Responsive measures
Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
The province is taking a new step to deal with large herds of elk damaging crops by allowing hunting outside of the regular hunting season.Environment Minister Darlene Rowden said they get several hundred complaints every year from livestock producers and grain farmers dealing with elk damaging their land."When th...
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Death of an inmate
Murderer Jason McKay dies while in custody at Sask. Penitentiary
Less than two weeks after his sentence was handed down, Jason McKay has died.Correctional Services of Canada said he died on Wednesday while in custody, but didn't give any details about how the 54-year-old died.McKay was serving his sentence at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary - life in prison without chance of parole fo...
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Responsive measures
Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
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Death of an inmate
Murderer Jason McKay dies while in custody at Sask. Penitentiary
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MIDDLE EASTERN CONFLICT
Canada will 'do its part' to help IEA release of oil reserves: Hodgson
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Prince Albert
Meeting their heroes
WATCH: Education day with the Riders
Upon entering the library at St. Francis school in Prince Albert, Noah Zerr who stands at a towering 6-7, was greeted with applause, excitement, and some wide eyed expressions.The offensive lineman was one of three Saskatchewan Roughriders attending local area schools on Wednesday and shared the team foundation's menta...
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Fatal collision
Prince Albert woman dies in collision with semi near Smeaton
A 36-year-old Prince Albert woman was killed yesterday when an SUV she was a passenger in collided with a semi-truck. Nipawin RCMP, Fire and EMS were called to Highway 106 about 40 kilometres north of Smeaton at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. The woman was declared dead at the scene and a second passenger in the SUV was transpor...
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Traffic enforcement
Drug impairment far outpaces alcohol impairment in La Ronge traffic blitz
Another blitz by Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services resulted in 47 drivers being removed from the road. More than half had drugs in their system. RCMP officers from Yorkton and Saskatoon Combined Traffic Services were in La Ronge between March 4 and 8 for their third traffic safety initiative in and around the communit...
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On the Podium
P.A.'s Hudak captures first medal at Milan Cortina Paralympics
A Prince Albert Paralympian has won her first medal at the Milan Cortina Paralympics. Brittany Hudak captured bronze in the women's 10km interval start standing classic race on Wednesday, marking her fourth career Paralympic medal and first of the Milan Cortina Paralympics. She placed third with a time of 32:01.0, fini...
Mar 11, 2026
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Fire and rescue
Car lands on snow bank after close call with wildlife
The driver of a car that ended up on a snowbank near Shellbrook reported no injuries. Shellbrook Fire and Rescue responded this morning just after 7 a.m. to a single vehicle collision west of the community. One person had been reported walking away from the scene but was found by firefighters. They had swerved to miss ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Homicide investigation
Friends of deceased woman call for answers
The sudden passing this month of Tanya Roberts at Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN), has caused her closest friends a great deal of pain as they struggle to come terms with the fact someone hurt a woman known for her kindness towards others.In the early morning hours of March 1, the 31-year-old died at a home on the nor...
Mar 10, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Responsive measures
Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
The province is taking a new step to deal with large herds of elk damaging crops by allowing hunting outside of the regular hunting season.Environment Minister Darlene Rowden said they get several hundred complaints every year from livestock producers and grain farmers dealing with elk damaging their land."When th...
1h ago
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Death of an inmate
Murderer Jason McKay dies while in custody at Sask. Penitentiary
Less than two weeks after his sentence was handed down, Jason McKay has died.Correctional Services of Canada said he died on Wednesday while in custody, but didn't give any details about how the 54-year-old died.McKay was serving his sentence at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary - life in prison without chance of parole fo...
2h ago
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MIDDLE EASTERN CONFLICT
Canada will 'do its part' to help IEA release of oil reserves: Hodgson
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said Wednesday Canada will "do its part" to lower the cost of oil globally as a bloc of nations looks to tame the surge in energy prices triggered by the war in the Middle East.The International Energy Agency - an intergovernmental organization representing dozens of cou...
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GUN BUYBACK
Sask. provides new option for owners to keep guns amid federal buyback
On Wednesday afternoon, The Saskatchewan Firearms Amendment Act was passed, including an amendment added just the night before, allowing owners to keep their guns under new conditions.The act already required the federal government to provide fair market value, pre-federal buyback, to owners for their guns. The Saskatc...
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EAGLE FEATHER NEWS
Sask. born woman embarking on ambitious teepee project
Brenda Mercer is undertaking a big project, motivated by something very personal - a desire to better understand and connect with her culture.This spring, Mercer, a member of Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation, is setting out to build seven large teepees, handmade from scratch."I'm still on a healing journey. I found ...
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EAGLE FEATHER NEWS
Sask. advocate participating in United Nations session in NYC
Growing up in the small city of Melfort, Syndel Thomas Kozar never thought she would have the chance to see the world. Through her community work and advocacy, that's about to change."From being a first-generation University student, only seven years removed as someone who didn't know if they'd continue being in t...
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Local Sports
Meeting their heroes
WATCH: Education day with the Riders
Upon entering the library at St. Francis school in Prince Albert, Noah Zerr who stands at a towering 6-7, was greeted with applause, excitement, and some wide eyed expressions.The offensive lineman was one of three Saskatchewan Roughriders attending local area schools on Wednesday and shared the team foundation's menta...
18h ago
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Curtain Call
Season ends for Northern Bears as Stars take Game 3
The Mann-Northway Northern Bears hit the end of the road on their season on Tuesday. Down in Saskatoon for Game 3 of the opening round of playoffs, the Bears came up short in their series upset attempt, dropping the deciding contest 2-0 to the Stars. Saskatoon managed to get on the board in the first with a marker from...
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On the Podium
P.A.'s Hudak captures first medal at Milan Cortina Paralympics
A Prince Albert Paralympian has won her first medal at the Milan Cortina Paralympics. Brittany Hudak captured bronze in the women's 10km interval start standing classic race on Wednesday, marking her fourth career Paralympic medal and first of the Milan Cortina Paralympics. She placed third with a time of 32:01.0, fini...
Mar 11, 2026
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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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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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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...
Mar 09, 2026
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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
Vancouver Lapu Lapu festival set for April 19, a year after deadly attack
VANCOUVER - Filipino BC has announced that it will host its annual Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 19 to "reflect on shared healing" a year after a vehicle ramming attack at the last festival killed 11 people. The Italian Cultural Centre ...
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Teen drive-by shooting trial: lawyer for second defendant seeks acquittal
MONTREAL - The lawyer for one of the men charged in the drive-by shooting of a 15-year-old girl in Montreal has told a jury his client was a passive presence on the night of her death. Martin Latour said during closing arguments that his client Aymane ...
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Details of federal spending review to be released in 'coming days'
OTTAWA - Canadians are expected to learn soon which programs will be affected by the federal government's cost-cutting review. Appearing before the House committee on government operations Tuesday, Secretary of the Treasury Board of Canada Bill Matthew...
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Métis National Council signs agreement with Northwest Territory Métis Nation
OTTAWA - The Métis National Council has signed an agreement with the Northwest Territory Métis Nation it says will increase collaboration between the two groups to advance Métis interests at the federal level. If the partnership is successful, the Nort...
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B.C. chiefs tell MP Aaron Gunn to 'chillax' about land acknowledgments
VANCOUVER - The chiefs of four British Columbia First Nations are telling Conservative MP Aaron Gunn to "chillax" after he criticized land acknowledgments spoken before public events. In a joint statement, the chiefs from the Tla'amin, Homalco, K'omoks...
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CP NewsAlert: Bill would ease police, spy service access to online subscriber info
OTTAWA - Newly proposed legislation would make it easier for police and Canada's spy service to investigate online activities. The bill tabled in the House of Commons today would require internet and phone companies to tell authorities whether they pro...
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World
Police respond to a report of an active shooter at a Detroit-area synagogue
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) - Security at a synagogue near Detroit engaged in gunfire with at least one person Thursday, a sheriff said. WDIV-TV reports that a truck crashed into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Mi...
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Gunman who injured 2 people at Old Dominion University in Virginia is dead, college says
A gunman is dead and two people are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning, the Virginia school said. ODU said a gunman opened fire in its business school building, injuring two people who were sent to the ho...
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Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's military on Thursday said it was dropping charges against five soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee in an alleged assault partially caught on camera. The decision closed a case that has...
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Ohio State names provost as new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State acted swiftly on Thursday to move past the abrupt resignation of the university's president over the weekend, elevating its chief academic officer into the role. Trustees voted to appoint Executive Vice Pr...
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Landslides in southern Ethiopia leave at least 50 people dead and 125 missing
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - Disastrous landslides that struck southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rains have killed at least 50 people and left 125 others missing, an official said Thursday. The landslides happened in recent day...
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Clarification: Iran-School Strike story
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a story published March 11, 2026, The Associated Press reported that a Pentagon office was discussing the updating of out-of-date no-strike lists. The story should have made clear that no-strike lists are lists of protected sites i...
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