New beginnings
PBCN opens new women's shelter south of Prince Albert
The development of a new eight-unit women's shelter south of Prince Albert represents a milestone for Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation but also a new beginning for the women and children who will be staying there.PBCN Vice-Chief Justin Halcrow made the remark during Wednesday's grand opening celebration, adding that Indige...
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New Mintos GM
Mintos hire Bourdon as new General Manager
The Prince Albert Mintos have a new General Manager. The team announced on Tuesday that they have hired local Prince Albert firefighter Chris Bourdon as the team's new General Manager. He's already been involved in the Prince Albert hockey scene for 16 years as a coach and a manager. "It's been a couple of really ...
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Professional Women's Hockey
Roque nets two goals to lead Victoire past Charge 4-0 to win PWHL's Walter Cup
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
New Mintos GM
Mintos hire Bourdon as new General Manager
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New beginnings
PBCN opens new women's shelter south of Prince Albert
16h ago
Prince Albert
New Mintos GM
Mintos hire Bourdon as new General Manager
The Prince Albert Mintos have a new General Manager. The team announced on Tuesday that they have hired local Prince Albert firefighter Chris Bourdon as the team's new General Manager. He's already been involved in the Prince Albert hockey scene for 16 years as a coach and a manager. "It's been a couple of really ...
15h ago
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New beginnings
PBCN opens new women's shelter south of Prince Albert
The development of a new eight-unit women's shelter south of Prince Albert represents a milestone for Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation but also a new beginning for the women and children who will be staying there.PBCN Vice-Chief Justin Halcrow made the remark during Wednesday's grand opening celebration, adding that Indige...
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Year in Review: 2 of 4
A-O, One of the most reliable centres in the WHL
After three and a half seasons with the Raiders, Aiden Oiring's WHL career has come to an end. Originally picked 58th overall in the third round by the Winnipeg Ice, now the Wenatchee Wild, in a deal that saw the Raiders trade 19-year-old forward Carson Latimer to the Ice in exchange for a pair of third round picks and...
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Drugs in wastewater
Additional testing would warn city about dangerous drug trends
Joining a second wastewater surveillance program will allow the City of Prince Albert to learn whether certain illicit drugs are being manufactured locally or whether drugs of serious concern, such as xylazine, are present. Jim Woodcock of the city's Community Safety and Well-being Department told council on Tuesday th...
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Continued risks
Little Red River Park reopens Friday, officials warn of ongoing high-water hazards
Little Red River Park in Prince Albert is set to reopen to the public Friday, May 22, but it comes with a warning from city officials. The City of Prince Albert said the park will reopen in full, including services at the Cosmo Lodge/Knotty Pine Bistro. However, high water levels on the Spruce River and fast currents c...
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Local response to addictions
Prince Albert adds 21 sober living spaces to support recovery after treatment
People leaving addiction treatment in Prince Albert now have 21 new sober living spaces available to help support their recovery journey after treatment ends.The spaces, spread across four single-detached homes in the city, were officially opened on Wednesday afternoon through a partnership involving the provincial min...
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Saskatchewan
Crime
Woman arrested after trying to bear mace officers: RCMP
A woman from Stanley Mission is facing a list of charges after attempting to deploy bear spray at officers. The incident happened on May 18 shortly after 9:30 a.m. when RCMP officers in the community received word that a woman was in possession of a firearm at a residence. The firearm was not discharged, and the woman ...
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Canada on the world stage
PBO says Canadian governments to spend $1 billion to host World Cup
The federal budget watchdog says Canada will spend just over $1 billion to host the World Cup this summer.That includes money from all levels of government, with the federal government contributing $473 million.The total averages to $82 million per game for the 13 games that will be played in Toronto and Vancouver.The ...
May 20, 2026
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childcare
When daycare kids outgrow their room under $10-a-day child care, what happens next?
Questions over how Saskatchewan's $10-a-day childcare funding model handles children moving between age groups are raising concerns among daycare operators already struggling with long wait-lists.For Judy Schaffer, director of Playtime Co-Operative Childcare in Battleford, the concern comes down to a common daycare rea...
May 19, 2026
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EAGLE FEATHER NEWS
Storied career of Donny Parenteau garners Sask. Order of Merit
For Donny Parenteau, there wasn't much of a learning curve when he first picked up the fiddle. Beginners typically take around six months to get the basics down. A young Parenteau, in high school, was getting the hang of things in the first evening."I could play half a fiddle tune that was in my head after one nig...
May 19, 2026
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SJHL DRAFT
SJHL draft to be held on June 9
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced that the 11th annual draft will be held on June 9 at 1 p.m. The draft will involve two rounds of 2011-born player selections, and six rounds of 2010-born players. Teams will be able to protect two or three local U-15 ages players, forbidding other teams from se...
May 19, 2026
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final season
Federal defence minister says Snowbirds will be grounded as aging aircraft replaced
Canada's defence minister says 2026 will mark the final season for the Snowbirds before the air demonstration team's aging aircraft are replaced.David McGuinty made the announcement during a visit to 15 Wing Moose Jaw, the Snowbirds' home base, on Tuesday. The federal government says it will procure the propeller-drive...
May 19, 2026
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Local Sports
Professional Women's Hockey
Roque nets two goals to lead Victoire past Charge 4-0 to win PWHL's Walter Cup
OTTAWA - Abby Roque scored twice to lead the Montreal Victoire to their first Walter Cup trophy Wednesday night with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Charge in Game 4.The championship game featured two former players from Prince Albert, Sask. on opposing teams - Northern Bear alumni Kaitlin Willoughby with the Victoire ve...
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Year in Review: 2 of 4
A-O, One of the most reliable centres in the WHL
After three and a half seasons with the Raiders, Aiden Oiring's WHL career has come to an end. Originally picked 58th overall in the third round by the Winnipeg Ice, now the Wenatchee Wild, in a deal that saw the Raiders trade 19-year-old forward Carson Latimer to the Ice in exchange for a pair of third round picks and...
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Friendly Foes
Proud P.A. parents share thoughts as daughters clash in PWHL finals
A couple of Prince Albert mothers are in Ottawa to cheer on their daughters as they battle against each other for the top prize in professional women's hockey. The PWHL's Walter Cup could be claimed on Wednesday night, as Montreal Victoire are just one win away from clinching their first championship. On that team is K...
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Year in Review: 1 of 4
Four seasons of Dube-Dooby-Do
The time has come to say goodbye to a memorable 2025-26 Prince Albert Raiders season, and to a special group of players.With the WHL Finals now complete, the Raiders' season has come to an end, and the turnover has been quick. End-of-season gatherings have wrapped up, players have returned home, and lockers have been c...
May 20, 2026
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Next Step: Head Coach
Beatty staying on as Ice Wolves GM
Legendary SJHL head coach and general manager Bob Beatty will be staying with the La Ronge Ice Wolves.Beatty, who coached in the SJHL for nearly 20 years, winning three league titles, two of which came in La Ronge, is now the club's full-time general manager."I've always had a soft spot for La Ronge, and they trea...
May 19, 2026
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Football
Riders to meet Stampeders to kick off CFL pre-season
It's a chance for players to show what they can do when another team lines up across from them.The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in Calgary to take on the Stampeders in the first CFL pre-season game of 2026. Kickoff for the game is set for 1 p.m.While a number of starters aren't expected to play in the game, it is an im...
May 18, 2026
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PA Profiles
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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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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Canada
In the news today: Public service transit, Canada aids Congo, Montreal plays Carolina
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Feds working with City of Ottawa to ease public service transit woes: memo An internal memo reveals that officials managing the federal government's return-to-offi...
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Cocktail of pills, caffeine and fire retardant put B.C. chinook salmon at risk: study
British Columbia researchers found more than 200 contaminants in water and chinook salmon tissue samples collected from five sites in the Lower Fraser River estuary including everything from cocaine and antidepressants to caffeine and flame retardants....
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Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in British Columbia mineral claims case
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will hear British Columbia's appeal of a ruling that found the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the provincial mineral claims regime are "inconsistent." The B.C. Court of Appeal rul...
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Feds working with City of Ottawa to ease public service transit woes: memo
OTTAWA - Officials managing the federal government's return-to-office plans are concerned about the ability of Ottawa's troubled municipal transit system to actually get public servants to their workplaces, an internal memo shows. Canada's top public s...
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Air France flight diverted to Montreal amid U.S. Ebola travel restrictions
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says an Air France flight bound for the United States was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded "in error" amid flight restrictions tied to the Ebola outbreak. A spokespe...
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Canadian aid workers heading to Congo as part of Ebola outbreak response
TORONTO - Canadian aid workers are heading to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where hundreds of people have likely been infected with a rare and deadly type of Ebola. Halifax-based Chiran Livera, operations lead of the Canadian Red Cross, says he's ...
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World
India-Africa summit postponed as aid groups in Congo warn Ebola outbreak is 'gaining momentum'
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - NEW DELHI (AP) - India and the African Union have postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled to held next week in New Delhi, due to the "evolving health situation in parts of Africa." The announcement on Thu...
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3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials say
MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. (AP) - Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were quarantined and being treated Wednesday for exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a suspected drug overdose at a rural New Mexico home, aut...
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US Rep. Barry Moore and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson advance to GOP runoff in Alabama for US Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - US Rep. Barry Moore and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson advanced to a runoff on Wednesday for the Republican nomination for the open U.S. Senate seat in Alabama. Moore is a three-term congressman endorsed by Presiden...
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Arizona executes inmate who set a man on fire, killing him, in 2002 attack
FLORENCE, Ariz. (AP) - An Arizona prisoner convicted of killing another man by throwing gasoline at him and lighting a match was put to death Wednesday, the first of three executions planned this week around the U.S. Leroy Dean McGill, 63...
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US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military said Wednesday that it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade. U.S. Central Command said on social media that ...
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US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges
MIAMI (AP) - Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island's social...
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