Protecting Saskatchewan
Government plans to hire five new highway patrol officers in 2026-27
The Government of Saskatchewan says a bigger budget will translate into more highway patrol officers on the road around the province in the year ahead.The Saskatchewan Highway Patrol saw its funding increase from $7.8 million up to $8.5 million in the recent provincial budget. The Ministry of Community Safety said that...
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Widespread growth
Saskatchewan's GDP well above the national average, government says
Saskatchewan's GDP grew by 2.2 per cent bringing the total for 2025 to $85.4 billion, according to Statistics Canada.GDP is the total value of goods and services produced over a specific time period and is a primary measurement used to evaluate the health of an economy. An increase in real GDP is viewed as a sign that ...
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What's Trending
Raiders win series 4-2
Prince Albert Raiders advance to Western Hockey League final
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The Backyard and Compost Corner
Growing something bigger: How one Prince Albert business is cultivating community and sustainability
Widespread growth
Saskatchewan's GDP well above the national average, government says
15h ago
Protecting Saskatchewan
Government plans to hire five new highway patrol officers in 2026-27
15h ago
Prince Albert
Raiders win series 4-2
Prince Albert Raiders advance to Western Hockey League final
For the first time since 2019, the Prince Albert Raiders are Eastern Conference Champions.They punched their ticket to the WHL finals Sunday night with a 7-6 win in Game 6 against the Medicine Hat Tigers.Riley Boychuk scored two goals on the night including the game winner, while Aiden Oiring, Braeden Cootes, Daxon Rud...
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Leading lady
Prince Albert actress picks up sword for new movie
Armed with a sword and a special set of combat skills, Prince Albert's Elizabeth Chamberlain is seeking justice for her family.The talented actress has landed a leading role in a new fantasy/action movie titled "A Widow's Oath." Directed by Chase Dudley, the film is set in the 1400's. After a brutal public ex...
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Jury trials
Bird murder trial concludes with guilty verdict to manslaughter
After deliberating for almost 12 hours, a 12-person jury has found a young woman not guilty of second degree murder, but guilty of manslaughter.The verdict for 24-year-old Mary Bird was read early Saturday afternoon at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.A sentencing hearing will be scheduled next week.In the early ...
May 02, 2026
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Raiders lead series 3-2
Raiders fend off late comeback in Game 5 victory in the Hauser
With the series reduced to a best-of-three, it still felt like the Prince Albert Raiders had the momentum in their series with the Medicine Hat Tigers headed into Game 5. Even though the series was tied at 2-2, the Raiders had dominated through the last two games and were coming off a win as the series returned back to...
May 02, 2026
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Drug bust
Two 18-year-olds charged after cocaine, sawed-off firearm seized in Prince Albert traffic stop: RCMP
Two 18-year-old men from Warman are facing multiple charges after Saskatchewan RCMP say officers seized cocaine and a loaded sawed-off firearm during a traffic stop in Prince Albert. Saskatchewan RCMP's Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team stopped a vehicle in the city on April 30 following what they described as a proac...
May 01, 2026
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Court proceedings
Not guilty pleas entered by man charged after viral gun video
A man from Prince Albert who was charged after a controversial video was posted to social media, is maintaining his innocence.Arsheep Cheema has entered not guilty pleas and will appear Sept. 22, 2026 for trial at Prince Albert Provincial Court. In connection to the events that occurred last August, he was charged with...
May 01, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Widespread growth
Saskatchewan's GDP well above the national average, government says
Saskatchewan's GDP grew by 2.2 per cent bringing the total for 2025 to $85.4 billion, according to Statistics Canada.GDP is the total value of goods and services produced over a specific time period and is a primary measurement used to evaluate the health of an economy. An increase in real GDP is viewed as a sign that ...
15h ago
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Protecting Saskatchewan
Government plans to hire five new highway patrol officers in 2026-27
The Government of Saskatchewan says a bigger budget will translate into more highway patrol officers on the road around the province in the year ahead.The Saskatchewan Highway Patrol saw its funding increase from $7.8 million up to $8.5 million in the recent provincial budget. The Ministry of Community Safety said that...
15h ago
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Spring melt
VIDEO: Floodwaters and washouts keep many Saskatchewan highways closed
Spring melt water flow continued to close highways and destroy roads in Saskatchewan on Sunday, with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) assisting in 16 active flooding locations.Environment Canada is now forecasting only showers or flurries in the flood-hit areas on Sunday night and fine and cooler weather ne...
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Provincial flooding
Select highways shut down due to washouts as another community declares state of emergency
Another Saskatchewan community has declared a State of Emergency due to high water levels. The Town of Arborfield posted on their social media pages Saturday that they have declared a State of Emergency "due to potential flooding". Residents are being advised to be on alert as water levels can change quickly....
May 02, 2026
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Fire ban
City of North Battleford issues fire ban
The City of North Battleford has issued a fire ban for all residents, effective immediately. The ban comes after the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the current Fire Weather Index (FWI) for the region is considered "high", bordering on "extreme", due to dry conditions. The fire ban in...
May 02, 2026
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police work
Charges laid in Stanley Mission stabbings incident
Stanley Mission RCMP have laid charged against three individuals, including a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, in connection to multiple stabbings on Thursday. Thirty-one-year-old Dillon Sewap, 26-year-old Thomasina Sewap, and 29-year-old Logan Anthony Wood have each been charged with forcible confinement, aggravat...
May 01, 2026
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Local Sports
Raiders win series 4-2
Prince Albert Raiders advance to Western Hockey League final
For the first time since 2019, the Prince Albert Raiders are Eastern Conference Champions.They punched their ticket to the WHL finals Sunday night with a 7-6 win in Game 6 against the Medicine Hat Tigers.Riley Boychuk scored two goals on the night including the game winner, while Aiden Oiring, Braeden Cootes, Daxon Rud...
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Eight new members
34th Class of the PASHOF inducted during Saturday ceremony
The Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame (PASHOF) gained eight members during its annual induction banquet on Saturday night.Family, friends, local dignitaries, and supporters packed into the Ches Leach Lounge at the Art Hauser Centre to watch the Class of 2026 be welcomed into the Hall, which included three athletes, two...
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Guiding the youth
Raiders playoff run inspiring the next generation of stars
Youth hockey players in Prince Albert are feeling inspired by the Raiders and their success this season.The club is deep into their Western Hockey League (WHL) playoff run, currently sitting on a 3-2 series lead over the Medicine Hat Tigers after taking Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals 6-3 at the Art Hauser Cent...
May 02, 2026
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Kickoff coming soon
Roughriders announce suite of themed games ahead of June 13 home opener
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have big plans for the 2026 CFL season.While the players will be looking to win back-to-back Grey Cup championships, fans can look forward to a number of themed games at Mosaic Stadium.Single-game tickets are currently on sale for all 10 regular-season home games, the team said, along with ...
May 02, 2026
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Raiders lead series 3-2
Raiders fend off late comeback in Game 5 victory in the Hauser
With the series reduced to a best-of-three, it still felt like the Prince Albert Raiders had the momentum in their series with the Medicine Hat Tigers headed into Game 5. Even though the series was tied at 2-2, the Raiders had dominated through the last two games and were coming off a win as the series returned back to...
May 02, 2026
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Professional Women's Hockey League
Former Bears ready to lead their teams in PWHL playoffs
Two Prince Albert hockey stars are ready to rumble in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) playoffs. Although not playing against each other, Brooke Hobson and Kaitlin Willoughby will be looking to help their respective teams get to the Walter Cup finals as league playoffs kicked off on Thursday. Hobson, a for...
May 01, 2026
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PA Profiles
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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Blooming business
Prairie Oasis: Ready to help northern gardeners grow
After years of working in landscaping and landscaping construction around Prince Albert, Cory Thomas decided it was time to grow something of his own.That idea took root last spring with the opening of Prairie Oasis Landscape & Garden Centre Inc., located about 12 kilometres west of Spruce Home along Highway 355. N...
Apr 24, 2026
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Snowbird Aviation Services
Athabasca Basin News
Rooted in the North, Theresa Dufresne's Journey in Aviation Theresa Dufresne still remembers the call that changed her life. She just finished school in La Ronge when her cousin phoned from Stony Rapids. There was a job opening at West Wind Aviation, a predecessor of today's Rise Air. Could she be at the airport in 30 ...
Apr 21, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: Carney in Armenia, Peter Nygard appeal, 'May the 4th be with you'
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney set to meet world leaders at European summit in Armenia Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Armenia today to meet with world leaders during the European Politi...
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Ontario's top court set to hear Nygard's appeal of sex assault conviction, sentence
TORONTO - The Ontario Court of Appeal is set to hear Peter Nygard's appeal of his sexual assault convictions and prison sentence today, with his lawyers arguing the Toronto trial judge made errors including admitting the testimony of an expert on traum...
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Federal audits into accessibility, First Nations funding set to be released
OTTAWA - Two federal watchdogs are set to release a series of audits today, including probes into federal workplace accessibility and funding arrangements for First Nations. Auditor General Karen Hogan will reveal the findings of her investigation into...
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Executive public servants returning to the office on a full-time basis today
OTTAWA - Starting today, executives in the federal public service are expected to work on-site in the office five days a week. The Treasury Board announced the change to remote work rules in February and said all other employees will have to be in the ...
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B.C. bats 'do not know the border' - and Trump funding cuts may put them in peril
Scientists battling a deadly infection that has killed millions of bats in North America say the tiny creatures don't care about borders, as they flit between British Columbia and Washington state. But geopolitical realities now pose a potential threat...
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Alberta separatists set to deliver thousands of signatures on petition for referendum
EDMONTON - A group of Alberta separatists gathering signatures to trigger a referendum on pulling the province out of Confederation is set to hand in its petition sheets today. Mitch Sylvestre, the head of Stay Free Alberta, says it plans to deliver th...
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World
US-led task force tells ships to reroute on first day of new effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States said Monday it is ready to "guide" commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz in a new effort to end the blockade wreaking havoc on the global economy. The U.S.-led Joint Maritime In...
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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City sends at least 12 people to hospitals
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A shooting Sunday night at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City sent least 12 people to hospitals, according to police and hospital officials. Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received reports of...
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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says
NEW YORK (AP) - Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson said Sunday, days after the Republican hoarsely told his talk show audience that his voice was "a little under the weather." ...
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A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean kills 3 people
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization and ...
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Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States will launch an effort on Monday to "guide" stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, as two ships around the strait reported attacks. Trump gav...
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2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
RABAT, Morocco (AP) - Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said Sunday. The U.S...
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