Crime
Near four year sentence handed to man who stabbed a Prince Albert taxi driver in the neck
A man who attacked, stabbed and robbed a Prince Albert taxi driver has been sentenced to three years and nine months behind bars. With credit for time served, Wallace Hunt has just under two years left to serve. The 33-year-old from Little Red River Reserve appeared in provincial court Thursday morning. The case dates ...
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Alberta Premier Smith to make TV address amid talk of separation referendum
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to make a TV address to the province tonight amid speculation of a referendum on separation.It is to be broadcast at 6:45 p.m. on CTV, Global and Rogers as well as livestreamed on the premier's social media accounts.The address comes a day after members of her United Conserv...
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Crime
Near four year sentence handed to man who stabbed a Prince Albert taxi driver in the neck
A man who attacked, stabbed and robbed a Prince Albert taxi driver has been sentenced to three years and nine months behind bars. With credit for time served, Wallace Hunt has just under two years left to serve. The 33-year-old from Little Red River Reserve appeared in provincial court Thursday morning. The case dates ...
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Salvation Army fire
Demolition begins as Salvation Army vows Prince Albert services will continue
As demolition begins at the former Salvation Army Community Ministries building in Prince Albert, the organization says meals, clothing and other supports will continue from temporary locations. "Well, it's just a building," Major Ed Dean said. "And ministry is still happening. We have not stopped. We ju...
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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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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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Saskatchewan
ISC sale
'Incredibly concerning': NDP upset at sale of former Crown corp. begins
After ISC announced it would be part of a deal to sell all its shares to a Quebec company - including the shares owned by the provincial government - the Sask. NDP is speaking out, saying the sale will be bad for Saskatchewan people and the province's bottom line.On Tuesday, former Crown corporation, Information Servic...
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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 ...
May 20, 2026
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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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Local Sports
Pre-season
Star defensive back Tevaughn Campbell returns to Riders' camp after 'personal matter'
It didn't take long for Tevaughn Campbell to feel back at home wearing the green and white on Wednesday.The Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back said simply doing up a few buttons and laces was enough to have him locked in for a return to the field.Campbell has joined the Roughriders for the second week of training ...
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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
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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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
Poilievre says all Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay part of Canada
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he and all Conservative MPs will press for Alberta to remain part of Canada in any separation referendum campaign in the province. He says the Conservatives will do the same if the Parti Québécois form...
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Police federation calls for probe of CBC-APTN show, says officers were 'misled'
OTTAWA - The National Police Federation is calling for an inquiry into a CBC and APTN comedy show it says intentionally misled current and former members of the RCMP to get them to agree to interviews. The show, which has not aired, is described by the...
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Cases of Lyme disease in Montreal highest in more than 20 years
MONTREAL - Montreal public health is warning of an uptick in Lyme disease in the city after officials recorded 161 cases in 2025. That's the highest number of cases since 2003, when Lyme infections because a notifiable disease in Quebec. The tick-born...
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Ottawa says it plans to shutter and sell its Nanisivik naval port
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is shutting down the Nanisivik naval station on northern Baffin Island as a cost-cutting measure, and plans eventually to transfer the property to another party. The Department of National Defence says it already has sta...
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Alberta cabinet minister who introduced separation vote says he wants a united Canada
EDMONTON - The cabinet minister who put the wheels in motion for a referendum on Alberta's place in Canada says he doesn't want the province to separate. Nate Glubish says in a social media post that Canada is worth fighting for and that he'll vote for...
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RCMP has duty to reveal guns used in Tumbler Ridge shooting, advocacy groups say
OTTAWA - Two gun control advocacy groups are renewing their calls for information about the firearms used in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in February. PolySeSouvient and Danforth Families for Safe Communities say the RCMP has a duty to dis...
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World
Tennessee halts Tony Carruthers' execution after failing to find a vein for injection, attorney says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The planned execution of Tony Carruthers in Tennessee was called off Thursday after officials struggled to find a vein for more than an hour, a lawyer present said. Maria DeLiberato, an attorney for Carruthers, sai...
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Design plan for Trump's proposed Washington arch is approved by key federal agency
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved the design for the triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built at an entrance to the nation's capital. Commissioners, all of whom were appointed by Trump, ...
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Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris
NEW YORK (AP) - Kamala Harris "wrote off rural America" during the 2024 presidential campaign and failed to attack Donald Trump with sufficient "negative firepower," according to a long-awaited post-election autopsy released on Thursday by the Democrat...
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Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo on Thursday after being stopped from retrieving the body of a local man, a witness and a senior police officer said, as fear and an...
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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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