

Ghost story
La Ronge woman's poltergeist story draws interest from TV series
Roxy Fisher won't reveal the address of the La Ronge home she claims she shared with a poltergeist, but she's preparing to tell her story to a television audience.Fisher, who now lives in Saskatoon, was contacted about two weeks ago by a producer of Paranormal Survivor. The series pairs first-person accounts of alleged...
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Helping Hand
Local Royal Purple Lodge's team up in support of fifth annual Purple Thursday
Dozens of purple bags filled with the essentials will be given to women in need as part of the fifth annual Purple Thursday. The day, marked nationally on the third Thursday of every October, is dedicated to ending domestic and intimate partner violence and supporting survivors while encouraging people to wear purple, ...
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Ghost story
La Ronge woman's poltergeist story draws interest from TV series
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More than a car club
From car club to community: Midnight North builds connections in Prince Albert
Housing crisis
NDP calls for direct rent payments as Prince Albert mayor urges broader housing strategy
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Service Disruption
Fibre cut disrupts SaskTel services across Saskatchewan
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Service Disruption
Fibre cut disrupts SaskTel services across Saskatchewan
A fibre cut disrupted SaskTel internet, television, home phone and cellular services in several Saskatchewan communities Thursday, including Prince Albert and Saskatoon. The Crown corporation said crews were working to restore service as quickly as possible.SaskTel first reported the outage around 10:30 a.m. in Saskato...
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Helping Hand
Local Royal Purple Lodge's team up in support of fifth annual Purple Thursday
Dozens of purple bags filled with the essentials will be given to women in need as part of the fifth annual Purple Thursday. The day, marked nationally on the third Thursday of every October, is dedicated to ending domestic and intimate partner violence and supporting survivors while encouraging people to wear purple, ...
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Post Fire Check in
Salvation Army Christmas preparations underway
While Christmas is still over a month and a half away, it's top of mind right now for the folks at Salvation Army in Prince Albert. On Christmas Day last year, the Salvation Army's building downtown was completed destroyed by a fire, and with it went the extra toys and other items that the Salvation Army had stored fro...
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Court proceedings
Fatal impaired driving case committed for trial
A court case stemming from a fatal crash west of Prince Albert, and involving allegations of impaired driving, has been committed for trial at Court of King's Bench.David Olson's preliminary inquiry hearing concluded on Wednesday at provincial court.No trial dates have been set and the case now proceeds to the pre-tria...
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Dangerous driving
Drunken truck driver receives community based sentence after chasing school bus
A commercial truck driver who lost his temper after a school bus brake-checked him on the highway followed the bus to a school in Rosthern and struck a second bus that was pulling into the loading zone. Those details were shared Wednesday at Rosthern circuit court.Justin Riben, 34, entered a guilty plea to impaired dri...
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Close Care
Give a Little Life Day moves to Co-op with focus on bringing MRI to Prince Albert
Bringing an MRI to Prince Albert is a key focus of this year's Give a Little Life Day campaign, which launched Wednesday with a new title sponsor and a new home for its annual radiothon.Lake Country Co-op will host the Dec. 4 fundraiser at its food store, supporting the Boreal Healthcare Foundation's Equip the Vic camp...
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Saskatchewan

Ghost story
La Ronge woman's poltergeist story draws interest from TV series
Roxy Fisher won't reveal the address of the La Ronge home she claims she shared with a poltergeist, but she's preparing to tell her story to a television audience.Fisher, who now lives in Saskatoon, was contacted about two weeks ago by a producer of Paranormal Survivor. The series pairs first-person accounts of alleged...
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Housing crisis
NDP calls for direct rent payments as Prince Albert mayor urges broader housing strategy
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on Premier Scott Moe to restore direct rent payments to landlords to help prevent more people from becoming homeless.Speaking in Prince Albert Thursday, Kim Breckner, the Opposition's trade and export development critic, said the NDP plans to introduce private member's legislation during...
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Financial irregularities
ISC demands FSIN pay back over $12 million, owed funding may be used to cover debt
After years of back and forth between Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), the federal government is now demanding re-payment of over $12.3 million and is threatening to use the funding it pays out to the organization to cover off the debt. That's according to a le...
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vaccinations encouraged
Saskatchewan could see severe cold and flu season: Expert
The upcoming cold and flu season in Saskatchewan may be a doozy.University of Saskatchewan microbiologist Dr. Joseph Blondeau gave a grim forecast following the launch of the fall influenza immunization campaign."My prediction is, unfortunately, we might have a rough respiratory virus season this year."He sai...
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Plastics appeal
Supreme Court will rule on Ottawa's single-use plastics ban
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear an appeal of Ottawa's ban on single-use plastics.The Federal Court of Appeal overturned a lower court decision in January, allowing the federal government to keep the ban in place.A 2023 Federal Court decision in a case brought by the plastics industry said Ottawa ...
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Government spending
Sask. NDP calls out province over cost of travel nurses
The official Opposition wants to see Saskatchewan invest more in nurses within the province, rather than paying to bring in workers from beyond its borders.On Wednesday morning, the Saskatchewan NDP's Keith Jorgenson said travel nurses are significantly more expensive than hiring nurses who already live and want to wor...
9h ago
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What's Trending
Ghost story
La Ronge woman's poltergeist story draws interest from TV series
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SGEU Member Spotlight
Radiation Therapist Arlene Heinrich: a career built on care, teamwork and connection
Housing crisis
NDP calls for direct rent payments as Prince Albert mayor urges broader housing strategy
26m ago
Service Disruption
Fibre cut disrupts SaskTel services across Saskatchewan
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"We like to make things easy."
Building relationships one policy at a time: LaRoche McDonald welcomes new insurance broker
Helping Hand
Local Royal Purple Lodge's team up in support of fifth annual Purple Thursday
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Financial irregularities
ISC demands FSIN pay back over $12 million, owed funding may be used to cover debt
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Local Sports

Inspiring People
Prince Albert runner earns top-10 age-group finish at Hawaii Ironman
Prince Albert's Christina Charles battled rough water, strong winds and intense heat to finish among the top 10 women in her age group at an Ironman triathlon in Hawaii.Charles completed the 3.8-kilometre swim in the Pacific Ocean, 180-kilometre bike ride and 42-kilometre run in 10 hours and 16 minutes, placing in the ...
Oct 14, 2026
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A good fight
Riders get carved by Alouettes on Thanksgiving Monday, lose 44-24
On a Thanksgiving Monday clash, it was the Montreal Alouettes who enjoyed a feast while the Saskatchewan Roughriders tumbled to a fourth-straight loss.Als quarterback Davis Alexander found plenty of big plays as he connected on touchdown passes of 45, 46, and 51 yards, as he finished with 403 yards, five touchdowns and...
Oct 13, 2026
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Back in Green
Riders' kicker Brett Lauther to make Saskatchewan debut in showdown in Montreal
As kicker Brett Lauther got refamiliarized with the Saskatchewan Roughriders the past few days, there was one piece of extra business he had to take care of - get back the No. 12 jersey.Lauther had spent seven seasons with the Riders before he was released this past offseason after a 2025 season where he hit just 72.2 ...
Oct 11, 2026
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Raiders lose 4-3 (SO)
Raiders comeback falls short in Moose Jaw
After losing three straight games, the Prince Albert Raiders were in need of a win Saturday night when they arrived in Moose Jaw to take on the Warriors.The Raiders battled through adversity and managed to come back and tie it, but would fall just short in a shootout 4-3.The Raiders came out of the gates hot and got a ...
Oct 10, 2026
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Return ready
Campbell, Sexton set to return to Riders' after lengthy injury spells
With the Saskatchewan Roughriders looking for a spark, two players with big-play capabilities are set to return to the lineup this week.Speedy defensive back Tevaughn Campbell (forearm) and dynamic returner Mathew Sexton (leg) are both healthy and appear ready to rejoin a Riders team that has lost three in a row."...
Oct 10, 2026
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Raiders lose 5-1
Discipline issues plague Raiders in Regina loss
After already having lost five of their last six games, the Prince Albert Raiders were in Regina on Friday night looking to avoid their second three-game losing streak of the season. Instead, the Raiders would be handed a 5-1 loss at the hands of the Pats.In the first few minutes of the game, the Raiders went to the pe...
Oct 9, 2026
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PA Profiles

SGEU Member Spotlight
Radiation Therapist Arlene Heinrich: a career built on care, teamwork and connection
A radiation therapist for almost 40 years, Arlene Heinrich shares why patient care, teamwork and a healthy life outside work have kept her committed to a career she would choose again.For Arlene Heinrich, a radiation therapist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA), compassion is as important as technical skill when d...
Oct 1, 2026
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More than a car club
From car club to community: Midnight North builds connections in Prince Albert
For Tristan Remy, it started with cars. Two years later, the co-founder of Midnight North Car Club sees something much bigger taking shape: a community where people can share a passion, support one another and give young people something positive to be part of.Remy, 28, helped start Midnight North after attending local...
Sep 28, 2026
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"We like to make things easy."
Building relationships one policy at a time: LaRoche McDonald welcomes new insurance broker
For many people, insurance can feel complicated, especially when it comes to understanding what is covered and why certain policies matter. At LaRoche McDonald Agency Limited in Prince Albert, new broker Audriana April is taking a relationship-first approach, helping clients understand their coverage rather than simply...
Sep 20, 2026
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"Online doesn't mean impersonal."
Innova Law brings convenient, personal legal services to clients across Saskatchewan
For many people, working with a lawyer can mean rearranging a busy schedule, travelling to an office and finding time for appointments. Innova Law is taking a different approach by allowing Saskatchewan clients to complete their legal matters fully online while maintaining the personal connection and professional servi...
Aug 27, 2026
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Flying Dust First Nation
From Flying Dust to communities across Canada: Christopher Merasty builds support through New Direction Consulting
Across Saskatchewan, many communities are looking for ways to strengthen leadership, support men, engage youth and build healthier communities for the next generation. That challenge is what led Flying Dust First Nation member Christopher Merasty to establish New Direction Consulting. The Flying Dust First Nation membe...
Aug 4, 2026
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New business
Sunday Eve Bridal Atelier: Bringing a fresh approach to bridal shopping
For many brides in Prince Albert and northern Saskatchewan, finding the perfect wedding dress has traditionally meant a trip to Saskatoon. A new downtown boutique is looking to change that by bringing designer bridal fashion, inclusive sizing and a personalized shopping experience closer to home.Located on Central Aven...
Jul 17, 2026
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Canada

Officials close road, respond to two transit buses on fire in northeast Calgary
CALGARY - Police have closed a road in northeast Calgary following a fiery crash involving transit buses. CTV News says a fire department spokesperson has confirmed there are multiple fatalities. Photos and video circulating online reveal thick plumes ...
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B.C. Conservatives dump candidate accused of making Hitler remarks
VICTORIA - The British Columbia Conservatives have dumped a candidate in the provincial election after he was accused of posting online remarks about Hitler and the Holocaust. The party says Vancouver-Strathcona candidate Jordan McIntosh is no longer a...
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CFB Kingston failed environmental compliance inspection on refrigerants: memo
OTTAWA - Environment and Climate Change Canada warned National Defence earlier this year that the CFB Kingston base had broken federal environmental regulations by failing to test air conditioners for refrigerant leaks. After inspecting a building on t...
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Vancouver officer denies giving 'lopsided' account of fatal fight with Myles Gray
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver police officer involved in the deadly arrest of Myles Gray in 2015 says he doesn't agree that he has given a "lopsided" account of the altercation by describing Gray as "the Hulk" or a "charging bull." Const. Eric Birzneck is o...
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AI, resources and water bombers: Draft document maps Canada, EU path to closer ties
MONTREAL - Canada and the European Union are laying out concrete steps to strengthen ties around digital security and defence as well as critical resources and a would-be fleet of Canadian-made water bombers, according to a draft joint statement ahead ...
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Cultural sector concerned about lack of news on Ottawa's promised $600M
OTTAWA - Cultural sector groups say they're starting to worry about the Liberal government's silence on $600 million in promised funding. "Funding that was supposed to reduce uncertainty is actually now leading to greater uncertainty, because we don't ...
4h ago
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World

FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back
WASHINGTON (AP) - FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump's retention of classified documents at his Florida estate sued on Thursday to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of "politic...
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Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery Thursday, abandoning a brief truce involving energy-related targets that it said Moscow did not heed, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt betrayed by U.S. President Donald...
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Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal authorities are investigating letters with "suspicious substances" that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide and are urging recipients to treat the mailings as "potentially hazardous." ...
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2 killed in explosions near palace used by Yemen's government in latest Houthi attack
ADEN, Yemen (AP) - At least six explosions struck Thursday near the palace used by Yemen's internationally recognized government in the port city of Aden, witnesses said. An official said at least two people were killed, and Iran-backed Houthi rebels b...
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Trump, after bipartisan backlash, says Pentagon won't livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Pentagon will no longer livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, after the announcement faced bipartisan criticism and Vice President JD Vance said he ...
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Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery
ROME (AP) - Pope Leo XIV met with a top aide on Thursday and resumed working from the hospital, as doctors reported his lung had recovered well from surgery to remove a cancerous nodule. Leo's post-operative tests remained within normal l...
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