City business
Two hotels and a tax bylaw; city council has full Monday agenda
Prince Albert city council will have a full slate of decisions in front them during their regular meeting on Monday. Decisions on two hotels with construction set for this year, plus the 2026 property tax bylaws are among the items on the agenda. A news release issued by the city said that in order to meet their plan...
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Wildfires
Wadin Bay community heroes reflect on past fire season
As the snow begins to melt and temperatures warm on the prairies, many are now looking to this upcoming fire season.Lake life on the prairies last year was filled with fire bans, evacuations and extreme wildfires.Twenty-two people in the community of Wadin Bay - a resort community on the shores of Lac La Ronge approxim...
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Two hotels and a tax bylaw; city council has full Monday agenda
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Wildfires
Wadin Bay community heroes reflect on past fire season
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City business
Two hotels and a tax bylaw; city council has full Monday agenda
Prince Albert city council will have a full slate of decisions in front them during their regular meeting on Monday. Decisions on two hotels with construction set for this year, plus the 2026 property tax bylaws are among the items on the agenda. A news release issued by the city said that in order to meet their plan...
6h ago
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Provincial politics
NDP unveil 'made in Saskatchewan' power plan
Standing outside Prince Albert City Hall, Sally Housser stated the NDP's Grid and Growth Plan is a practical, made in Saskatchewan approach to lowering power bills, creating good jobs and building a stronger, more self-reliant electricity system for Prince Albert and for Saskatchewan.The Shadow Minister or Energy and R...
Apr 17, 2026
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Court
Man charged with child sex abuse, flees to Paris, Ukraine: court
Roughly eight months after being charged with possession of child sex abuse materials and while out a bail, a man fled the country to fight in the Ukraine war and had a goal of being killed.Those details were shared Friday afternoon at Prince Albert Provincial Court, where 60-year-old Wade Chitrena received a six-month...
Apr 17, 2026
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ERT deployed
Wanted man arrested following raid at West Flat home
The Prince Albert Police Service have charged two men following an investigation involving firearms at a residence on the city's west side.In March 2026, members of the Criminal Reduction Team (CRT) identified that Jefferson Jobb, 35, was residing at a home in the 1600 block of 13th Street West. Jobb is known to police...
Apr 17, 2026
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Change of command
New warden at Sask. Penitentiary in Prince Albert
A changing of the guard has occurred at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.Pattie Krafchuk is leaving and new Warden Kevin Fowler has taken her place. "Pattie and Kevin have demonstrated a sustained commitment to safety and service, consistent with long-standing tradition that distinguishes the managers and staff of this ...
Apr 17, 2026
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Local theatre
WATCH: Odyssey Productions gears up for 'Munsch' more fun
The latest offering from Odyssey Productions will bring some beloved stories to the stage.Munsch at Play Act Two runs April 22 to 25 at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library. The 15- person cast has been rehearsing since January. Director Trent Gillespie, who like many grew up reading all of Robert Munsch's stories, to...
Apr 17, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Wildfires
Wadin Bay community heroes reflect on past fire season
As the snow begins to melt and temperatures warm on the prairies, many are now looking to this upcoming fire season.Lake life on the prairies last year was filled with fire bans, evacuations and extreme wildfires.Twenty-two people in the community of Wadin Bay - a resort community on the shores of Lac La Ronge approxim...
7h ago
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Provincial politics
NDP unveil 'made in Saskatchewan' power plan
Standing outside Prince Albert City Hall, Sally Housser stated the NDP's Grid and Growth Plan is a practical, made in Saskatchewan approach to lowering power bills, creating good jobs and building a stronger, more self-reliant electricity system for Prince Albert and for Saskatchewan.The Shadow Minister or Energy and R...
Apr 17, 2026
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Spring runoff
No shortage of water from Prince Albert to Meadow Lake and Hudson Bay
Central parts of Saskatchewan will not face a dry spring as above normal snowfalls start melting. The Water Security Agency, which monitors levels, checked snowfalls at 12 selected sites across the province in April 9 and 10, in addition to their normal monitoring efforts. As expected, the middle of the province has h...
Apr 17, 2026
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Where is Spring?
Meteorologist says Saskatchewan could see even more snow next week
After a spring storm brought an unwelcome pile of snow to many parts of Saskatchewan on Thursday, a meteorologist is warning that the province might see even more snow next week.According to Environment Canada, the late-season storm dropped about nine centimetres of snow on Regina on Thursday, while Saskatoon received ...
Apr 17, 2026
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Two by Twos
Former Saskatchewan members of secretive sect speak out on widespread allegations of abuse
Every Sunday morning and every Wednesday night, members of a religious sect in Saskatchewan meet in private homes to profess their faith in a church with no name.Those outside the religion refer to them as "Two by Twos."It doesn't have an official headquarters or church, no financial records, and any tenets m...
Apr 16, 2026
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Prince Albert impacted
Another 30 layoffs bring SaskPolytechnic total to 180
Another 30 layoffs staff at Saskatchewan Polytechnic brings the number of staff to 180 that have lost employment in the last year or so. The school said the decision was made following an annual operational review that aimed to make sure that "programs align with labour market demand, operational efficiency and b...
Apr 16, 2026
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Local Sports
Senior Hockey
'Heartbreaking': Willow Cree Chiefs application to rejoin TRHL rejected for second time
The Willow Cree Chiefs will have to find a new league to play in for the next hockey season. The club, based in Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation near Duck Lake, had their most recent application to re-enter the Twin Rivers Hockey League (TRHL) rejected this past week after their first bid was denied last spring. Ch...
Apr 17, 2026
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Football season beginning
Spring football registration open for PAMFA
It may not seem like it with the fresh snow that has hit the ground, but the spring football season is just around the corner. Prince Albert Minor Football has their registration for their spring programs open with their first practice scheduled for April 27. President of the Prince Albert Minor Football Association (P...
Apr 17, 2026
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Rider moves
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
Ajou Ajou has been released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders after a suspension from the CFL.The league announced the slotback was suspended for both preseason contests and a minimum of six regular-season games after violating the league's gender-based violence and harassment policy. Shortly after the announcement, the ...
Apr 16, 2026
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Raiders win series 4-0
Raiders sweep Blades out of second round, move on to face Tigers
For the ninth time in WHL history, the Prince Albert Raiders had met their arch rival Saskatoon Blades in the second round. The Raiders only allowed one goal in the first three games to take a commanding 3-0 series lead, setting up an elimination Game 4 on Wednesday night.The Raiders came out of the gates early with so...
Apr 16, 2026
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Junior Lacrosse
Season schedule released as Preds gear up to defend PGLL, Western title for another year
The targets on the Prince Albert Predators' backs couldn't be bigger as a new season kicks off in less than a month. The club is preparing to defend their Prairie Gold Lacrosse League (PGLL) championship for the fourth consecutive season, as well as their back-to-back Western Canadian MacDonald Cup championships. The P...
Apr 15, 2026
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Raiders lead series 3-0
Raiders shutout Blades for second straight night for series vice grip
After earning a 2-0 series lead on home ice, the Prince Albert Raiders saw their second round series shift to Saskatoon on Tuesday for Game 3. For the second straight game, the Raiders shut the Blades out for a 4-0 win, and a 3-0 lead in the series.The Blades came out of the gates with some fire to try and show just ho...
Apr 15, 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
Carney lands on Time's most influential people list for 2026
Perhaps it was the widely cited speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, or maybe a so-called George Clooney-like swagger. Whatever it is, Prime Minister Mark Carney is finding himself in the international spotlight again, this time in the pages o...
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Nova Scotia's provincewide ban on entering the woods was unreasonable, court rules
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge says the provincial government made an unreasonable decision last year when it banned most people from entering the woods to prevent wildfires during an extreme drought. In a decision released Friday, Justice...
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Quebec Court of Appeal overturns sexual assault verdict for Montreal skating coach
MONTREAL - Quebec's Court of Appeal overturned a guilty verdict against a renowned skating coach accused of sexual assault and gross indecency, saying the burden of proof was not met. Richard Gauthier was found guilty of having assaulted a teenage mal...
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Kenneth Law to plead guilty to some counts, Crown to withdraw murder charges: lawyer
The lawyer for Kenneth Law, an Ontario man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who later used it to take their own lives, says murder charges will be withdrawn against his client and he will in turn plead guilty to aiding suicide. La...
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Farming groups applaud private member's bill aimed at speeding up product approvals
OTTAWA - Canadian agriculture groups are applauding a Conservative private member's bill that would allow Canada to rely on scientific reviews of new products conducted in "trusted" countries to speed up approvals of the products here. Conservative MP ...
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Whit Fraser talks career, hockey and Governor General coverage in new book
OTTAWA - For Whit Fraser, it all started with a leap of faith - taking a job in Canada's Far North. The former journalist and husband of Gov. Gen. Mary Simon was hired by the CBC to work in Iqaluit - then called Frobisher Bay - in April 1967, with no e...
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World
A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - A gunman wielding an automatic weapon killed six people and barricaded himself inside a supermarket with hostages in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Saturday, before he was shot and killed by police, authorities said. ...
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Pope Leo XIV says 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that it was "not in my interest at all" to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the Iran war, but that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace. Leo spoke to repo...
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Macron says a French soldier was killed and 3 were wounded in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) - A U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon came under attack with small arms fire Saturday morning leaving one French peacekeeper dead and three wounded, two of them seriously, France's president and the force known as UNIFIL said. ...
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Macron says 1 French soldier was killed and 3 injured in attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron said a French soldier was killed and three others injured on Saturday morning during an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Macron identified the soldier as Staff Sergeant Floria...
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Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it
CAIRO (AP) - Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway on Saturday after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade. The country's joint military command said o...
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Coast Guard searches for 6 people after losing contact with boat following Typhoon Sinlaku
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) - The U.S. Coast Guard was searching for six people after losing contact with their disabled boat off the coast of Guam following Typhoon Sinlaku. The crew of the 145-foot (44-meter) dry cargo vessel, named the Mariana ...
Apr 17, 2026
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