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Prince Albert

Court proceedings
Ride share carjackers released on bail
Two people charged in connection to a ride share carjacking in Prince Albert, have been released on bail and without having to argue their case.Justice Kadachuk and Jasmine Beatty appeared Monday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court and were both granted consent release by the Crown Prosecutor.Their mutual conditi...
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Cause under investigation
Prince Albert house fire claims life of one man, senior survives
A 53-year-old man died in hospital while an 87-year-old woman survived a house fire in Prince Albert's West Flat on March 7. Prince Albert's fire department and police were called to the burning home in the 1900 block of 13th Street West around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Firefighters learned that a man was trapped in the ba...
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Crime Watch
PA police charge man following vehicle assault in drive-thru
A 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a stolen car was used in an attempt to assault Prince Albert police in a liquor store drive-thru Sunday. Officers were called to the business in the unit block of River Street West around 10:30 p.m. after getting a complaint about a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle in ...
15h ago
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Raiders win 4-3
Raiders hold on for gutsy win over Oil Kings
After splitting the first two games in their three game Alberta road trip, the Prince Albert Raiders looked to finish the three games in three nights stretch against the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Raiders dominated the second period before going into survival mode near the end of the third, but survive they did and came a...
Mar 09, 2026
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Real estate
Still growing but slowing; PA benchmark home price up 5% in February
The benchmark price of homes in Prince Albert continues to grow, although the rate of growth dropped from the last reporting period. Numbers from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association last month show the benchmark price now sitting at $272,500, an increase of 4.9 per cent compared to same time last year. The rate of g...
Mar 08, 2026
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Raiders lose 3-1
Raiders fall to Rebels for second time in a week
After starting their road trip in the right foot with a big win in Calgary on Friday night, the Prince Albert Raiders made their next stop Saturday night to take on the Red Deer Rebels. For the second time this week, the Rebels came from behind with three straight goals in the third period to beat the Raiders 3-1.Like ...
Mar 08, 2026
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Saskatchewan

No offence committed by police
SIRT report shows death on Fishing Lake First Nation was result of self-inflicted wound
The death of a man being pursued by RCMP in Fishing Lake in September 2024 was due to a shotgun wound to his head, according to a report from the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) released on Monday. The report into the death of Joey Desjarlais, 34, showed that the fatal wound was self-inflicted following a pursui...
11h ago
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Name that town
No bids yet as deadline approaches for Duck Lake naming rights
It doesn't appear the Town of Duck Lake is going to change its name.The community is just weeks away from a deadline to submit bids for the naming rights and hasn't received any yet. "Was I ever actually expecting any? It's a hard call," said Mayor Jason Anderson.For him, the idea was worth the effort since i...
13h ago
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Find My Plus One
Saskatchewan-made 'activity-first' app helps connect people with similar interests
"Loneliness is an epidemic. Health Canada backs that up. We have this incredible country full of things to do and too many of us are sitting them out because we don't have anybody to do them with. I wanted to change that."Aitken describes Find My Plus One as an 'activity-first app.'"This isn't about swip...
16h ago
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Carney expected to be a no-show as MPs debate Iran war in House of Commons
OTTAWA - MPs are expected to square off tonight in a debate about Canada's approach to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, although the prime minister won't be taking part.Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon said Sunday the government is proposing a take-note debate in the House of Commons this evening over the conflict and...
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Historic Step
Saskatchewan enters agreement to advance national energy corridor
Saskatchewan and several other provinces and territories have signed an agreement to advance a proposal for a national energy corridor in Canada.The partnership also includes Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Nova Scotia, the Northwest Territories, Ontario, P.E.I. and the Yukon.The Government of Saskatchewan said the agreement ...
Mar 08, 2026
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Travel Plans
Planning a vacation? CAA says Mexico OK, Middle East a no-go
After weeks filled with global conflicts, travellers may be rethinking their vacations - but whether they should reschedule or not depends on the destination.It has been two weeks since tourists in areas of Mexico were put under a shelter-in-place order due to cartel violence, including in the coastal city of Puerto Va...
Mar 08, 2026
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Local Sports

Raiders win 4-3
Raiders hold on for gutsy win over Oil Kings
After splitting the first two games in their three game Alberta road trip, the Prince Albert Raiders looked to finish the three games in three nights stretch against the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Raiders dominated the second period before going into survival mode near the end of the third, but survive they did and came a...
Mar 09, 2026
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Playoffs
Bears lose Game 2, series returns to Saskatoon
A third game will be needed to settle the hard fought and evenly matched playoff series between the Mann Northway Northern Bears and Saskatoon Stars.Game two was played Sunday afternoon at Prince Albert's Art Hauser Centre and ended with a 3-2 overtime decision in favor of the visiting team.The Sask. Female U18 AAA pla...
Mar 08, 2026
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Raiders lose 3-1
Raiders fall to Rebels for second time in a week
After starting their road trip in the right foot with a big win in Calgary on Friday night, the Prince Albert Raiders made their next stop Saturday night to take on the Red Deer Rebels. For the second time this week, the Rebels came from behind with three straight goals in the third period to beat the Raiders 3-1.Like ...
Mar 08, 2026
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High Honours
Keep 'em coming: Zablocki named Hockey East Women's Player of the Year
The accolades keep on rolling in for Prince Albert's Stryker Zablocki. On Wednesday, on top of the awards that she won last month, Zablocki was named the Hockey East Player of the Year, as well as the co-Rookie of the Year. The honour comes after her stellar freshman season in NCAA Div. I with the Northeastern Huskies,...
Mar 07, 2026
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Raiders win 3-1
Raiders start weekend with big win in Calgary
With three games in three nights and three emotional games this weekend, the Prince Albert Raiders started things off with a team they had not beaten yet this season, the Calgary Hitmen. It was a defensive chess match other than a seven minute stretch where the Raiders took the lead, but the Raiders came away with the ...
Mar 07, 2026
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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...
Mar 06, 2026
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PA Profiles

Made in Saskatchewan
Find My Plus One: The Canadian App for Getting Out and Living Your Best Life
Saskatchewan is packed with things to do, but let's be honest, sometimes the hardest part isn't finding the event. It's finding someone to go with. That's true whether you're in Prince Albert, Prince George, or Prince Edward Island.That problem is exactly what Prince Albert social worker and lifelong community advocate...
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A trusted name
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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Canada

In the news: MPs debate Iran war, TikTok to continue operating, Stronach Trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Opposition parties call for clarity from government as MPs debate Iran war Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent from a debate on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as op...
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Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push
This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her husband, young son and Boston Terrier from Anchorage, Alaska, to Nanaimo, B.C. - a city she's never visited - to work as a registered nurse. Alvarez is among...
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'Uncover what's really going on': UFO researcher in Manitoba supports AI tracking
WINNIPEG - Artificial intelligence is going to make it easier to spot whether a bird, a plane or an otherworldly creature is in the sky, as Canadians continue to report sightings of unidentified flying objects, says Canada's top UFO expert. Chris Rutko...
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Defence to call more witnesses in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial
TORONTO - Defence lawyers are set to call more witnesses today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach. The defence began presenting its case Monday, calling several witnesses, including the businessman's former driver....
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Mother of wounded Maya Gebala sues OpenAI over mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER - OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot acted as the "collaborator, trusted confidant, friend and ally" of the shooter in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass killings, according to a lawsuit by the mother of a girl critically wounded in the atta...
9h ago
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TikTok to continue operating in Canada, subject to safety conditions
OTTAWA - TikTok is being allowed to continue its operations in Canada after the government wrapped up a national security review. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the decision hinges on key conditions, including for TikTok to bring in stronger prot...
9h ago
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World

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) - Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, a government minister said Tuesday. The announcement followed...
11h ago
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NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks' plans to celebrate famed Magic City adult entertainment club
The NBA has called off the Atlanta Hawks' plans for a night of celebrating the city's famed Magic City adult entertainment club, saying it was responding to "concerns" from many across the league. Atlanta announced the plan last month, saying it wanted...
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Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked real estate world
NEW YORK (AP) - Three brothers, including two of the nation's most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking charges Monday after a five-week trial over accusations that they used drugs and force to rape scores of women t...
12h ago
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Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who inadvertently hastened Richard Nixon's resignation over the Watergate scandal when he revealed that the president had bugged the Oval Office and Cabinet Room and routinely recorded his c...
14h ago
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Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says
NEW YORK (AP) - Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, according to a court complaint. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi...
20h ago
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Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) - The Lebanese parliament extended its term by two years on Monday due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, which has pushed the region into an escalating conflict, and Israel stepped up its attacks on Lebanon following renewed strikes with th...
23h ago
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