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Man threatens children with firearm in Humboldt
Humboldt RCMP are investigating after a man allegedly pointed a firearm at two children and threatened them in Humboldt.Police said the incident happened on 8th Avenue on May 23 at about 7:30 p.m.RCMP said two children under the age of 10 were approached by a man in a truck, who then pointed a firearm at them and made ...
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Tourism Week
Prince Albert Métis artist helps city celebrate Tourism Week with interactive art piece
The sidewalk in front of the Prince Albert Tourism Centre has been turned into the city's newest art installation. The piece was brought to life on Wednesday near the Centre's entrance for Saskatchewan Tourism Week and is one of the many spectacular creations by local Métis artist Leah Dorion, which she titled W...
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Kids uninjured
Man threatens children with firearm in Humboldt
Humboldt RCMP are investigating after a man allegedly pointed a firearm at two children and threatened them in Humboldt.Police said the incident happened on 8th Avenue on May 23 at about 7:30 p.m.RCMP said two children under the age of 10 were approached by a man in a truck, who then pointed a firearm at them and made ...
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"Just a dream come true."
Willoughby reflects on first PWHL Championship
The Walter Cup is coming to Prince Albert. Prince Albert's Kaitlin Willoughby and the Montreal Victoire won the Walter Cup with a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Charge in the fifth and deciding game of the Professional Women's Hockey League final, making the Victoire the first Canadian team to capture the title. For Willo...
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Healthy communities
Prince Albert YWCA receives $500K from province to support vulnerable youth
A provincial funding announcement aims to help keep vulnerable youth in Prince Albert off the streets and out of jail. Over the next four fiscal years, $500,000 will go to YWCA Prince Albert. At a Wednesday afternoon news conference at Gateway House, CEO Donna Brooks told those in attendance youth are vulnerable. "...
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Tourism Week
Prince Albert Métis artist helps city celebrate Tourism Week with interactive art piece
The sidewalk in front of the Prince Albert Tourism Centre has been turned into the city's newest art installation. The piece was brought to life on Wednesday near the Centre's entrance for Saskatchewan Tourism Week and is one of the many spectacular creations by local Métis artist Leah Dorion, which she titled W...
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Significant Legacy
Mark Odnokon remembered for influence on and off the ice
Mark Odnokon holds a special place in Melfort Mustangs history as the franchise's first head coach.The Moose Jaw native, who played for the Prince Albert Raiders and later spent many years behind their bench, passed away recently after a short battle with cancer. As news spread, both the Mustangs organization and those...
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'No small feat'
Victoria Hospital expansion hits 1 million worker hours in Prince Albert
Officials and project partners marked a major construction milestone Tuesday at the Victoria Hospital expansion in Prince Albert, saying the project has now reached one million worker hours as work continues on the large-scale health-care build. Sean Wilson, minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement, said the total reflec...
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Saskatchewan
Spring melt 2026
McArthur River/Key Lake back to full production after floods
Cameco's McArthur River mine and Key Lake mill in northern Saskatchewan are back at full production after spring flooding disrupted operations earlier this month. The company made the announcement Wednesday afternoon and said neither operation's 2026 output will be affected by the closures. On May 10, Cameco announced ...
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new data
Nearly 15 per cent of emergency room visits due to alcohol
The Community Alcohol Mobilization Plan (CAMP) committee has released new data when it comes to alcohol consumption and emergency room visits in the tri-communities. Dr. Jeff Irvine and CAMP coordinator Brandi Bell presented the data to La Ronge council at a regular meeting earlier this week. The data covers a two-year...
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CRIME
Triple-murder trial set in deaths of Lloydminster father and two sons
Nearly two years after a father and his two sons were found shot to death inside a Lloydminster home, a trial date is now set for the man accused in the killings.Nokota Pooyak is scheduled to stand trial beginning Oct. 4, 2027, in Battleford Court of King's Bench. The proceedings are expected to last 20 days.Pooyak, of...
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“unity, certainty and stability”
Moe joins other premiers in unified message at Western Premiers Conference
In both each other's comments and questions for them, the premiers couldn't get away from the spectre of potential Alberta separation at the Western Premiers Conference this week.Premier Scott Moe on Monday said he didn't think it was his place to tell people in Alberta what to do, but did say there are many reasons to...
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GET OUT IN NATURE
Sask. Parks offer free entry for National Trails day on June 6
On June 6, visitors will have a chance to have free entry to provincial parks for National Trails Day. The province said it's an opportunity to explore trails and provincial parks before the summer season is in full motion. "We are fortunate to be home to such beautiful and diverse provincial parks," said Par...
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'IT WAS JUST UNBELIEVABLE'
Meadow Lake singer brings four languages to Roughriders anthem performance
English, French, Michif and American Sign Language.Those were the languages Meadow Lake's Piper MacFarlane wove together during her performance of O Canada at the Saskatchewan Roughriders' second pre-season game. "It all started when I was graduating in Grade 12, I got asked to sing the anthem for my grad year. I ...
May 26, 2026
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Fresh Directions
Prince Albert Skating Club searching for new coach
The Prince Albert Skating Club may be done for the season, but it still has work to do before the next skating year. The club is looking for a new coach to take over one of its younger programs. Head coach Carla Jenkins outlined the duties the new coach would take on. "Our Learn-To-Skate programs, we have PresCanS...
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
Why defensive end Desmond Evans finally signed
It wasn't a quick decision by Desmond Evans to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The defensive end said he received about 20 calls from the CFL club over a nine-month span before he eventually gave them the answer they were looking for."I got cut from the Tennessee Titans and then went back home for three months,&...
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Pickleball
Local athletes gearing up for pickleball provincials
Pickleballers from across the province will be descending on Regina this weekend for the 2026 Pickleball Saskatchewan Provincial Championships. More than 400 athletes are registered for the tournament, which includes a group of 12 hailing from Prince Albert who will be competing in various events and skill levels. Devi...
May 27, 2026
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Club Volleyball
Smashing Bananas Volleyball wraps up season at nationals
The Prince Albert Smashing Bananas 18U club volleyball team has wrapped up its season. The team was one of 120 from across the country invited to the Volleyball Canada national tournament in Calgary over the weekend, where it finished 69th.Derek Vedress has completed his first year as head coach of the Smashing Bananas...
May 26, 2026
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High Praise
Litzenberger named MVP of prestigious Senior Bowl as Carlton well represented
Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert had seven of their own in Regina over the weekend for Football Saskatchewan's annual Senior Bowl. This year marked the 40th edition of the prestigious game which acts as a high school all-star game, bringing together the top graduating football players from across the ...
May 26, 2026
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Riderville
Riders roster decisions loom as training camp returns to Mosaic Stadium
As the Saskatchewan Roughriders return to Regina for the last week of training camp, a few players are looking to make things difficult when it comes to who the coaches end up sending home.The Riders are coming off a 31-27 pre-season win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Saskatoon on Saturday. In that contest, a number...
May 25, 2026
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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...
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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...
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Canada
More than 24,000 immigration documents could be suspended by Ebola border measures
OTTAWA - The Immigration Department says more than 24,000 travel documents could be suspended by the government's measures to keep Ebola out of Canada. The government has announced a 90-day suspension of a variety of immigration and travel documents fo...
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In the news today: Carney visits New York, Human trafficking risk, CPKC strike notice
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney set to deliver remarks, pitch Canada as investment hub in New York Prime Minister Mark Carney is in New York City to meet with business leaders as relations...
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Little has changed since Kenneth Law's arrest, says father whose son died by suicide
TORONTO - Years after Kenneth Law's arrest, a father who holds the Ontario man responsible for his son's death by suicide says little has been done to rein in the online trade of lethal substances that continues to claim lives in Canada and abroad. Dav...
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Montreal businesses feel effect of Canadiens playoff run on customer traffic
MONTREAL - On NHL playoff nights in Montreal, the wood-fired oven at St-Viateur Bagel keeps burning - even if the lineups at the counter get a little shorter. At the flagship location of the Mile End bakery, employees say they have noticed a familiar p...
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'Letting it rip': Beyblade fanatics are giving childhood craze another spin
RICHMOND - At Imperial Hobbies in Richmond, B.C., the air is filled with the sounds of battle. "Three, two, one - shoot!" The combatants unleash their weapons, setting off high-pitched whirring, and clashes of plastic and metal. Beyblades - the spinn...
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By the numbers: Quebec's struggles with social housing
MONTREAL - Nearly one-third of Quebec's social housing units - roughly 21,500 homes - is in a state of disrepair. Advocates worry existing budgets will be inadequate because inflation is outpacing the pace of renovations. Social housing is owned by th...
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World
Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him. By a 5-4 vote, the justices sided with Terry Pitchford, wh...
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Top-ranked Jannik Sinner loses in the French Open second round
PARIS (AP) - Overwhelming favorite Jannik Sinner is out of the French Open in the second round. The top-ranked Sinner struggled with the heat and lost to 56th-ranked Juan Manuel Cerundolo 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 after wasting a chance to ...
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Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of ci...
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Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting
A federal judge has declined to halt President Donald Trump's executive order creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting, clearing the way for potential sweeping changes in how American elections are run shortly before this year's midterm e...
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Israel strikes Beirut southern suburb ahead of crucial Washington talks
BEIRUT (AP) - Israel's air force carried out an airstrike on a southern suburb of the capital, Beirut, Thursday afternoon, the Israeli military said, further straining a fragile ceasefire a day ahead of crucial negotiations in Washington. ...
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Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in what authorities call an 'act of terror'
GENEVA (AP) - A man stabbed and wounded three people in what authorities described as an "act of terror" at the train station in the Swiss city of Winterthur on Thursday before being arrested. The attack took place shortly before 8:30 a.m...
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