are': Riders on practice field after bye week
While the Saskatchewan Roughriders will unveil a championship banner on Saturday, the current team is only focused on the now."We're a new team. We have to go out there and prove we are still a good team," Riders head coach Corey Mace said on Tuesday after the team's first practice of the 2026 CFL regular sea...
Jun 10, 2026
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PA Profiles
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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Great reviews
Laughter for a cause: Bear Grease returns to Prince Albert
One of Canada's most successful and hilarious musicals is returning to Prince Albert and, in doing so, helping to raise money for a great cause.Bear Grease runs May 27 and May 28 at the EA Rawlinson Centre with evening shows at 7:30 p.m, as well as a matinee show on May 27th at 1 p.m.It was made possible by Prince Albe...
May 13, 2026
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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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Canada
Ottawa's new surveillance pricing rules not likely to take effect before 2028
OTTAWA - Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the federal government wants to be "super careful" as it tackles surveillance pricing with its new privacy bill. Under the plan outlined by Solomon, rules on surveillance pricing are unlikely ...
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Watchdog says tax code is 'completely nuts' and calls for simplification, automation
OTTAWA - Taxpayers' Ombudsperson François Boileau is pushing for simplified, automated tax filing as his office faces its highest number of complaints in three years. Boileau says his office saw a 27 per cent jump in complaints last year, driven mainly...
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Drones banned over World Cup training sites in Toronto, Vancouver
Federal regulators have banned unauthorized drones near FIFA World Cup venues and training sites in Toronto and Vancouver to manage crowded airspace and protect event security. As part of broader airspace regulations in effect from June 12 through July...
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"Hockey Night in Canada" won't return to CBC when new Rogers deal with NHL begins
TORONTO - "Hockey Night in Canada" will not air on the CBC next season. In a joint statement, Rogers Sportsnet and the CBC say that the public broadcaster will no longer carry NHL broadcasts. Hockey Night has aired for nearly 75 years on CBC televisio...
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CP NewsAlert: Toronto police say multiple shootings linked to guns-for-hire networks
TORONTO - Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw says investigators have linked multiple shootings, including one at the U.S. Consulate in March, to "multi-layered" gun-for-hire networks that have also targeted synagogues in the city. Police say young adul...
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Fewer fatalities but more injuries on Quebec roads in 2025, data shows
MONTRÉAL - Quebec's auto insurance board says fewer people died on the province's roads last year but the number of people hurt in collisions grew. The board's safety report says 371 people died on the road in 2025, eight fewer than in 2024. Traffic-re...
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World
UK military investigates report that Russian warship fired warning shots at yacht in the Channel
LONDON (AP) - The British military is investigating a report that a Russian warship fired warning shots at a civilian U.K.-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday. The Defense Ministry said "we are investigating reports of an ...
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Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that Ohio should abolish the death penalty, saying it is no longer a deterrent to violent crime, confirming his change of heart on the policy he helped write as a state legislator 45 years ...
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Authorities say at least 9 dead, 25 hurt after a train and bus collide in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A freight train struck a bus at a level crossing in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, killing at least nine people including two children, police and rail authorities said. The crash occurred at a railway crossing in Triangle, ...
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6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia
PALU, Indonesia (AP) - A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia's Sulawesi island Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks. The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute around Palu, a city of about ...
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Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - The coach of Iran's World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on M...
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World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach
GENEVA (AP) - A World Cup video review official said his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch, and a FIFA committee concluded the Australian didn't breach the sport's disciplinary code. FIFA...
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