Tourism Week
Prince Albert Métis artist helps city celebrate Tourism Week with interactive art piece
The sidewalk in front of the Prince Albert Tourism Centre has been turned into the city's newest art installation. The piece was brought to life on Wednesday near the Centre's entrance for Saskatchewan Tourism Week and is one of the many spectacular creations by local Métis artist Leah Dorion, which she titled W...
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Significant Legacy
Mark Odnokon remembered for influence on and off the ice
Mark Odnokon holds a special place in Melfort Mustangs history as the franchise's first head coach.The Moose Jaw native, who played for the Prince Albert Raiders and later spent many years behind their bench, passed away recently after a short battle with cancer. As news spread, both the Mustangs organization and those...
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Healthy communities
Prince Albert YWCA receives $500K from province to support vulnerable youth
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Prince Albert Métis artist helps city celebrate Tourism Week with interactive art piece
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McArthur River/Key Lake back to full production after floods
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Healthy communities
Prince Albert YWCA receives $500K from province to support vulnerable youth
A provincial funding announcement aims to help keep vulnerable youth in Prince Albert off the streets and out of jail. Over the next four fiscal years, $500,000 will go to YWCA Prince Albert. At a Wednesday afternoon news conference at Gateway House, CEO Donna Brooks told those in attendance youth are vulnerable. "...
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Tourism Week
Prince Albert Métis artist helps city celebrate Tourism Week with interactive art piece
The sidewalk in front of the Prince Albert Tourism Centre has been turned into the city's newest art installation. The piece was brought to life on Wednesday near the Centre's entrance for Saskatchewan Tourism Week and is one of the many spectacular creations by local Métis artist Leah Dorion, which she titled W...
2h ago
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Significant Legacy
Mark Odnokon remembered for influence on and off the ice
Mark Odnokon holds a special place in Melfort Mustangs history as the franchise's first head coach.The Moose Jaw native, who played for the Prince Albert Raiders and later spent many years behind their bench, passed away recently after a short battle with cancer. As news spread, both the Mustangs organization and those...
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'No small feat'
Victoria Hospital expansion hits 1 million worker hours in Prince Albert
Officials and project partners marked a major construction milestone Tuesday at the Victoria Hospital expansion in Prince Albert, saying the project has now reached one million worker hours as work continues on the large-scale health-care build. Sean Wilson, minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement, said the total reflec...
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We don't issue fire bans 'willy-nilly'
RM of Duck Lake reeve frustrated over delay on provincial fire ban as Lobstick fire burns in Nisbet Forest
A local reeve is frustrated the province is not moving quickly enough to impose fire bans in provincial forest land.Rural Municipality of Duck Lake Reeve Remi Martin said the RM has already put a fire ban in place, but the same restriction is not currently in effect in the adjacent Nisbet forest where the Lobstick wild...
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Crime
Bail hearing reveals details of Prince Albert drug trafficking investigation
While searching a guest room at a Prince Albert hotel, police officers found a box on the bed containing nearly $60,000 in cash, and there was a kilogram of cocaine stashed behind the headboard. Those were among the details shared during a youth's bail hearing Wednesday morning in Prince Albert Provincial Court. He was...
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Saskatchewan
Spring melt 2026
McArthur River/Key Lake back to full production after floods
Cameco's McArthur River mine and Key Lake mill in northern Saskatchewan are back at full production after spring flooding disrupted operations earlier this month. The company made the announcement Wednesday afternoon and said neither operation's 2026 output will be affected by the closures. On May 10, Cameco announced ...
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new data
Nearly 15 per cent of emergency room visits due to alcohol
The Community Alcohol Mobilization Plan (CAMP) committee has released new data when it comes to alcohol consumption and emergency room visits in the tri-communities. Dr. Jeff Irvine and CAMP coordinator Brandi Bell presented the data to La Ronge council at a regular meeting earlier this week. The data covers a two-year...
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CRIME
Triple-murder trial set in deaths of Lloydminster father and two sons
Nearly two years after a father and his two sons were found shot to death inside a Lloydminster home, a trial date is now set for the man accused in the killings.Nokota Pooyak is scheduled to stand trial beginning Oct. 4, 2027, in Battleford Court of King's Bench. The proceedings are expected to last 20 days.Pooyak, of...
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“unity, certainty and stability”
Moe joins other premiers in unified message at Western Premiers Conference
In both each other's comments and questions for them, the premiers couldn't get away from the spectre of potential Alberta separation at the Western Premiers Conference this week.Premier Scott Moe on Monday said he didn't think it was his place to tell people in Alberta what to do, but did say there are many reasons to...
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GET OUT IN NATURE
Sask. Parks offer free entry for National Trails day on June 6
On June 6, visitors will have a chance to have free entry to provincial parks for National Trails Day. The province said it's an opportunity to explore trails and provincial parks before the summer season is in full motion. "We are fortunate to be home to such beautiful and diverse provincial parks," said Par...
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'IT WAS JUST UNBELIEVABLE'
Meadow Lake singer brings four languages to Roughriders anthem performance
English, French, Michif and American Sign Language.Those were the languages Meadow Lake's Piper MacFarlane wove together during her performance of O Canada at the Saskatchewan Roughriders' second pre-season game. "It all started when I was graduating in Grade 12, I got asked to sing the anthem for my grad year. I ...
May 26, 2026
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Local Sports
Fresh Directions
Prince Albert Skating Club searching for new coach
The Prince Albert Skating Club may be done for the season, but it still has work to do before the next skating year. The club is looking for a new coach to take over one of its younger programs. Head coach Carla Jenkins outlined the duties the new coach would take on. "Our Learn-To-Skate programs, we have PresCanS...
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
Why defensive end Desmond Evans finally signed
It wasn't a quick decision by Desmond Evans to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The defensive end said he received about 20 calls from the CFL club over a nine-month span before he eventually gave them the answer they were looking for."I got cut from the Tennessee Titans and then went back home for three months,&...
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Pickleball
Local athletes gearing up for pickleball provincials
Pickleballers from across the province will be descending on Regina this weekend for the 2026 Pickleball Saskatchewan Provincial Championships. More than 400 athletes are registered for the tournament, which includes a group of 12 hailing from Prince Albert who will be competing in various events and skill levels. Devi...
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Club Volleyball
Smashing Bananas Volleyball wraps up season at nationals
The Prince Albert Smashing Bananas 18U club volleyball team has wrapped up its season. The team was one of 120 from across the country invited to the Volleyball Canada national tournament in Calgary over the weekend, where it finished 69th.Derek Vedress has completed his first year as head coach of the Smashing Bananas...
May 26, 2026
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High Praise
Litzenberger named MVP of prestigious Senior Bowl as Carlton well represented
Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert had seven of their own in Regina over the weekend for Football Saskatchewan's annual Senior Bowl. This year marked the 40th edition of the prestigious game which acts as a high school all-star game, bringing together the top graduating football players from across the ...
May 26, 2026
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Riderville
Riders roster decisions loom as training camp returns to Mosaic Stadium
As the Saskatchewan Roughriders return to Regina for the last week of training camp, a few players are looking to make things difficult when it comes to who the coaches end up sending home.The Riders are coming off a 31-27 pre-season win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Saskatoon on Saturday. In that contest, a number...
May 25, 2026
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PA Profiles
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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Community Investment Program
30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA's Community Investment Fund increased to $2 Million to Strengthen Saskatchewan Communities Increased investment to support local events, sports teams, fundraisers and cultural celebrations province-wideSASKATOON, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce a significant expansion of i...
Apr 29, 2026
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North Country Massage and Medi Spa
From farm roots to five-star feel: A local success story earns top honours
What started as a one-room operation has grown into one of the most recognized wellness destinations in Prince Albert, and now, a 'Business of the Year' award winner.North Country Massage and Medi Spa marked a major milestone in 2025, celebrating 20 years in business while also taking home the prestigious Samuel McLeod...
Apr 28, 2026
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The Backyard and Compost Corner
Growing something bigger: How one Prince Albert business is cultivating community and sustainability
In a city already known for its natural beauty, one local entrepreneur is working to make Prince Albert even greener, one garden, one compost bin, and one connection at a time.Keri Sapsford, owner of The Backyard and Compost Corner, has built her business around a simple but powerful idea: helping people reconnect with...
Apr 27, 2026
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Canada
Quebec legislature members denounce Carney's comments on Clarity Act
QUÉBEC - Quebec legislature members are coming together to denounce the prime minister's comment suggesting that a simple majority isn't enough for a province to separate from Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney said this week that a 50 per cent plus on...
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In the shadow of the BC Place, downtown Vancouver braces for World Cup
VANCOUVER - The 30 students attending the Columbia Academy private elementary school in Vancouver often spend their recess in the courtyard of BC Place Stadium, which essentially serves as the school's backyard. But this week a three-metre-high metal f...
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Ottawa to amend encryption, metadata elements of contentious lawful access bill
OTTAWA - The federal government will amend its controversial lawful access bill to address concerns about encryption and metadata, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Wednesday. "The encryption issue is one we will clarify because this bill...
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'Going to be alone': Daughter tells of B.C. murder suspect's message as mom vanished
KAMLOOPS - The daughter of murder suspect Vitali Stefanski has testified that he left her a voice message in Russian saying her mother had "made life hell," the morning the woman went missing from her home in British Columbia's Interior. A recording of...
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NDP leader sees 'hot summer' ahead if labour code update affects right to strike
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Avi Lewis is promising a "hot summer" of organized labour action if the right to strike is threatened by any revisions to the Canada Labour Code. While government consultations on modernizing federal labour relations concluded on Mo...
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Transportation Safety Board report details lead-up to fatal B.C. helicopter accident
VANCOUVER - The Transportation Safety Board has found that a pilot missed important steps on a checklist during maintenance work before one worker was injured and another killed by the tail rotor of a helicopter at a B.C. airport. The board's report re...
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World
US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration on Wednesday placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, this time targeting the country's newly created agency that is trying to control shipping through the Strait of ...
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US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes'
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. forces carried out new defensive strikes on Wednesday on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones, according to U.S. officials. The officials, who were not authorized to comment publicly and spo...
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AP Exclusive: Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say
MIAMI (AP) - The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, accord...
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Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AP) - The Israeli military on Wednesday told residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it expands its operations there, saying in a statement that the military will "work with extreme force" against Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group. ...
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Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alabama on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections, despite a lower court's ruling that the redistricting plan intentionally discriminates against Black pe...
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Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two key senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one "free" transfer over ...
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