Trials
'I wanted him to wake up but he didn't wake up': accused testifies at murder trial
A woman accused of murdering a man she regarded as a friend, stated she became angry after he tried to forced himself on her and blacked out.Mary Bird, 24, testified Tuesday afternoon at her trial at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. She's alleged responsible for the stabbing death of 31-year-old Wilfred Ballanty...
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Spring 2026
Warning issued as spring ice break expected soon
The Prince Albert Fire Department is warning people to stay off of the North Saskatchewan River as the weather continues to warm. "The river ice is currently very rotten, and open water can be seen in several locations, including around the bridge piers," said the department via social media. "For your s...
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Trials
'I wanted him to wake up but he didn't wake up': accused testifies at murder trial
A woman accused of murdering a man she regarded as a friend, stated she became angry after he tried to forced himself on her and blacked out.Mary Bird, 24, testified Tuesday afternoon at her trial at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. She's alleged responsible for the stabbing death of 31-year-old Wilfred Ballanty...
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Spring 2026
Warning issued as spring ice break expected soon
The Prince Albert Fire Department is warning people to stay off of the North Saskatchewan River as the weather continues to warm. "The river ice is currently very rotten, and open water can be seen in several locations, including around the bridge piers," said the department via social media. "For your s...
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New rooms
Bears get council approval to move into Leisure Centre
The Prince Albert Northern Bears did not have to work hard to convince councillors at city hall to grant their wish to have a dressing room dedicated for their use at the new Lake Country Leisure Centre. Club board member Al Dyer made his pitch at Monday's executive committee meeting but received no opposition from co...
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Investigations
Prince Albert police investigate arson and shooting at local business
After arriving at a Prince Albert business, the people captured on a surveillance camera proceeded to discharge a gun towards the front door and then light a fire.The incident that occurred early Monday morning in the 3300 block of second Ave. W. is under investigation.At approximately 5:19 a.m., members of the Prince ...
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Local theatre
Carlton students bring Mamma Mia to life
A well-known love story that has been performed on stages around the world and on the big screen, has now been brought to life by the theatre department at Carlton Comprehensive Public High School.Mamma Mia opens Thursday night in the school's cafetorium and following last year's production of the Addams Family, repres...
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Court proceedings
'You killed my son': Fourth man sentenced in Sask. Pen death case
Rising from her chair in a crowded courtroom, a grieving mother looked directly at the man sitting behind the glass and waved her middle finger."You killed my son [expletive]," she shouted before leaving.Dominick Cochrane, 46, one of six men charged in the death of Rocky Meechance at Saskatchewan Penitentiary...
Apr 27, 2026
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Saskatchewan
bonds amid turmoil
King Charles highlights US-UK bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'
WASHINGTON (AP) - King Charles III acknowledged "times of great uncertainty" as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech to the U.S. Congress that highlighted the bonds between the two countries at a time of political turmoil."...
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ban being considered
Survey says: Sask. parents to be polled about kids on social media
Premier Scott Moe and the Sask. Party government would like to know what parents in Saskatchewan think of a social media ban for children.On Monday, Moe said his government would send out surveys in about a week, asking parents and families their thoughts on social media limits for children.This follows Manitoba Premie...
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sentencing soon
Man pleads guilty to starting Ditch 2 fire
A man who was accused of sparking the Ditch 2 fire has pleaded guilty to arson. Jason Halkett, 29, of La Ronge, is expected to be sentenced May 7 in Montreal Lake. The fire was started May 26, 2025. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency determined the wildfire was human caused and Waskesiu RCMP then began a criminal i...
Apr 27, 2026
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possible bans coming
Child advocates call for online harms bill covering AI chatbots, gaming
Ottawa can't afford to wait any longer to introduce new online harms legislation that covers AI chatbots and video games, children's advocates and about a dozen kids told a press conference on Parliament Hill Monday.They urged the government to move quickly to introduce its promised online harms bill."This is a Da...
Apr 27, 2026
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annual payments
LLRIB weighing legal options after Ottawa rejects annuity increase
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is prepared to pursue legal action after the federal government rejected its claim to increase the $5 annual Treaty annuity paid to its members. larongeNOW reported last week the federal government ruled they have no lawful obligation to increase the payment and were unwilling to ne...
Apr 27, 2026
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Few options for buyers
Melfort housing inventory remains at historic lows
The housing market in Melfort is now ridiculously tight. There are now a fewer than a dozen houses on the market in Melfort and that is a major issue for anyone looking to move into the community. Robyn Luthi is a broker and realtor with Prairie Skies Realty in Melfort. She told northeastNOW it has been difficult getti...
Apr 27, 2026
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Local Sports
Flawless run
Sandy Lake Chiefs take down defending champs to win 2026 Senators Cup
The Sandy Lake Chiefs were the last team standing at the 2026 Senators Cup over the weekend. The high-level Indigenous tournament, hosted by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), saw the Chiefs claim top spot in the championship's 10th annual instalment, where the team claimed the Senators Cup and the $30,000 grand p...
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GO RIDERS GO
Riders could target linemen early in CFL Draft, analysts say
A pair of CFL Draft analysts believe the Saskatchewan Roughriders will stick to their identity when it comes to their pick.Saskatchewan will select ninth overall in the first round after the team claimed the Grey Cup with a win over the Montreal Alouettes in Winnipeg.While the team has lost some Canadian receiver depth...
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Series tied 1-1
Tigers roar back against Raiders in Game 2
After the thrill of Game 1's dominant 8-3 win for the Prince Albert Raiders, hopes were high in HockeyTown North as the Raiders hosted the Medicine Hat Tigers for Game 2 on Saturday. The reality of the two best teams in the Eastern Conference set in however and the Tigers made their statement, tying the series up with ...
Apr 26, 2026
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Raiders lead series 1-0
Raiders open series with statement game at the Hauser
After a full week and a half of tension had built up in Prince Albert, Friday night the Prince Albert Raiders finally got their first crack at revenge against the Medicine Hat Tigers from last year's playoffs. This time it was the Raiders with home ice advantage in the series, and a full sellout crowd of 3,299 people p...
Apr 25, 2026
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Community Minded
Ice Wolves' McKinnon named SJHL RBC Community Ambassador
La Ronge Ice Wolves' defenceman, Ryder McKinnon, has been named the 2026 RBC Community Ambassador for the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.McKinnon, who had a $1,000 donation made in his name for being a finalist, now has an additional $2,500 to go to Pre-Cambrian School in La Ronge, courtesy of RBC. He works part-tim...
Apr 24, 2026
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Chat with commish
Tough questions with WHL Commissioner Dan Near
The WHL Commissioner will be in the building for Game 1 of the third round series between the Prince Albert Raiders and the Medicine Hat Tigers. Dan Near has been travelling to different rinks in the league during the playoffs, and he arrived in Prince Albert the morning before Game 1. Even with a heavy layer of snow ...
Apr 24, 2026
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PA Profiles
North Country Massage and Medi Spa
From farm roots to five-star feel: A local success story earns top honours
What started as a one-room operation has grown into one of the most recognized wellness destinations in Prince Albert, and now, a 'Business of the Year' award winner.North Country Massage and Medi Spa marked a major milestone in 2025, celebrating 20 years in business while also taking home the prestigious Samuel McLeod...
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The Backyard and Compost Corner
Growing something bigger: How one Prince Albert business is cultivating community and sustainability
In a city already known for its natural beauty, one local entrepreneur is working to make Prince Albert even greener, one garden, one compost bin, and one connection at a time.Keri Sapsford, owner of The Backyard and Compost Corner, has built her business around a simple but powerful idea: helping people reconnect with...
Apr 27, 2026
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Blooming business
Prairie Oasis: Ready to help northern gardeners grow
After years of working in landscaping and landscaping construction around Prince Albert, Cory Thomas decided it was time to grow something of his own.That idea took root last spring with the opening of Prairie Oasis Landscape & Garden Centre Inc., located about 12 kilometres west of Spruce Home along Highway 355. N...
Apr 24, 2026
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$60 Million Economic Development
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation Advances Plans For Future Casino Development With Support From SIGA
Battlefords, Saskatchewan - The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation hosted an update on its exciting Casino and Resorts economic development project on Tuesday April 14, 2026, at The Ridge Interpretive Centre, Battlefords, Saskatchewan. The approximately $100 million project, which includes an i...
Apr 23, 2026
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Snowbird Aviation Services
Athabasca Basin News
Rooted in the North, Theresa Dufresne's Journey in Aviation Theresa Dufresne still remembers the call that changed her life. She just finished school in La Ronge when her cousin phoned from Stony Rapids. There was a job opening at West Wind Aviation, a predecessor of today's Rise Air. Could she be at the airport in 30 ...
Apr 21, 2026
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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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Canada
Health Canada approves 1st generic version of Ozempic in the country
TORONTO - Health Canada has approved the first generic version of brand-name Ozempic. The department says Canada is the first G7 country to authorize generic semaglutide. The injectable medication is manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories in India ...
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Fact File: RFK Jr.'s comment on Canada's medical assistance in dying law misleading
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told senators last week that medical assistance in dying is the leading cause of death in Canada. Canada's national statistics agency does not record MAID as a cause of death under World Health Organization g...
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Federal government to inject $755 million into Canadian sport
OTTAWA - The federal government is adding $755 million in sport funding as part of its spring economic update. Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says the money's purpose is to expand access to sport and better support Canada's athletes compe...
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Ottawa outlines plans to tackle financial crime, ban crypto ATMs
OTTAWA - The federal government plans to ban cryptocurrency ATMs as part of a suite of measures in its spring economic statement targeting financial crimes. The government says scammers use the ATMs to defraud victims, while criminals use them to conve...
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Feds outline $4.3B for Indigenous education, health in spring economic update
OTTAWA - The federal government is promising $4.3 billion for First Nations education, Inuit food security and Indigenous child welfare in its spring economic update. Much of the funding cited in the statement has been announced already, while funding ...
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Liberals table first fiscal document in seven years that won't need opposition votes
OTTAWA - The Liberal government released a spring economic update today closely focused on boosting investment and job training. While the document contains measures that likely would face pushback from the opposition, the Liberals - thanks to their ne...
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World
King Charles highlights US-UK bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'
WASHINGTON (AP) - King Charles III acknowledged "times of great uncertainty" as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech to the U.S. Congress that highlighted the bonds betw...
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Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump. ...
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Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on Tuesday in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump, according to a person fami...
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Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a 10-person prisoner swap
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West, officials in bot...
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89-year-old man arrested for allegedly wounding at least 4 people with a shotgun in Greek capital
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Police in Greece on Tuesday arrested an 89-year-old man who allegedly opened fire with a shotgun in a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, wounding at least four people. Law enforcement authori...
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Rescuers recover last victims from Indonesia train wreck that killed 15 and injured dozens
BEKASI, Indonesia (AP) - Rescuers finished removing victims from a damaged commuter train car Tuesday, confirming that the crash outside Indonesia's capital killed 15 people, all of whom were women. The crash occurred Monday when a long-d...
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