Hantavirus
Canadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak
One of four Canadians who returned home from a cruise ship where there was a hantavirus outbreak received a "presumptive positive" test result for the virus, Canadian officials said Saturday.Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the case are expected to come over the weekend, said ...
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NEW INDUCTEES
Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame releases class of 2026
The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame has announced their 2026 inductees. The inductees are brought in three separate categories. Individual, team, and family. Each of the inductees significantly contributed to baseball in Saskatchewan whether as a player, umpire, builder, team, etc. The following have been selected t...
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Hantavirus
Canadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak
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New thrill
No boat? No problem: Electric surfboards set to make waves in Saskatchewan lake country
Provincial Politics
'A good discussion to have': Premier approves of federal sovereign wealth fund
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Riders Camp
Six-fingered lineman J.J. Weaver is more than meets the eye at Riders' training camp
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Prince Albert
Silvertips win series 4-1
Raiders fall 7-2 in Game 5 as Everett wins first WHL Championship
A season that made a lot of people proud in Prince Albert has come to an end. The 2026 WHL Finals saw the best team in the Eastern Conference Prince Albert Raiders make it through to take on the one team that had been a just a little more consistent all year long, the best in the Western Conference Everett Silvertips.G...
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Social media
Teen charged after threat at Sturgeon Lake school reported from outside Canada
A threat against Sturgeon Lake School that resulted in police patrolling the community and classes being cancelled, has led to a teen being charged.Prince Albert RCMP were notified of a potential threat on May 11 at about 8:30 a.m. and responded immediately. Police said they did not find any indication of an active thr...
May 15, 2026
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Game 5
Do or die for the Raiders in final game at the Art Hauser Centre
Having lost the last three games in a row - although just the third time all year they've done so - the Prince Albert Raiders have their backs against the wall heading into Game 5 Friday night in the Art Hauser Centre. The Raiders are down 3-1 and need a win to extend the series against the Everett Silvertips.Win or lo...
May 15, 2026
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Executive meeting Monday
Prince Albert may join federal wastewater drug monitoring plan
The City of Prince Albert could soon join a federal wastewater monitoring program aimed at giving local officials a better sense of substance use trends in the community. A report heading to council says the proposed agreement with Health Canada would see Prince Albert take part in the National Wastewater Drug Surveill...
May 15, 2026
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One home lost
Families displaced after fast-moving grass fire hits Mistawasis Nêhiyawak
A wildfire that tore through a portion of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak on Wednesday destroyed one home, displaced several families and forced evacuations as crews battled flames fueled by dry conditions and strong winds.Officials said no injuries were reported in the community 70 kilometres west of Prince Albert.Kelly Wa...
May 14, 2026
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Back in the swing of things
Cooke Municipal officially open Thursday ahead of packed Northern Team Championship
Golf season is officially underway in Prince Albert. Cooke Municipal Golf Course welcomed their first golfers of the year on Thursday morning to kick off the 2026 season, which marked the latest start date for the course in its history, according to their Executive Professional Darcy Myers. "Mother Nature hasn't r...
May 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Provincial Politics
'A good discussion to have': Premier approves of federal sovereign wealth fund
Saskatchewan's premier is giving a nod of approval to the federal government's announcement Monday of a sovereign wealth fund - but Scott Moe is also adding a few notes of his own.The Prime Minister said in the announcement that the Canada Strong Fund will invest in major Canadian industrial projects in energy, infrast...
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NEW INDUCTEES
Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame releases class of 2026
The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame has announced their 2026 inductees. The inductees are brought in three separate categories. Individual, team, and family. Each of the inductees significantly contributed to baseball in Saskatchewan whether as a player, umpire, builder, team, etc. The following have been selected t...
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membership rules
LLRIB pressuring feds to adopt one-parent rule
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) wants the federal government to immediately adopt the one-parent rule when it comes to band membership registration. The current second-generation cut-off is an Indian Act rule stating if a person with Treaty status has a child with a non-status person for two consecutive generation...
May 15, 2026
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Risk still low
Prince Albert region seeing growing number of Lyme disease-carrying ticks: U of S researcher
The number of blacklegged ticks linked to Lyme disease appears to be increasing in Saskatchewan, with a significant number of reported cases coming from the Prince Albert region, according to a University of Saskatchewan researcher.Martin Zoordouw, an associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Microbiology at ...
May 15, 2026
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New Democrats
Sask. NDP Leader Carla Beck to skip Avi Lewis' visit to Regina amid fossil fuel clash
Federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis tried to calm fears around fossil fuel jobs during a stop in southern Saskatchewan Thursday, as tensions with Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck continued to hang over his first tour through the province since winning the party's leadership race in March.Lewis stopped in Lebret after earlie...
May 15, 2026
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Solideum
Unity becomes testing ground for new heavy oil technology
In a town better known for grain elevators and railways than energy innovation, a new heavy oil pilot project is giving Unity a chance to become an early testing ground for technology its developers believe could reshape how bitumen is processed in Western Canada.Gasia Energy has begun construction on a one-year pilot ...
May 15, 2026
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Local Sports
Riders Camp
Six-fingered lineman J.J. Weaver is more than meets the eye at Riders' training camp
With an eye focused on developing quality people along with championship-caliber football players, Corey Mace has seen a few players grab his attention at Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp.Near the top of that list is defensive lineman J.J. Weaver.Mace said all the rookies arrived while the coaches were sitting ar...
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Silvertips win series 4-1
Raiders fall 7-2 in Game 5 as Everett wins first WHL Championship
A season that made a lot of people proud in Prince Albert has come to an end. The 2026 WHL Finals saw the best team in the Eastern Conference Prince Albert Raiders make it through to take on the one team that had been a just a little more consistent all year long, the best in the Western Conference Everett Silvertips.G...
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Cricket Season
PACA expands to four teams as sport continues to grow
The popularity of cricket continues to soar in the city as a new season looms on the horizon. The Prince Albert Cricket Association (PACA) now has four teams for the 2026 cricket year in the Prince Albert Giants, Jaguars, Phantoms, and Emperors. According to PACA Vice President Mohib Mohammed, the season was supposed...
May 15, 2026
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Game 5
Do or die for the Raiders in final game at the Art Hauser Centre
Having lost the last three games in a row - although just the third time all year they've done so - the Prince Albert Raiders have their backs against the wall heading into Game 5 Friday night in the Art Hauser Centre. The Raiders are down 3-1 and need a win to extend the series against the Everett Silvertips.Win or lo...
May 15, 2026
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Back in the swing of things
Cooke Municipal officially open Thursday ahead of packed Northern Team Championship
Golf season is officially underway in Prince Albert. Cooke Municipal Golf Course welcomed their first golfers of the year on Thursday morning to kick off the 2026 season, which marked the latest start date for the course in its history, according to their Executive Professional Darcy Myers. "Mother Nature hasn't r...
May 14, 2026
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Riders camp
'I'm going to be a starter': Riders first-round pick Malcolm Bell arrives at camp
Over the past month, Malcolm Bell has needed to have a suitcase nearby, with doors to opportunity opening left and right for the star defensive back.This week, he got the call to hop on a plane and join the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Saskatoon for training camp."You just pack your stuff and get ready to go to Sas...
May 14, 2026
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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
Another man has died while waiting for care at hospital: Alberta Medical Association
EDMONTON - The Alberta Medical Association says another patient has died while waiting for care at a hospital, as the province's health agency investigates the case. AMA President Dr. Brian Wirzba says the man arrived at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hosp...
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Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to meet Macron in Paris on economic mission
PARIS - Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette is in Paris on an official mission and is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday at the Élysée Palace. She is also scheduled to meet her French counterpart, Sébastien Lecornu, at Matignon, alo...
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Canadian isolating in B.C. tests "presumptive positive" for hantavirus
British Columbia's provincial health officer says one of the four Canadians isolating in the province who had been on a cruise ship where there was a hantavirus outbreak has received a "presumptive positive" test. Dr. Bonnie Henry told a news conferenc...
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Drake breaks three daily Spotify records for 2026 with new albums
Drake fans who might have felt left out in the cold waiting for new music after the rapper's last solo album in 2023 seem to have warmly embraced his latest drop. With the release of three albums Friday, the Toronto-born rapper broke three records on S...
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Canadiens playoff run has increased ridership on Montreal's light-rail network
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens' quest for the Stanley Cup has been giving the city's light-rail network a boost. The Bonaventure station of the REM - Réseau express métropolitain - connects to the Habs' home arena, the Bell Centre. Julien Hurel is ...
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Confusion around postgraduate work permit language resulting in rejections
OTTAWA - Lukas Troni graduated from the University of British Columbia in April 2025. He was putting his geography and environment degree to good use in a job at a Canadian environmental organization when a surprise rejection letter from the federal go...
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World
Trump-backed Rep. Letlow, state Treasurer Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff, oust Cassidy
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow advanced to a runoff in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary Saturday, capitalizing on the power of President Donald Trump's endorsement in another attempt to purge his party of people he views as disloya...
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Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face criminal proceedings in US
MIAMI (AP) - Venezuela's government said Saturday it deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro facing several criminal investigations in the U.S. less than three years after the businessman was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap. ...
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Cardinals manager Marmol offers to buy tickets for fans to recreate shirtless revelry
ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol believes in the "no shirt, no problem," mantra. His club was boosted to a win Friday night by a group of college ball players in the right-field seats who took off and waved their shirts as the...
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Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) - A Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague, Netherlands, a U.N. court said Saturday, three years after the court declared him unfit to continue standing trial. ...
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Driver plows into pedestrians in Modena, 8 injured as driver detained after attempted escape
ROME (AP) - A driver plowed into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring eight people, four of them critically, before trying to flee and being detained by police, local authorities said. They said the man was known to ...
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A Maldivian military diver has died while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - A Maldivian military diver died Saturday while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave. The group of five Italian divers is believed to have died while explor...
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