Crime
Over a dozen charges laid after car jacking in Northern Saskatchewan
A man from Prince Albert and a woman from Deschambault Lake are facing a combined total of nearly a dozen charges after an assault and vehicle robbery with a firearm.Keith McCallum is scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Feb. 26, and Kanyssa Merasty is scheduled to appear in Pelican Narrows Provinci...
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Court proceedings
Prince Albert sexual assault results in three-year sentence
The man charged with the murder of Trevor LaPlante, has received a three-year prison sentence for a sexual assault that occurred about three weeks prior to the death of the well respected local resident.Michael Robert Bird, 34, appeared Tuesday morning at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.With remand credit, he ha...
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Over a dozen charges laid after car jacking in Northern Saskatchewan
A man from Prince Albert and a woman from Deschambault Lake are facing a combined total of nearly a dozen charges after an assault and vehicle robbery with a firearm.Keith McCallum is scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Feb. 26, and Kanyssa Merasty is scheduled to appear in Pelican Narrows Provinci...
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Court proceedings
Prince Albert sexual assault results in three-year sentence
The man charged with the murder of Trevor LaPlante, has received a three-year prison sentence for a sexual assault that occurred about three weeks prior to the death of the well respected local resident.Michael Robert Bird, 34, appeared Tuesday morning at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.With remand credit, he ha...
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Prince Albert RCMP on the lookout for escaped inmate from Sask. Penitentiary
Keiston Custer has escaped from Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.The Correctional Service of Canada reported the escape on its Facebook page and said more information was to come from Prince Albert RCMP. Custer, originally from Sturgeon lake First Nation, received a 12-year prison sentence for manslaughter in...
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Bar brawl
Shier pleads guilty in Fuel Stop assault
A local business owner pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm and failing to abide by release conditions almost two years after a brawl at the Fuel Stop bar. Dustin Shier will learn what his sentence will be on Friday, but Prince Albert Provincial Court heard today from the prosecution and defence as to what se...
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Prince Albert police investigate bear spray incident at Walmart store
The Prince Albert Police Service is investigating an incident that forced the temporary closure on Friday of the Walmart store.At approximately 5:25 p.m., officers were called to the Cornerstone area business for multiple reports of a bear spray incident.Upon arrival, they located a man who appeared to be suffering fro...
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Missing persons
Missing Prince Albert man last seen in January
Prince Albert Police are looking for public help finding a missing Prince Albert man. Terrence Wichihin was last seen in the city in January of this year. He is 5-8 tall, weighs about 200 pounds and has short dark brown hair and brown eyes. Police do not have information on what clothing he was wearing when he was last...
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Drive Away Hunger
Farm Credit Canada fights food insecurity with campaign
Food insecurity in Canada remains a critical issue. More than 10 million people live in households that don't always have enough food, including nearly one in three children. The Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Drive Away Hunger Campaign donated 635 million meals in 2025, helping families put nutritious meals on the table, ...
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Four years of war
Carney pledges $2 billion for Ukraine, more sanctions four years after invasion
OTTAWA - Four years after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising $2 billion in military aid and more sanctions on Russia.Carney says the new sanctions will target 100 vessels in the "shadow fleet" which are involved in attempts to evade sanctions on Russian...
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Cartel violence
WestJet, Air Canada among Canadian airlines resuming service to Mexico
OTTAWA - Canadian airlines are flying in and out of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, today after widespread violence led them to temporarily suspend service since the weekend.Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet and Porter Airlines have all announced they will be resuming flights to and from the popular western Mexican resort city...
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'You just get used to it': Four years after fleeing war, a displaced Ukrainian reflects on life in Saskatchewan
Nearly four years after fleeing Ukraine, Yevheniia Pyshuk has built a life in Saskatchewan, but every call home still begins with uncertainty.Her family remains in the country. She is the only one who came to Canada."Mentally, I think ... you just get used to it," she said. "It has already become part of...
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Sask. residents vacationing in Mexico making best of a bad situation
Hunker down and keep a low profile.Those are the instructions that have been provided to Saskatoon's Darwin and Vanessa Gardiner who are at a resort outside Puerto Vallarta, one of several regions in Mexico subjected to retaliatory violence after the killing of a cartel leader on Sunday.Darwin recalled how he and a num...
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Premier Moe hints at 'challenges' in upcoming provincial budget
Premier Scott Moe didn't give any numbers, but did suggest his provincial government may table a 2026-27 budget in a couple of weeks that's in the red.Speaking to guest host Taylor McPherson on The Evan Bray Show, Moe answered a question about the recent $650 million in extra spending by talking about the upcoming budg...
Feb 23, 2026
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Professional wrestling
'British Bulldog' gets ready to rumble in Prince Albert
Despite growing up as a member of Canada's most famous wrestling family, Harry Smith says he never felt any pressure and just loved the business.Smith, who wrestles under the name Davey Boy Smith Jr., a tribute to his legendary father, is the special guest star during Canadian Wrestling's Elite's (CWE) latest Canadian ...
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'It really just feels amazing': Host district River West wins 30 medals at 2026 Sask. Winter Games
As the final cheers echoed through the arena and the ceremonial flame was extinguished Saturday, Meadow Lake gold medalists Grant Fillion and Denzara Crawford stood among hundreds of competitors reflecting on a week that felt both overwhelming and unforgettable.Competing on home soil for Team Rivers West, the two teena...
Feb 22, 2026
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Raiders win 4-1
Raiders win second straight East Division title with season sweep of Broncos
With wins in their last three games coming in, the Prince Albert Raiders needed just one point Saturday night to secure a second straight East Division Title as they welcomed the Swift Current Broncos. In the eighth and final matchup between the two teams, the Raiders dominated once more to take a 4-1 win and a sweep o...
Feb 22, 2026
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Playoffs
Timberjaks ready to rumble against Royals in PJHL playoffs
The Prince Albert Timberjaks are back in the postseason for the third time in their three-year history. The Jaks edged out the Carrot River Outback Thunder for the final playoff spot and will face off with the Saskatoon Royals in the first round. P.A. narrowly clinched over Carrot River beating them in the standings ...
Feb 21, 2026
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Raiders win 6-2
Raiders inch closer to East Division Title with win in Moose Jaw
After beating the Moose Jaw Warriors on Monday Family Day matinee, the Prince Albert Raiders travelled to Moose Jaw Friday for the rematch. The Raiders had their foot on the pedal al game long and came away with a 6-2 win.Note: in the Weekend Preview article from Friday morning, it was stated that the Raiders could cli...
Feb 21, 2026
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Martial Arts
Prince Albert kickboxer ready to battle in Thailand
Despite only having two and a half years experience training as a kickboxer, Prince Albert's Vu Le is turning a lot of heads and getting noticed by all the right people.The 28-year-old has been asked to join Team Canada at the 2026 Amazing MuayThai World Festival in Thailand in June. "It's pretty exciting, it mean...
Feb 20, 2026
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Listen: Get ready for the season crossover with Pines Power Sports Marine
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Canada
Proposed Ring of Fire mine in northern Ontario clears another regulatory hurdle
TORONTO - A proposed mine in Ontario's Ring of Fire region has cleared another regulatory hurdle despite a First Nation's protest. The federal government has decided not to designate Wyloo's Eagle's Nest project for an impact assessment, which examines...
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Alberta challenge to federal project review law being heard in court, again
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Louvre Museum's director resigns in wake of jewels heist in Paris
PARIS (AP) - The director of the Louvre Museum who had been under fire since the stunning and embarrassing heist of the French Crown jewels in October has stepped down from the position, French President Emmanuel Macron 's office said Tuesday. ...
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An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself
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An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself
MOSCOW (AP) - An unidentified assailant detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow early Tuesday, killing himself and a police officer, and leaving two other officers injured, officials said. The attack happened minu...
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