Archery
SAA, JOP provincials mark fifth straight year in Prince Albert
The Timberland Bowbenders are no strangers when it comes to hosting Canada's largest annual archery shoot. The Prince Albert-based archery club was once again the hosts of the Sask. Archery Association's (SAA) Provincial Championships and Junior Olympic Program (JOP) provincial championships, marking the fifth straight...
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Back at base
Canadian astronaut and Artemis II crew return to Houston
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his crew members received a standing ovation as they were welcomed back in Houston after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, concluding the Artemis II mission.Hansen expressed gratitude for his family, NASA, and the Canadian Space Agency. He said in French: ''I'm excited ...
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Prince Albert
Raiders lead series 2-0
Raiders comp
After a dominant showing in Game 1, the Prince Albert Raiders were primed and ready for Game 2 against the Saskatoon Blades. The first period was hard fought but stayed scoreless, and eventually the Raiders were still the team in control until they finally broke through for a 3-0 win. For the first period, the Blades c...
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Community Leaders
Emotional night for Prince Albert's business community
A man whose career in real estate has spanned over four decades, was visibly emotional while being wrapped in a gifted Star Blanket.Ron Lypchuk, this year's recipient of the Samuel McLeod Legacy Award, was among the first people invited on stage during the 35th Annual Samuel McLeod Business Awards (SMBAs) Gala at Plaza...
Apr 11, 2026
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Community building
Life skills pilot program celebrates first graduating class
A first of its kind life skills program in Prince Albert is celebrating its first graduating class.Shenelle Rockthunder, Charlene Drygeese, Brooke Whitehead and Vince Umpherville received their certificates on Friday. An informal gathering was held at the Prince Albert and District Community Services Center.The 10 week...
Apr 11, 2026
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Raiders win 6-1
Raiders roll through Blades in series opener
After a full week of rest, the Prince Albert Raiders were primed and ready to go for the second round of the playoffs. The week off was long, first waiting to find out who the next opponent would be, then anticipating the second round matchup with the best rivalry in the league and the Saskatoon Blades.The Raiders were...
Apr 11, 2026
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Drug investigation
Three people charged in Prince Albert drug bust
A woman and two men are facing charges after Prince Albert Police searched a home on Valleyview Road, finding drugs, phones, scales and a money counter. The Crime Reduction Team got a tip in March that someone was believed to be trafficking drugs from the residence, where they then got a warrant and searched the home ...
Apr 10, 2026
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Traffic
Prince Albert snow clearing operations to continue all weekend
Following Tuesday's big snowfall in Prince Albert, city crews are continuing to clear away snow and ice from roadways. According to Friday's update from the City, major routes and the downtown are cleared and operations on transit routes will continue through the weekend.Residents may notice crews beginning work in the...
Apr 10, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Provincial Politics
Sask. Speaker says legislature not out of control
Despite a speech pleading for decorum a couple of weeks ago in the Assembly, Sask. legislative Speaker Todd Goudy doesn't believe the Assembly is out of control.Goudy spoke on The Evan Bray Show on Wednesday, in a rare conversation with media.At the end of March, Goudy stood and spoke for nearly seven minutes, asking a...
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Provincial oversight
Lack of municipal CAO contributed to Sandy Bay financial woes
The Northern Village of Sandy Bay has been under provincial oversight for years with a swath of issues created in part by a lack of a qualified Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Finding CAOs is a challenge for municipalities, and that challenge is exponentially higher for remote, northern communities. "There's...
Apr 10, 2026
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infrastructure
Province invests in urban highway upgrades across Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is investing in urban roads that connect to major highways, with projects planned in communities across the province, including Prince Albert and North Battleford. Highways Minister Kim Gartner said the work is aimed at improving key transportation links for local traffic and supporting the province's expo...
Apr 10, 2026
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Risks
What's in store for Canada's 2026 wildfire season?
Wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say.Wildfire expert Mike Flannigan says this year will be his "litmus test" for whether Canada's wildfire seasons, already in uncharted territory ...
Apr 10, 2026
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An option closer to home
Sturgeon Lake First Nation looking to secure long-term funding for new Birthing and Childrearing Lodge
Leadership at Sturgeon Lake First Nation (SLFN) are working on a solution to keep pregnant mothers at home surrounded by family, instead of having to travel out of town to the nearest hospital. On April 26, the Shirley Bighead nihtāwikihāwasow and ohpikihāwasowkamik Birthing and Childrearing Lodge is set to open on ...
Apr 09, 2026
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Emergency preparedness
SPSA readies itself for new wildfire season
As the residents of Denare Beach press on with re-building their community, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said that new tree seedlings are on the way for shelterbelts. The SPSA has put in some effort with their part of the job of cleaning up after the Wolf Fire burned hundreds of home in the community la...
Apr 08, 2026
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Local Sports
Raiders lead series 2-0
Raiders comp
After a dominant showing in Game 1, the Prince Albert Raiders were primed and ready for Game 2 against the Saskatoon Blades. The first period was hard fought but stayed scoreless, and eventually the Raiders were still the team in control until they finally broke through for a 3-0 win. For the first period, the Blades c...
10h ago
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Archery
SAA, JOP provincials mark fifth straight year in Prince Albert
The Timberland Bowbenders are no strangers when it comes to hosting Canada's largest annual archery shoot. The Prince Albert-based archery club was once again the hosts of the Sask. Archery Association's (SAA) Provincial Championships and Junior Olympic Program (JOP) provincial championships, marking the fifth straight...
17h ago
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Raiders win 6-1
Raiders roll through Blades in series opener
After a full week of rest, the Prince Albert Raiders were primed and ready to go for the second round of the playoffs. The week off was long, first waiting to find out who the next opponent would be, then anticipating the second round matchup with the best rivalry in the league and the Saskatoon Blades.The Raiders were...
Apr 11, 2026
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Trash Talk begins
"I genuinely hate the Raiders": Blades goalie ignites heated rivalry ahead of Game 1
The anticipation has been growing, the first few chirps have been exchanged, and the 50/50 had already surpassed $12,000 by 1 p.m.The best rivalry in junior hockey is set to add another chapter starting Friday night at the Art Hauser Centre as fans wait for Game 1 between the Prince Albert Raiders and Saskatoon Blades....
Apr 10, 2026
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WHL Awards
Raiders up for seven different league awards
Awards season is officially here for the WHL, and the Prince Albert Raiders have a ton of players and staff in the running. Out of the 11 awards voted on by officials around the league, the Raiders are nominated for seven of them. Brock Cripps has been named one of the candidates for the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy, or...
Apr 10, 2026
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AJ Ouellette 'bringing the dad strength' to Riders training camp in May
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette is bringing a new type of strength to the team in 2026.He and his partner welcomed a baby girl named Isla Jo into the world on March 6."I'm bringing the dad strength in," Ouellette said. "The whole sleep thing is getting to me - I don't know if it's a tr...
Apr 10, 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
Katy Perry shares photos of Justin Trudeau at Coachella
Katy Perry is sharing more photos of her boyfriend, former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, after the pair attended the Coachella music festival this weekend. The pop star shared snaps of the couple to Instagram eating food and walking around t...
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb to meet with PM Carney in Ottawa this week
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Ottawa this week with Finland's President Alexander Stubb, in a visit that will mark the first official bilateral meeting between the two leaders. Carney's office says Stubb will be in Ottawa on Tuesday ...
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Final day of campaigning ahead of byelections expected to secure Liberal majority
MONTREAL - It's the final day of campaigning in a trio of federal byelections before voters go to the polls on Monday. Even though the Liberals are widely expected to win a majority by retaining two Toronto-area seats, the pressure is still on for them...
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Think big: Canada should be open to risks as it invests in space, professor says
Canadians passionate about their country's role in space say investments in homegrown astronauts and businesses are vital in inspiring the nation's future steps to the stars - and the benefits that come with it. The space sector contributed $3.4 billi...
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Quebecers are about to find out who will replace François Legault as premier
DRUMMONDVILLE - Quebecers will find out Sunday who will become their next premier as members of the Coalition Avenir Québec vote to replace the only leader the party has ever had. Party faithful are gathering northeast of Montreal in Drummondville, Que...
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Palestinian man who donated a kidney in 2023 may be ineligible for refugee claim
OTTAWA - Mohammed Al Hindi is a Palestinian refugee claimant whose application is now at risk because of Ottawa's new border law, C-12. Before fleeing the Gaza Strip with his family to escape the Israel-Hamas war, he visited Canada for about seven wee...
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World
Some 100 people killed in mistaken air force attack on Nigerian market
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a local market in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 100 residents and injuring many others, a rights group and local media reported on Sunday. Officials confirmed a misfire ...
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Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement
ISLAMABAD (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would "immediately" begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement or next diplomatic steps...
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Polling stations close in Hungary's election that was a key test for long-time Prime Minister Orbán
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Hungarians cast ballots Sunday in what is seen as Europe's most consequential election this year, setting a record turnout in a vote that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump...
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Pope Leo XIV blasts 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the US-Israeli war in Iran
ROME (AP) - In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace. Leo presided over an evening pra...
Apr 11, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV blasts 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the US-Israeli war in Iran
ROME (AP) - In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace. Leo presided over an evening pra...
Apr 11, 2026
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British authorities charge alleged boat pilot in deaths of 4 migrants in the English Channel
LONDON (AP) - A Sudanese man alleged to have piloted a boat connected to the deaths of four migrants trying to cross the English Channel has been charged under a new British immigration law, authorities said Saturday. Alnour Mohamed Ali, ...
Apr 11, 2026
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