Bill 606
Sask Party rejects NDP's request to expedite 'ER Closure Right-to-Know' amendment act
Bill 606, The Provincial Health Authority (ER Closure Right-to-Know) Amendment Act, still needs to pass through committee and third reading to become law in Saskatchewan.The legislation introduced by the Saskatchewan NDP would require an emergency room closure anywhere in the province to be reported publicly through a ...
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Festival endures
PAGC Fine Arts Festival celebrates 33 years
The Prince Albert Grand Council has been hosting a fine arts festival for 33 years and it shows no sign of slowing down. Shona Tretiak, the festival co-ordinator, said about 1,000 students attend the festival from multiple schools in the PAGC communities. Tretiak has been involved in almost every single iteration and...
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Bill 606
Sask Party rejects NDP's request to expedite 'ER Closure Right-to-Know' amendment act
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SIGA named a 2026 Saskatchewan Top Employer
Festival endures
PAGC Fine Arts Festival celebrates 33 years
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Revisiting playoff series with Blades and Tigers
Catching up with Raiders legend Mike Modano
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Prince Albert
Revisiting playoff series with Blades and Tigers
Catching up with Raiders legend Mike Modano
Since 2013, fans of the Prince Albert Raiders have seen the #9 Modano banner hanging in the rafters of the Art Hauser Centre while they cheer on their favourite team. Coming to the city as a 16-year-old, Mike Modano would play three seasons with the Raiders between 1986-89, putting up 294 points in the span of 176 game...
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Round 3
Playoff Preview: Raiders look for revenge from last year against Tigers
While it ended in only four games, Prince Albert Raider fans got exactly what they wanted out of their second round sweeping defeat of the Saskatoon Blades. Now in the third round of the playoffs, the top four teams in the league during the regular season are all that remain. For the Eastern Conference Championship, th...
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Court
Man responsible for grass fire receives three-month sentence
A man responsible for a large grass fire north of Prince Albert, has received a three-month jail sentence.However as a result of remand credit, he will be released from custody on Monday.Larry Bird, 35, appeared by video from the Prince Albert Correctional Centre when his case was discussed Monday afternoon at provinci...
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Aggravated assault
Woman, 22, charged after three people stabbed in West Flat
A 22-year-old woman is facing serious charges after a triple stabbing in the West Flat.Prince Albert Police said that on April 2, they were called to a home in the 700 block of 17th Street West just before 9 pm. The found three people seriously injured, who were all taken to Victoria Hospital by ambulance for treatment...
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Under investigation
Two fatalities in Highway 40 collision near Blaine Lake
Two men, ages 28 and 27, both from the La Loche area have been identified as the victims in a fatal traffic accident that occurred Friday, April 17.It happened on Highway 40 near Blaine Lake, about an hour southwest of Prince Albert. Blaine Lake RCMP received a report shortly after 11 p.m. that two SUVs had collided. T...
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Investigations
East Hill house fire not suspicious: police
Arson has been ruled out as the cause of a house fire in Prince Albert's East Hill area.The Prince Albert Police Service and Prince Albert Fire Department have completed a joint investigation into the cause of the fire which occurred on the morning of April 8.Murray Shand, 51, was located inside his residence and remov...
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Saskatchewan
Bill 606
Sask Party rejects NDP's request to expedite 'ER Closure Right-to-Know' amendment act
Bill 606, The Provincial Health Authority (ER Closure Right-to-Know) Amendment Act, still needs to pass through committee and third reading to become law in Saskatchewan.The legislation introduced by the Saskatchewan NDP would require an emergency room closure anywhere in the province to be reported publicly through a ...
11h ago
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Festival endures
PAGC Fine Arts Festival celebrates 33 years
The Prince Albert Grand Council has been hosting a fine arts festival for 33 years and it shows no sign of slowing down. Shona Tretiak, the festival co-ordinator, said about 1,000 students attend the festival from multiple schools in the PAGC communities. Tretiak has been involved in almost every single iteration and...
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Public Report
SIRT clears RCMP officer in 2025 shooting near Canwood
The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has concluded no charges will be laid against an RCMP officer following a 2025 police shooting near Canwood.SIRT deployed six investigators after it was notified of the incident May 28, 2025. The completed report was submitted for review Jan. 18, 2026.According to ...
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Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
Major investment in pediatric health care renewed in Saskatchewan
The Mosaic Company has announced a $2 million donation to the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation, supporting the province's only maternal and children's hospital.The foundation raises money for specialized equipment, research, and family-centred programs across Saskatchewan. Mosaic's latest contribution will s...
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UNITED NATIONS
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon addresses United Nations forum on Indigenous rights
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon told the opening of the United Nations permanent forum on Indigenous issues Monday that Canada is making progress on improving the lives of Indigenous Peoples, even if that progress is slow."Countries like Canada made a promise that life for Indigenous Peoples would improve, and in many ways i...
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Wild Rice Series
From lake to plate: Wild rice harvesting draws Indigenous people to the land
Wild rice is an important economic crop for First Nations and Métis people across Western Canada. The industry is particularly significant in Northern Saskatchewan, where approximately 70 per cent of the Canadian crop originates. Considered a sacred grain to Indigenous Peoples for centuries, it was first introdu...
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Local Sports
Revisiting playoff series with Blades and Tigers
Catching up with Raiders legend Mike Modano
Since 2013, fans of the Prince Albert Raiders have seen the #9 Modano banner hanging in the rafters of the Art Hauser Centre while they cheer on their favourite team. Coming to the city as a 16-year-old, Mike Modano would play three seasons with the Raiders between 1986-89, putting up 294 points in the span of 176 game...
12h ago
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Round 3
Playoff Preview: Raiders look for revenge from last year against Tigers
While it ended in only four games, Prince Albert Raider fans got exactly what they wanted out of their second round sweeping defeat of the Saskatoon Blades. Now in the third round of the playoffs, the top four teams in the league during the regular season are all that remain. For the Eastern Conference Championship, th...
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Rob Bagg, Dan Clark, Paul McCallum to join Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honour
Three former Saskatchewan Roughriders will be inducted into the team's plaza of honour this fall.Wide receiver Rob Bagg, offensive lineman Dan Clark and kicker Paul McCallum are set to join the 143 other members of the plaza in a halftime ceremony during the team's home game against the Montreal Alouettes on Oct. 17.Wh...
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GO RIDERS GO
Australian kicker Alex Hale joining Saskatchewan Roughriders after NFL stint in Green Bay
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Australian kicker Alex Hale, who's coming to the province after a year with the Green Bay Packers in the NFL.Hale, 27, who is originally from Gosford, Australia, signed with Green Bay in August of 2024 as an undrafted free agent and was released by the team in July of 2025.Befor...
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Volleyball
U14 Inferno burn up competition at provincials and win Gold
Up against the best division two volleyball teams in the province, the U14 Toppers Inferno squad lived up to their name, scorching the competition and finishing with a gold medal.Sask. Volleyball provincials were held over the weekend in Saskatoon and Warman for the U14 women, U15 men and U17 women divisions. Inferno c...
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Home Sweet Home
P.A. Predators win bid to host MacDonald Cup Western Championships
The Prince Albert Predators will head back to the MacDonald Cup later this summer to defend their Western Canadian Championship only this time, they won't have to travel anywhere.On Sunday, it was announced that the Jr. B lacrosse club was awarded hosting rights for the tournament, which will be played at the Art Hause...
Apr 19, 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
Mexico's Sheinbaum promises investigation into shooting that killed Canadian tourist
MEXICO CITY - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has promised an investigation into the shooting at a set of historic pyramids that killed one Canadian tourist and wounded another. Sheinbaum wrote on social media that Monday's shooting at the site of ...
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In the news today: Canadian killed in Mexico, High grocery prices, Drone deliveries
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canadian tourist killed, another injured after gunman opens fire at Mexico pyramids An armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacán pyramids north of M...
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High fuel prices driving up shipping costs for northern grocers
Whether it's Florida oranges, Colombian coffee or even homegrown items from another province, food has often travelled a long way before it reaches grocery stores in Canada. The supply chain gets even longer for communities in the Far North. Typically...
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'I live in Vegas': Canadian ag producers take gamble with high fuel, fertilizer costs
CREMONA - A sharp jump in fuel and fertilizer prices has Canada's agriculture producers engaged in a pricey game of chance. Prices for diesel and fertilizer have nearly doubled since the war involving the U.S, Iran and Israel, as the stalemate has ch...
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Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to announce new cabinet today
QUÉBEC - Quebec's new Premier Christine Fréchette is set to announce her cabinet today. Fréchette has had just over a week to put her team together after winning the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership race April 12. In a recent appearance on Radio-Can...
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Kenneth Law to return to court next month, expected to plead guilty to aiding suicide
NEWMARKET - An Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who later used them to take their own lives will return to court on May 29, when murder charges against him are expected to be withdrawn as he pleads guilty to aiding suic...
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World
Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador
LONDON (AP) - The ex-civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson 's appointment as British ambassador to Washington says he felt political pressure to rush through the appointment despite security concerns. Olly Robbins, ...
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Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
TOKYO (AP) - Japan on Tuesday scrapped a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change in its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry amid worries over Chinese and North Korean aggression. The approval ...
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New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon survives party leadership vote months before election
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Tuesday that he had survived a vote on his leadership among his own party's lawmakers, after recent slumps in the polls prompted speculation he might be ousted. ...
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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) - Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, the administration announced Monday, after a series of alleged abuses of her position's power, including having an affair with a subordinate and drinking ...
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Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico, killing a Canadian
MEXICO CITY (AP) - An armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people injured at the archaeological site north of Mexico's capital, authorities said. ...
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Planned fight between young people escalates to shooting that kills 2 at North Carolina park
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - A planned fight among young people escalated into a mass shooting at a North Carolina park Monday morning that left two people dead, authorities said. The shooting happened around 10 a.m. at Leinbach Park, which...
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