WSA update
Warmer weather expected to prolong high flows, worsen flooding in parts of Saskatchewan
Warmer temperatures expected across east-central and northeastern Saskatchewan are set to prolong high water levels and could worsen flooding conditions in some regions already impacted by significant spring runoff.In an update Thursday, the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) said a combination of a late spring t...
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Spring melt 2026
Opposition demands action after historical flooding washes out roads across the province
Saskatchewan's provincial opposition is calling for urgent action by the Saskatchewan Party government, after multiple roads were washed out amid rising water levels and flooding concerns during the current snow melt. Erika Ritchie, the Saskatchewan NDP shadow minister for government relations, criticized Premier Scott...
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Raiders lead series 1-0
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Spring melt 2026
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Prince Albert
Raiders lead series 1-0
Raiders take Game 1 in Everett
Two of the most dominant teams in the WHL. The two top teams at the end of the regular season. Two teams incredibly similarly built teams with different paths through the playoffs.Finally, the Prince Albert Raiders and the Everett Silvertips met for Game 1 of the WHL Finals on Friday night in Everett. After surrending ...
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Class of 2026
Valedictorian announced as Carlton parade launches graduation season
Hundreds of graduating students from Carlton Comprehensive Public High School took part in the school's annual grad parade Friday, officially kicking off graduation season while celebrating the announcement of this year's valedictorian.School principal Jennifer Ferguson said 317 students are expected to cross the stage...
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Spring melt 2026
Opposition demands action after historical flooding washes out roads across the province
Saskatchewan's provincial opposition is calling for urgent action by the Saskatchewan Party government, after multiple roads were washed out amid rising water levels and flooding concerns during the current snow melt. Erika Ritchie, the Saskatchewan NDP shadow minister for government relations, criticized Premier Scott...
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Amplifying voices
Prince Albert youth advocate calls for stronger youth voices, better transit and public spaces
A Prince Albert high school student is calling on community leaders to listen more closely to young people and invest in safer, more accessible spaces for youth. Gabrielle Bonney, a Grade 12 student at St. Mary High School, said many young people in Prince Albert feel their concerns are ignored or dismissed. "One ...
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Snow melt
Little Red River Park temporarily closed
As a precautionary measure, while crews continue to monitor elevated river flows, the City of Prince Albert has temporarily closed off public access to Little Red River Park."Current water levels within the park remain manageable; however, forecasts indicate flows may increase over the weekend and into next week a...
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Crime
Stolen vehicle involved in fiery crash was anniversary gift, says owner
The owner of a stolen vehicle that was involved in a fiery crash in Saskatoon, says it was an anniversary gift.The Prince Albert woman agreed to share her story with paNOW on the condition of anonymity.She stated she and her husband recently celebrated their 32nd anniversary and she had owned the Dodge Durango for one ...
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Saskatchewan
Spring melt 2026
Opposition demands action after historical flooding washes out roads across the province
Saskatchewan's provincial opposition is calling for urgent action by the Saskatchewan Party government, after multiple roads were washed out amid rising water levels and flooding concerns during the current snow melt. Erika Ritchie, the Saskatchewan NDP shadow minister for government relations, criticized Premier Scott...
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Here Fishy Fishy
Fishing season opens in Southern Management Zone as snowmelt delays Northern, Central areas
While many people in Northern Saskatchewan are waiting for the snow and ice to melt off of the lakes, others in the southern parts of the province are getting to enjoy some of the first days of the fishing season. Angling in the Southern Management Zone began on May 5, while fishing in the Central Zone will open on May...
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safety and maintenance concerns
Federal defence minister to declare future of Snowbirds in Moose Jaw later this month
The federal defence minister will travel to Moose Jaw to give an update on the future of the Snowbirds later this month.The opposition Conservatives accused the Liberal government of plans to try and ground the air show based out of Moose Jaw on Thursday.Moose Jaw MP Fraser Tolmie had heard from organizers who said the...
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Spring flood
Some Sask. floodwaters receding as warmer weather threatens other areas
A weekend warmup could add more pressure to Saskatchewan's flooding crisis after the number of local states of emergency more than doubled this week.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said 35 communities are now under emergency declarations, up from 15 earlier this week. Fourteen of those declarations were ad...
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Threat not over
Floodwaters ease near Prince Albert, but officials warn risk remains as hundreds stay evacuated
Flood levels affecting several Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) member First Nations are beginning to recede, but officials say the threat is not over as emergency crews continue monitoring river conditions and supporting evacuees in Prince Albert and Saskatoon. PAGC said its Emergency Operations Centre, activated Tu...
May 07, 2026
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Close call
Volunteers help Arborfield escape worst of northeast flooding
The Town of Arborfield narrowly avoided what officials say could have been a catastrophic flood over the weekend, as fast-rising water levels pushed local infrastructure to the brink. Communities across northeast Saskatchewan have spent the past several days battling swollen rivers, washed-out roads and overland floodi...
May 07, 2026
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Local Sports
Raiders lead series 1-0
Raiders take Game 1 in Everett
Two of the most dominant teams in the WHL. The two top teams at the end of the regular season. Two teams incredibly similarly built teams with different paths through the playoffs.Finally, the Prince Albert Raiders and the Everett Silvertips met for Game 1 of the WHL Finals on Friday night in Everett. After surrending ...
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Playoff Preview
WHL Final: Raiders battle Silvertips in Game 1 tonight
The WHL final is finally here, with the Prince Albert Raiders set to make their first appearance since winning the Ed Chynoweth Cup in 2019.Prince Albert opens the series Friday on the road against the Everett Silvertips, the WHL's top regular-season team. It marks the first time in these playoffs the Raiders enter a s...
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Pirates produce
Three locals among selections in 2026 WHL Prospects Draft
The 2026 WHL Prospects Draft saw the next generation of stars picked one by one by the league's 23 member teams.Of those selected in the draft, include a handful of locals from the Prince Albert area, including members of this past season's provincial winning U15 AA Prince Albert Venice House Pirates team. Round 2, Pi...
May 07, 2026
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All picks in
Raiders WHL Prospects Draft tracker
The 2026 WHL Prospects Draft has officially come and gone, and the Prince Albert Raiders have added 10 new players into the organization this year. Director of Player Personnel Bruno Zarillo was in Prince Albert during the draft, and despite having to wait all the way until the third round for their first selection, he...
May 07, 2026
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Riders sign five picks from 2026 CFL Draft, add to roster ahead of rookie camp
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added to the numbers the team will see at training camp this season.The CFL club has signed five of its 2026 draft picks, as well as three territorial junior players and a quarterback as a part of the league's internship program.Read more:Riders add defensive back Austin McKinney, Shel...
May 06, 2026
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WHL Bantam Draft
Quiet first day of WHL Bantam Draft ahead for Raiders
While the current Prince Albert Raiders left town Wednesday morning for their WHL Finals series against the Everett Silvertips, the next generation of Raiders are going to be selected over the course of the next two days and the WHL Bantam Draft. Day one will be quiet for the Raiders as the league will only conduct the...
May 06, 2026
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PA Profiles
Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
Monster trucks are set to return to Prince Albert for the first time in more than 30 years this summer.Lake Country Co-op presents Ram Monsters and Mayhem, scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds, marking a rare stop for the high-octane motorsports show in northern Saskatchewan. Promoter Ro...
May 04, 2026
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New thrill
No boat? No problem: Electric surfboards set to make waves in Saskatchewan lake country
A new kind of thrilling surf ride is heading to northern Saskatchewan waters this summer and it doesn't require a boat or a tank of gas.An Emma Lake entrepreneur is bringing Torque Electric Surfboards to Canada, introducing a high-performance experience that promises to shake up the lake life across the region."El...
May 01, 2026
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Community Investment Program
30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA's Community Investment Fund increased to $2 Million to Strengthen Saskatchewan Communities Increased investment to support local events, sports teams, fundraisers and cultural celebrations province-wideSASKATOON, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce a significant expansion of i...
Apr 29, 2026
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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...
Apr 28, 2026
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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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Canada
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon reflects on five years of reconciliation, Indigenous diplomacy
OTTAWA - Nunavik, where Gov. Gen. Mary Simon grew up, is a long way from Ottawa and farther still from Buckingham Palace. That never stopped her mother Nancy May, a unilingual Inuk, from keeping a photo of Queen Elizabeth on prominent display in thei...
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Bublé, Morissette among starry lineup at Canadian World Cup opening ceremony
TORONTO - Canadian artists Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will be among a star-studded lineup of performers at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto in June. FIFA has announced separate opening ceremonies in each of the three host countri...
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Experts understand anxiety about hantavirus, but say it's unlikely to be next pandemic
TORONTO - Infectious disease specialist Dr. Allison McGeer has lived and worked through SARS-1 in 2003, the H1N1 flu pandemic in 2009 and the COVID-19 pandemic, which began in 2020. With the trauma of the COVID pandemic so fresh in people's minds, she ...
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Feds want pipeline projects reviewed by energy regulator instead of impact agency
OTTAWA - The federal government is proposing giving authority to review interprovincial pipelines and transmission lines, and offshore renewable energy projects, to the Canada Energy Regulator instead of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. The prop...
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Feds greenlight $673 million to keep Canada Post afloat this year
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Quebec politicians say Montreal is 'logical' choice to headquarter new defence bank
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World
Hungary's Péter Magyar is set to be sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Hungary's incoming prime minister, Péter Magyar, arrived Saturday at the Parliament building to be sworn into office, ending Viktor Orbán 's autocratic 16-year rule. Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalis...
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Moscow marks Victory Day with a Red Square parade under tight security
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday oversaw a military parade commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II on Red Square. Security was tight in Moscow as Putin was set to speak at the parade, even as a U...
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Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new US House primary if courts allow different districts
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A national redistricting battle over U.S. House seats swung toward Republicans on Friday, as a Virginia court invalidated a Democratic gerrymandering effort and Republicans in Alabama approved plans for new primary elections if ...
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Suspect in Navajo woman's disappearance sentenced to 5 years for robbery after plea deal
EDGEWOOD, N.M. (AP) - The only person ever charged in the unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, whose case became emblematic of a crisis fueled by disproportionately high rates of violence faced by Native Americans, has been sente...
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Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners, adding that such a halt to hostilities could be the "beginning of the end" of...
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Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners. Trump said Friday that such a halt to hostilities could be the "beginning o...
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