ERT deployed
Wanted man arrested following raid at West Flat home
The Prince Albert Police Service have charged two men following an investigation involving firearms at a residence on the city's west side.In March 2026, members of the Criminal Reduction Team (CRT) identified that Jefferson Jobb, 35, was residing at a home in the 1600 block of 13th Street West. Jobb is known to police...
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Change of command
New warden at Sask. Penitentiary in Prince Albert
A changing of the guard has occurred at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.Pattie Krafchuk is leaving and new Warden Kevin Fowler has taken her place. "Pattie and Kevin have demonstrated a sustained commitment to safety and service, consistent with long-standing tradition that distinguishes the managers and staff of this ...
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Court
Man charged with child sex abuse, flees to Paris, Ukraine: court
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ERT deployed
Wanted man arrested following raid at West Flat home
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Senior Hockey
'Heartbreaking': Willow Cree Chiefs application to rejoin TRHL rejected for second time
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Prince Albert
Court
Man charged with child sex abuse, flees to Paris, Ukraine: court
Roughly eight months after being charged with possession of child sex abuse materials and while out a bail, a man fled the country to fight in the Ukraine war and had a goal of being killed.Those details were shared Friday afternoon at Prince Albert Provincial Court, where 60-year-old Wade Chitrena received a six-month...
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ERT deployed
Wanted man arrested following raid at West Flat home
The Prince Albert Police Service have charged two men following an investigation involving firearms at a residence on the city's west side.In March 2026, members of the Criminal Reduction Team (CRT) identified that Jefferson Jobb, 35, was residing at a home in the 1600 block of 13th Street West. Jobb is known to police...
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Change of command
New warden at Sask. Penitentiary in Prince Albert
A changing of the guard has occurred at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.Pattie Krafchuk is leaving and new Warden Kevin Fowler has taken her place. "Pattie and Kevin have demonstrated a sustained commitment to safety and service, consistent with long-standing tradition that distinguishes the managers and staff of this ...
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Local theatre
WATCH: Odyssey Productions gears up for 'Munsch' more fun
The latest offering from Odyssey Productions will bring some beloved stories to the stage.Munsch at Play Act Two runs April 22 to 25 at the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library. The 15- person cast has been rehearsing since January. Director Trent Gillespie, who like many grew up reading all of Robert Munsch's stories, to...
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Football season beginning
Spring football registration open for PAMFA
It may not seem like it with the fresh snow that has hit the ground, but the spring football season is just around the corner. Prince Albert Minor Football has their registration for their spring programs open with their first practice scheduled for April 27. President of the Prince Albert Minor Football Association (P...
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Two by Twos
Former Saskatchewan members of secretive sect speak out on widespread allegations of abuse
Every Sunday morning and every Wednesday night, members of a religious sect in Saskatchewan meet in private homes to profess their faith in a church with no name.Those outside the religion refer to them as "Two by Twos."It doesn't have an official headquarters or church, no financial records, and any tenets m...
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Saskatchewan
Spring runoff
No shortage of water from Prince Albert to Meadow Lake and Hudson Bay
Central parts of Saskatchewan will not face a dry spring as above normal snowfalls start melting. The Water Security Agency, which monitors levels, checked snowfalls at 12 selected sites across the province in April 9 and 10, in addition to their normal monitoring efforts. As expected, the middle of the province has h...
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Where is Spring?
Meteorologist says Saskatchewan could see even more snow next week
After a spring storm brought an unwelcome pile of snow to many parts of Saskatchewan on Thursday, a meteorologist is warning that the province might see even more snow next week.According to Environment Canada, the late-season storm dropped about nine centimetres of snow on Regina on Thursday, while Saskatoon received ...
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Two by Twos
Former Saskatchewan members of secretive sect speak out on widespread allegations of abuse
Every Sunday morning and every Wednesday night, members of a religious sect in Saskatchewan meet in private homes to profess their faith in a church with no name.Those outside the religion refer to them as "Two by Twos."It doesn't have an official headquarters or church, no financial records, and any tenets m...
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Prince Albert impacted
Another 30 layoffs bring SaskPolytechnic total to 180
Another 30 layoffs staff at Saskatchewan Polytechnic brings the number of staff to 180 that have lost employment in the last year or so. The school said the decision was made following an annual operational review that aimed to make sure that "programs align with labour market demand, operational efficiency and b...
Apr 16, 2026
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online harm
Ottawa 'very seriously' considering social media ban for kids, minister says
Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government is "very seriously" considering introducing a social media ban for kids.At the Liberal convention in Montreal on Saturday, members passed a non-binding resolution calling on the government to set 16 as the minimum age for access to social media accounts.Miller ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Snowy, windy conditions wreaking havoc
Travel not recommended in parts of northeast
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways. Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas. The Highway Hotline is reporting swirling, loose, and drifting snow, along with drifts, slush, and ice, along with heavy snow and windy condition...
Apr 15, 2026
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Local Sports
Senior Hockey
'Heartbreaking': Willow Cree Chiefs application to rejoin TRHL rejected for second time
The Willow Cree Chiefs will have to find a new league to play in for the next hockey season. The club, based in Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation near Duck Lake, had their most recent application to re-enter the Twin Rivers Hockey League (TRHL) rejected this past week after their first bid was denied last spring. Ch...
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Football season beginning
Spring football registration open for PAMFA
It may not seem like it with the fresh snow that has hit the ground, but the spring football season is just around the corner. Prince Albert Minor Football has their registration for their spring programs open with their first practice scheduled for April 27. President of the Prince Albert Minor Football Association (P...
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Rider moves
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
Ajou Ajou has been released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders after a suspension from the CFL.The league announced the slotback was suspended for both preseason contests and a minimum of six regular-season games after violating the league's gender-based violence and harassment policy. Shortly after the announcement, the ...
Apr 16, 2026
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Raiders win series 4-0
Raiders sweep Blades out of second round, move on to face Tigers
For the ninth time in WHL history, the Prince Albert Raiders had met their arch rival Saskatoon Blades in the second round. The Raiders only allowed one goal in the first three games to take a commanding 3-0 series lead, setting up an elimination Game 4 on Wednesday night.The Raiders came out of the gates early with so...
Apr 16, 2026
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Junior Lacrosse
Season schedule released as Preds gear up to defend PGLL, Western title for another year
The targets on the Prince Albert Predators' backs couldn't be bigger as a new season kicks off in less than a month. The club is preparing to defend their Prairie Gold Lacrosse League (PGLL) championship for the fourth consecutive season, as well as their back-to-back Western Canadian MacDonald Cup championships. The P...
Apr 15, 2026
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Raiders lead series 3-0
Raiders shutout Blades for second straight night for series vice grip
After earning a 2-0 series lead on home ice, the Prince Albert Raiders saw their second round series shift to Saskatoon on Tuesday for Game 3. For the second straight game, the Raiders shut the Blades out for a 4-0 win, and a 3-0 lead in the series.The Blades came out of the gates with some fire to try and show just ho...
Apr 15, 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
'They suck': Lutnick criticizes Canada's trade strategy
OTTAWA - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attacked Canada's trade strategy on Friday, adding, "They suck." Lutnick was responding to a report in the Financial Post quoting Canada's former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul saying time is on Can...
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Champagne says Conservative probes into Alto connection are 'just politics'
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne is brushing off Conservative calls for an investigation into his personal relationship with an Alto executive and the proposed high-speed rail project as "just politics." Michael Barrett, the Conser...
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Internal audit informed Liberals' defence procurement reforms, government says
OTTAWA - A recent internal audit that outlined major problems in military procurement led to some of the changes to the system introduced under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the federal government said on Friday. A spokesperson for Stephen Fuhr, secretar...
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Anthropic's Mythos shows need to 'come to grips' with AI risks: BoC governor
Global financial systems need to "come to grips" with the risks posed by rapid advances in artificial intelligence models like Anthropic's Mythos, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said on Friday. Developer Anthropic claims the upcoming Mythos model...
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Climate change is eroding typical nighttime breaks in wildfire activity, study says
Climate change is breaking down typical nighttime lulls in wildfire activity, a new study by researchers in Canada suggests, eroding opportunities for crews to contain the intensifying blazes. The study co-authored by researchers in British Columbia a...
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Federal government needs more desk space as public servants return to office: PSPC
OTTAWA - In less than three months, the federal government's order requiring most public servants to attend the office four days a week - up from the current benchmark of three days - takes effect. There's just one hitch. It doesn't have room for all o...
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World
Coast Guard searches for 6 people after losing contact with boat following Typhoon Sinlaku
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) - The U.S. Coast Guard was searching for six people after losing contact with their disabled boat off the coast of Guam following Typhoon Sinlaku. The crew of the 145-foot (44-meter) dry cargo vessel, named the Mariana ...
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Judge declines to dismiss case in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, setting up 3rd trial
NEW YORK (AP) - The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz is on track for a third trial, after a judge declined Friday to dismiss charges against the onetime New York shop clerk charged with abducting and killing the bo...
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Gunmen in Nigeria attack a passenger bus and abduct students
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Gunmen attacked a passenger bus in Nigeria 's Benue state, abducting some students on their way to university examinations, officials said. The students and other passengers were abducted Thursday along the Otukpo-Ma...
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About 15 Latin American deportees from the US arrive in Congo, lawyer says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Around 15 people deported from the United States landed in Congo's capital Kinshasa in the early hours of Friday, their lawyer said. It was the latest example of the Trump administration using agreements with Africa...
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Starmer says he is 'furious' he wasn't told Mandelson failed security checks
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he "absolutely furious" that he wasn't told his scandal-tainted pick for U.K. ambassador to Washington had failed security checks before being appointed. Starmer says he was kept in t...
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Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty
BANGKOK (AP) - Myanmar's former President Win Myint was freed Friday as part of a broad prisoner amnesty by newly inaugurated President Min Aung Hlaing to mark the traditional New Year, state-run media reported. The pardon order applied t...
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