public safety
RCMP say no new deaths linked to suspected hazardous drink in Battlefords
Saskatchewan RCMP say there have been no new reports of sudden deaths or illness potentially linked to a previously reported hazardous liquid circulating in the Battlefords area. Police provided the update Friday afternoon, just one day after they confirmed the possibility of two sudden deaths in the area being linked ...
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announcements
Demand strong for Northern Sask. uranium
It was a big week for the uranium industry in Northern Saskatchewan. On Monday, Cameco and the federal government announced an agreement that will see Cameco supply nearly 22 million pounds of uranium ore concentrate to India over a nine-year period with a total contract value estimated at approximately $2.6 billion. ...
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Gas Prices
Prices at the pumps in Prince Albert following national upward trend
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RCMP say no new deaths linked to suspected hazardous drink in Battlefords
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Treaty 6 leaders heading to London for private audience with King Charles III
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Gas Prices
Prices at the pumps in Prince Albert following national upward trend
It was only a matter of time before gas prices jumped at the pumps in Prince Albert.Drivers in Regina and Saskatoon saw their prices rise between eight and ten cents per litre overnight Thursday to about $1.44/L.As one driver was fueling up in Prince Albert on Friday afternoon, every litre his vehicle drank cost him $1...
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Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton
Weekend Preview: Raiders gear up for final road swing of regular season
For the fourth time this season, the Prince Albert Raiders are gearing up for three games in three nights.The Raiders come into the weekend tied for the top spot in the Eastern Conference with the Medicine Hat Tigers, but the Raiders have one extra game left on the season with a record of 45-9-6 (Wins-Losses-Overtime L...
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Just Dance
Dance Blast returns with a bang
An explosion of talent has taken over the stage of Prince Albert's EA Rawlinson Centre.The 12th Annual Dance Blast started Thursday afternoon and runs until Sunday. Vice-President of the event's planning committee Paula West-Bates said they have over 500 dancers representing nearly a dozen studios. The dancers come fro...
Mar 05, 2026
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Avoid area
Police operation concluded on Kemp Crescent
Update 7:30pm: The police operation in the Kemp Crescent area of Prince Albert has now concluded and members of the public are no longer asked to avoid the area.According to a statement from the Prince Albert Police Service, further updates will be provided as they become available or upon conclusion of the investigati...
Mar 05, 2026
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Local leadership
Rural Municipality of Buckland elects first female reeve
History has been made in the Rural Municipality of Buckland.Linda Clavelle has been elected the first female Reeve, and it comes just days before International Women's Day."The whole idea behind International Women's Day is to focus on what women can do, and my dad always said do what you can with what you've got,...
Mar 05, 2026
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On the run
Police look for inmate missing from provincial correctional centre
A man who should be incarcerated in the Prince Albert Correctional Centre is being sought by the police.The local police service is asking for the public's help in finding Dagan McKenzie, who was released in error on March 4. Mckenzie is 6'1" tall and weighs about 215 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. In...
Mar 05, 2026
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Saskatchewan
public safety
RCMP say no new deaths linked to suspected hazardous drink in Battlefords
Saskatchewan RCMP say there have been no new reports of sudden deaths or illness potentially linked to a previously reported hazardous liquid circulating in the Battlefords area. Police provided the update Friday afternoon, just one day after they confirmed the possibility of two sudden deaths in the area being linked ...
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Royal visit
Treaty 6 leaders heading to London for private audience with King Charles III
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation invited the head of the British Crown to attend the 150th Commemoration of Treaty 6 at Fort Carlton this August. Now, it appears the offer has been reciprocated.A delegation of seven Treaty 6 leaders is travelling to London to meet with His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on March ...
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Forecast
Warm weekend weather could bring both melting and more snow
A warm start to the weekend will give way to some slightly cooler conditions. Brian Proctor of Environment and Climate Change Canada said some warm weather will be coming through Saskatchewan for the early part of the weekend. Much of the province will have a mild Saturday, with daytime highs ranging from 1 C in the La...
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39-year-old victim
Sucker River death deemed a homicide, police ask public for information
Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU) is asking for the public's assistance following a homicide in Sucker River.On March 4 at approximately 12:20 a.m., police received a report of an injured man at a residence in the community. He was transported to hospital by EMS, where he was later declared deceased...
Mar 05, 2026
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Think you can gopher it?
Riders looking for next Gainer the Gopher
Do you want to gopher the Grey Cup with the Riders this year?The hunt is on for the next big personality in Green and White to step into Gainer the Gophers' shoes and become the Rider mascot.The Saskatchewan Roughriders said in a job posting that they are looking for someone outgoing, energetic, engaging, and friendly ...
Mar 05, 2026
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Health Care
Sask. doctors losing more than 10 hours a week to paperwork
Saskatchewan doctors are spending almost 11 hours each week on administrative work, along with the time they spend seeing patients.The January 2026 report, "Losing Doctors to Desk Work: Canadian physicians lose 20 million hours each year to red tape," tied Saskatchewan as one of the provinces with doctors spe...
Mar 05, 2026
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Local Sports
Speed Skating
P.A. Speed Skating Club set to host only meet of the season this weekend
Over a hundred youth speed skaters are putting their skills to the test in Prince Albert this weekend. Organizations from around the province are descending on the Art Hauser Centre for the Prince Albert Speed Skating Club's only meet of the season. P.A. Speed Skating head coach Lambert Schwartzenberger said this is th...
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local talent
'We hope to make Saskatchewan proud': local curlers set for U-20 nationals after provincial win
Curling often begins with small moments - a first step onto the ice, learning to slide and balance, finding the rhythm of the sweep, and the precise push of the stone from the hack.For North Battleford's Chloe Semeniuk, those moment came when she was just a toddler."I first stepped on the ice when I was just littl...
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Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton
Weekend Preview: Raiders gear up for final road swing of regular season
For the fourth time this season, the Prince Albert Raiders are gearing up for three games in three nights.The Raiders come into the weekend tied for the top spot in the Eastern Conference with the Medicine Hat Tigers, but the Raiders have one extra game left on the season with a record of 45-9-6 (Wins-Losses-Overtime L...
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Back-to-back losses
Mike McEwen, Kelly Knapp rinks fall short of playoffs at Brier
Saskatchewan's decades-long drought at the Montana's Brier will continue at least one more year after a Thursday that curling fans in the province would probably prefer to forget.It was a nightmare evening for Saskatoon's Mike McEwen rink, falling 6-3 to Manitoba's Matt Dunstone rink to end the week with back-to-back l...
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Think you can gopher it?
Riders looking for next Gainer the Gopher
Do you want to gopher the Grey Cup with the Riders this year?The hunt is on for the next big personality in Green and White to step into Gainer the Gophers' shoes and become the Rider mascot.The Saskatchewan Roughriders said in a job posting that they are looking for someone outgoing, energetic, engaging, and friendly ...
Mar 05, 2026
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Swimming
P.A. Sharks bring home flurry of medals from Junior Provincials
The Prince Albert Sharks had a successful hunt in Moose Jaw this past weekend. The club had 13 swimmers competing at the Saskatchewan Open Short Course Junior Provincial championship, six of whom claimed medals and three who won more than one. P.A. had their way in the relay races as the team of Sophia Walter, Ethan Ev...
Mar 04, 2026
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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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Athabasca Basin News
By Deht'anuhzeh Noey On June 1, 1982, Merv first stepped foot on the Rabbit Lake mine site as a young mill trainee. What he didn't know then was that this first day would mark the beginning of a remarkable 43-year career dedicated to growth, safety, and leadership at Cameco. Over the decades, Merv steadily advanced thr...
Oct 16, 2025
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Every home tells a story worth telling
North of Extraordinary Celebrates How Canadians Experience The Feeling of Home
You see more than a house. We do too. Every home tells a story. It's the corner of the kitchen where the dog bowl lives, the pencil marks on the doorframe that quietly record the years, and the sound of hallway giggles as kids race through the house. Buying or selling a home isn't just about square footage or market tr...
Oct 06, 2025
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Canada
Carney calls for Mountbatten-Windsor's removal from line of succession
TOKYO - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the royal line of succession for his "deplorable" actions. Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, Carney says the actions that have caused him to be stripped of his roya...
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection says at least 45 days needed for tariff refunds
WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection will not be able to immediately begin issuing refunds for President Donald Trump's tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court. In a filing to court Friday, Brandon Lord, a senior official in U.S. ...
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Suspect in B.C. home-invasion killings Googled murder sentences, prosecutor says
ABBOTSFORD - One of three suspects in the alleged home-invasion murders of an Abbotsford, B.C., couple conducted "exceptionally damning" Google searches about punishment of murderers in Canada after media reports of the deaths, a Crown prosecutor said ...
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Toxicologist sees no drug link to Myles Gray's behaviour before police-involved death
VANCOUVER - A forensic expert has told a hearing into the 2015 police-involved death of Myles Gray that not much could be concluded from a toxicology report regarding his behaviour, that Vancouver officers have previously described as "animalistic" and...
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B.C. business groups seek AI ban for kids after Tumbler Ridge mass shootings
VICTORIA - The Tumbler Ridge and Prince George chambers of commerce in B.C. are urging Ottawa and the provincial government to ban children under 16 from using AI tools and social media. Jerrilyn Kirk, executive director of the Tumbler Ridge chamber, s...
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Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement to streamline major project assessments
EDMONTON - Ottawa and Alberta have reached a prospective deal that they say will see major projects be approved more efficiently. In a joint announcement Friday, the two governments said the deal will bring a "one project, one review" approach to addre...
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World
Plane that crashed in Maine spent more time on runway than recommended after deicing, NTSB says
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A private jet that crashed in Maine in January, killing all six people aboard, remained on the ground 8 minutes longer than it should have after receiving a deicing treatment in a snowstorm, according to a preliminary report issu...
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Russian flag returns as Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics open amid Middle East war and boycott
VERONA, Italy (AP) - The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics officially opened Friday amid the tensions of war in the Middle East, and with some countries boycotting the opening ceremony because of the return of the Russian flag to the global sports stage...
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US to send anti-drone system to the Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say
LONDON (AP) - An American anti-drone system proven to work against Russian drones in Ukraine will soon be sent to the Middle East to bolster U.S. defenses against Iranian drones, two U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Friday. Whi...
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Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) - Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter. The officials,...
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Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida Bar on Friday walked back what it said was an erroneous earlier statement its representatives had made indicating that it had an open investigation into Lindsey Halligan, a former top federal prosecutor in Virgi...
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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said. Officers conducted a traffic stop in Scottsdale at roughly 1 a.m. and after an investigation, Brooks ...
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