CRIME
Former Battleford CAO arrested in Bangladesh in international homicide case
A former chief administrative officer (CAO) for the Town of Battleford has been arrested in Bangladesh in connection with the 2023 killing of his wife.Bangladesh police say Ashraful Alam, also known as Ash Alam, was detained by immigration authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Feb. 12 after arriving ...
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Final week
Raiders kick off final week of regular season with Pats rematch
The Prince Albert Raiders played two dominant games over the past weekend with very different results, and now to kick off the final week of the season the Raiders are getting set for a rematch of the Saturday game. On Tuesday, the Raiders will welcome the Regina Pats to town.This is the eighth and final meeting of the...
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Fire investigation
Midtown house gutted by fire
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Lakeland Log and Timber - Where Log Becomes Legacy
CRIME
Former Battleford CAO arrested in Bangladesh in international homicide case
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Final week
Raiders kick off final week of regular season with Pats rematch
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Prince Albert
Fire investigation
Midtown house gutted by fire
A house in Prince Albert's midtown area, that according to neighbours has been a continued source of problems and complaints, has been gutted by fire.Shortly before 7 p.m., fire crews were called to the 400 block of 13th Street East and remained on scene for several hours.Members of the Prince Albert Police Service set...
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Final week
Raiders kick off final week of regular season with Pats rematch
The Prince Albert Raiders played two dominant games over the past weekend with very different results, and now to kick off the final week of the season the Raiders are getting set for a rematch of the Saturday game. On Tuesday, the Raiders will welcome the Regina Pats to town.This is the eighth and final meeting of the...
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Emergency response
Snowmobile crash near Elk Ridge sends one man to hospital
Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue Saturday night of a 25-year-old man who crashed his snowmobile in the Elk Ridge area.At approximately 7:20 p.m., RCMP, Lakeland Fire Department and Parkland Ambulance were dispatched to the scene. The volunteer firefighters then deployed their winter rescue unit to head to ...
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Raiders win 2-1 (SO)
Raiders dominate despite late comeback shootout win over Pats
Friday night, the Prince Albert Raiders played nearly a perfect game and earned an 11-0 win at home over Moose Jaw, and Saturday night the Raiders recreated the effort. Despite dominating all game long, the Raiders never lead and had to pull the goaltender to tie the game, but they still found a way to win 2-1 in a sho...
Mar 15, 2026
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Precious Pooches
Prince Albert welcomes hundreds of furry friends for annual all breeds dog show
Hundreds of pooches and their handlers have descended on Prince Albert this weekend for the local Kennel and Obedience Club's annual spring show. The Touch O' the Irish All Breed Championship Dog Show began Thursday and runs until Sunday at Dave Steuart Arena, with competitors coming from across the country and from ov...
Mar 15, 2026
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third-party platforms
EA Rawlinson Centre warns patrons about ticket scams
If you plan to attend an upcoming show at the EA Rawlinson Centre, you may want to double-check where you are purchasing your ticket from. The warning comes after a recent case involving a third-party online retailer raised concerns.Judy MacLeod Campbell, Arts and Culture Division Manager at the centre, said the issue ...
Mar 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
CRIME
Former Battleford CAO arrested in Bangladesh in international homicide case
A former chief administrative officer (CAO) for the Town of Battleford has been arrested in Bangladesh in connection with the 2023 killing of his wife.Bangladesh police say Ashraful Alam, also known as Ash Alam, was detained by immigration authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Feb. 12 after arriving ...
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Middle Eastern Conflict
Anand says Canada's focus in Iran war is on unblocking Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she agrees with Prime Minister Mark Carney that the U.S. attack on Iran violates international law - and so does Iran's blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route.Anand says Canada is looking at how it can support Gulf countries being attacked by Iran as Tehran pus...
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new opportunities
George Gordon First Nation excited for Bell Canada partnership on AI data centre
The new 300-megawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data centre being built outside of Regina will feature an agreement with a First Nation nearby.George Gordon First Nation signed a partnership with Bell Canada to focus on "Indigenous procurement participation and workforce development."Construction will begin...
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Budget 2026
Think tank researcher, business leaders focus on size of deficit and investments for northern Sask.
As Saskatchewan prepares to table its next provincial budget, observers say the key questions will centre on the size of the expected deficit, how quickly the province may return to balance, and how the government plans to support economic development, particularly in the northern half of the province."I've heard ...
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There's 'not much' Canada could contribute militarily to Iran war: Expert
A Canadian defence expert says there's "not much" Canada could do in the Persian Gulf region right now to protect the critical Strait of Hormuz, even if it wanted to.David Perry, president of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, says the Canadian Armed Forces does not have many available assets suited to in...
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Teen handed three-year sentence for attempted murder at Saskatoon's Evan Hardy Collegiate
A 16-year-old girl was handed a three-year sentence on Monday for lighting a fellow student on fire at Saskatoon's Evan Hardy Collegiate in 2024.Last month, the Crown and defence jointly requested a three-year sentence for the attacker: two years in custody and one in the community with no credit for time already serve...
Mar 16, 2026
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Local Sports
Final week
Raiders kick off final week of regular season with Pats rematch
The Prince Albert Raiders played two dominant games over the past weekend with very different results, and now to kick off the final week of the season the Raiders are getting set for a rematch of the Saturday game. On Tuesday, the Raiders will welcome the Regina Pats to town.This is the eighth and final meeting of the...
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Hockey playoffs
U18 AA Foxes advance to North Final
For the third straight year, the Prince Albert U18 AA Family Pizza Foxes have advanced to the North Final of the Saskatchewan Female Hockey League.They'll face the Northwest Sharks and game one has been scheduled for Wednesday night in North Battleford at the Access Communications Centre.The Foxes finished the regular ...
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PJHL season wrap
Five local rookies among Prince Albert Timberjaks year-end award recipients
The Prince Albert Timberjaks recognized some top achievements at their year-end banquet Saturday.The Timberjaks joined the Prairie Junior Hockey League in 2023 after the previous local Junior B team folded. Team president and governor Ken Malenfant said this season produced the strongest group of players yet in terms o...
Mar 16, 2026
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Dart
Prince Albert dart players punch tickets to Nationals
Prince Albert's Tia Crowe is excited to make her return her return to Nationals.After finishing first amongst the women after last weekend's provincial championship in Saskatoon, she'll join seven other women in Quebec in June."It's been a long time coming since I got back into it three years ago making seventh, s...
Mar 16, 2026
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Raiders win 2-1 (SO)
Raiders dominate despite late comeback shootout win over Pats
Friday night, the Prince Albert Raiders played nearly a perfect game and earned an 11-0 win at home over Moose Jaw, and Saturday night the Raiders recreated the effort. Despite dominating all game long, the Raiders never lead and had to pull the goaltender to tie the game, but they still found a way to win 2-1 in a sho...
Mar 15, 2026
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Senior Hockey Playoffs
Late penalty trouble sinks Shellbrook as Rosthern takes Game 1 of TRHL finals
The powerplay was firing on all cylinders for the Rosthern Wheat Kings on Friday night, as they rallied for four goals on the man advantage to down the Shellbrook Elks in Game 1 of the Twin Rivers Hockey League (TRHL) finals 4-2 at the Rosthern Jubilee Sports Centre. The Elks couldn't stay out of the box as they amasse...
Mar 14, 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
CAF 'not engaged' in 'prosecution' of Iran war: defence minister
BRAMPTON - Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canadian Armed Forces members are "not engaged" in the "prosecution" of the war against Iran. McGuinty was asked today at a news conference whether the Canadian military is involved in the war - and wheth...
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Longest ballot protest group returns, targets byelection in Terrebonne
OTTAWA - The group that recruited hundreds of people to run against Pierre Poilievre in last spring's election and last summer's byelection says it's now targeting the vote in Terrebonne. The Longest Ballot Committee says it's signing up candidates for...
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CRA worker arrested for identity theft and trafficking information in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - A worker with the Canada Revenue Agency in Vancouver has been arrested and charged with identity theft and trafficking private information after a four-year investigation. The RCMP's federal policing unit in the Pacific region says in a sta...
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More rain for B.C. in latest atmospheric river event after more than 100mm dumped
VANCOUVER - More heavy rain is in the forecast for British Columbia's coastal regions as a series of atmospheric rivers rolls in after the first deluge dropped more than 100 millimetres. Environment Canada has upgraded its rainfall warnings to orange ...
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Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, with wind a major new source
CALGARY - A new report from the Canada Energy Regulator is projecting significant growth in electrical generation between now and 2050, in part due to new artificial intelligence data centres' thirst for power. The federal agency gamed out four supply...
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Strong winds leave thousands in the dark in Central Canada, Maritimes
MONTREAL - Strong winds put electrical grids to the test across Central Canada and the Maritimes on Tuesday, with Quebec particularly hard hit by the massive gusts. At their peak, the outages affected more than 310,000 customers in Quebec, as Environ...
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World
Republic of Congo's president reelected to fifth term, provisional results show
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) - The Republic of Congo 's President Denis Sassou N'Guesso has been reelected for a fifth consecutive term, according to provisional results announced Tuesday by the authorities. Sassou N'Guesso won 94...
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Cuba's latest blackout underscores its deepening economic crisis as Rubio calls for new leadership
HAVANA (AP) - Large parts of Cuba were without power on Tuesday after its third blackout in four months underscored the island's deepening energy and economic crises and rising political tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. Electric...
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Trump delays China trip until next month to focus on the war in Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is delaying a diplomatic trip to China that had been planned for months but began to unravel as he pressured Beijing and other world powers to use military might to protect the Strait of Hormuz. Tr...
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WADA is weighing a rule to bar Trump and US officials from major events. Can it really do that?
The idea sounds outlandish, if not downright impossible. Leaders at the World Anti-Doping Agency are considering adopting a rule that could bar President Donald Trump and all U.S. government officials from attending major international events - even i...
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Vatican appeals court declares mistrial in the 'trial of the century' against a cardinal
ROME (AP) - The Vatican appeals tribunal declared a mistrial Tuesday in the Holy See's big "trial of the century," a stunning blow to both Pope Francis' legacy and Vatican prosecutors who had put a cardinal and several other people on trial over allege...
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Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
WASHINGTON (AP) - Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing his concerns about the justification for military strikes in Iran and saying he "cannot in good conscience" back the Trump ad...
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