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...
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Driver fined after child found improperly restrained in speeding car near Prince Albert
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PA Police to hold training event at St. Francis school this afternoon
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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 ...
48m ago
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Crime
Suspected impaired driver caught with weapons and ammunition
After arresting a suspected impaired driver, members of the Prince Albert Police Service searched the vehicle and found a firearm and bear spray. Police also found shotgun shells and brass knuckles on the driver. The incident occurred on Saturday. At approximately 10:32 a.m., police received a Report Impaired Driver (R...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
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For or against Confederation
Albertans head to polls in historic referendum on whether they want to stay in Canada
Albertans head to the polls today for an historic vote on whether they want to stay in Canada.More than 1.3 million Albertans have already cast ballots by mail or in advanced polls in a referendum called by Premier Danielle Smith.They are being asked whether they want to stay in Canada or hold a second, binding referen...
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Soldier mourned
Sask soldier among four killed in devastating fire at CFB Wainwright
A Prince Albert family is mourning the loss of their son after a fast-moving fire swept through a military training area at CFB Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, killing four Canadian Armed Forces members and leaving dozens more injured.Pvt. Shaun Farrell of Prince Albert was among the four soldiers who died in what P...
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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...
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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...
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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
B.C. victim of Wainwright fire was everybody's best friend, says rugby coach
The former rugby coach for Pte. Hayden Lykkemark, one of four soldiers who died in a fire at CFB Wainwright on Saturday, says all of the teenager's team and his schoolmates thought of him as their best friend. Trevor Plater, who coached Lykkemark in hi...
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BC Ferries vessel collides with humpback whale in Howe Sound near Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER - A humpback whale has been struck by a BC Ferries vessel in waters near Metro Vancouver. Fisheries and Oceans Canada says in an email that they were alerted to the collision on Sunday, when the Queen of Surrey reportedly struck the whale nea...
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Measles outbreak over after 2 years, thousands infected in Canada: PHAC
A measles outbreak that spanned two years and infected thousands of people in Canada is over. The Public Health Agency of Canada made the declaration in a press release Monday, stating that more than 6,400 people were infected across 10 provinces. Tw...
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Federal ministers defend major projects bill at House committee meeting
OTTAWA - Four federal ministers defended the government's contentious legislation to speed up major projects in the House of Commons Monday, as Ottawa continues to face criticism from Indigenous, environment and labour groups. The 243-page bill would f...
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CFB Wainwright fire highlights long, painful process of burn recovery, specialists say
TORONTO - The coming days and weeks will be critical for patients with severe burns from Saturday's devastating fire at a military base in central Alberta as they face life-threatening risks of infection and a long, painful road to recovery, burn speci...
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B.C. Conservative growth projection of 3.2% 'absolutely doable,' Doerkson says
The British Columbia Conservatives' projection of 3.2 per cent economic growth by 2029 represents about one per cent "more optimism" than the New Democrats previously budgeted for, interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson said. The Conservatives' fig...
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World
Police say a shooting in Columbus, Ohio, was not an attack on a mosque, but was nearby
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Police say a shooting outside a mosque Monday was not an attack on the building and had nothing to do with it. One person was killed near the mosque, where an event was happening, a Columbus police official said. ...
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Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples
A Japanese spacecraft rocketed toward Mars on Tuesday on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples. Five of the world's space agencies joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to land a...
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Mississippi AG says officer's force was justified during shoplifting call in which boy was killed
Mississippi's attorney general says a Senatobia police officer was justified in the use of force during a June shoplifting call that ended in the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy. The conclusion of the state's investigation into the sho...
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French prime minister calls for limited curfews to curb rioting and looting
PARIS (AP) - The French prime minister called for "very limited" and "localized" curfews Monday after a weekend marred by France's worst rioting in years that targeted city halls, other public buildings and thousands of businesses across the country. ...
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Houthi rebels strike a government military camp in southern Yemen, killing at least 53 fighters
CAIRO (AP) - Iranian-backed Houthi rebels struck a military camp for government forces in southern Yemen on Monday, killing at least 53 soldiers, provincial authorities in Shabwa said Monday, making it one of the deadliest attacks in the recent surge i...
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Typhoon Champi strengthens to Category 5 but moves away from land; Trudy weakens
MIAMI (AP) - Typhoon Champi has moved from the western Pacific into the Philippine Sea and has become a Category 5 super typhoon, according to the U.S. National Weather Service. It had maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (258 kph) by late...
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