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Late season wildfire burning in Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Fire crews in northwest Saskatchewan are responding to a late-season wildfire within Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The blaze was sparked on Wednesday near Kimball Lake and has since been dubbed the Kimball fire. According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) active incidents, the fire is roughly 64 hectare...
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Northern Bears dominate in opening game at Canadian Crown tournament
The Prince Albert Raider Northern Bears are putting other teams on notice following their opening game at the Canadian Crown tournament. The Bears played in the tournament opener Thursday morning in Devon, Alta., where they slaughtered OHA Penticton 10-0 to kick off the festivities. Prince Albert is looking to recaptur...
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Ditch 2 Wildfire starter receives six year sentence
A massive wildfire in northern Saskatchewan that burned over 200,000 hectares of forest and cost over $10 million in damages and resources, has resulted in a six year prison sentence.Jason Halkett, the man responsible for sparking the Ditch 2 wildfire last year, appeared Thursday morning at Montreal Lake Cree Nation ci...
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Northern Bears dominate in opening game at Canadian Crown tournament
The Prince Albert Raider Northern Bears are putting other teams on notice following their opening game at the Canadian Crown tournament. The Bears played in the tournament opener Thursday morning in Devon, Alta., where they slaughtered OHA Penticton 10-0 to kick off the festivities. Prince Albert is looking to recaptur...
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fence thieves
Fencing stolen from Prince Albert community garden
The Prince Albert Police Service is asking for the public's assistance with tracking down the culprits behind stolen construction fencing from one of the city's community gardens. Police received a report on Oct. 5 that the fencing surrounding the community garden on the 1800 block of 15th Ave was removed. Investigatio...
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new contractor
City of Prince Albert changes towing and impound system
Editors Note: An earlier version of this story included a file photo of the former owner of Lakeland Towing. The business has not been connected to the former owner for a couple of years. The current owner of Lakeland Towing is Mike Schroeder, who recently became the title sponsor for the golf and curling club in Princ...
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Closing arguments Thursday
Testimony wraps up at Chubey murder trial in Melfort
Final arguments in the Cody Chubey murder trial in Melfort will be heard on Thursday. Defense counsel Peter Abrametz rested his case on Wednesday, with the accused taking the stand in the morning. Chubey testified that he was responsible for the death of his long-time partner Danielle Dobersheck at the Carra Valla Inn ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Martin, Molde, Murray
Raiders officially sign three players, release one
A couple players that fans have gotten used to seeing play for the Prince Albert Raiders have now been officially signed to the team. This week ahead of games in Regina and Moose Jaw, the Raiders have signed forwards Malaki Martin and Eli Molde, along with defenceman Jordan Murray, to WHL Scholarship & Development ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Lloydminster RCMP warn against online rumours after false incident
Lloydminster RCMP are warning about the consequences of spreading unverified information on social media after rumours prompted more than 50 calls to police following a lockdown Wednesday at Lloydminster Comprehensive High School.The incident began on the morning of Oct. 7 when two students reported seeing what they be...
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Wildfire
Late season wildfire burning in Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Fire crews in northwest Saskatchewan are responding to a late-season wildfire within Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The blaze was sparked on Wednesday near Kimball Lake and has since been dubbed the Kimball fire. According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) active incidents, the fire is roughly 64 hectare...
1h ago
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Arson
Ditch 2 Wildfire starter receives six year sentence
A massive wildfire in northern Saskatchewan that burned over 200,000 hectares of forest and cost over $10 million in damages and resources, has resulted in a six year prison sentence.Jason Halkett, the man responsible for sparking the Ditch 2 wildfire last year, appeared Thursday morning at Montreal Lake Cree Nation ci...
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Yorkton terrorism case highlights reach of extremist network
Terrorism charges announced earlier this week by the RCMP against a young adult from Yorkton have raised questions of how an extremist network is targeting people in Saskatchewan."I guess we're always a bit surprised when something completely horrifying happens in our own community or in an adjacent community,&quo...
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Accountability
Indigenous Services Canada sending final letter to FSIN over audit
Speaking at Dakota Dunes on Wednesday, just outside Saskatoon, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada Mandy Gull-Masty gave a brief update on the forensic audit into the FSIN, which asked the organization to account for $34,251,566 in expenses.The federal government has since instructed the FSIN to repay more than $28 ...
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In Conversation with Jess Moskaluke - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Dale Peters Jess Moskaluke joins us this week, on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk new music, CCMA's, her upcoming Grand...
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Off and running
Northern Bears dominate in opening game at Canadian Crown tournament
The Prince Albert Raider Northern Bears are putting other teams on notice following their opening game at the Canadian Crown tournament. The Bears played in the tournament opener Thursday morning in Devon, Alta., where they slaughtered OHA Penticton 10-0 to kick off the festivities. Prince Albert is looking to recaptur...
3h ago
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Martin, Molde, Murray
Raiders officially sign three players, release one
A couple players that fans have gotten used to seeing play for the Prince Albert Raiders have now been officially signed to the team. This week ahead of games in Regina and Moose Jaw, the Raiders have signed forwards Malaki Martin and Eli Molde, along with defenceman Jordan Murray, to WHL Scholarship & Development ...
Oct 7, 2026
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
Oct 4, 2026
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Raiders lose 4-2
Tigers tame Raiders in first Eastern Conference Final rematch
After a solid game Friday night that the Raiders didn't get rewarded for, the Prince Albert Raiders went down the road for a highly anticipated matchup early in the season with the Medicine Hat Tigers. In the first rematch since last year's Eastern Conference Final, the Raiders dominated the special teams battle but fa...
Oct 3, 2026
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Go Riders
Saskatchewan Roughriders lose 37-31 to Calgary Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have to wait a little longer to punch their ticket to the playoffs.The Calgary Stampeders held off a late Saskatchewan push for a 37-31 win Friday night at Mosaic Stadium, preventing the Riders from clinching a post-season berth and handing the green and white a third straight loss.Cal...
Oct 3, 2026
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Raiders lose 3-1
Four posts as Raiders fall to Hurricanes
After picking up a solid win Wednesday night at home over Red Deer, the Prince Albert Raiders hit the road for the first of four road games starting with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The Raiders played well enough to win, but the Hurricanes managed to pull out the win 3-1 over the Raiders. The Raiders got the first penal...
Oct 2, 2026
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PA Profiles
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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New business
Sunday Eve Bridal Atelier: Bringing a fresh approach to bridal shopping
For many brides in Prince Albert and northern Saskatchewan, finding the perfect wedding dress has traditionally meant a trip to Saskatoon. A new downtown boutique is looking to change that by bringing designer bridal fashion, inclusive sizing and a personalized shopping experience closer to home.Located on Central Aven...
Jul 17, 2026
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Canada
Many Quebec voters got false election information from chatbot, MPs hear
OTTAWA - Canadians turning to chatbots for election information don't always get accurate responses, a Parliamentary committee heard Thursday. An estimated 40 per cent of Quebec voters asked AI chatbots for election information, said Aengus Bridgman, a...
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Carney points to federal review when asked about restricting access to SKS rifle
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated Thursday the federal government will look at the advice of an arm's-length panel studying firearms classification before making any decision on the status of the SKS rifle. An FBI complaint filed in a Washi...
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Treasury Board minister says he's not aware of pests in federal office buildings
OTTAWA - Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali says he's unaware of the presence of pests in federal office buildings. Responses to a House of Commons order paper question revealed last month that pests have been reported in dozens of federal buildings ...
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Author Galloway says he can't write since sexual assault claims derailed his career
VANCOUVER - Author and former UBC creative writing professor Steven Galloway wept as he testified that he can no longer write since unproven allegations of sexual assault derailed his career. "I just can't do it anymore. I wish I could," he said. Gall...
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Cold Lake First Nations seeks judicial review of Pacific Link pipeline designation
OTTAWA - Cold Lake First Nations filed an application for judicial review in Federal Court on Thursday challenging Ottawa's decision to designate the Pacific Link pipeline as a project in the national interest. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Pr...
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Three horses en route to Equestrian Canada event killed in B.C. highway crash
REVELSTOKE - Three horses being transported to an Equestrian Canada event in Langley, B.C., have been killed in a crash on Highway 1 in the British Columbia Interior. Equestrian Canada said in a statement that four horses were being towed to the Nation...
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World
The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay
CORONADO, Calif. (AP) - The USS Abraham Lincoln returned home to San Diego Bay Thursday with sailors jumping up and down and waving excitedly to loved ones as the ship ended a deployment that included a record uninterrupted 265 days at sea in support o...
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MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 games starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in bargaining with players on Thursday. Owners also proposed to a...
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Trump says US will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not order a resumption of military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections in the United States. Trump, while stumping for Republicans this week, has hinted t...
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Man with a gun and knife is fatally shot by security at Nashville federal courthouse, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A man armed with a pistol and knife was fatally shot by a security officer Thursday just inside the busy entrance of a federal courthouse in Tennessee's largest city, authorities said. The man in his 40s tried to f...
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UK arrest 2 Latvians inside perimeter of RAF base housing U.S., NATO intelligence operations
LONDON (AP) - U.K. authorities arrested two Latvian men after they were discovered early Thursday inside the perimeter of an RAF base that houses U.S. and NATO intelligence operations, counterterrorism police said. The base, RAF Moleswort...
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New US indictment charges Maduro with overseeing machine of repression, torture of Americans
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. prosecutors unveiled sweeping new criminal charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Thursday, accusing him and his wife of heading a state-sponsored system of repression responsible for the beating, asphyxiatio...
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