Road victory
Riders out-gallop Stamps in overtime thriller, win 40-37
It was another thriller in the 2026 CFL season as the Saskatchewan Roughriders left Calgary with a 40-37 win over the Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.The Riders led 23-7 at one point but with only 34 seconds left in the game, Calgary's quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. connected with Tevin Jones for a touchdown to...
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On the Cusp
Big World Cup win raises odds of Team Canada knockout matches in Vancouver
Canada's resounding World Cup win over Qatar doesn't just put the team in the driver's seat to advance in the tournament for the first time - it raises the prospect of even more Team Canada action in Vancouver.If Canada wins or draws against Switzerland at BC Place next Wednesday, it means the stadium will also host a ...
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Father’s Day
Small moments, big memories: Why Father's Day is all about the everyday
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
Road victory
Riders out-gallop Stamps in overtime thriller, win 40-37
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Riderville
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Prince Albert
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Thousands crowd Central Ave. for annual Street Fair
Central Avenue in downtown Prince Albert was the place to be on Saturday as residents flocked from all over for the city's largest single day event. A full seven blocks of the roadway were closed off for the 21st annual Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District (PADBID) Street Fair that included games, food,...
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impaired driving awareness
MADD launches smashed vehicle campaign for another year
If you're heading north of Prince Albert to head to the lake this summer, you'll likely see another reminder of the importance of a safe ride home. MADD Prince Albert led a gathering on Friday just outside the RCMP depot on Highway 2 as they launched their smashed vehicle campaign once again, along with members of the...
Jun 19, 2026
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no injuries
RCMP investigating after fight leads to gunshot at Northside business
Prince Albert RCMP are looking for suspects after a fight ended with a gun being fired in the parking lot of a Northside business. Officers responded Thursday at about 6:20 p.m. to the business near Highway 2 in Northside. Police said there had been a dispute between the occupants of two SUVs. During the altercation, s...
Jun 19, 2026
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Car stolen from Prince Albert
Teen pleads guilty to dangerous driving and other charges after fiery crash on Idylwyld Drive
A 14-year old boy has pleaded guilty to several criminal charges following a fiery crash on Saskatoon's Idylwyld Drive last month, which left a man critically injured.At Saskatoon Provincial Court on Friday, the teen entered guilty pleas on charges including possession of stolen property over $5,000, dangerous driving ...
Jun 19, 2026
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upcoming letter campaign
Update on new Convention and Cultural Events Centre progress
It's been four months since the federal government made a $15 million commitment toward the planned Convention and Cultural Events Centre in Prince Albert. Since then, the city has been using it's already established relationships with the Woodland Cree Nations as well as Saskatoon-based lobbyist Douglas Richardson to ...
Jun 19, 2026
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Arson damage
7-Eleven at busy Prince Albert intersection being demolished
What used to be a 7-Eleven convenience store on the corner of one of Prince Albert's busiest intersections is being demolished. Demolition started on Friday, June 19 with an excavator tearing down the building. An excavator tears down the old 7-Eleven building at 2nd Ave and 15 St. W. The store was damaged in a fire ov...
Jun 19, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Father’s Day
Small moments, big memories: Why Father's Day is all about the everyday
Father's Day is a reminder that some of life's most lasting memories aren't made on big occasions, but in the smaller everyday moments.It's the early morning coffee chats, the rides to school or practice and shared jokes which may have seemed small at the time but have stayed with families for years. As Father's Day is...
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New Policies
Here's what you need to know about Ottawa's new policies on social media and AI
Over the last two weeks of the parliamentary sitting, the Liberal government made a series of moves related to AI and digital regulation.It introduced a new AI strategy, a bill requiring social media platforms to ban kids under 16 and a long-awaited privacy bill. It also moved to block new rules requiring streamers to ...
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2nd year for program
Canada Strong Pass expected to bring busy summer to Prince Albert National Park
Prince Albert National Park is preparing for a busier-than-usual summer as the Canada Strong Pass offers free admission to Parks Canada places from June 19 to September 7, 2026. The federal program waives admission fees at national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks ...
Jun 20, 2026
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raising eyebrows
Wildlife expert believes bear in viral photo suffering from infection
A photo taken in Northern Saskatchewan of a distressed bear on the side of the highway has caught the attention of hundreds of social media users. The photo was taken by Martin Mckenzie near the Lac La Ronge Indian Band community of Sucker River earlier this week. People quickly began speculating on the cause of its d...
Jun 19, 2026
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Three-month release gap
'An administrative error': Inmate mistakenly released from North Battleford facility remains at large
A woman who was mistakenly released from a North Battleford correctional facility three months ago has been reported unlawfully at large, the Ministry of Community Safety said.Keleisha Jackson, 26, was released from custody on March 19 following what officials described as an administrative error at the Saskatchewan Ho...
Jun 19, 2026
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crime
'We are over capacity': Twenty-one cats abandoned outside Lloydminster shelter
Twenty-one cats were abandoned outside Lloydminster's Border Paws Animal Shelter in Rubbermaid totes Wednesday, forcing staff to find space and care for the animals despite already-limited resources.In a social media post, the shelter said it does not have room for the animals and is now working to secure housing, supp...
Jun 18, 2026
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Local Sports
Road victory
Riders out-gallop Stamps in overtime thriller, win 40-37
It was another thriller in the 2026 CFL season as the Saskatchewan Roughriders left Calgary with a 40-37 win over the Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.The Riders led 23-7 at one point but with only 34 seconds left in the game, Calgary's quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. connected with Tevin Jones for a touchdown to...
50m ago
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Riderville
Rider Foundation shares stories behind impact on Saskatchewan youth
A family sharing the loss of their son, a principal describing the excitement of a Rider player walking into a classroom, and a teenage football player explaining how he stayed in the game.Those were some of the stories at the centre of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation's annual impact report Thursday, which moved...
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On the Cusp
Big World Cup win raises odds of Team Canada knockout matches in Vancouver
Canada's resounding World Cup win over Qatar doesn't just put the team in the driver's seat to advance in the tournament for the first time - it raises the prospect of even more Team Canada action in Vancouver.If Canada wins or draws against Switzerland at BC Place next Wednesday, it means the stadium will also host a ...
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Riders Gameday
Riders set for CFL 'heavyweight fight' with Stamps in Calgary
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to best the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday to improve to 2-0 to start the 2026 CFL season.Calgary was the only team that the Riders didn't beat last season, losing both contests in the regular season. At the end of the year, it was the Riders who won the Grey Cup while the Stamps ...
Jun 20, 2026
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Home away from home
Prince Albert billets share stories of longstanding connections
While hockey season is still a few months away, preparations are underway for the upcoming season. That means the search for billet families is on for the likes of the Prince Albert Raiders, Mintos, and Northern Bears. Between the three teams, there were 54 players from outside of Prince Albert last year that needed ho...
Jun 18, 2026
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Riders
'It was fun': Riders' Micah Johnson in new role for 2026 CFL season
Micah Johnson had a different viewpoint for the first time during a regular season CFL game last weekend.The 37-year-old was on the sidelines as the defensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders defeat of the B.C. Lions, 31-27, to begin the team's CFL season after a Week 1 bye."It was fun. It was a differe...
Jun 17, 2026
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PA Profiles
Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
Jun 16, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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SIGA Scholarship Program
SIGA is a progressive organization guided by principles rooted in First Nations heritage. One of these principles, Pimâcihowin, refers to making a living, and SIGA recognizes that education and continued learning are essential to doing so. We established the SIGA Scholarship Program to invest $120,000 in First Na...
Jun 03, 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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Canada
Heavy rain causes flooding and power outages across Montreal area
MONTRÉAL - Flooding in Montreal's West Island and on the South Shore caused road closures and power outages after heavy rain swept through southern Quebec over the weekend. Environment Canada says some areas received between 100 and 150 millimetres of ...
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Wildfire still burns near B.C. village of Lytton, as deadly anniversary looms
A B.C. wildfire is continuing to burn, out of control, near the village of Lytton, where, almost five years ago, a similar blaze destroyed much of the community. Emergency officials say the Saw Creek wildfire has triggered dozens of evacuation orders a...
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'This is nuts': The hard-fought race to build Canada's next submarine fleet
OTTAWA - From a massive ad blitz featuring Canadian broadcast icon Peter Mansbridge to a cabinet minister calling on shipbuilders to cough up a car plant, the brief race to replace Canada's aging submarine fleet turned heads in more ways than one. The ...
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How communities across Canada are celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day
OTTAWA - Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous Peoples' Day on Sunday - a day meant to honour the culture, histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. The day coincides with the summer s...
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Quebec town of Terrasse-Vaudreuil recognizes trees as living beings with rights
MONTREAL - A small town west of Montreal has decided to officially recognize trees as living beings with rights of their own, in what an environmental organization describes as a first in Quebec and Canada. A resolution adopted by Terrasse-Vaudreuil ci...
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Egyptian and New Zealand fans prepare for Vancouver's third World Cup match
VANCOUVER - Superstar Mohamed Salah and the rest of the Egyptian World Cup team face off today in Vancouver against New Zealand, the tournament's bottom-ranked team. The third match at BC Place Stadium has a tough act to follow for local fans after Thu...
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World
Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to get negotiations back on track
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was an opportunity to "turn over a new leaf" with Iran as the sides launched talks aimed at building out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last ...
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Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade and rally
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Thousands of jubilant Carolina Hurricanes fans crammed onto sidewalks, peered out office building windows and even lined up on floor after floor of a parking deck to cheer and wave at the team's Stanley Cup championship parade on S...
Jun 20, 2026
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Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - President Donald Trump changed his tune Friday heading into South Carolina's runoff next week, saying either Republican contender for governor - not just Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, whom he endorsed before the primary earlier this mon...
Jun 19, 2026
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Without the injured Christian Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round
SEATTLE (AP) - Christian Pulisic's injury absence didn't hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its...
Jun 19, 2026
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Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens
LONDON (AP) - Two trains collided north of London on Friday, killing a driver and seriously injuring dozens of people on board. A passenger described being thrown forward by the impact then seeing fellow travelers with broken bones and bloody injuries....
Jun 19, 2026
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Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
SEATTLE (AP) - U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi. United States coach Mauricio Pochettino made the announcemen...
Jun 19, 2026
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