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Prince Albert

Raiders win 7-2, acquire Chmiel
Raiders momentum starting to roll after statement win in Swift Current
Following a win on home ice that felt like a momentum shift for the Prince Albert Raiders, the team was back on the road Saturday night to take on the Swift Current Broncos. The Raiders proved that momentum wasn't a fluke and popped off for a 7-2 win.Partway through the first period, it was announced that the Raiders h...
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Local Events
Fifth annual Chris Dunn Memorial Tournament taking over leisure centre this weekend
Eight of the top 13U AA teams from across Saskatchewan and Alberta are in Prince Albert this weekend for the fifth annual Chris Dunn Memorial Tournament. The annual tournament is hosted by the Prince Albert Buckeyes in memory of Chris Dunn, a former minor hockey coach within the city who passed away in 2020. "[Chr...
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Coming Home
Pte. Shaun Farrell to make final journey home today
Private Shaun Farrell will be escorted home during his final journey back to Prince Albert on Saturday. The 23-year-old was one of four soldiers who died exactly one week ago when a fast-moving grass fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright overtook a live-fire training exercise on a nearby grenade range. The other sold...
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Honouring and Remembering
Canadian Air Force veteran Grant Ursaki receives first poppy of annual campaign
A local Prince Albert veteran said he was pleasantly surprised when he was asked to receive the first poppy in the city ahead of Remembrance Day. Grant Ursaki is a Royal Canadian Air Force veteran who's served in various fighter locations all over Canada, including in nine of the ten provinces and at 12 Wing Shearwater...
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Raiders win 3-2
Raiders snap losing streak in WHL Finals rematch with Silvertips
One of the first big games cirlced on the calendar from the start of the season, the Prince Albert Raiders and Everett Silvertips were both a little desperate for a win in the rematch of last year's league finals. The Silvertips had lost two straight, and only one win in their last eight games. The Raiders had lost six...
Oct 24, 2026
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Housing solutions
Gateway Mall owner looks to replace rooftop parking with 500 modular homes
The owner of Prince Albert's Gateway Mall says construction of 500 modular homes next year on the mall's rooftop will help address the city's housing shortages and bring new life to the downtown. And while the City has not yet received any relevant engineering or building permit applications, Louai Alrifai, CEO of Alri...
Oct 23, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Vigil tomorrow
Prince Albert pays tribute to Pte Shaun Farrell with homecoming procession
People lined the streets of Prince Albert, some holding back tears, as Pte. Shaun Farrell was brought home in a procession accompanied by police, firefighters and paramedics. One woman from Ukraine cried as she watched the vehicles approach. She said her husband was serving overseas with the military and she expected h...
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Agreement
SGEU, province reach tentative agreement for 2,040 Sask. health workers
Health-care workers in Saskatchewan could soon have a new collective agreement.According to the provincial government, the tentative agreement between the Saskatchewan Government Employees' Union and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations would run for a six-year term, starting retroactively on April 1, 2...
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Offline
Sask. Crime Stoppers pauses tip lines after data breach
Anonymous Crime Stoppers tip lines across Saskatchewan have been frozen after a massive data breach hit P3, the specialized software used by the programs across Canada.The province-wide shutdown takes effect immediately and impacts programs operating out of Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, and provincial Sa...
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rare encounter
Man speaks out after wolf attack, calls incident entirely unprovoked
A man who was attacked by a wolf in Northern Saskatchewan about a week ago says the incident was entirely unprovoked. Ivan Salahub has been delivering supplies to northern mine sites for about three decades and his trip last Saturday to the Key Lake mill was very routine. He had stopped a roadside turnout on Highway 9...
Oct 23, 2026
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In Conversation with Brody Siebert - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: DMDS/Brody Siebert Independent Canadian country recording artist Brody Siebert delivers a powerful blend of modern country energy...
Oct 23, 2026
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CWD
Chronic wasting disease testing to proceed unchanged in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's chronic wasting disease testing program won't see changes during the 2026-27 hunting season.While the provincial government previously said it planned to eliminate the testing service, Premier Scott Moe later said the government would reconsider the decision.On Thursday, the province announced that testi...
Oct 22, 2026
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Local Sports

Raiders win 7-2, acquire Chmiel
Raiders momentum starting to roll after statement win in Swift Current
Following a win on home ice that felt like a momentum shift for the Prince Albert Raiders, the team was back on the road Saturday night to take on the Swift Current Broncos. The Raiders proved that momentum wasn't a fluke and popped off for a 7-2 win.Partway through the first period, it was announced that the Raiders h...
3h ago
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Local Events
Fifth annual Chris Dunn Memorial Tournament taking over leisure centre this weekend
Eight of the top 13U AA teams from across Saskatchewan and Alberta are in Prince Albert this weekend for the fifth annual Chris Dunn Memorial Tournament. The annual tournament is hosted by the Prince Albert Buckeyes in memory of Chris Dunn, a former minor hockey coach within the city who passed away in 2020. "[Chr...
13h ago
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Riders Gameday
Roughriders and Elks meet in CFL regular season finale
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will take on the Edmonton Elks as both teams are resting a number of starters this week for different reasons.Edmonton has already clinched the top spot in the CFL West Division, while the Riders have clinched a playoff spot but do not know if they will be playing in the West or East semifi...
15h ago
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Raiders win 3-2
Raiders snap losing streak in WHL Finals rematch with Silvertips
One of the first big games cirlced on the calendar from the start of the season, the Prince Albert Raiders and Everett Silvertips were both a little desperate for a win in the rematch of last year's league finals. The Silvertips had lost two straight, and only one win in their last eight games. The Raiders had lost six...
Oct 24, 2026
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CROSS COUNTRY
High School cross country season concludes with recent provincial championship
Hundreds of runners from across Saskatchewan competed at the provincial cross-country championships at Table Mountain over the weekend. Competitors included athletes from the Battlefords and area, the Prince Albert area and northeastern Saskatchewan. Athletes from the Battle West region were familiar with the course, h...
Oct 23, 2026
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Vs. Everett Friday, @ Swift Current Saturday
Weekend Preview: Finals rematch and divisional rivalry headline Raiders' weekend
Despite having lost their last six games in a row, there is some positives coming into a big weekend for the Prince Albert Raiders. The team has picked up a point in each of their last three games despite the losses, and a few players are starting to heat up. Just in time for one of the most anticipated games of the ye...
Oct 23, 2026
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PA Profiles

A milestone worth celebrating
Mont St. Joseph Home: 70 Years Caring for Our Community
For 70 years, Mont St. Joseph Home has been more than a place to receive care. It has been a home; a place where friendships grow, stories are shared, laughter fills the halls and people continue to find connection, purpose and joy in everyday life.As Mont St. Joseph Home celebrates 70 Years Caring for Our Community, i...
Oct 22, 2026
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SGEU Member Spotlight
Radiation Therapist Arlene Heinrich: a career built on care, teamwork and connection
A radiation therapist for almost 40 years, Arlene Heinrich shares why patient care, teamwork and a healthy life outside work have kept her committed to a career she would choose again.For Arlene Heinrich, a radiation therapist at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA), compassion is as important as technical skill when d...
Oct 1, 2026
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More than a car club
From car club to community: Midnight North builds connections in Prince Albert
For Tristan Remy, it started with cars. Two years later, the co-founder of Midnight North Car Club sees something much bigger taking shape: a community where people can share a passion, support one another and give young people something positive to be part of.Remy, 28, helped start Midnight North after attending local...
Sep 28, 2026
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"We like to make things easy."
Building relationships one policy at a time: LaRoche McDonald welcomes new insurance broker
For many people, insurance can feel complicated, especially when it comes to understanding what is covered and why certain policies matter. At LaRoche McDonald Agency Limited in Prince Albert, new broker Audriana April is taking a relationship-first approach, helping clients understand their coverage rather than simply...
Sep 20, 2026
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"Online doesn't mean impersonal."
Innova Law brings convenient, personal legal services to clients across Saskatchewan
For many people, working with a lawyer can mean rearranging a busy schedule, travelling to an office and finding time for appointments. Innova Law is taking a different approach by allowing Saskatchewan clients to complete their legal matters fully online while maintaining the personal connection and professional servi...
Aug 27, 2026
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Flying Dust First Nation
From Flying Dust to communities across Canada: Christopher Merasty builds support through New Direction Consulting
Across Saskatchewan, many communities are looking for ways to strengthen leadership, support men, engage youth and build healthier communities for the next generation. That challenge is what led Flying Dust First Nation member Christopher Merasty to establish New Direction Consulting. The Flying Dust First Nation membe...
Aug 4, 2026
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Canada

150 grads, chaperones rescued after boat cruise runs around off Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER - Mounties in North Vancouver say 150 youth and their chaperones had to be rescued when the vessel they were on ran aground on a sandbar off Vancouver. RCMP say the vessel was in Burrard Inlet on Friday night and was carrying the group...
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CP NewsAlert: BC NDP Leader David Eby wins Vancouver-Point Grey, loses election
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby has been re-elected in his riding of Vancouver-Point Grey, but his party has lost the election to the B.C. Conservative Party. Eby has held the ridin...
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CP NewsAlert: BC Green Leader Emily Lowan wins bid for riding on Vancouver Island
BRENTWOOD BAY - The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting victory for BC Greens Leader Emily Lowan in the Vancouver Island riding of Saanich North and the Islands. Lowan became leader of the provincial Greens in September 2025, succeeding Sonia Fu...
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CP NewsAlert: Elenore Sturko loses seat for CentreBC in return to Surrey South
The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that CentreBC Leader Elenore Sturko has lost her bid to win back her former seat in Surrey South. The former RCMP officer, who was defeated by B.C. Conservative Megan Knight, was previously elected to the ...
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CP NewsAlert: OneBC's Dallas Brodie loses Vancouver-Quilchena riding
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that OneBC interim leader Dallas Brodie has lost the riding of Vancouver-Quilchena. She has been defeated by B.C. Conservative candidate Carson Binda, who is the former provincial director of t...
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Meet Lorne Doerkson, 'guy from Williams Lake' and B.C.'s next premier
VANCOUVER - British Columbians got their best look so far at Lorne Doerkson on Saturday night, their premier-designate, and self-described "guy from Williams Lake." The interim B.C. Conservative leader delivered a rollicking victory speech as he revell...
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World

Serbia holds a parliamentary election as populist Vucic faces protesting students
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - Serbians are voting Sunday in a parliamentary election that is seen as a showdown between the Balkan country's populist leader Aleksandar Vucic and a movement of university students who led protests against him for almost two ye...
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Bulgaria holds a presidential election dominated by economic hardship and the Ukraine war
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) - Bulgarians headed to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president in a campaign centered on growing economic hardship and drone attacks on Black Sea shipping. The vote will also be the first major test for the ...
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At least 12 people injured in shooting near a football stadium in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - At least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting Saturday near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University, authorities said. Tallahassee Police Chi...
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Frelick, Pratt lift Brewers to 5-4 comeback win over Rays and 2-0 World Series lead
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Four-run deficits don't discourage the Milwaukee Brewers this October, not with those orange Life Savers. Sal Frelick and Cooper Pratt, two of the under-the-radar Brewers manager Pat Murphy thinks of with his nickname for less-apprecia...
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Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - An apparent explosion caused a fire Saturday at a Quaker Oats plant in Iowa that the company touts as the largest milling facility in the world. No one was hurt, fire officials said. The Cedar Rapids Fire Departm...
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean news agency reports
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in China, his first visit to the country in a year, South Korea's government said Saturday. Kim's visit to China is his latest move in an increasingly assertive foreign policy a...
Oct 24, 2026
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