Provincial politics
Saskatchewan Party founder and former deputy premier Ken Krawetz dies at 75
Ken Krawetz, one of the Saskatchewan Party's founding members, has died. He was 75.Born and raised in the Invermay area, he was first elected as a Liberal MLA in the provincial legislature in 1995. Krawetz joined with fellow Liberals Bob Bjornerud, Rod Gantefour and June Draude to form the new party, along with four Pr...
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Ryan McDonald
Raiders bench boss named to Team CHL coaching staff
For the third straight year, Prince Albert Raiders Head Coach Ryan McDonald will be on the bench helping to coach the best players the country has to offer. This year though, it'll be 'Team CHL' instead of 'Team Canada' as McDonald has been named an assistant coach for the CHL USA Prospects Challenge in December."...
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Saskatchewan Party founder and former deputy premier Ken Krawetz dies at 75
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Cocaine and meth use
Prince Albert officials say wastewater drug data emphasizes need for coordinated response
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Raiders bench boss named to Team CHL coaching staff
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Cocaine and meth use
Prince Albert officials say wastewater drug data emphasizes need for coordinated response
Prince Albert officials say new wastewater data showing levels of cocaine and methamphetamine use in the city remain high should be treated as both a policing issue and a public health issue. At a news conference Thursday, Anna Dinsdale, the city's community safety and well-being co-ordinator, said the latest Statistic...
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Ryan McDonald
Raiders bench boss named to Team CHL coaching staff
For the third straight year, Prince Albert Raiders Head Coach Ryan McDonald will be on the bench helping to coach the best players the country has to offer. This year though, it'll be 'Team CHL' instead of 'Team Canada' as McDonald has been named an assistant coach for the CHL USA Prospects Challenge in December."...
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Court proceedings
Trial dates set for La Ronge taxi sex assault case
Trial dates have now been set for two men from the La Ronge area, charged with sexual assault after a woman was attacked during a cab ride.The pre-trial hearing took place at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert on Sept. 25. Akshar Desai and Keshav Dhillon will reappear for a jury trial on April 5, 2027. One week has...
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Calling the Shots
Leonard back to coaching duties behind Timberjaks bench
A familiar face has returned within the Prince Albert hockey scene as Tim Leonard is back to head coaching, this time at the Junior B level. Leonard was a longtime figure within the Prince Albert Mintos organization in U18 AAA where he spent 13 years on the coaching staff, ten of which as head coach with two national c...
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Shared History
Survivor calls for learning and connection at reconciliation event
Gerald Ballantyne's children are the first generation in his family who did not attend residential school. He wants them, and the wider community, to understand what the six generations before them experienced.The residential school survivor from Little Red River Reserve was the master of ceremonies at a Prince Albert ...
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Righting the wrongs
Power of youth celebrated at Shellbrook Truth and Reconciliation event
A sea of orange flooded main street in Shellbrook on Wednesday.Over 500 youth participated in the community's annual Truth and Reconciliation walk which was followed afterward by a barbecue at Evergreen Oasis and Consulting. In addition to the tremendous support from the students, there was also local community support...
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Saskatchewan
Provincial politics
Saskatchewan Party founder and former deputy premier Ken Krawetz dies at 75
Ken Krawetz, one of the Saskatchewan Party's founding members, has died. He was 75.Born and raised in the Invermay area, he was first elected as a Liberal MLA in the provincial legislature in 1995. Krawetz joined with fellow Liberals Bob Bjornerud, Rod Gantefour and June Draude to form the new party, along with four Pr...
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"This is a big loss for our group"
Fire destroys All Saints Orthodox Church in Meadow Lake
Parishioners of Meadow Lake's All Saints Orthodox Church are mourning the loss of their spiritual home after a fire destroyed the building Wednesday night.Kent Vidal said the church building would have been 70 years old in 2028. "It's been there for a long time, been lovingly cared for by people for decades and de...
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drug bust
RCMP seize one kilogram of cocaine in Stanley Mission
Cocaine, cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia were seized by Stanley Mission RCMP during a traffic stop early Saturday morning. On Sept. 26 at approximately 2 a.m., officers were conducting proactive patrols in Stanley Mission and stopped a vehicle in which police observed drug trafficking paraphernalia and open a...
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Poverty line
Saskatchewan minimum wage rises, but remains among Canada's lowest
Saskatchewan's minimum wage has gone up: Today it jumped from $15.35 to $15.70, adding $14 in a 40-hour workweek.Despite the increase, Saskatchewan's minimum wage remains the second-lowest in Canada, with only Alberta lower.Granted, Saskatchewan is known as a more affordable province.For instance, earlier this year, Sa...
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Northwest Sask
Municipalities see opportunity in nuclear push
Prince Albert Mayor Bill Powalinsky used to work for SaskPower and said that, both in his former professional capacity and as the head of a city looking to grow, he welcomed this week's announcement that Saskatchewan will be moving forward with a major expansion into nuclear energy."It's a necessary thing. We need...
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NUCLEAR POWER
How competing nuclear designs could shape Saskatchewan's energy future
Saskatchewan announced on Tuesday it is looking at building two large nuclear reactors in the province's northwest.Premier Scott Moe said nuclear power will play a part in the province's broader electrical grid by supplying at least 2,600 megawatts by 2050 and thus ensuring the energy needs of the province are met in t...
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Local Sports
Ryan McDonald
Raiders bench boss named to Team CHL coaching staff
For the third straight year, Prince Albert Raiders Head Coach Ryan McDonald will be on the bench helping to coach the best players the country has to offer. This year though, it'll be 'Team CHL' instead of 'Team Canada' as McDonald has been named an assistant coach for the CHL USA Prospects Challenge in December."...
2h ago
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Calling the Shots
Leonard back to coaching duties behind Timberjaks bench
A familiar face has returned within the Prince Albert hockey scene as Tim Leonard is back to head coaching, this time at the Junior B level. Leonard was a longtime figure within the Prince Albert Mintos organization in U18 AAA where he spent 13 years on the coaching staff, ten of which as head coach with two national c...
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Wednesday night action
Raiders welcome Rebels for first round rematch
Last year, the Prince Albert Raiders only lost three games in a row once during the regular season. Then on December 6, the Raiders snapped that losing skid with a 7-3 win over the Red Deer Rebels, which helped kick off one of the most dominant stretches of the season. Now, after going 1-2-1 (wins-losses-overtime losse...
Sep 30, 2026
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Rider news
Kicker Brett Lauther returns to Riders' roster after Redblacks trade
Kicker Brett Lauther is a Saskatchewan Roughrider once again after a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks.According to the Roughriders, the team acquired Lauther in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the CFL's 2027 draft.Lauther spent eight previous seasons with the Riders, suiting up for 114 regular-season games and ei...
Sep 30, 2026
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National Day for Truth and Reconcilation
Orange jerseys bring extra meaning for Raiders' Clarke
Hubert Clarke is always proud to wear the Prince Albert Raiders logo on his chest. On Wednesday, what surrounds that logo will mean even more.The 19-year-old from Norway House, Man., is Cree from Treaty 5 territory. Now playing in Treaty 6 territory, Clarke said Prince Albert has come to feel a lot like home."I li...
Sep 30, 2026
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Winning Ways
Mintos, Bears, Timberjaks collect wins in opening weekend
Each of Prince Albert's high level hockey clubs are in the win column following the first weekend of the regular season. In AAA, the Mintos managed to sweep the Notre Dame Hounds in their weekend set as the Raider Northern Bears split their doubleheader with the Weyburn Gold Wings, while the Timberjaks also split their...
Sep 29, 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...
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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
Supreme Court to examine jurisdictional question in alleged cryptocurrency fraud case
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will look into whether an Ontario court had jurisdiction to impose a statutory freeze on cryptocurrency in an alleged fraud case. Three Nigerian citizens are accused of defrauding a person in Canada of about $65,000...
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QuickQuotes: Reaction to the Pacific Link pipeline project
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday that the Pacific Link pipeline project is the first to be designated a project in the national interest under the Building Canada Act. The designation allows the federal government to streamline th...
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Health ministers say Ottawa needs to renew mental health, home care funding
OTTAWA - Health ministers from across the country say they're worried about "profound and negative" effects on patients and health-care jobs if federal funding agreements for mental health, addictions and home care are not renewed in this year's budget...
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A timeline for Pacific Link, the 'national interest' Alberta-B.C. pipeline plan
CALGARY - A new million-barrel-per-day oilsands pipeline to the West Coast is the first to be deemed a project of national interest - a key step if the proposal is to advance. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the ...
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Indigenous groups given just two months to consult on pipeline project designation
OTTAWA - Indigenous communities along the route for the newly announced West Coast oil pipeline were given just two months for consultations on whether the pipeline should be designated a project of national interest - and that was still more than the ...
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How has medical understanding of 'shaken baby syndrome' evolved?
TORONTO - An Ontario mother's acquittal in the death of her infant son is the latest display of medical evidence of shaken baby syndrome discredited in the courtroom. Jennifer Gaskin had been convicted of manslaughter in the death of her 2 1/2-month-ol...
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World
Judge denies defense motion asking Lindsay Clancy be found not guilty due to a lack of evidence
BOSTON (AP) - The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case on Thursday refused to declare her not guilty, turning down a defense motion that had argued there wasn't enough evidence to prove she was responsible for killing her three children. ...
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New ICE guidance bans high-speed car chases and sets tighter rules for traffic stops, a memo shows
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been ordered not to engage in high-speed car chases and to make vehicle stops only if they have completed specific training, under new internal guidance issued after several drivers were shot in en...
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Christa Pike is in critical condition after Tennessee's failed execution attempt, her lawyers say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Christa Pike was in critical condition Thursday and receiving "lifesaving care" at a hospital, her lawyers said, a day after a failed attempt to execute her in what Tennessee's governor called a "deeply disturbing" outcome. ...
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Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over security incident at US-run air base in England
LONDON (AP) - Police on Thursday arrested a dual U.K.-Iranian national on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England that British authorities have linked to Tehran. The 2...
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Michigan parents charged with misdemeanors after 3-year-old son displayed loaded gun at daycare
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - The parents of a 3-year-old Detroit-area boy who had a loaded gun in his backpack at a daycare were charged with misdemeanor crimes Thursday as prosecutors also revealed the firearm was passed to other kids before a staff ...
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DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool
WASHINGTON (AP) - A judge in the nation's capital agreed on Thursday to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a move that could prevent federal prosecutors from reviving th...
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