League Honours
Raiders staff up for several WHL awards
The Prince Albert Raiders are front and centre as finalists for several of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) year-end awards. On Tuesday, the league announced that P.A.'s head coach Ryan McDonald, general manager Curtis Hunt, and the Raiders office have all been nominated for various WHL honours. Firstly, McDonald was ...
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Heavy snow causing issues
Travel not recommended in Melfort area
The Alberta Clipper is causing travel headaches in the northeast. Travel is not recommended in the Melfort area due to heavy snow, poor visibility, slushy, drifting snow, and icy highway conditions. Highways south, west, and north of Melfort are especially hard hit, according to the Highway Hotline. The Environment and...
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Prince Albert
Investigations
Prince Albert police investigate stabbing at Cornerstone parking lot
The Prince Albert Police Service is investigating an aggravated assault that occurred Monday night in the Cornerstone Shopping area.At approximately 8:28 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 800 block of 15th Street East and located a man with serious injuries consistent with a stabbing.paNOW observed the ambu...
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Round 2
Playoff Preview: Raiders vs. Blades meet for ninth time in playoff history
After beating the Red Deer Rebels in five games in the first round of the playoffs, the Prince Albert Raiders are continuing to follow the path to the finals they had in 2019.In the second round, the Raiders will take on the Saskatoon Blades.This is the eighth time in history the Raiders and the Blades will play agains...
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Tragic events
Prince Albert police commence death investigation
A thick line of yellow tape surrounds a home in Prince Albert's west flat and police have confirmed they are investigating a death.A 50-year-old man who was reportedly assaulted at the home on March 29, has passed away at a hospital in Saskatoon.On the night of the violent incident, the Prince Albert Police Service res...
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Homegrown talent
Prince Albert's Stumpf named semi-finalist in Sirius XM's Top of Country competition
Representing the only semi-finalist from Saskatchewan, Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf is one step closer to being named Sirius XM's Top of the Country Winner and receiving a $25,000 grand prize.The final group was announced on Monday and voting for the next round began on Tuesday."This is so cool that what I've been ...
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Fire investigation
Sandy Bay residents sound the alarm after weekend fire destroys family's home
For the second time in three weeks, a fire has destroyed a family's home in the northern village of Sandy Bay and with no working fire truck, local residents were forced to stand by and watch the structure burn to the ground.The most recent fire occurred Saturday night, and according to Anissha Merasty, whose mother an...
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Court proceedings
Big River drug trafficker receives 5 year prison sentence
Stating the need for a denunciation and deterrence, a Prince Albert judge has sentenced a convicted drug trafficker to five years in prison.Wilson Coutts's case was concluded Monday afternoon at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Guilty verdicts were rendered last January to trafficking meth, cocaine and LSD. He was also ...
Apr 06, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Heavy snow causing issues
Travel not recommended in Melfort area
The Alberta Clipper is causing travel headaches in the northeast. Travel is not recommended in the Melfort area due to heavy snow, poor visibility, slushy, drifting snow, and icy highway conditions. Highways south, west, and north of Melfort are especially hard hit, according to the Highway Hotline. The Environment and...
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Winter continues
Snow forecasted for Prince Albert, Humboldt
In a flurry of rapidly changing forecasts for Saskatchewan on Monday, Environment Canada says a late season Alberta clipper is set to bring snowfall to the province's centre and Prince Albert.Weather statements said areas along and near the Yellowhead Highway have temperatures near the freezing mark, so it was hard to ...
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Middle eastern conflict
S&P/TSX composite down, oil tops US$115 per barrel after Trump warning
Canada's main stock index was down more than 150 points in early trading, while U.S. stock markets also fell and the price of oil climbed after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a dark warning to Iran.In a social media post, Trump said a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Tehran does not meet his lates...
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Humboldt Broncos legacy
'The World Needs More Captains': Adam Herold's legacy lives on through foundation
Across the province and far beyond, people paused today to remember the players, coaches, and staff who never made it home when the Humboldt Broncos bus crash claimed 16 lives and left 13 others injured back in 2018.But in the eight years that have passed, remembrance hasn't been confined to a single day.Those lives ha...
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2025 SASKATCHEWAN VOLUNTEER MEDAL
'It's very much appreciated': blind golf ambassador recognized for volunteer work
Comfort during a hard time. That's how Gerry Nelson described the start of his blind golf career after losing his eyesight at 25 years old. "When golf came along, it was the closest thing to doing something sighted like I used to do," he said. Now at 62, Nelson has won six Canadian Open Blind Golf Champions...
Apr 06, 2026
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real estate
Saskatchewan home prices rising as supply remains low: Realtors association
The price for a standard home in Saskatchewan is hitting a record high this spring.According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, the province is seeing persistently low inventory - sitting "well below historical norms" - with levels about half as high as are typical for this time of year.The province's ...
Apr 06, 2026
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Local Sports
League Honours
Raiders staff up for several WHL awards
The Prince Albert Raiders are front and centre as finalists for several of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) year-end awards. On Tuesday, the league announced that P.A.'s head coach Ryan McDonald, general manager Curtis Hunt, and the Raiders office have all been nominated for various WHL honours. Firstly, McDonald was ...
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Round 2
Playoff Preview: Raiders vs. Blades meet for ninth time in playoff history
After beating the Red Deer Rebels in five games in the first round of the playoffs, the Prince Albert Raiders are continuing to follow the path to the finals they had in 2019.In the second round, the Raiders will take on the Saskatoon Blades.This is the eighth time in history the Raiders and the Blades will play agains...
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On the mat
Prince Albert grappler wins bronze at national event
After taking a year off to recover from injury, Prince Albert's Suhail Mondair is celebrating a third place finish at a national grappling competition.The 23-year-old who trains out of North Wake Martial Arts attended last weekend's ADCC Calgary Open.Competing in a 60 kilogram beginner division, he had four matches and...
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Podium Finish
Local curlers claim bronze at stick curling nationals
A curling duo from the Prince Albert area are celebrating their third-place finish at nationals. Last week, Trish Bibby and Jacquie Swiderski returned from the Maritimes with some shiny new hardware after winning bronze in the women's division at the 2026 Canadian National Two-Person Stick Curling Championship. The tou...
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Raiders win series 4-1
Scorzynski in overtime: Raiders move to round two with win over Rebels
After putting themselves into position for the sweep after three games and two periods, but coming up short in the third period of Game 4, the Prince Albert Raiders returned home Friday night for Game 5 with the Red Deer Rebels. The Rebels again fought back and managed to tie the game late, but the roar of the Art Haus...
Apr 04, 2026
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SHAAHL
Prince Albert Venice House Pirates capture provincial title
For the first time since 2011, the local U15 AA boys' hockey team holds the title of provincial league champion. The Venice House Pirates won in convincing fashion over the south division leaders Engelheim Prairie Storm by a score of 8-2 Thursday night in front of a very packed, very loud arena in the Lake Country Coo...
Apr 03, 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
Federal government wants court to toss out human rights decision against RCMP
OTTAWA - The federal government says the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal wrongfully awarded compensation to both complainants and witnesses who claimed discrimination by the RCMP in an investigation of historical sexual abuse allegations against a schoo...
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Federal government puts out $412.9 million to renew the Pacific Salmon Initiative
The federal government is spending $412.9 million over five years to renew the Pacific Salmon Strategy in a plan to protect and rebuild wild populations. Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson made the announcement in North Vancouver Tuesday, saying in a ...
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Pivotal Terrebonne byelection sees preliminary 20% voter turnout in advance polls
OTTAWA - Almost 38,000 people voted in the advance polls in three byelections that could give Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals a majority government, with the highest advance turnout in Terrebonne. Preliminary data from Elections Canada says 18,2...
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Advocates have little hope social housing needs in Quebec will be addressed soon
MONTREAL - Brique par brique, a non-profit that builds housing in Montreal, has been trying to develop more city-owned land for years, but the group says securing money for new projects is getting harder. Over the last decade, the City of Montreal has ...
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Death of unhoused migrant in Montreal was avoidable, community workers say
MONTRÉAL - A Montreal community worker says she tried to help a 42-year-old undocumented migrant weeks before he died on the street in the Park Extension neighbourhood. Amina Saman works with a handful of community organizations that provide support a...
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'War crimes': Iranian Canadians horrified by Trump's latest threat to destroy Iran
TORONTO - Foad Farhani was driving to work Tuesday morning when his wife called him in tears while reading U.S. President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social threatening the existence of their homeland. Trump wrote that a "whole civilization will die"...
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World
Pope says Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization is 'truly unacceptable'
ROME (AP) - Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization was "truly unacceptable" and said any attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law. In some of his strongest c...
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American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, Iraqi officials tell the AP
BAGHDAD (AP) - American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad streetcorner last week, has been released, two Iraqi officials with direct knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday. The development came after the po...
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Over 80 migrants are missing from a boat that capsized after leaving Libya, UN says
CAIRO (AP) - More than 80 migrants went missing after a boat that departed a Libyan coastal town capsized in the central Mediterranean, the U.N. migration agency said Tuesday. The bodies of at least two of them have been recovered. About...
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Iran has allowed two French former detainees to leave the country, Macron says
PARIS (AP) - Iran has allowed two French former detainees, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, to leave the country, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday. They had been holed up in French diplomatic premises there since their release from prison ...
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Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
ISTANBUL (AP) - Three assailants opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said. The two other assailants were captured with injurie...
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Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Education Department said Monday it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students. The dec...
Apr 06, 2026
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