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Woman charged in connection to two separate assault incidents in Prince Albert
A 22-year-old woman from Prince Albert is facing a number of charges, including assault causing bodily harm, after police investigated two separate incidents that occurred in early April.On April 9, just before 8 p.m. police were dispatched to a business in the 800 block of 15th Street East for a report of a disturbanc...
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Home Stretch
Canadian Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II crew to splash down after historic moon trip
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his three American crewmates are on the homestretch of Artemis II's historic trip to the moon.NASA says the four-person crew and their Orion spacecraft are to splash down tonight in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of San Diego, Calif., travelling at a mind-boggling 38,000 kilometre...
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Crime Watch
Woman charged in connection to two separate assault incidents in Prince Albert
A 22-year-old woman from Prince Albert is facing a number of charges, including assault causing bodily harm, after police investigated two separate incidents that occurred in early April.On April 9, just before 8 p.m. police were dispatched to a business in the 800 block of 15th Street East for a report of a disturbanc...
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Old mill, new life
Old mill will keep industrial focus in new use, BMI tells Prince Albert business community
The new owners of Prince Albert's old pulp mill met the city's business community on Thursday at a Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon, where they shared their business model, plans for the mill site, and even their vision for the city's downtown. Chris Rickett, a strategic advisor for BMI Group,...
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Inspiring people
Prince Albert woman receives national recognition
Prince Albert's Janice Henry says she is humbled and thrilled.She is one of three women receiving the Order of Gabriel Dumont Silver Medal, which honours individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Métis community. In the past, it has been presented to community leaders, activists, artists, and b...
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Refused funding request
NDP: sex assault victims in Prince Albert at further risk due to lack of gov't funding
The Saskatchewan NDP's Shadow Minister for Women's Health says anything less than round-the-clock care for victims of sexual assaults is unacceptable, and survivors in Prince Albert deserve better.Jacqueline Roy made a stop in the city on Thursday to call out Premier Scott Moe's Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill. The NDP...
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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 ...
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Former Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield dies at age 82
Vaughn Solomon Schofield, who represented Saskatchewan as the province's 21st lieutenant governor from 2012 to 2018, passed away this week at the age of 82.According to the Government of Saskatchewan, Solomon Schofield died in Regina on Wednesday "after a short illness."Read more:Schofield reflects on time as...
Apr 09, 2026
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Saskatchewan
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 ...
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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 ...
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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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Business news
Economic uncertainty shakes small businesses in Saskatchewan, motivates global trade efforts
Saskatchewan's independent business owners continue to be affected by ongoing trade turbulence with the US amid global instability. But there is hope the province's strength internationally can offer some sign of resilience."Essentially one year after the United States imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, nearly hal...
Apr 08, 2026
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Tragic events
Snowmobile crash in NWT claims life of Black Lake man
A man from Black Lake has died following a snowmobile crash in the Northwest Territories.Fort Smith RCMP said the man died on April 5, and the collision involving two vehicles occurred 420km east of the community near the Saskatchewan border.The other rider suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. RCMP also...
Apr 08, 2026
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federal politics
CP NewsAlert: Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals
Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu says she has left the Conservative caucus to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals, making her the fifth MP to cross the floor since November.More coming.
Apr 08, 2026
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Local Sports
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...
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Riders defensive star, 1966 Grey Cup champion Garner Ekstran dead at 86
One of the greatest defensive players in Saskatchewan Roughriders history has died.The Roughriders announcing Monday the passing of longtime defensive lineman and linebacker Garner Ekstran, who died of natural causes Saturday at the age of 86 in Sedro-Woolley, Wash.Ekstran spent seven of his eight CFL seasons with the ...
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MMA
Prince Albert's Duthie and Renz prepare for battle
An event this weekend in Lethbridge that will feature both bare knuckle boxing and mixed martial arts, will mark the first time in the cage for two Prince Albert athletes.Gunner Duthie and Kolten Renz, who both train out of North Wake Martial Arts, have scheduled fights at Rumble in the Cage 71.In a catchweight divisio...
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Indigenous hockey
Big cash prizes to be won at first annual Patuanak Memorial Hockey Cup
Indigenous hockey teams from across the Prairies are descending on Prince Albert this weekend for a first of its kind hockey tournament for English River First Nation. The first annual Patuanak Memorial Hockey Cup is set to welcome 28 teams to compete for a slice of the $100,000 prize pool with $50,000 for first, $30,0...
Apr 08, 2026
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League Honours
Raiders staff up for several WHL awards
The Prince Albert Raiders are front and centre as finalists for several of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) year-end awards. On Tuesday, the league announced that P.A.'s head coach Ryan McDonald, general manager Curtis Hunt, and the Raiders office have all been nominated for various WHL honours. Firstly, McDonald was ...
Apr 07, 2026
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Round 2
Playoff Preview: Raiders vs. Blades meet for ninth time in playoff history
After beating the Red Deer Rebels in five games in the first round of the playoffs, the Prince Albert Raiders are continuing to follow the path to the finals they had in 2019.In the second round, the Raiders will take on the Saskatoon Blades.This is the ninth time in history the Raiders and the Blades will play against...
Apr 07, 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
B.C.'s wood manufacturers call lumber dispute with U.S. a 'broken process'
NORTH VANCOUVER - British Columbia's wood manufacturing sector is again sounding the alarm about Canada's softwood lumber dispute with the United States, calling it a "broken process." The response by the Independent Wood Processors Association comes a...
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Quebec homelessness rising sharply in regions outside Montreal, report finds
MONTRÉAL - New numbers released by the Quebec government are showing that homelessness has increased across the province, with the sharpest rises outside Montreal. The survey conducted April 15, 2025, counted more than 12,000 people who were visibly ho...
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Supreme Court upholds reversal of death declaration in case of man found to be alive
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a judge's decision to annul the declaration of a Quebec man's death when new evidence indicated he was living in Iran. Eight years after Hooshang Imanpoorsaid disappeared in 2008, his spouse went to court...
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Carney says next governor general will 'absolutely' speak French and English
MONTRÉAL - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada's next governor general will speak both French and English. In an interview with Radio-Canada, Carney answered "absolutely" when asked by radio host Patrick Masbourian whether he would commit to naming ...
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by Canadian city
OTTAWA - The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in March. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because ...
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by province
OTTAWA - Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in March. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 9.5 per cent (9.2) _ Prince Edward Island 7.3 per cent ...
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World
Oklahoma State's softball team stunned after team bus involved in fatal crash with a pedestrian
Oklahoma State's softball team took some time to process a fatal crash involving its team bus earlier this week and will be back on the field Friday. The team had been traveling to Wichita, Kansas, on Wednesday afternoon when its bus struck and killed ...
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Prince Harry sued by charity he set up in Africa to honor late mother Princess Diana
LONDON (AP) - An African charity co-founded by Prince Harry in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron last year. Sentebale, which supports young people living with HIV in Bo...
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Flyers fans have faith as run at playoff spot follows family's jersey gift to Pope Leo XIV
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Trying for any kind of divine intervention to reverse the fortunes of his favorite hockey team, Philadelphia Flyers fan Mike Culin skipped traditional good-luck gimmicks for a more heavenly approach: Gift Pope Leo XIV his own custom...
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Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending their war
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President JD Vance on Friday warned Iran not to "play" the U.S. as he headed overseas for negotiations aimed at ending their war. President Donald Trump has tasked the member of his inner circle who has seemed to b...
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US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. Vice President JD Vance headed Friday to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials, as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire and Tehran maintained its stranglehold on...
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Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partn...
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