All the right moves
Warman dancers invited to World Cup
After successful auditions for World Performers Canada, two dancers from Warman have been asked to represent their country and their province at the 2027 Dance World Cup in Lisbon, Portugal.Nadia Buyan, 12, trains at Rise Dance Company in Saskatoon and returns to the international stage following her team's bronze meda...
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Separation conversation
Alberta separation debate likely to quiet down, but won't disappear, Sask. professors say
Two university professors in Saskatchewan say the conversation around Alberta separation isn't a dead issue, but it's a conversation that will likely quiet down for a while.While the votes in Alberta's referendum were still being counted on Tuesday morning, around 75 per cent voted to have Alberta stay in Canada instea...
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Prince Albert
All the right moves
Warman dancers invited to World Cup
After successful auditions for World Performers Canada, two dancers from Warman have been asked to represent their country and their province at the 2027 Dance World Cup in Lisbon, Portugal.Nadia Buyan, 12, trains at Rise Dance Company in Saskatoon and returns to the international stage following her team's bronze meda...
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Festive community
Prince Albert Christmas tree lighting ceremony receives $15K donation
With a little more than two months left til Christmas, the annual tree lighting ceremony at Prince Albert City Hall is already promising to be better and brighter.Northern Lights Community Development Corporation has donated $15,000. Committee member Dawn Kilmer was grateful for the extra money they can use to upgrade ...
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Over $700 in fines
Driver fined after child found improperly restrained in speeding car near Prince Albert
A driver received $705 in fines after police stopped a vehicle travelling 135 kilometres per hour on Highway 3 near Prince Albert and found a child who was not properly restrained. The traffic stop happened Oct. 10 during Operation Impact, a national enforcement campaign targeting impaired and distracted driving, speed...
Oct 19, 2026
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planned exercise
PA Police to hold training event at St. Francis school this afternoon
The Prince Albert Police Service is advising residents of Crescent Acres that there is no cause for concern if they see an increase in police presence around St. Francis School late this afternoon. Officers will be conducting a planned training exercise at the school between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. "This activity is par...
Oct 19, 2026
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Active communities
Prince Albert running events keep hospital expansion fundraiser on pace
A pair of running events in Prince Albert helped make some great strides for health care.The Raiders Run on Saturday and the Summit Run on Sunday raised money for the Boreal Healthcare Foundation and the Equip the Vic Campaign. In total, almost 260 people participated in the two events. Andy Cohen, Manager of Donor Eng...
Oct 19, 2026
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Discretionary use
RM of Prince Albert to consider cannabis store application
Cannabis consumers could have another option if the RM of Prince Albert approves an application to build a cannabis store and commercial complex near city limits. RM council will hear an application from Underground Performance and Meadow Lake business GrassBar Group to open cannabis and vape stores at 4325 Second Ave....
Oct 19, 2026
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Saskatchewan
All the right moves
Warman dancers invited to World Cup
After successful auditions for World Performers Canada, two dancers from Warman have been asked to represent their country and their province at the 2027 Dance World Cup in Lisbon, Portugal.Nadia Buyan, 12, trains at Rise Dance Company in Saskatoon and returns to the international stage following her team's bronze meda...
53m ago
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Separation conversation
Alberta separation debate likely to quiet down, but won't disappear, Sask. professors say
Two university professors in Saskatchewan say the conversation around Alberta separation isn't a dead issue, but it's a conversation that will likely quiet down for a while.While the votes in Alberta's referendum were still being counted on Tuesday morning, around 75 per cent voted to have Alberta stay in Canada instea...
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Black Lake
Hunter reported missing found dead, second still unaccounted for
One of two hunters who was reported missing in the Far North has been found deceased. On Oct. 18 at approximately 11 a.m., Black Lake RCMP received a report of two overdue hunters who did not return when expected. They were hunting in a remote location south of Black Lake. Community members began searching for the me...
Oct 19, 2026
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Soldier remembered
Prince Albert to lower flags, open condolence book for soldier killed at CFB Wainwright
Flags at Prince Albert city facilities will fly at half-mast and a book of condolences will be available at City Hall in memory of Pte. Shaun Farrell, one of four soldiers killed in Saturday's fire at CFB Wainwright.Community members can leave messages of sympathy for Farrell's family in the book in the foyer of City H...
Oct 19, 2026
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local discovery
Battlefords siblings find fossils that appear 450 million years old
"Mom, you will not believe it. We were just talking about this, and we found one. We can't believe it. Please come quick."That was how Amanda Singh recalled the call from her daughter after Bailey Pearson and her younger brother found a fossil in a pile of rocks.Bailey, 16, wanted her mother to bring a cart. ...
Oct 19, 2026
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Wallin Resigns
Former broadcaster Pamela Wallin steps down from Senate
OTTAWA - Pamela Wallin has resigned from the Senate, according to her biography on the Senate website.Wallin was appointed to the Upper Chamber in 2009 by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.She had a trail-blazing career as a broadcaster and became the first woman to be named bureau chief for CTV News in Ottawa in 1985.Afte...
Oct 19, 2026
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Local Sports
Weekend hockey
Timberjaks sweep weekend, Mintos split with Regina, Northern Bears fall to Weyburn
The Prince Albert Timberjaks scored 19 goals in two weekend wins.At the Northern Regional Recreation Centre, the local Prairie Junior Hockey League team rolled to an 11-4 victory over the Regina Silver Foxes on Saturday before beating the Saskatoon Quakers 8-5 on Sunday. The victories extended the Timberjaks' winning s...
Oct 19, 2026
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Points in three straight but no wins
Raiders can't hold on to three-goal third period lead, drop 5-4 overtime decision in Brandon
Oh, so close, yet still seeming so far away.For the third consecutive game, the Prince Albert Raiders were only able to walk away with a single point as they fell to the Wheat Kings 5-4 in overtime at the Assiniboine Credit Union Place in Brandon, MB.It was a tough loss for the visiting Raiders, as they never trailed t...
Oct 18, 2026
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Ticket Punched
Saskatchewan finds pay dirt late, clinching postseason berth with 16-12 win
The Saskatchewan Roughriders found the end zone on their final offensive drive of the game to punch their ticket to the postseason on Saturday.Saskatchewan drove 74 yards with a clutch third-down catch from KeeSean Johnson, a 22-yard rush from quarterback Trevor Harris and finally a touchdown pass between those two as ...
Oct 17, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to end four-game losing streak in rematch against Alouettes
Time is running out for the Saskatchewan Roughriders to get things back on track.Saskatchewan is mired in a four-game slide with just two games left as they welcome the Montreal Alouettes to Mosaic Stadium today.Saskatchewan has yet to clinch a playoff spot but can do so with a win paired with a Winnipeg Blue Bombers o...
Oct 17, 2026
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Raiders lose 4-3 (SO)
Warriors snag second straight shootout win from Raiders
A return home could not have come at a better time for the Prince Albert Raiders, who had lost seven of their last eight games. The Raiders welcomed the Moose Jaw Warriors, the team that beat the Raiders in their last game 4-3 in a shootout in Moose Jaw.This time around, the Raiders felt in control almost all game long...
Oct 16, 2026
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Done Deal
Timberjaks complete trade from nearly a year ago ahead of weekend slate
The Prince Albert Timberjaks have added a boost to their roster after completing a trade with the Martensville Chiefs.The trade was initiated back on Dec. 18, 2025, when the Timberjaks dealt Jace Borschneck to the Chiefs in exchange for a player development fee (PDF) and future considerations. Fast forward to this past...
Oct 16, 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...
Oct 1, 2026
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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
Galloway defamation trial hears of 'inflated and outrageous' email rhetoric
VANCOUVER - A former creative writing student testifying in author and former UBC professor Steven Galloway's defamation trial says she was "shocked" and "horrified" at language used in a mass email by a fellow student investigating misconduct allegati...
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'Perfect storm': Extreme weather fuelled Wainwright military base fire, expert says
Powerful winds with shifting directions and dry weather contributed to rapid expansion of the grass fire at a military base in Wainwright, Alta., that left four soldiers dead and 39 others wounded, a wildfire expert said. Environment and Climate Change...
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New lawsuit filed challenging Trump's tariffs on Canada
A U.S. food importer has filed a lawsuit in the United States Court of International Trade challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs targeting Canada. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday by the non-profit Liberty Justice Center on behalf of Gellert Glob...
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Carney warns constitutional reforms 'difficult,' says he's after 'common solutions'
OTTAWA - A day after Albertans voted to reject separatism, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he favours pursuing pragmatic "common solutions" with the provinces on issues under federal jurisdiction. Carney cautioned on Tuesday that pursuing constitutiona...
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Fact File: Misinformation spreads after deadly fire at CFB Wainwright
A fire that tore through a Canadian Armed Forces training ground in Wainwright, Alta., on Saturday killed four soldiers and injured 39 others. False and misleading claims about the fire and its cause spread online this week. Here is a look at some of t...
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Liberals will table 2026 federal budget on Nov. 5, finance minister says
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government will table its 2026 budget on Nov. 5, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Tuesday. The upcoming fiscal plan will be the second delivered under Prime Minister Mark Carney and comes as Canada's econom...
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World
Nigeria confirms Ebola case in Abuja as woman who arrived from Uganda tests positive
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - Nigeria confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, on Tuesday after a woman who arrived from Uganda tested positive for the virus, the Health Ministry said. The woman began showing symptoms on Oct. 7 and was admi...
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2 men rearrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a US-run air base
LONDON (AP) - British police said Tuesday they have rearrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service over a suspected plot at a U.S.-run air base in England last month. Counter Terrorism Policing said the men, a 24...
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Attack by Islamic State-affiliated group in Mali kills 48 people, official says
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) - A weekend attack by militants affiliated to the Islamic State group killed 48 people in the Ménaka region of eastern Mali, a lawmaker told The Associated Press Tuesday. Fighters from the Islamic State in Sahel Provinc...
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Romanian lawmakers back a minority government to end monthslong stalemate
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romanian lawmakers sought Tuesday to end a monthslong political impasse by voting for a minority government led by an independent diplomat, who now faces the challenge of securing support in a fragmented Parliament while tackl...
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UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis with 'defensive' air patrols
LONDON (AP) - Britain announced Tuesday that it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include "defensive" air patrols by Royal Air Force jets, but stressed there is no military solution to the conflict. Def...
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Driver charged with intentionally injuring Australian federal lawmaker
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Police on Tuesday charged a driver with intentionally causing serious injury to an Australian federal lawmaker who is a critical condition after being struck by a car in an apparent escalation in political violence that has ...
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