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Prince Albert

Celebrating the Arts
Prince Albert art exhibition celebrates 50th anniversary
For 50 years, the Prince Albert Winter Festival Art Show and Sale has been a proud tradition at the Mann Art Gallery.Over 160 pieces are on display, and all 21 different awards, sponsored by various organizations and businesses, have already been announced. The gallery's interim artistic director Jesse Campbell, has be...
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Moose Jaw and Regina
Weekend Preview: Raiders set for two East Division battles
The battle for the top spot in the Eastern Conference is coming down to the wire for the Prince Albert Raiders. With five games left in the regular season, the Raiders are likely going to need to win all five if they plan on winning an Eastern Conference pennant, including this weekend's games against the Moose Jaw War...
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Donation
100 Women Who Care show support for River Valley Resilience Retreat
Veterans, first responders, and others who may be dealing with mental health issues due to their line of work just got a boost to one of their support systems in Prince Albert. On Thursday, the 100 Women Who Care Prince Albert Division made a $10,000 donation towards River Valley Resilience Retreat (RVRR) located about...
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Historic Win
Canada advancing to WBC playoffs driving excitement for baseball in Prince Albert
The sport of baseball continues to brew excitement both across the country, and here in Prince Albert. This after Canada advanced to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) playoffs for the first time ever on Wednesday, a major milestone for the country in the sport. In Prince Albert, minor baseball players are currently prep...
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Potential Land sale
City gets offer for 22 empty lots on Hadley Road
The City of Prince Albert has received an offer to purchase almost all of the empty lots on Hadley Road for just under $1.5 million. Pawluk Homes, a Saskatoon-based builder, plans to construct homes on five lots per year for the next five years, with two homes on the final year. Payment would also be stretched out over...
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Public safety
Prince Albert library director raises alarm about safety concerns
A stolen quilt worth several thousands of dollars, portable sound systems going missing, and multiple threats against staff and security.These are some of the examples of the incidents occurring at John M. Cuelenaere (JMC) Public Library in Prince Albert according to Director Greg Elliott.The library is listed as an of...
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Saskatchewan

Riderville
Tailgating law fully passed, ready in time for Riders opener
SLGA Minister Warren Kaeding said he'll be among those out near Mosaic Stadium ahead of the Roughriders' season opener for the very first day of tailgating.The bill to allow tailgating was given royal assent on Thursday, passing it fully into law."We're just so looking forward to game day and seeing how creative o...
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International relationships
Treaty 6 Leaders discuss 'historic' meeting with His Majesty, King Charles III
For the first time since meeting with His Majesty, King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, leaders from Treaty 6 First Nations are speaking publicly about the experience they are describing as a significant moment in the ongoing Treaty relationship between Treaty 6 First Nations and the Crown.According to a statement is...
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MURRAY LAKE ICE FISHING DERBY
'I caught a fish!': 9-year-old wins $30K with first place Northern Pike
Catching a 4.8-pound Pike can be exciting for anyone with a line in the water, but when nine-year-old Sophia Poitras reeled in her big catch during the Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby, it also came with a $30,000 prize. "It was amazing, I was so excited," she said. The young angler appears to have a knack for ...
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Water levels
Normal spring runoff predicted despite recent snowfall
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is predicting a normal spring runoff for most of central Saskatchewan despite several recent snowfalls. Numbers released Thursday morning show the central band across the province having near normal spring runoff. "Southeast and most of central Saskatchewan are expected to see a n...
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Responsive measures
Some Sask. farmers to get winter elk hunting permits next year to protect land
The province is taking a new step to deal with large herds of elk damaging crops by allowing hunting outside of the regular hunting season.Environment Minister Darlene Rowden said they get several hundred complaints every year from livestock producers and grain farmers dealing with elk damaging their land."When th...
Mar 12, 2026
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Death of an inmate
Murderer Jason McKay dies while in custody at Sask. Penitentiary
Less than two weeks after his sentence was handed down, Jason McKay has died.Correctional Services of Canada said he died on Wednesday while in custody, but didn't give any details about how the 54-year-old died.McKay was serving his sentence at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary - life in prison without chance of parole fo...
Mar 12, 2026
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Local Sports

Moose Jaw and Regina
Weekend Preview: Raiders set for two East Division battles
The battle for the top spot in the Eastern Conference is coming down to the wire for the Prince Albert Raiders. With five games left in the regular season, the Raiders are likely going to need to win all five if they plan on winning an Eastern Conference pennant, including this weekend's games against the Moose Jaw War...
32m ago
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Historic Win
Canada advancing to WBC playoffs driving excitement for baseball in Prince Albert
The sport of baseball continues to brew excitement both across the country, and here in Prince Albert. This after Canada advanced to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) playoffs for the first time ever on Wednesday, a major milestone for the country in the sport. In Prince Albert, minor baseball players are currently prep...
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Senior Hockey
Rosthern, Shellbrook look to capture first TRHL title as finals start Friday
And then there were two. The finals for the Twin Rivers Hockey League (TRHL) gets underway on Friday between a pair of teams who have yet to hoist the championship: the Rosthern Wheat Kings and the Shellbrook Elks. Rosthern won the league's regular season posting a 14-2-0 (W-L-OTL) and have been on a roll in the playof...
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Meeting their heroes
WATCH: Education day with the Riders
Upon entering the library at St. Francis school in Prince Albert, Noah Zerr who stands at a towering 6-7, was greeted with applause, excitement, and some wide eyed expressions.The offensive lineman was one of three Saskatchewan Roughriders attending local area schools on Wednesday and shared the team foundation's menta...
Mar 11, 2026
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Curtain Call
Season ends for Northern Bears as Stars take Game 3
The Mann-Northway Northern Bears hit the end of the road on their season on Tuesday. Down in Saskatoon for Game 3 of the opening round of playoffs, the Bears came up short in their series upset attempt, dropping the deciding contest 2-0 to the Stars. Saskatoon managed to get on the board in the first with a marker from...
Mar 11, 2026
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On the Podium
P.A.'s Hudak captures first medal at Milan Cortina Paralympics
A Prince Albert Paralympian has won her first medal at the Milan Cortina Paralympics. Brittany Hudak captured bronze in the women's 10km interval start standing classic race on Wednesday, marking her fourth career Paralympic medal and first of the Milan Cortina Paralympics. She placed third with a time of 32:01.0, fini...
Mar 11, 2026
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PA Profiles

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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Athabasca Basin News
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...
Oct 16, 2025
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Canada

Quebec minister says he's open to making police watchdog reports public
MONTRÉAL - Quebec's public security minister says he's open to publicly releasing the reports by the province's independent police watchdog, as is the case with police oversight bodies in other provinces. Ian Lafrenière, himself a former police officer...
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Conservative leader says his plan is 'the only hope' for Canada's auto industry
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he's planning to pitch a "realistic proposal" to end U.S. tariffs on the Canadian auto industry this weekend. He says his proposed auto pact would align regulations between Canada and the U.S. and remo...
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Man charged with first-degree murder in killing of Montreal convenience store owner
MONTREAL - A 35-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing on Thursday of a Montreal convenience store owner. Xavier Gellatly was formally charged today at the Montreal courthouse in the killing of Chong Woo Kim. Provincial b...
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'Overwhelmed' mom of Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala wants no more mail
VANCOUVER - The mother of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala says they have been "overwhelmed" by letters and packages from well wishers and she's asking them to stop sending any more. Cia Edmonds says in a social media post that her gravely ill...
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Conservatives nominate candidate in Scarborough byelection
OTTAWA - The Conservatives have now named candidates for all three upcoming byelections. The party announced that middle school teacher Diana Filipova will run in Scarborough Southwest. That seat was left vacant after former Liberal cabinet minister Bi...
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Canada will maintain Russian oil sanctions, despite 30-day U.S. pause: Carney
OTTAWA - Canada will maintain its sanctions on Russia and its shadow fleet of oil transports, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's move to ease sanctions, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday. The United States placed a 30-day waiver on its Russi...
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World

Jury finds ex-NY trooper guilty of manslaughter in 2020 chase that killed 11-year-old
KINGSTON, N.Y. (AP) - A former New York state trooper accused of ramming his vehicle into an SUV during a high-speed chase leading to the death of an 11-year-old girl was convicted of manslaughter Friday at his second trial. Prosecutors s...
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Cuban president says talks were recently held with the US to resolve differences
HAVANA (AP) - Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Friday that his government has held recent talks with the U.S., marking the first time the Caribbean country confirms such speculation. He said the talks "were aimed at finding solution...
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes in airstrikes that kill at least 4 civilians
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Afghanistan's Taliban government early Friday accused Pakistan's military of targeting homes in overnight airstrikes in Kabul and the southern province of Kandahar, saying at least four civilians were killed as fighting betwee...
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Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move
HAVANA (AP) - Cuba's government said Thursday night that it would release 51 people from the island's prisons in an unexpected move. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the release in the upcoming days stems from a spirit of goodwill and...
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US military refueling plane crashes in Iraq and rescue is underway
WASHINGTON (AP) - An American military refueling plane taking part in the operation against Iran crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts were underway, U.S. Central Command said Thursday. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualti...
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Man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen from Lebanon, DHS says
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) - The armed man who rammed his vehicle into one of the nation's largest Reform synagogues Thursday has been identified as a 41-year-old naturalized citizen born in Lebanon, according to federal officials. Ayman...
Mar 12, 2026
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