

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."...
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Global Tensions
Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for US diesel prices
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday it was time for Ukraine to get a new president, suggesting Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not done enough to end his country's war with Russia and blaming him for high diesel prices in the U.S."I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal because he could have made many de...
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Return ready
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More than a car club
From car club to community: Midnight North builds connections in Prince Albert
Down the stretch
Long weekend brings rough weather in the final weeks of harvest
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Prince Albert

Crime
Drive-by shooting results in prison sentence
A man who shot up a house in Prince Albert's West Flat neighbourhood to settle a score, is now serving a five-and-a-half year prison sentence.Thorne McKay entered guilty pleas to several gun-related offences.On the morning of March 30, 2025, a green Land Rover was observed travelling in the Hazeldell area and stopped a...
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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...
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sask childcare
CUPE calling for changes to Saskatchewan childcare
Child care advocates brought their concerns about affordability, staffing and access to Prince Albert on Thursday, wrapping up a provincewide series of town hall meetings.CUPE Saskatchewan and Child Care Now organized the meetings to discuss provincial funding changes introduced July 1 and hear from families, educators...
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Crime
Failed robbery attempt and shooting results in five year sentence
A woman who was shot in the face by the man she was attempting to rob, has received a five year prison sentence.Marissa Lyndsay Bird, 37, appeared Friday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Guilty pleas were entered to robbery and several charges related to breaching conditions of both a probation order and a we...
Oct 9, 2026
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Pats Friday, Warriors Saturday
Raiders set to finish road swing in Regina and Moose Jaw
The Prince Albert Raiders are at the halfway point of a four-game road swing, but they'll stay in Saskatchewan as they look to get back in the win column. Things start on Friday in Regina against the Pats, and then Saturday the Raiders are in Moose Jaw to take on the Warriors.The Raiders have lost their last two games,...
Oct 9, 2026
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Community support
Montreal Lake Cree Nation celebrates opening of Elders' cabins
Some new doors have opened for the Elders at Montreal Lake Cree Nation.A ceremony on Thursday marked the completion of six cabins for men. Housing director Janelle Naytowhow said there was a need identified."We realized we have a lot of Elders in our community that can't get their own housing because they don't ha...
Oct 9, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Down the stretch
Long weekend brings rough weather in the final weeks of harvest
It could be a difficult long weekend for farmers still out in the fields.According to Environment Canada, heavy rain is expected across much of north-central Saskatchewan, with up to 60 millimetres in the forecast.The heaviest amounts are expected north of Prince Albert, Meadow Lake and Nipawin.It's been a difficult ye...
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sask childcare
CUPE calling for changes to Saskatchewan childcare
Child care advocates brought their concerns about affordability, staffing and access to Prince Albert on Thursday, wrapping up a provincewide series of town hall meetings.CUPE Saskatchewan and Child Care Now organized the meetings to discuss provincial funding changes introduced July 1 and hear from families, educators...
23h ago
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'Terrible tragedy'
Man charged in Foam Lake fatal highway crash granted release
It was a relatively short court appearance Thursday morning for Kelly Knopf, the man charged in the highway crash that killed a woman and her two young daughters over the weekend.A judge in the Yorkton courtroom granted Knopf's release with a $20,000 deposit.Knopf's lawyer, Brian Pfefferle, said Knopf would be heading ...
Oct 9, 2026
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CFL Week 19
'Disappointed but not defeated': Riders look to turn around late season struggles
Head coach Corey Mace knows there was disappointment in the locker room as the team returned to practice this week.Saskatchewan let an opportunity - and the season series - slip away in a 37-31 loss to the Calgary Stampeders last week.But as the team returned to practice for a Thanksgiving Monday showdown in Montreal a...
Oct 9, 2026
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Rockstars
Nickelback announces 2027 tour with Saskatoon stop April 2
Canadian rockers Nickelback have announced a massive 2027 tour that includes a stop at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon on April 2.The tour supports the band's forthcoming album, Everything Under the Sun, which will be released Oct. 30. The band is set to perform 70 shows throughout 2027.Nickelback is known for hits such as...
Oct 9, 2026
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Verdict reserved
Closing arguments read in Chubey murder case; ruling in December
A verdict on the Cody Chubey trial will take a little while longer. After closing arguments from the defence and Crown, Justice Sean Sinclair announced that his verdict will come Dec. 11. The trial began in June and was delayed until October while defence counsel Peter Abrametz sought experts to discuss Chubey's state ...
Oct 8, 2026
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Return ready
Campbell, Sexton set to return to Riders' after lengthy injury spells
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Flying Dust First Nation
From Flying Dust to communities across Canada: Christopher Merasty builds support through New Direction Consulting
Down the stretch
Long weekend brings rough weather in the final weeks of harvest
1h ago
Global Tensions
Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for US diesel prices
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More than a car club
From car club to community: Midnight North builds connections in Prince Albert
Crime
Drive-by shooting results in prison sentence
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Raiders lose 5-1
Discipline issues plague Raiders in Regina loss
15h ago

Local Sports

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."...
58m ago
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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...
15h ago
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Pats Friday, Warriors Saturday
Raiders set to finish road swing in Regina and Moose Jaw
The Prince Albert Raiders are at the halfway point of a four-game road swing, but they'll stay in Saskatchewan as they look to get back in the win column. Things start on Friday in Regina against the Pats, and then Saturday the Raiders are in Moose Jaw to take on the Warriors.The Raiders have lost their last two games,...
Oct 9, 2026
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CFL Week 19
'Disappointed but not defeated': Riders look to turn around late season struggles
Head coach Corey Mace knows there was disappointment in the locker room as the team returned to practice this week.Saskatchewan let an opportunity - and the season series - slip away in a 37-31 loss to the Calgary Stampeders last week.But as the team returned to practice for a Thanksgiving Monday showdown in Montreal a...
Oct 9, 2026
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Off and running
Northern Bears dominate in opening game at Canadian Crown tournament
The Prince Albert Raider Northern Bears are putting other teams on notice following their opening game at the Canadian Crown tournament. The Bears played in the tournament opener Thursday morning in Devon, Alta., where they slaughtered OHA Penticton 10-0 to kick off the festivities. Prince Albert is looking to recaptur...
Oct 8, 2026
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Martin, Molde, Murray
Raiders officially sign three players, release one
A couple players that fans have gotten used to seeing play for the Prince Albert Raiders have now been officially signed to the team. This week ahead of games in Regina and Moose Jaw, the Raiders have signed forwards Malaki Martin and Eli Molde, along with defenceman Jordan Murray, to WHL Scholarship & Development ...
Oct 7, 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

'Extra stress': Tension peaking among Albertans as separation vote nears
EDMONTON - Some families and friends across Alberta are set to gather for a Thanksgiving meal this weekend with the hope that the only thing that gets roasted is the turkey. Sarah Batchelor says politics will be off the dinner table at her home in Aird...
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Nearly half of provinces, territories call on Ottawa to expand mining tax credit
OTTAWA - Nearly half of Canada's provinces and territories are calling on the federal Liberals to fulfil their election promise to expand eligibility for a mining exploration tax credit to help smaller mining companies get through their exploration pha...
11h ago
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Nickelback Plans Massive 2027 World Tour With Seven Canadian Concert Stops.
TORONTO - Canadian rock band Nickelback has announced a massive 2027 world tour on its official Instagram page. The tour kicks off Feb. 6 in Pittsburgh, with nearly 70 concerts planned across North America, Europe and Australia. Seven Canadian stops ar...
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Complaint filed to medical regulator over MP saying fentanyl 'readily available' in MAID report
TORONTO - Remarks made by a member of Parliament, who is also a doctor, suggesting illicit drugs such as fentanyl are a "painless" and "readily available" option to end one's life are now the subject of a complaint filed to the College of Physicians an...
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Overlapping local, provincial elections in B.C. causing confusion: candidates
Cori Ramsay, a candidate for city council in Prince George, B.C., says a voter told her they can't wait to cast a ballot for her on Oct. 24. The voter would surely be disappointed, as Ramsay's election is a week earlier, on Oct. 17. As British Columbi...
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Former ISIS bride pleads guilty to terror-related charge in B.C. court
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia woman who married an Islamic State fighter has pleaded guilty to terrorist-related charges in a Vancouver court. The Public Prosecution Service of Canada confirms that Kimberly Polman pleaded guilty on Thursday to leavin...
23h ago
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World

Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for US diesel prices
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Saturday it was time for Ukraine to get a new president, suggesting Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not done enough to end his country's war with Russia and blaming him for high diesel prices in the U.S. ...
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Shooting leaves 9 dead including suspect in Erie, Pennsylvania, police say
A shooting in a residential area of Erie, Pennsylvania, left nine dead including two children, a pregnant woman and the suspected shooter, authorities said. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said the 45-year-old male gunman was related to seve...
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Christa Pike is discharged from a hospital after surviving execution attempt, her attorneys say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her by lethal injection, has been moved back to prison, her attorneys said Saturday. Pike, 50, was discharged from the hospital and is back at the Deborah K...
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Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Saudi capital's airport is struck again
CAIRO (AP) - The international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was attacked again Saturday as the kingdom faces an extraordinary series of assaults in the new front in the Iran war. President Donald Trump said he was evaluating whether the U...
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A third school attack in less than a week shakes Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Police say a third attack at a Polish school in less than a week took place on Saturday, when a 21-year-old woman injured three people inside an educational institution in the capital, Warsaw, police said. The attack...
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Isaias weakens but flooding threat persists as hundreds of thousands grapple with power outages
GULF BREEZE, Fla. (AP) - Isaias weakened overnight and was no longer considered a hurricane but flash flooding threats and the potential for tornadoes persisted Saturday as the storm moved inland across Alabama. The storm, now considered ...
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