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Prince Albert

Mourning a mentor
Longtime teacher, coach Mark Odnokon remembered
Tributes are pouring in following the loss of longtime coach and teacher Mark Odnokon.In a social media post, Carlton Sports Academy said Odnokon, known to many students as "Mr. O" or "Ozzy," died recently after helping shape the academy since it opened six years ago.The academy said Odnokon worked ...
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Largest event to date
Third annual Run for Rose fundraiser hosts over 400 participants
It was a fun celebration in front of the Rose Garden Hospice on Saturday morning as more than 400 people came to partake and support the annual Run for Rose fundraiser. This year marked the third installment of the event which continues to grow year after year. In 2025, over 350 people participated in the Run for Rose ...
May 23, 2026
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Year in Review: 4 of 4
One last look at the 2025-26 Raiders season
What a season. Over the course of the last week, I have had a ton of friends, family, and fellow Raider fans asking me about the year and how it went, and I keep coming back to a quote that a fellow broadcaster said to me ahead of the WHL Finals: "There's 11 teams in either conference fighting to make the finals e...
May 23, 2026
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Reckless driving
Minor injuries reported after stunting crash at Art Hauser parking lot
An incident that occurred Thursday evening in the south parking lot of Prince Albert's Art Hauser Center has shone a headlight on the ongoing concerns raised over the years about the stunting that is occurring in the area. At approximately 6:20 p.m., the police Service responded to a three-vehicle collision and located...
May 23, 2026
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Crime
Over four kilograms of cocaine and meth seized during Prince Albert drug bust
Six people, including three youths, are facing a number of charges after a big drug bust in Prince Albert that netted over four kilograms of cocaine and meth.Over $60,000 in cash and a loaded handgun were also seized by police.The search warrants were executed early Friday morning at multiple addresses across the city,...
May 22, 2026
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Hey Batter Batter
Baseball back in full swing as city welcomes second U18 AA team
Prince Albert is now home to two teams within the Sask. Premier Baseball League's (SPBL) U18 AA division. Following the late blasts of winter, the first pitch of the new season was officially thrown earlier this month with a pair of teams representing P.A., including the familiar Royals and the new guys in the Padres. ...
May 22, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Neighbouring relationships
Western Canadian premiers set to meet in Alberta as province grapples with separatism
Premiers from Western Canada and the northern territories are set to gather in Alberta to discuss business, trade and their neighbouring relationships, all while the host province stews over a monumental question of quitting Confederation.The annual western premiers conference runs Monday and Tuesday in Kananaskis, wes...
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1-1 pre-season record
Hometown hero Daniel Wiebe snags game-winning TD in Riders' Saskatoon pre-season tilt
The football gods wrote a script Saturday night at Griffiths Stadium even Disney would say was too fantastical.A graduated university icon returning to his home field, catching the game-winning touchdown in front of friends and family while wearing the jersey of his childhood team.That dream was realized for Rosetown's...
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Toxic chemicals
Illegal tire fire near Goodsoil under investigation
Saskatchewan conservation officers are investigating after between 20 and 30 tires were burned in an old gravel pit east of Goodsoil, which is just south of Meadow Lake Provincial Park. Officials said the tires were set ablaze on the evening of May 17, releasing toxic chemicals that can pose serious health and environm...
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Insects
A wet spring could bring early mosquitoes in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's wet and weird spring could bring an early buzz, but it may not mean the province is in for a mosquito-filled summer.Dr. Sean Prager, an associate professor in environmental plant sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, said precipitation is likely more important than temperature in predicting mosquit...
May 23, 2026
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Tornado season
First Saskatchewan tornado of 2026 spins north of Belle Plaine
Environment Canada is confirming a landspout tornado swirled around Belle Plaine on Friday afternoon, marking the first recorded tornado in Saskatchewan this year.Several people messaged 980 CJME with photos of the tornado, saying it began twisting through around 1:30 p.m., and lasted no longer than 10 minutes.Environm...
May 23, 2026
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independent review
Sask. hospital review begins under former provincial coroner, Saskatoon police chief
The independent review promised for hospitals in the province by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) in January is now underway.The province reported on Thursday that work starts this week on the independent, third-party review of hospital safety and security. It is expected to ta...
May 22, 2026
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Local Sports

1-1 pre-season record
Hometown hero Daniel Wiebe snags game-winning TD in Riders' Saskatoon pre-season tilt
The football gods wrote a script Saturday night at Griffiths Stadium even Disney would say was too fantastical.A graduated university icon returning to his home field, catching the game-winning touchdown in front of friends and family while wearing the jersey of his childhood team.That dream was realized for Rosetown's...
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Riders gameday
Huskies alumni ready for historic pre-season return to Griffiths Stadium with Riders
Even though Nick Wiebe still calls himself a proud Albertan, the province of Saskatchewan has been home to the linebacker for the last five years.He spent the first three in Saskatoon with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, before heading south to Regina in 2024 to turn professional with the Saskatchewan Roughride...
May 23, 2026
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Year in Review: 4 of 4
One last look at the 2025-26 Raiders season
What a season. Over the course of the last week, I have had a ton of friends, family, and fellow Raider fans asking me about the year and how it went, and I keep coming back to a quote that a fellow broadcaster said to me ahead of the WHL Finals: "There's 11 teams in either conference fighting to make the finals e...
May 23, 2026
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Hey Batter Batter
Baseball back in full swing as city welcomes second U18 AA team
Prince Albert is now home to two teams within the Sask. Premier Baseball League's (SPBL) U18 AA division. Following the late blasts of winter, the first pitch of the new season was officially thrown earlier this month with a pair of teams representing P.A., including the familiar Royals and the new guys in the Padres. ...
May 22, 2026
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Riders Camp
Film and TV buff Josh Woods writing new script with Roughriders
Josh Woods is certainly no stranger to stepping onto a CFL field.It's a privilege he's earned over five years in the league with the B.C. Lions, eventually becoming a starting linebacker for the team.His first few steps onto the field this season have felt a little different however, as Woods has been suiting up at tra...
May 22, 2026
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Year in review: 3 of 4
Heart, soul, and knuckles of the Raiders
The three 20-year-olds part of the Prince Albert Raiders' 2025-26 season were often touted by other broadcasters around the league as 'the best group of 20s in the league.' All three of them had been here for four seasons, had their big game moments, and were beloved by the crowd at the Art Hauser Centre and by their t...
May 22, 2026
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PA Profiles

Great reviews
Laughter for a cause: Bear Grease returns to Prince Albert
One of Canada's most successful and hilarious musicals is returning to Prince Albert and, in doing so, helping to raise money for a great cause.Bear Grease runs May 27 and May 28 at the EA Rawlinson Centre with evening shows at 7:30 p.m, as well as a matinee show on May 27th at 1 p.m.It was made possible by Prince Albe...
May 13, 2026
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
Monster trucks are set to return to Prince Albert for the first time in more than 30 years this summer.Lake Country Co-op presents Ram Monsters and Mayhem, scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds, marking a rare stop for the high-octane motorsports show in northern Saskatchewan. Promoter Ro...
May 04, 2026
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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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Canada

Three flotilla activists detained in Israel arrive back in Vancouver
RICHMOND - Three activists whose Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters by Israeli forces have returned home to Vancouver, with one of them saying they went through four days of continuous beatings and torture. Sebastian Tow, M...
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India sending trade delegation billed as 'largest ever' to Canada this week
A delegation from India, which Canada's government is billing as the largest ever, will arrive this week to discuss trade and investment. Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will be accompanied by more than 100 senior business representa...
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Two charged after human remains of infant found in Halifax search
HALIFAX - Two people have been charged after Halifax police say a missing newborn was found dead Sunday. The search began after a 23-year-old woman who appeared to have recently given birth arrived at a local hospital in life-threatening condition on F...
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Toronto police share updated photo, new website in search for missing teen girl
Toronto police have released an updated photo and a new website as part of their search efforts for a teen girl who has been missing for eight days. Police say 14-year-old Esther was last seen in the area of Bathurst Street and Hotspur Road just after ...
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Newfoundland man found guilty of killing his estranged wife in 2016
ST. JOHN'S - A jury in western Newfoundland has found Dean Penney guilty of first-degree murder in the disappearance of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney. Hillier-Penney disappeared on Nov. 30, 2016, in St. Anthony, N.L., a community of about...
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Carney going to New York this week to meet with business leaders, court investment
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is going to New York City on Wednesday and Thursday to meet with business leaders and try to court more investment, a running theme of his time in office. The Prime Minister's Office made the announcement Sunday, on...
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World

Turkish police storm offices of main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets
ANKARA (AP) - Police stormed the offices of Turkey's main opposition CHP party on Sunday, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials who had been holed up inside for three days. It was a violent end to a standoff...
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Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia used the powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv on Sunday that killed at least two people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday, marking the third time th...
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A suicide bombing near a railway track in southwest Pakistan kills at least 23 people
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track as a passenger train passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, killing at least 23 people and wounding over 70 others, officia...
May 24, 2026
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9-story building under construction in the Philippines collapses, leaving 21 people missing
ANGELES, Philippines (AP) - A nine-story building under construction in a city north of the Philippine capital of Manila collapsed before dawn and at least 21 people were missing Sunday morning, authorities said. Rescuers were "hearing vo...
May 24, 2026
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Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) - A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trum...
May 23, 2026
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Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran on the war, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been "largely negotiated" after calls with Israel and other allies in the region. "Final aspects...
May 23, 2026
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