outstanding contributions recognized
Med Gala raises more than $140K for Boreal Healthcare Foundation
It was an evening that brought together healthcare professionals, community leaders, partners and donors who had a shared commitment in strengthening care close to home.The 2026 Med Gala, presented by MNP, raised $142,376 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre Friday evening through tickets purchased, sponsorships, and...
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follows US court decision
Sask. government will poll public on social media ban for minors, Scott Moe says
Saskatchewan's premier says the provincial government will poll the public about potentially banning minors from using social media sites.In a post on X - formerly Twitter - Premier Scott Moe shared the results of a survey published on Sunday by the Angus Reid Institute in which 75 per cent of the 4,005 people surveyed...
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Celebrates A Decade Of Learning
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee
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RUH completes first Sask. stereotactic robotic epilepsy surgery
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outstanding contributions recognized
Med Gala raises more than $140K for Boreal Healthcare Foundation
It was an evening that brought together healthcare professionals, community leaders, partners and donors who had a shared commitment in strengthening care close to home.The 2026 Med Gala, presented by MNP, raised $142,376 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre Friday evening through tickets purchased, sponsorships, and...
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Raiders lead series 2-0
Raiders powerplay makes statement in Game 2 with Rebels
After a close Game 1 that saw them pull away late in the game, Saturday night saw the Prince Albert Raiders were primed for Game 2 with the Red Deer Rebels. This time the Raiders took advantage of the Rebels frustrations through the second period, going on to a dominant 6-0 shutout.The Raiders were solid in the first p...
Mar 29, 2026
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Economy
Premier Moe addresses Prince Albert business community
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told a room full of business leaders in Prince Albert that these are very uncertain times, but the province has significant growth opportunities.Moe and Finance Minister Jim Reiter were the special guests at Friday's Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Their visit cam...
Mar 28, 2026
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Raiders lead series 1-0
Raiders start playoffs with inspired win over Rebels
On Friday night, the 2026 WHL Playoffs officially arrived to the Art Hauser Centre as the Prince Albert Raiders welcomed the Red Deer Rebels for the first game of the series. Despite an early big personel loss for the Raiders, but they'd turn that into an inspired effort to earn a 4-1 win.With the crowd roaring and a g...
Mar 28, 2026
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Court proceedings
Prince Albert child sex abuse case results in prison sentence
A man found in possession of over 1,700 images and videos related to child sex abuse material has received a prison sentence of 39 months, and following his release from custody, won't be allowed near any schools or possess any electronic devices for a period of five years.Tyrone Bishop appeared Friday afternoon at Pri...
Mar 27, 2026
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Court proceedings
Prince Albert child sex abuse case results in prison sentence
A man found in possession of over 1,700 images and videos related to child sex abuse material has received a prison sentence of 39 months, and following his release from custody, won't be allowed near any schools or possess any electronic devices for a period of five years.Tyrone Bishop appeared Friday afternoon at Pri...
Mar 27, 2026
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Saskatchewan
follows US court decision
Sask. government will poll public on social media ban for minors, Scott Moe says
Saskatchewan's premier says the provincial government will poll the public about potentially banning minors from using social media sites.In a post on X - formerly Twitter - Premier Scott Moe shared the results of a survey published on Sunday by the Angus Reid Institute in which 75 per cent of the 4,005 people surveyed...
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now available in Saskatchewan
RUH completes first Sask. stereotactic robotic epilepsy surgery
Saskatchewan is marking a historic surgical milestone: the completion of its first stereotactic robotic epilepsy surgery.The procedure was completed at the Royal University Hospital (RUH) on Monday, March 23. The newly-installed robotic stereotactic assistance robot was used.The generosity of multiple donors from acros...
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Party tension
Avi Lewis is the new NDP leader, as Alberta, Sask. leaders say his policies can 'hurt'
Filmmaker Avi Lewis has been elected as the NDP's new leader, defeating his four rivals on the first ballot with nearly 40,000 votes, from almost 71,000 ballots cast. His victory signals a shift by the party towards unabashedly left-wing policies like government-owned and operated grocery stores, following a devastatin...
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Turbulent times
'Neighbours hating each other': Proposed wind farm divides Southern Sask. community
Don Bourassa says a proposed wind farm near his home in southeast Saskatchewan has ruined relationships in his community - to the point where he feels he has been bullied.A resident of the Rural Municipality of Weyburn, Bourassa said one of his neighbours approached him about buying his property to keep him quiet on En...
Mar 28, 2026
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Education
Sask. distance learning looking to build AI platform for teachers, students
Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic in education right now - whether students should be using it and what it could safely be used for.At the same time, the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask. DLC) is looking to foray into the new technology. Earlier this year, the DLC put out a request for proposals, lookin...
Mar 28, 2026
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Tariff relief
Feds, province announce $15.6 million in Saskatchewan tariff relief
An extra boost of $15.6 million has been announced for a joint provincial and federal tariff relief response in Saskatchewan. The money will be added to existing employment programs, said Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), along with Eric Schmalz, Saskatchewan Minister of Immigration and Career ...
Mar 27, 2026
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Local Sports
Basketball
Carlton makes history with second place finish at HOOPLA
Entering the 5A provincial basketball championships, the Carlton Crusaders Seniors Boy's Basketball Team knew they were underdogs and they were also fully aware of the fact no team before them had ever made the medal round.But this year's talented team took that as a challenge and proved all their naysayers wrong, fini...
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Raiders lead series 2-0
Raiders powerplay makes statement in Game 2 with Rebels
After a close Game 1 that saw them pull away late in the game, Saturday night saw the Prince Albert Raiders were primed for Game 2 with the Red Deer Rebels. This time the Raiders took advantage of the Rebels frustrations through the second period, going on to a dominant 6-0 shutout.The Raiders were solid in the first p...
Mar 29, 2026
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Raiders lead series 1-0
Raiders start playoffs with inspired win over Rebels
On Friday night, the 2026 WHL Playoffs officially arrived to the Art Hauser Centre as the Prince Albert Raiders welcomed the Red Deer Rebels for the first game of the series. Despite an early big personel loss for the Raiders, but they'd turn that into an inspired effort to earn a 4-1 win.With the crowd roaring and a g...
Mar 28, 2026
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A lot on the line
Teams fighting for cash prizes at annual Big River Spring Classic tournament
One lucky hockey team competing in the Big River First Nation's 3rd annual Spring Classic Hockey Tournament will be leaving $50,000 richer. Twenty of the best Indigenous hockey teams from across the prairies are in Prince Albert this weekend for a chance at a slice of the $125,000 prize pool, with the winners taking ho...
Mar 27, 2026
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Round 1
Playoff Preview: Raiders and Rebels set for third playoff meeting
The 2025-26 WHL Playoffs are officially here. Tickets are still available, but they're going fast for Games 1 and 2 as the East Division and Eastern Conference Champion Prince Albert Raiders get set for their first-round playoff matchup against the Red Deer Rebels. @nigelmaxwell888 Let's Go Raiders!! Game 1 of the pla...
Mar 27, 2026
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Same team, new role
Former Mintos captain behind bench as coach for Nipawin Hawks following injuries
A Prince Albert hockey player is honing in on his coaching skills for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoffs. Although Van Taylor should be suiting up for the Nipawin Hawks in their first-round matchup against the Weyburn Red Wings, he's instead standing on the bench after an injury early in the season f...
Mar 27, 2026
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PA Profiles
Celebrates A Decade Of Learning
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee
The Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, bringing together 256 First Nations students from across the province for a day of learning, confidence‑building, and cultural pride. Held at Tommy Douglas Collegiate in Saskatoon, the event welcomed youths between the ages of 6 and ...
Mar 25, 2026
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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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Canada
Montreal organizations say Canada is censoring European Parliament member Rima Hassan
Community organizations in Montreal say Canada is censoring a French-Palestinian member of the European Parliament, Rima Hassan, by preventing her from entering the country. Alternatives, Independent Jewish Voices and The Quebec Doctors Against Genocid...
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Human rights tribunal approves massive child welfare deal for Ontario First Nations
OTTAWA - The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved a landmark First Nations child welfare deal between the federal government and First Nations in Ontario, partially ending a decades-long discrimination case. Monday's decision comes after chiefs ...
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B.C. Conservative leadership hopeful Fulmer enters 'unite the right' deal with Brodie
VICTORIA - B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer and breakaway MLA Dallas Brodie have announced a "unite the right accord" to avoid vote-splitting if Fulmer becomes Opposition leader. The accord says Brodie's OneBC party would not run cand...
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Authorities in Canada warn of fraud as FIFA World Cup approaches
NORTH BAY - Authorities are warning Canadians and visitors about fraud schemes tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup as the tournament, hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, approaches. The warning is being issued by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Cen...
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P.E.I. to become first province to lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45
Prince Edward Island is lowering its colorectal cancer screening age to 45 after several national health groups said the disease is increasingly impacting younger people. The province's premier Rob Lantz announced it is the first in Canada to lower th...
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Hate crimes numbers stayed steady in 2024 after years of increases: StatCan
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the number of police-reported hate crimes stayed steady in 2024, after sharp increases in prior years. StatCan says there were 4,882 hate crimes in Canada in 2024, a one per cent increase over the previous year. That fol...
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World
Student shoots a teacher and then fatally shoots himself at a Texas high school, authorities say
BULVERDE, Texas (AP) - A student shot a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself, authorities said Monday. The shooting happened at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde, the Comal County Sheriff's O...
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Rescue teams search for 27 missing after a passenger boat sinks in eastern Indonesia
PALU, Indonesia (AP) - Rescue teams raced Monday to find 27 people missing after a passenger boat sank in rough seas on its way to a remote village in eastern Indonesia. The boat, the Nazila 05, was carrying 27 passengers and crew members...
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Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade
ABOARD AIRFORCE ONE (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday night said he has "no problem" with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade. "We ha...
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Drainville, Fréchette square off in second Coalition Avenir Québec leadership debate
LAVAL - The two candidates vying to replace François Legault as Coalition Avenir Québec leader and Quebec premier are meeting today in a second and final debate. Bernard Drainville and Christine Fréchette exchanged friendly greetings ahead of the start...
Mar 28, 2026
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5 killed after a train and a van collide in a train crossing in rural Mississippi
WIGGINS, Miss. (AP) - Five people were killed when a train and van collided in rural Mississippi, authorities said Friday. All five killed were in the van, Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry said. The lone surviving van passenger, a 23-yea...
Mar 28, 2026
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Tiger Woods' rollover crash is golfer's fourth high-profile car accident and second DUI arrest
JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods' arrest Friday for a car crash in Florida was at least the fourth auto-related incident involving the golfer and the second in which he was charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. ...
Mar 27, 2026
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