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Prince Albert

Raiders win 5-4 (OT)
Four point night for McCagherty as Raiders topple Blades in overtime
With the final weekend of the preseason here, the Prince Albert Raiders welcomed the Saskatoon Blades Thursday night for the Raiders final home game of the preseason.They never trailed, but the Raiders still needed overtime and a four point night from Maddix McCagherty to take the 5-4 win in overtime.After the Raiders ...
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Suspect sought
Driver on the run from police after crash near Weirdale
Nipawin RCMP are attempting to locate the person who fled the scene of a crash near Weirdale on Tuesday morning.The collision involved an SUV and a semi-truck and happened on Highway 55. The person being sought by police was driving the SUV and the passenger was transported to hospital with injuries described as seriou...
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Crime
Alleged carjacker maintains innocence
One of two people charged after a carjacking in Prince Albert has entered not guilty pleas and is now awaiting trial dates. Justice Kadachuk appeared by video when his matters were discussed Thursday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court. In relation to the events that occurred last March, Kadachuk was charged with...
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Emergency response
Minor injuries reported after RM grader collides with train
The Rural Municipality of Prince Albert is confirming one of its graders was involved in a collision with a train Wednesday afternoon.The collision occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. near Highway 11 and Tower Road.Parkland Ambulance attended the scene. The grader operator, a 50-year-old man was transported to Victoria...
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Blades Thursday, Pats Friday
Weekend Preview: Raiders finish preseason with divisional rivalries
Two more games, and the preseason is over for the Prince Albert Raiders. Starting tonight, the team will welcome the Saskatoon Blades to town, before heading out on the road for the final preseason game against the Regina Pats on Saturday. The Raiders have played three games in the preseason so far, winning the rookie ...
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Poaching
Men who shot young deer faked Muslim tradition rules in illegal sale
Editor's note: graphic details shared in this story may be sensitive for some readers.While leaning out the front passenger-side window of a parked vehicle, and relying on the light provided by the moon and the vehicle's headlights, a man equipped with a rifle shot and killed a baby deer. Wyatt Sinclair admitted to an ...
Sep 09, 2026
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Saskatchewan

1956-2026
Former NHL coach, Sask. native Barry Melrose dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70.ESPN announced Melrose's death Wednesday after his wife informed the network."From the flowing locks of his distinctive mullet to t...
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Pre-feasibility study
CEM gets ready to show numbers on Tisdale alumina project
A potential alumina mine near Tisdale is getting ready to drill down into the numbers, showing whether the project makes economic sense or not with a pre-feasibility study.CEO Chris Hopkins said that Canadian Energy Metals has shown they can produce high-purity and chemical-grade alumina and now have also shown they ca...
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"Life changing"
Freezing for fun; Choiceland woman takes a cold plunge every morning
For the last two years, Choiceland resident and business owner Patricia Kowtek has been waking up every morning, having coffee, going for a walk and then jumping into a freezer filled with cold water for exactly four minutes. Kowtek said the habit has changed her life. "I think like a new person. In the last two...
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Lessons for everyone
Think Métis jigging is just dancing? Think again
There's a particular kind of magic that happens when a fiddle starts playing and someone's feet begin to move.The music rises, the toe tapping begins and before long, the room is alive. Not just with movement, but with culture and connection.This is Métis jigging.At the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Heather Fo...
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Advocating for Saskatchewan's interests
Premier Moe says new U.S. tariffs will have little impact on Sask. economy
Premier Scott Moe responded Wednesday to the latest U.S. trade announcement, reiterating that he believes the move will have a relatively small effect on Saskatchewan."The latest round of US tariffs will have relatively little net impact on Saskatchewan. While some Saskatchewan exports like wooden furniture and ho...
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Misunderstood mammals
Bats get a bad rap, says longtime Saskatchewan researcher
Bats may have a reputation for being creepy, disease-carrying creatures of the night, but a longtime Saskatchewan bat researcher said they deserve a little more appreciation."They're in the spider, snake, shark category of animals that people don't particularly like, but at the same time are fascinated by," s...
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Local Sports

Raiders win 5-4 (OT)
Four point night for McCagherty as Raiders topple Blades in overtime
With the final weekend of the preseason here, the Prince Albert Raiders welcomed the Saskatoon Blades Thursday night for the Raiders final home game of the preseason.They never trailed, but the Raiders still needed overtime and a four point night from Maddix McCagherty to take the 5-4 win in overtime.After the Raiders ...
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Stronger than Ever
Timberjaks leaning on veteran presence as team looks to fill remaining spots
The Prince Albert Timberjaks return to the ice this weekend looking to fill a few more spots on the roster before the regular season.The Jr. B club is hosting an open invitation tryout beginning on Friday at the Northern Regional Rec. Centre in Buckland."We still have some room on the back end as well as up front,...
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Blades Thursday, Pats Friday
Weekend Preview: Raiders finish preseason with divisional rivalries
Two more games, and the preseason is over for the Prince Albert Raiders. Starting tonight, the team will welcome the Saskatoon Blades to town, before heading out on the road for the final preseason game against the Regina Pats on Saturday. The Raiders have played three games in the preseason so far, winning the rookie ...
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VIDEO: Coach's Show
Five Raiders heading to NHL camps
It's the final week of the preseason for the Prince Albert Raiders, but that doesn't necessarily mean the regular season roster is getting much closer to being decided. Over the course of this week, players are departing for NHL camps, and it won't be just the drafted players. The draft class of 2026, Michal Orsulak an...
Sep 08, 2026
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Labour Day Classic
Updated: Overtime thriller as Riders take Labour Day Classic over Bombers
It took some extra football, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders won another Labour Day Classic on Saturday.Saskatchewan emerged from a sold-out Mosaic Stadium with a 32-26 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers."That was the best atmosphere I've been a part of in my 20 years of playing football," defensive back Jon...
Sep 07, 2026
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Yearly showdown
'Sixty minutes of violent football': Riders, Bombers set to clash in Labour Day Classic
It's one of the most anticipated games of the CFL season - the annual Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.The yearly showdown has a reputation as a game where the teams' records don't matter but in 2026, it, along with the rematch between the two in the ne...
Sep 06, 2026
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PA Profiles

"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 04, 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 18, 2026
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FAQ
Listen: Pines Power Sports Marine about changes to the 2026 Sea-Doo Switch!
On this edition of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Pattison Media's Garth Kalin speaks with Dean Lato from Pines Power Sports Marine about the new changes to the 2026 Sea-Doo Switch!
Jul 09, 2026
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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SUMMER EVENT
Vintage Power Machines Festival ready for its 45th event
Visitors to this year's Vintage Power Machines Threshing Festival will once again be transported to a time when horsepower came with actual horses and tractors were built to last generations. Now in its 45th year, the event returns with two full days of history and hands-on demonstrations July 11 - 12.The festival take...
Jun 25, 2026
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Canada

Parti Québécois leader says sovereignty referendum would cost $130 million
QUÉBEC - The leader of the Parti Québecois says it would cost at least $130 million to pay for the sovereignty referendum he plans to hold in 2029 or 2030 if his party forms a government. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Paul St-Pierre Plamondo...
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In the news today: Gander remembers 9/11, Carney cabinet meetings wrap, TIFF Day 2
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago Thousands are expected to fill an arena in central Newfoundland today for a sole...
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Sept. 11 first responders to attend B.C. border ceremony on anniversary of attacks
SURREY - New York first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, are expected to be among the guests at a British Columbia memorial marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Organizers say they're among hundreds of first responders attending the annual Northwe...
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Carney's cabinet enters final day of closed-door meetings in Banff
BANFF - Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet is set to meet for a second and final day of meetings in the Alberta Rocky Mountain resort town of Banff as ministers prepare for the fall sitting of Parliament. The meetings are taking place as the province...
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Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago
GANDER - Thousands are expected to fill an arena in central Newfoundland today for a solemn ceremony remembering those killed in terrorist attacks in the United States 25 years ago. Thirty-eight planes carrying more than 6,500 passengers were grounded ...
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Canada won't even hit 2030 emissions target by 2050, new study suggests
OTTAWA - A new study released Friday suggests that Canada is on track to miss its 2030 emissions target under the Paris Agreement - and it won't even reach it by 2050, the year it was supposed to hit net-zero. The analysis, published by the Canadian Cl...
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World

Emma Bonino, leader of abortion and divorce battles that changed Italy, dies at 78
ROME (AP) - Emma Bonino, who rose to political prominence as a leader of campaigns by the Radical Party that legalized abortion and divorce in the 1970s in heavily Roman Catholic Italy, against the objections of the Vatican, has died. She was 78. ...
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Police say 5 dead, 40 injured in tour bus crash in eastern Switzerland
GENEVA (AP) - Police say five people have died and 40 others were injured after a Dutch tour bus slammed into a roadside crash barrier and overturned in eastern Switzerland. The bus, with 45 people on board, overturned Thursday afternoon ...
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Philippine firefighters enter charred ferry as rescuers search for 84 missing
CORON, Philippines (AP) - Firefighters entered a charred ferry in Philippine waters on Friday after a fire two nights earlier left five people dead and 84 missing and produced heat and smoke that prevented search and rescue efforts onboard. ...
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Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison in national security case
HONG KONG (AP) - Three Hong Kong activists who organized annual vigils in remembrance of China's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced Friday to about 5 to 7 years in prison in a case widely seen as a barometer of the city's eroding freedoms a...
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In Florida's 15th execution this year, man put to death for killing linked to 'Hog Trail Murders'
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man convicted in one of a series of suspected killings that became known as the "Hog Trail Murders" in the 1990s was put to death Thursday, becoming the state's 15th person executed this year. Daniel Owen Co...
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Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned his position
WASHINGTON (AP) - An ally of President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has resigned from his post leading a Justice Department investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the Republican president. ...
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