Broomball
Debden Roadrunners aiming for fifth straight broomball national title in Ottawa
The Debden Roadrunners U20 girls broomball team are making the strive for five this week as they're in Ottawa competing for the club's fifth straight national championship. The Roadrunners have 11 returning players from last year's winning team and are one of two Saskatchewan teams competing in the eight-team U20 girls...
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'serious concerns around public narrative'
FSIN chief considering legal options in face of $28M federal audit repayment
Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Bobby Cameron, said important "items to work for" have been the reason for his silence on the audit his organization is facing for the past two years.In an interview with CKOM News on Tuesday, Cameron said the FSIN has its financial controls in place an...
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Debden Roadrunners aiming for fifth straight broomball national title in Ottawa
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Prince Albert
Weather
Snowfall, freezing rain warnings in effect in central, eastern Saskatchewan
Central and eastern parts of Saskatchewan could be in for some messy weather on Wednesday.A snowfall warning from Environment Canada covered a large area on Wednesday morning, stretching from just east of Saskatoon to the Manitoba border, including Humboldt, Melfort, Nipawin, Tisdale, Hudson Bay, Canora and Wynyard, as...
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Provincial Politics
NDP calls out government over highway budget cuts
Following last week's provincial budget, the Saskatchewan NDP have gone on the attack and on Tuesday, was focused on cuts to northern infrastructure.During a stop in Prince Albert, Shadow Minister for Highways and Infrastructure Darcy Warrington said last year's wildfire season showed how critical our highways are, ess...
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Drug bust
Meth and other contraband seized at Sask. Pen.
Staff member vigilance is credited with the discovery of methamphetamine and other banned items being smuggled into the Saskatchewan Penitentiary several days ago. The institutional value of the seized items is $59,000, according to Correctional Service of Canada. The packages were found on March 20, but CSC did not ...
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One way, or another
City council debates two-way traffic downtown as part of revitalization plans
The merits of turning Central Avenue in Prince Albert's downtown core into a two-way street was a big part of council discussion during Monday's executive meeting. Public works and planning department staff presented a general concept to council with the hope of getting the go ahead to call for proposals. The green li...
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repairs are coming
City warns potholes may reappear until better weather allows for more permanent fix
A quick drive through the city of Prince Albert makes it abundantly clear that it's pothole season and while city crews are actively repairing them, it's only a temporary solution."Due to ongoing freeze-and-thaw conditions, these repairs are not permanent. Potholes may reappear until more stable, warm weather allo...
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Prince Albert Raiders Northern Bears
Raiders partner with Northern Bears as new title sponsor
Prince Albert's Female AAA hockey team the Northern Bears officially have a new title sponsor. The Prince Albert Raiders will be the new title sponsor of the Northern Bears for the next three years. Raiders Business Manager Mike Scissons said the opportunity to sponsor the Northern Bears made perfect sense for an orga...
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Saskatchewan
Crime
Saskatoon murder victim identified as man from Mistawasis
Charlene Pechawis said her son was respectful to everyone he met and did not deserve what he got.Darcy Pechawis, 49, was murdered in Saskatoon on March 14. According to a statement from Saskatoon police, around 12:30 a.m., officers were called to the 900 Block of 22nd Street West. Pechawis was found suffering from a gu...
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'serious concerns around public narrative'
FSIN chief considering legal options in face of $28M federal audit repayment
Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Bobby Cameron, said important "items to work for" have been the reason for his silence on the audit his organization is facing for the past two years.In an interview with CKOM News on Tuesday, Cameron said the FSIN has its financial controls in place an...
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Federal force
Saskatchewan RCMP facing 14.6 per cent vacancy rate amid national staffing shortages
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Saskatchewan is working to address ongoing staff shortages - a strain felt by RCMP nationwide. The current vacancy rate across the province is 14.6 per cent, up about 1 per cent from August of last year.That figure, provided by Saskatchewan RCMP, does not include "soft vacancie...
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Community Growth
Junior hockey expansion probable in northwest with new Co-op Centre
Meadow Lake's new Co-op Centre recently wrapped up its first hockey season, receiving an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from athletes, coaches and fans. According to Regan Beck, Meadow Lake's Parks and Recreation Manager, the new arena was operating at 95 per cent capacity throughout the year with very little...
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Politics
Candidates confirmed for Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation election
An election is looming for members of the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation.The General Election has been scheduled for March 30 and Monday was nomination day. Chief Edwin Ananas, who was first elected in 2020, is seeking a third term and has five challengers.Electoral Officer Rheana Worme provided paNOW with the follo...
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March 19, 2026
'I'm not leaving my son': Mother recalls desperate moments as teen is pulled from burning crash near Paynton
"I'm not leaving my son."That's what Breanna Dillon remembers telling bystanders as flames spread through a crashed vehicle near Paynton last Thursday, with her 13-year-old boy still trapped inside.Minutes earlier, the family had been driving home to North Battleford from Lloydminster. Near Highway 16, everyt...
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Local Sports
Broomball
Debden Roadrunners aiming for fifth straight broomball national title in Ottawa
The Debden Roadrunners U20 girls broomball team are making the strive for five this week as they're in Ottawa competing for the club's fifth straight national championship. The Roadrunners have 11 returning players from last year's winning team and are one of two Saskatchewan teams competing in the eight-team U20 girls...
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Local success
Prince Albert Performance Cheer team wins first at provincials
Despite only being around for five years, the U18 Pom/Hip Hop/ Dance team at the Prince Albert Dance Company have two provincial championships.The most recent award occurred last weekend in Saskatoon. Studio Owner Bethany Leachman was very proud of the accomplishment. She stated they also finished first in their inaugu...
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Prince Albert Raiders Northern Bears
Raiders partner with Northern Bears as new title sponsor
Prince Albert's Female AAA hockey team the Northern Bears officially have a new title sponsor. The Prince Albert Raiders will be the new title sponsor of the Northern Bears for the next three years. Raiders Business Manager Mike Scissons said the opportunity to sponsor the Northern Bears made perfect sense for an orga...
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Basketball
Prince Albert high schools secure spots at HOOPLA
For the second time in two years, the Senior Boys basketball team at Carlton Comprehensive High School has been crowned Regionals champion.The 5A tournament was held last weekend in Warman and Carlton defeated St Mary in the final. Acknowledging the team went in with even higher expectations for themselves, Crusaders c...
Mar 23, 2026
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Heading to provincial final
Prince Albert sees three 'AA' hockey teams win northern championships
The U15 AA Prince Albert Venice House Pirates swept the Warman Wildcats on Saturday night in front of a packed barn.There was standing room only at Game 2 between the two top teams in the north at the Kinsmen Arena. Fans included Pirates players from previous seasons who showed their support for the current squad by we...
Mar 23, 2026
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Raiders Awards Night
Rudolph named MVP during Raiders awards night
With the regular season in the books and the Prince Albert Raiders poised to take on the Red Deer Rebels, Sunday night the Raiders took a moment to reflect on the great moments of the year. Daxon Rudolph was named the Raiders MVP along with three other awards, sharing the award for Most Valuable Defenceman with his def...
Mar 23, 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 ...
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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
MP reveals Tumbler Ridge girl's heroism, and how she passed on boy's dying message
VICTORIA - The MP representing Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has described how a 12-year-old girl heroically tried to save two classmates shot in the mass killing in the community last month. Bob Zimmer told Tuesday's National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa that th...
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Almost half of former NDP voters don't recognize names of leadership candidates: poll
OTTAWA - Nearly half of those who voted for the federal NDP at least once over the past four elections don't recognize the names of the current leadership candidates, a new poll suggests. The Angus Reid Institute surveyed 1,100 Canadians who voted for ...
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Gun control group criticizes Ottawa over 'poor participation' in firearm buyback
OTTAWA - Gun control group PolySeSouvient blames "weak political leadership" for what it calls "poor participation" in the federal compensation program for banned firearms. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Tuesday that gun owners had rep...
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Quebec Conservatives nab their only legislature seat with ex-CAQ member joining party
QUÉBEC - The Quebec Conservatives now have an elected member in the national assembly after a former cabinet minister with the Coalition Avenir Québec crossed the floor to join the party. Maïté Blanchette Vézina, who had quit the CAQ to sit as an Indep...
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Three heli-skiers killed in northwest B.C. avalanche were Swiss nationals: consulate
A Swiss government official has confirmed the three people who died in an avalanche in northwestern British Columbia on Sunday were Swiss nationals. Silvana Renggli with the Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver says in an email that the Swiss ...
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Canada is not planning to reopen embassy in Syria
OTTAWA - The federal government says it has no plans to reopen its embassy in Syria. Gregory Galligan is Canada's ambassador to Lebanon and also covers Syria, and he tells the House foreign affairs committee that there are no specific conditions that w...
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World
Militants in northern Nigeria kill 10 security forces and 1 resident, officials say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Armed militants ambushed Nigerian security forces who were responding to a distress call in the northwestern state of Kebbi, fatally shooting nine soldiers, a police officer and one resident, authorities said Wednesday. ...
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South Africa arrests 12 senior police officers on suspicion of corruption
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South African anti-graft investigators have arrested 12 senior police officers on allegations of corruption and fraud, prosecutors said Wednesday. The officers appeared later in a court in the capital, Pretoria. ...
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UK police arrest 2 men over arson attack on ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity
LONDON (AP) - British police arrested two men on Wednesday in connection with an arson attack on four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity, an assault that authorities are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime. The Metropolitan P...
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Cambodian man deported by the US to Eswatini is being repatriated, his lawyer says
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - A Cambodian man deported by the United States to the African kingdom of Eswatini under the Trump administration's third-country program was released on Wednesday to be repatriated after spending five months in detention a...
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Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues counterproposal as strikes land across the Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including an assault that sparked a huge fire at Kuwait International Airpo...
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Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election for a Florida state House seat on Tuesday, flipping a district that is home to President Donald Trump's estate, Mar-a-Lago. The Republican president endorsed Gregory's rival,...
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