second man in hospital
Inmate dies following fight at Sask. Pen.
One man is dead and several others were injured following a fight at the maximum security unit of the Saskatchewan Penitentiary yesterday. Corrections Canada said that Horace Bear, who was serving a sentence of just under three years, has died. His sentence started December 13, 2024. Two other inmates were evaluated...
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Bang for your buck
Consumers aren't ditching beef due to high costs, they're just 'trading down'
Affordability is key for consumers right now, but the high cost of living isn't enough for people in Saskatchewan to stop asking, "Where's the beef?" Instead, consumers are shifting to cheaper cuts.Bryce Olson owns Northern Meats in Spiritwood. He's noticed a big spike in the number of people ordering bulk gr...
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Evading the law
Prince Albert has three times more flight from police incidents than Regina
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Unanswered questions
Sask. coroner confirms inquest for Boden Umpherville's death
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'A big summer ahead of us': Sask. Indian Relay team charges toward Calgary Stampede and Muckleshoot Gold Cup
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Prince Albert
Evading the law
Prince Albert has three times more flight from police incidents than Regina
A look into a number of incidents of drivers opting to run from police rather than pull over was discussed by the Prince Albert Police Commission at the board's monthly meeting on Tuesday. The Prince Albert Police Service tracked a 74 per cent increase between 2024 and 2025, with a total of 377 incidents last year. Th...
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Unanswered questions
Sask. coroner confirms inquest for Boden Umpherville's death
A full five days have been set aside to examine the circumstances surrounding a man's altercation with Prince Albert police officers and the reasons he passed away.The Saskatchewan Coroner's Service has confirmed the inquest for Boden Umpherville will run from July 20 to July 24, 2026 at Court of King's Bench in Prince...
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second man in hospital
Inmate dies following fight at Sask. Pen.
One man is dead and several others were injured following a fight at the maximum security unit of the Saskatchewan Penitentiary yesterday. Corrections Canada said that Horace Bear, who was serving a sentence of just under three years, has died. His sentence started December 13, 2024. Two other inmates were evaluated...
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Hospital upgrade
City starts saving for hospital gear up with $6 million in building permit fees
The City of Prince Albert has begun saving for what it expects will be a hefty bill to fit up the Victoria Hospital expansion. The first $6 million was allocated from the fees charged to the province for building permits for the hospital. "The knowledge that the SHA will be looking to Boreal (Health Care Foundat...
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Inspiring people
Sask. Indigenous firefighter receives national leadership award
A woman from Muskoday First Nation who is approaching her 27th year as a firefighter, has received national recognition for her leadership and dedication to strengthening wildfire resilience across Canada.Michelle Vandevord travelled to Victoria, B.C. last week and was one of three recipients of the Co-operators Lynn O...
Apr 22, 2026
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Shooting
RCMP look for man wanted for shooting gun in Big River First Nation
A man who is suspected of shooting a gun following an altercation with a woman on the Big River First Nation, is wanted by RCMP. Blaine Keenatch is charged with several gun charges and assault. He is described as 5'11", weighs 180 pounds and has brown eyes and hair. He also has letters and numbers tattooed on both...
Apr 21, 2026
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Saskatchewan
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'A big summer ahead of us': Sask. Indian Relay team charges toward Calgary Stampede and Muckleshoot Gold Cup
The horses aren't racing yet.Not really.On a cold Prairie spring, they move in a steady routine instead - building strength, finding their breath again after a winter off. In the saddle, Jay Peeaychew is doing the same."We got invited to Calgary Stampede this year, and the season is on its way already," he sa...
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Bang for your buck
Consumers aren't ditching beef due to high costs, they're just 'trading down'
Affordability is key for consumers right now, but the high cost of living isn't enough for people in Saskatchewan to stop asking, "Where's the beef?" Instead, consumers are shifting to cheaper cuts.Bryce Olson owns Northern Meats in Spiritwood. He's noticed a big spike in the number of people ordering bulk gr...
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wild rice series
From lake to plate: La Ronge major centre for wild rice processing
Wild rice is an important economic crop for First Nations and Métis people across Western Canada. The industry is particularly significant in Northern Saskatchewan, where approximately 70 per cent of the Canadian crop originates. Considered a sacred grain to Indigenous Peoples for centuries, it was first introdu...
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Moe apprehensive ahead of CUSMA conversations this year
Saskatchewan's Premier doesn't appear to have much confidence that conversations will be seamless heading into the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA) this summer.Premier Scott Moe told reporters at the Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina that the review of CUSMA will b...
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Provincial exports
Gitzel, Cameco pledge to remain Saskatchewan-based amidst global nuclear rush
Cameco and its CEO are remaining Saskatchewan-based and Saskatchewan-proud.On Monday, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel spoke at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit during a fireside chat, moderated by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.Gitzel quickly established his strong Saskatchewan roots, sharing that being born, educated...
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Snowfall runoff
UPDATE: Road closure issued as RM of Meadow Lake responds to flooding; Makwa area also impacted
UPDATE: As of Wednesday at 4:47 p.m., the RM of Meadow Lake said the three previously closed roads remain shut, while Range Road 3183 south of Airport Road is restricted to local traffic only.Officials say crews and council members are on the ground placing signage and monitoring conditions. The Water Security Agency i...
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Local Sports
Jacob Cossette
Former Ice Wolve, Trojan named ACHA All-Rookie
A native of Air Ronge, Sask., has had quite the successful first season of post-secondary hockey.Former La Ronge Ice Wolves forward and current member of the Niagara University Purple Eagles, Jacob Cossette, has been named to the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) M1 All-Independent Rookie Team."The rec...
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Golf Season looming
Cooke Municipal playing waiting game as opening date still to be determined
The opening date for Cooke Municipal Golf Course will not be anytime soon. Like many other courses in the area, the province's fourth oldest golf club is at the mercy of mother nature this season as a series of late season snowstorms have piled on the powder, pushing back their opening to later and later dates. Executi...
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Martial Arts
Prince Albert black belt named Grand Champion
Awarded the prestigious title of grand champion, Prince Albert's Sean Kelly has proven age is just a number.The 58-year-old competed last weekend at an open martial arts tournament in White Fox and finished first in Kata (Open Hand Form), Point Sparring and Weapon Sparring. He also placed second in Weapons Form.Speakin...
Apr 21, 2026
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Hype in the Hauser
Tickets for Raiders Eastern Conference Final already in standing room
The Eastern Conference Final starts in just a few short days for the Prince Albert Raiders, and the hype in the city is already palpable. With tickets going on sale at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, some fans were already lined up and waiting at the door as early as 7 a.m.Lonny Olson was one of the first people in line around 7:15...
Apr 21, 2026
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Revisiting playoff series with Blades and Tigers
Catching up with Raiders legend Mike Modano
Since 2013, fans of the Prince Albert Raiders have seen the #9 Modano banner hanging in the rafters of the Art Hauser Centre while they cheer on their favourite team. Coming to the city as a 16-year-old, Mike Modano would play three seasons with the Raiders between 1986-89, putting up 294 points in the span of 176 game...
Apr 20, 2026
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Round 3
Playoff Preview: Raiders look for revenge from last year against Tigers
While it ended in only four games, Prince Albert Raider fans got exactly what they wanted out of their second round sweeping defeat of the Saskatoon Blades. Now in the third round of the playoffs, the top four teams in the league during the regular season are all that remain. For the Eastern Conference Championship, th...
Apr 20, 2026
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PA Profiles
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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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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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Canada
In the news today: Extortion schemes, Alberta referendum, Lapu Lapu anniversary
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Criminal networks using young people from India for extortion schemes, Fintrac warns Canada's financial intelligence agency says criminal organizations appear to b...
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Four female premiers on whether Christine Fréchette can avoid the 'glass cliff'
MONTREAL - Kathleen Wynne, Ontario's first female premier, remembers meeting a businessman who shook hands with the male staffer standing next to her and addressed him as "premier." It's hard to shake the notion among the public of what a premier looks...
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A year after Lapu Lapu ramming attack, grief, anger and hope intertwine
VANCOUVER - At a South Vancouver long-term care home, Jhosie Sico has forgotten what proper sleep feels like, because she now gets up in the middle of the night to change her 30-year-old son's diaper and help turn his body. She never imagined her ret...
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Remembering the 11 who lost their lives in Lapu Lapu attack, one year ago
VANCOUVER - Eleven people were killed in the April 26, 2025, attack on the Lapu Lapu Day festival in East Vancouver, with dozens more injured. Adam Kai-Ji Lo has been charged with 11 counts of second-degree murder and 31 counts of attempted murder, but...
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Criminal networks using young people from India for extortion schemes, Fintrac warns
OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency says criminal organizations appear to be using young students from India to help extort people and businesses in South Asian communities across the country. In a newly published special bulletin, the Fina...
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B.C. premier asks for prayers for MLA Joan Phillip, saying she is 'very ill'
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says New Democrat member of the legislature Joan Phillip is "very ill" and her colleagues are "all praying for her." Eby told reporters at the legislature that Phillip is an "incredible fighter," but he was...
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World
Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office. ...
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Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections and sending it to the House. ...
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2 trains collide in Denmark, leaving 5 people critically injured
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Two trains collided in Denmark early Thursday, leaving five people critically injured in what police called a major incident. The collision occurred around 6:30 a.m. near Hillerød, about 40 kilometers (25 miles...
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2 trains collide in Denmark, prompting a massive emergency response north of Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Two trains collided in Denmark early Thursday, prompting a massive emergency response for what police called a major accident. The collision occurred north of Copenhagen. It was not immediately clear how many pe...
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Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
WASHINGTON (AP) - Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced Wednesday, the first head of a military service to depart during President Donald Trump's second term but just the latest top defense leader to step down o...
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Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon announced Wednesday that the Navy's top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job. In a statement posted to social media, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Phelan was "depar...
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