Life saving lessons
CPR training to be offered in Saskatchewan schools next year
Saskatchewan students could soon be learning how to save lives in the classroom.Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, school divisions across the province will have the option to offer CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training through the CardiacCrash program. The initiative is a partnership between the S...
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Education
Local science students invited to National Competition
Two young science students from the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division have punched their tickets to attend next month's Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton.Ella Fendelet, a Grade 8 student from Christopher Lake School, and Jade Bremner, a seventh grade student from Red Wing School, wowed the judges at the Pri...
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Education
Local science students invited to National Competition
Two young science students from the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division have punched their tickets to attend next month's Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton.Ella Fendelet, a Grade 8 student from Christopher Lake School, and Jade Bremner, a seventh grade student from Red Wing School, wowed the judges at the Pri...
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Local business
Phase two of construction set to begin at Agro-site development
Lake Country Co-op has announced that construction of Phase 2 for their Agro site development in the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert will begin this spring.This next phase builds on the successful launch of their state-of-the-art, high-volume fertilizer blending facility, which opened in late 2025."Phase 2 wil...
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Raiders lead series 3-1
Raiders fooled by Rebels in Game 4
With gritty win on Tuesday to take a 3-0 series lead, the Prince Albert Raiders were poised to earn the first round sweep Wednesday night against the Red Deer Rebels. The Raiders played two great periods but would run into some bad luck that lead a tie heading to the third, but the Rebels would slow the game down in th...
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Crime Watch
RCMP make arrest after patrolling Kinistino area break and enter suspects
Update 10:30p.m.: The suspect vehicle was located by police in Melfort and suspects were taken into custody. ----On April 1, around 5 p.m., the Melfort RCMP received a call about a break and enter in progress to a property in the rural area near Kinistino. Police responded to the area immediately and are actively makin...
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Events
Local Elder and families recognized during Métis gala
Two local families who have suffered tragedy, and an Elder who has been told he has only a few months left to live, received recognition during a special event in Prince Albert on Tuesday night. The fifth annual Metis Nation Saskatchewan Western Region II inspirational banquet was held at the Prince Albert Exhibition C...
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Court proceedings
'You'll always be a monster': Prince Albert child sex abuse case concludes with six-year sentence
*Editors note: This story contains sensitive content that some may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.A 70-year-old man who sexually abused a young girl and used her to make child sex abuse materials, has received a six-year prison sentence. Brian Campeau appeared at Prince Albert Provincial Court on Wednes...
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Saskatchewan
Life saving lessons
CPR training to be offered in Saskatchewan schools next year
Saskatchewan students could soon be learning how to save lives in the classroom.Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, school divisions across the province will have the option to offer CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training through the CardiacCrash program. The initiative is a partnership between the S...
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One person shot
Red Earth man charged with attempted murder
An attempted murder charge has been laid after a shooting on Red Earth Cree Nation. Carrot River and Nipawin RCMP received a report about the incident on Tuesday. Officers responded and found an injured man, who was taken to hospital by EMS with serious injuries. The investigation determined an altercation happened bet...
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High-stakes flight
Canadians gather to watch Artemis II moon launch
Canadians across the country watched the launch of Artemis II with a mix of excitement and nervousness, erupting into loud applause at the sight of the fiery liftoff of the historic moon mission.Gathered at historical sites, museums, libraries and arts centres, cheered on Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who is servin...
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That's not on the menu
Two charged after RCMP seize suspected methamphetamine hidden in pizza box
It certainly wasn't the topping police expected to find when they opened a pizza box after a recent traffic stop: meth. On March 28, RCMP conducted a traffic stop in the town of Battleford in relation to an ongoing investigation by Unity RCMP. The vehicle was towed to a secure police facility after officers obtained a ...
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Churchill River
Fundraiser launched for boy who lost his life saving a friend more than 30 years ago
On a fateful day in August 1983, 12-year-old Clarence McDonnell left for a trip to the Churchill River near Otter Lake with a local group for what was supposed to be a fun day out. Several boys, including chaperones, were on a major bridge when a northbound semi began to approach. McDonnell noticed a friend of his didn...
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Concerns of rapid melting
Saskatchewan wildfire season officially begins; experts warn next few weeks of weather are 'critical'
April 1 marks the official start of wildfire season in Saskatchewan, following an unprecedented event last year that saw nearly 3 million hectares of forest burnt and hundreds of homes and other buildings destroyed. One environmental science expert said the next few weeks will determine what this year's wildfire season...
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Local Sports
Raiders lead series 3-1
Raiders fooled by Rebels in Game 4
With gritty win on Tuesday to take a 3-0 series lead, the Prince Albert Raiders were poised to earn the first round sweep Wednesday night against the Red Deer Rebels. The Raiders played two great periods but would run into some bad luck that lead a tie heading to the third, but the Rebels would slow the game down in th...
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Junior Hockey
OLCN Scouts play underdogs to win inaugural USPHL Premier Alberta Division title
The Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) Scouts have written themselves into the history books. The Junior A hockey club claimed the first-ever Alberta Division title within the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier after downing the Calgary Bandits 6-3 in Game 3 of the best-of-three finals on Tuesday in Calgary...
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Gymnastics
P.A. gymnasts, coach selected to Team Sask for Western Artistic Championships
A pair of Prince Albert gymnasts and their coach are set to represent Saskatchewan on the Western stage. Kate Popescul and Lucia Tamayo, along with their coach Danielle Clark, will make the over 2,500 km trek to the Yukon later this month as part of Saskatchewan's CCP Level 8 team for the 2026 Western Canadian Artistic...
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Raiders lead series 3-0
Raiders earn gritty win and vice grip on series with Rebels
With two dominant games in Prince Albert to start the series, Game 3 saw the Raiders head to Red Deer to continue the series with the Rebels. The Raiders forecheck had to battle for every goal they scored including the empty netter, and they came away with a 4-2 win and a 3-0 series lead.The Raiders opened the scoring ...
Apr 01, 2026
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Senior Hockey
Shellbrook wins first TRHL title after double overtime triumph in Game 5
Third time is the charm for the Shellbrook Elks. Shellbrook crowned themselves champions of the Twin Rivers Hockey League (TRHL) for the first time in club history on Saturday after downing the Rosthern Wheat Kings 3-2 in the best-of-five finals, taking Game 5 in double overtime 4-3 in Rosthern. Shellbrook was trailin...
Apr 01, 2026
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Supporting Raiders eductation fund
Raiders 50/50s making waves around province
The excitement for the Prince Albert Raiders playoff run has resulted in a couple of big crowds to start the playoffs. That excitement has lead to a couple of huge 50/50 totals in the first two home games of the playoffs.Game 1 saw a total of $77,420 with a take home total of $38,710, while Game 2 saw $96,370 and a tak...
Mar 31, 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 ...
Mar 25, 2026
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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
Candidate ends his bid for Conservative nomination in Poilievre's former riding
OTTAWA - The man who announced he was seeking the Conservative nomination in Pierre Poilievre's former riding of Carleton in February now says he's dropping out of the race. Blair Turner, a police officer from the Ottawa area, ran for the Tories in Ott...
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Legault attends his last sitting at legislature as Quebec premier
QUÉBEC - François Legault is attending what is likely his last sitting at the legislature as Quebec premier. The national assembly is on recess next week and the Coalition Avenir Québec is scheduled to choose a new leader on April 12. Either Christin...
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Federal privacy law changes would expand sharing of personal data across government
OTTAWA - The Liberal government proposes making it easier for federal agencies to share and reuse the personal data of Canadians as part of a major overhaul of the Privacy Act. The act governs how federal agencies collect, use and disclose personal in...
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CP NewsAlert: Alberta tables bill to reduce child access to sex images in libraries
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is looking to make changes in all public libraries to ensure children and young teens don't have access to graphic sexual images. A bill introduced by Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams promises not to ban books i...
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Ottawa saying little about Toronto's call to block ICE from World Cup
OTTAWA - The federal government is not responding directly to a Toronto city council motion opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement involvement at upcoming FIFA World Cup games. The motion, brought forward by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and ado...
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Quebec says new tool tracking gas prices in real time is first of its kind in Canada
QUÉBEC - Quebec's energy board has launched a website tracking gasoline prices in real time at stations across the province. With gas prices soaring because of the Iran war, users can now compare prices at the pump with the interactive map. A law that ...
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World
Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado appeals court ruled Thursday that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that sought to prove fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced because a judge wrongly punished her for statements protected as f...
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Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain's job and seeks treatment out of country
Tiger Woods formally turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy Wednesday as he steps away from golf activities, and a Florida judge approved his motion to leave the country to seek treatment. The developments come one day after Woods entered a not guilty ple...
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Powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake strikes in Indonesia's Molucca Sea region, USGS says
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck in the Molucca Sea region northeast of Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which hit early Thursday local time, had a depth of 35 kilomete...
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DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) - Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday rescinded a rule that DHS expenditures over $100,000 be personally approved by his office, ending a widely criticized policy implemented by his predecessor Kristi Noem that cri...
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Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity's first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA's push toward a landing in two years. Carr...
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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, according to an Office of Foreign Assets Control entry on the Treasury Department website. The newly announced sanctions relief is ...
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