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Prince Albert

Voluntary registry
Prince Albert administration recommends voluntary approach to landlord accountability
Prince Albert city councillors will consider a voluntary approach to landlord accountability Tuesday, rather than a mandatory licensing program for rental properties. A report to the city's executive committee recommends staff come back with an implementation plan for a voluntary safety registry and compliance campaign...
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Investigation
Prince Albert police investigate death of 20-year-old man
The Prince Albert Police Service is confirming a man who was found at a residence on Saturday with serious injuries, has passed away in hospital.At this stage of the investigation, the cause of death is unknown.On Saturday, at approximately 2:05 a.m., police responded to a residence in the 1600 block of 17th Street Wes...
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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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...
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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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...
Oct 9, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Breathing room
Sask. housing market sees boost in new listings and inventory for fall
Saskatchewan homebuyers are getting a bit more breathing room heading into the fall market as a wave of new listings brought a modest bump to provincial housing inventory in September.New data from the Saskatchewan Realtor's Association (SRA) shows there were 2,182 new listings hit the provincial market throughout Sept...
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Gobble,Gobble
'Can't keep up with demand': Saskatchewan farmer talks turkey on Thanksgiving
For most Saskatchewan families, Thanksgiving dinner starts with turning on the oven. But at Fenek Farms just outside Regina, getting that turkey on the dinner table starts months before the holiday.Between the gobbling turkeys, wandering chickens and the occasional cow making a break for it, farmer Josef Buttigieg has ...
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That time of year again
Saskatchewan doctor shares tips to stay healthy this cold and flu season
You might be noticing more people at work and at home getting sick again in Saskatchewan. It's just that time of year.Dr. Carla Holinaty is a family doctor in Saskatchewan and said when fall rolls around, there is always a big surge in people getting the common cold, or rhinovirus, with influenza, COVID-19, and RSV mak...
Oct 11, 2026
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Honouring and remembering
Regina pilot killed in air ambulance crash remembered for life-saving career
A young pilot from Regina who lost his life doing what he loved is being remembered for his kindness, faith, and passion for helping others.Thomas Henry Farquhar, known to friends and family as Tommy, was among six people aboard an air ambulance that went down over the Atlantic Ocean on Oct. 3.The 23-year-old was worki...
Oct 11, 2026
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Mining
Saskatchewan adds voice to call for Ottawa to expand mining tax credit
Nearly half of Canada's provinces and territories, including Saskatchewan, 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 phase.The Liberals' 2025 election platform said the gov...
Oct 10, 2026
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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...
Oct 10, 2026
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Local Sports

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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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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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

Eby slams U.S.-style health care privatization, Conservatives claim 'fearmongering'
DELTA - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby took aim at the premier next door while campaigning in this month's election, promising not to implement what he called the "U.S.-style privatization" of health care. Eby told a group of supporters asking h...
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Canada signs joint statement denouncing Iran after UK air base plot
OTTAWA - Canada has joined more than two dozen other countries in denouncing Iran's apparent involvement in a planned attack on an air base in England. The countries said in a joint statement Monday they "condemn in the strongest terms Iran's use of vi...
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Prime minister's Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta's upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is "worth fighting for." "This year, Thanksgiving is a bit different," he said in the video message. "A week from today,...
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France open to defence deals with Canada despite its push for arms autonomy: envoy
OTTAWA - France's new ambassador in Ottawa says her country is open to working closer with Canada on defence procurement, despite its push for Europe to develop a fully autonomous arms industry. "In the defence sector and in other equally strategic sec...
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Trade minister leading 300-member mission to India this week
OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is in India this week as the two countries look to reach a free-trade agreement by the end of the year. Sidhu is set to make stops in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru during his visit. He is being joined...
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Carney: Trump's 'energy ceasefire' could 'de-escalate' war in Ukraine
OTTAWA - Mark Carney thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for "his leadership toward securing an energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, the Prime Minister's Office said on Sunday. But on the same day, Carney also expressed to Ukraine's leader tha...
Oct 11, 2026
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World

Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed lethal injection last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings reviewed by The Associated Pre...
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work for a day on historic DC golf course
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Monday ordered a 24-hour halt to tree cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course, a historic D.C. golf course that has been part of President Donald Trump's plans to remake the city. Reyes i...
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Security incident at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
LONDON (AP) - A suspected terror plot at a U.S.-run military air base in England was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday. Burnham previously said there are strong indi...
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Agents search Rep. Omar's Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won't 'be silenced'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a startling escalation in a criminal investigation that brings renewed focus to the frequent target of Trump administration derision in the final weeks of ...
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French police detain student suspected of shooting the principal and a teacher at his school
AUBAGNE, France (AP) - French police detained a 14-year-old boy suspected of opening fire Monday on his middle school principal and a teacher with a shotgun that he hid in a guitar case, wounding both in a rare school shooting, prosecutors said. ...
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Native athlete pride: Shiyazh Pete recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The first member the Navajo Nation to play in the NFL received a hero's welcome Monday in New Mexico, where he signed footballs and jerseys and posed with fans for photos on Indigenous Peoples Day. Hundreds of peo...
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