Talented youth
Prince Albert high school students invited to bring their skills to Toronto
A pair of highly skilled high schools in Prince Albert have earned the right to represent Saskatchewan next month at a national competition.Based on their performances at last month's Skills Canada competition in Regina, Jorja Hanson and Cameron Dueck will travel to Toronto at the end of May for the 2026 Skills Canada ...
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Community heroes
Behind the screen: the job of a telecommunicator
Whether it's a couple whose arriving baby simply couldn't wait for the hospital, or a family member who requires urgent care, a comforting and calm voice on the other end of a 9-1-1 call can make all the difference.April 12-18 has been proclaimed by the Government of Saskatchewan as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week...
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What's Trending
Raiders win series 4-0
Raiders sweep Blades out of second round, move on to face Tigers
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Made in Saskatchewan
Find My Plus One: The Canadian App for Getting Out and Living Your Best Life
Talented youth
Prince Albert high school students invited to bring their skills to Toronto
11h ago
Community heroes
Behind the screen: the job of a telecommunicator
13h ago
Prince Albert
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...
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Talented youth
Prince Albert high school students invited to bring their skills to Toronto
A pair of highly skilled high schools in Prince Albert have earned the right to represent Saskatchewan next month at a national competition.Based on their performances at last month's Skills Canada competition in Regina, Jorja Hanson and Cameron Dueck will travel to Toronto at the end of May for the 2026 Skills Canada ...
11h ago
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Community heroes
Behind the screen: the job of a telecommunicator
Whether it's a couple whose arriving baby simply couldn't wait for the hospital, or a family member who requires urgent care, a comforting and calm voice on the other end of a 9-1-1 call can make all the difference.April 12-18 has been proclaimed by the Government of Saskatchewan as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week...
13h ago
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Highway update
UPDATE: Snow slows traffic west of Prince Albert
As of 2 p.m. on April 15, the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline has removed the "travel not recommended" alert for the route between North Battleford and Lloydminster.-While Prince Albert faces yet another round of snow that is reducing visibility to the west and north of the city, the situation is worse in the Ni...
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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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Serious injuries
Two women charged in aggravated assault case
Prince Albert Police have arrested two women in connection with the assault of a third woman in the 500 block of 13th Street East on Friday. Officers were called to a reported assault in an alley just after 5 pm and found a suspect vehicle nearby. They arrested the two women without incident. The victim was found in a ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
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 ...
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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...
18h ago
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recall
7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in Saskatchewan due to listeria risk
A number of sandwiches, subs and wraps sold by the convenience chain 7-Eleven have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria.The Government of Canada said the sandwiches, which were distributed in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, should not be consumed, sold or distributed.The affected produc...
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Few changes from new Liberal majority expected by Sask. political scientist
A Saskatchewan political scientist is expecting few changes for people in this province, now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government.Three byelection wins on Monday have resulted in the Liberals having 174 seats in the House of Commons.The byelection results follow five opposition MPs crossing...
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Winter's not ready to leave
More snow expected over the coming days
It may not be Feb. 2, but the weather is reminiscent of the movie Groundhog Day. More snow is coming through Saskatchewan in the coming days, as Old Man Winter acts like a party guest who doesn't know it's time to leave. Christy Climenhaga of Environment and Climate Change Canada said separate systems are expected to b...
Apr 14, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Lloydminster RCMP responds to five overdoses in seven hours
Lloydminster RCMP is warning the public after officers responded to five suspected overdoses in the span of seven hours. During this time, four doses of Narcan were utilized to help, and there was one instance where an RCMP member transported a person in need to the hospital due to a delay with ground ambulance servic...
Apr 14, 2026
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Local Sports
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...
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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...
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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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Help Wanted
PAMBA seeking umpires for busy upcoming season as first pitch looms
The Prince Albert Minor Baseball Association (PAMBA) is putting out the call for umpires ahead of the 2026 season. With multiple Western Canadian Baseball Championship tournaments coming to the city later this summer, the association currently has 19 officials registered but would like to see closer to 30 for availabil...
Apr 14, 2026
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Hype in the stands
Raider fans both new and vintage bringing energy into Art Hauser Centre
The energy in the Art Hauser Centre has been on full display in the first five home games of the playoffs so far, generating tons excitement for fans. Whether a fan has been loyal to the Raiders since they first started playing in Prince Albert, or if it's a fan that is in their first season cheering for the Raiders, e...
Apr 14, 2026
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Raiders lead series 2-0
Raiders protect home ice with second straight dominant win over Blades
After a dominant showing in Game 1, the Prince Albert Raiders were primed and ready for Game 2 against the Saskatoon Blades. The first period was hard fought but stayed scoreless, and eventually the Raiders were still the team in control until they finally broke through for a 3-0 win. For the first period, the Blades c...
Apr 12, 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
In the news today: Artemis II update, Social media ban, Amazon surcharge
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates to hold news conference Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his NASA crewmates are set to take part in a news...
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Lytton was razed by fire. Some fear financial ruin is next for the tiny B.C. village
Ross and Judith Urquhart have called Lytton, B.C., home for half a century, leaving only for as long it took to rebuild after a raging wildfire forced them to flee in 2021. "All the homes around us were burning and we had to just jump in the vehicle ...
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Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates to hold news conference
HOUSTON - Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his NASA crewmates are set to take part in a news conference on Thursday after the historic Artemis II lunar mission. The four-person crew - commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission speciali...
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B.C. tables another First Nation treaty ratification, but overlap concerns persist
VICTORIA - The Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. has reached a major milestone in its treaty process as the province tabled legislation to ratify the agreement, in the second such achievement for a First Nation in as many days. But like the pr...
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Oh, give me a home: Alberta-raised wood bison calves safely relocated to Alaska
Dozens of Alberta-raised bison calves sent to Alaska as part of a relocation agreement with the state made it safely to their new home, but it wasn't without months of logistical work and a 40-hour trip on treacherous northern roads. Jonathan DeMoor,...
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NDP to get $670K parliamentary funding boost despite not having official status
OTTAWA - The cash-strapped federal NDP is getting a $670,000 financial boost. Members of the other main political parties on the Board of Internal Economy have decided to grant the parliamentary funds, even though the NDP does not have official party s...
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World
Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump's war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress aut...
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Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - A student opened fire on two classrooms at a middle school in Turkey on Wednesday, killing nine people and wounding 13 others, the interior minister said, in the country's second such shooting in two days. The 14-yea...
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Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist...
Apr 14, 2026
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Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge must end his "intrusive" contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year, a divided appeals court panel ruled Tu...
Apr 14, 2026
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Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge must end his "intrusive" contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year, a divided appeals court panel ru...
Apr 14, 2026
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Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds
A super typhoon with ferocious winds and heavy rains was battering a group of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean late Tuesday, forcing residents to seeking shelter from flying tree limbs and collapsed buildings amid heavy rains, winds and floodin...
Apr 14, 2026
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