referendum
Alberta referendum expected to bring finality, but also more questions on separation
On Monday, Albertans vote on whether to stay in Canada or hold another binding referendum on quitting Canada.If the vote goes as polls suggest, a majority of Albertans will mark an X to stay in Confederation, and Premier Danielle Smith has said if that's so, she expects everyone to accept it and move on. Leaders of the...
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A kilometre of tunnels
Exploring the tunnels beneath Saskatchewan's Legislative Building
Hollywood has done a lot for tunnels.They've been a way for prisoners to dig their way to freedom. Secret passages for spies. A shortcut nobody was supposed to find.Places where treasure hunters disappear into the darkness and emerge several minutes later, covered in dust, holding something they absolutely should not h...
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Prince Albert
Council discussion
Meeting days, prayer and remote attendance among proposed changes to council procedures
A review of the City of Prince Albert's procedures bylaw could lead to Tuesday meetings instead of Monday, and replacing the council meeting prayer with a moment of reflection. Other suggested changes include adding a consent agenda to regular meetings and reducing the ability of councillors to attend meetings remotely...
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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...
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Investigations
Police identify victim of Red Earth homicide
Saskatchewan RCMP continue to investigate a homicide on Red Earth Cree Nation after a 34-year-old man was found dead at a residence Thursday afternoon.Police have identified the victim as Billy Whitecap of Red Earth Cree Nation. His death is being investigated as a homicide, according to an RCMP update issued Friday, O...
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Suspect arrested
Prince Albert police officer injured while chasing suspect
A member of the Prince Albert Police Service received a serious ankle injury two days ago while chasing a suspect. According to police, the officer was chasing a suspect on foot after responding to a robbery in the area of 6th Ave. East. After arriving at the location and learning the suspect had fled, officers pursu...
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Warriors Friday, Wheat Kings Sunday
Raiders pit stop home Friday before hitting road again Sunday
A return to the Art Hauser Centre may be exactly what the Prince Albert Raiders need. The Raiders are on a rough stretch, having lost seven of their last eight games, but six of those games have been on the road. In the two home games of that road swing, the Raiders beat Red Deer, and played an excellent game despite a...
Oct 16, 2026
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Infrastructure projects
Shellbrook confirms plans for new Water Treatment facility
After several unsuccessful attempts to address their hard water situation, the Town of Shellbrook has announced a definitive plan for a new Water Treatment Facility with construction to start next year.The estimated project cost is $ 14,447,032, and the Government of Saskatchewan has committed $4,815,195 and $6,268,870...
Oct 16, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Crime
Cut Knife RCMP searching for wanted man, woman after armed robbery
Cut Knife RCMP are asking the public for their help in locating a pair of suspects wanted in connection to an armed robbery earlier this week.On Thursday at around 10 p.m., Mounties were called to Poundmaker Cree Nation for a report of a robbery. Investigation determined a man and woman threatened a victim with a firea...
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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...
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A kilometre of tunnels
Exploring the tunnels beneath Saskatchewan's Legislative Building
Hollywood has done a lot for tunnels.They've been a way for prisoners to dig their way to freedom. Secret passages for spies. A shortcut nobody was supposed to find.Places where treasure hunters disappear into the darkness and emerge several minutes later, covered in dust, holding something they absolutely should not h...
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Forestry layoffs
NDP calls for action on Big River mill layoffs; province points to worker support
Layoffs at the Big River sawmill are prompting calls for provincial action from Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP and a union representative, while the government said it has repeatedly deployed support teams to help affected workers.Speaking at a press conference in Prince Albert Friday, NDP Northern Affairs Shadow Minist...
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lifeline
Wollaston Lake Barge makes final crossing
It appears to be the end of an era for the Wollaston Lake Barge. Members of Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation, including Prince Albert Grand Council Vice-Chief Joseph Tsannie, came together Oct. 14 to mark its final 42-kilometer crossing. It's being replaced by an all-season road, which has been under development s...
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Final Show
'Goodbye to a good friend': Snowbirds' final show to be livestreamed today
OTTAWA - Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds aerial aerobatics team are set to perform their final air show Friday in Moose Jaw, Sask., before their decades-old Tutor jets head into retirement.The RCAF is set to livestream the annual season home closer online at noon in Saskatchewan (2 p.m. ET) on its Fac...
Oct 16, 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...
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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...
16h ago
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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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Warriors Friday, Wheat Kings Sunday
Raiders pit stop home Friday before hitting road again Sunday
A return to the Art Hauser Centre may be exactly what the Prince Albert Raiders need. The Raiders are on a rough stretch, having lost seven of their last eight games, but six of those games have been on the road. In the two home games of that road swing, the Raiders beat Red Deer, and played an excellent game despite a...
Oct 16, 2026
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Investigation complete
RCMP won't say if Jayden Dalke was impaired in fatal crash
We won't know from the RCMP whether Jayden Dalke was impaired when he killed a man in a collision in July. The investigation has wrapped up and confirms what was largely already known.The Saskatchewan RCMP has issued what it is calling a "final update" in relation to the collision on Highway 11, between Regin...
Oct 16, 2026
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Coach's Show
Raiders' Shingoose heading to World U17
For the third year in a row, a member of the Prince Albert Raiders is going to represent Team Canada at the U17 World Challenge. This year, Athens Shingoose is the lone Raiders selection heading to the tournament after leading Team Canada's U17 development camp in scoring earlier this year. Raiders Head Coach Ryan McDo...
Oct 15, 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
Expert says bus model involved in deadly Calgary crash considered 'extremely safe'
CALGARY - An expert on low-carbon transportation says the roughly 1,000 compressed natural gas buses running in Canada are still considered "extremely safe" after one such bus was involved in a deadly crash in Calgary that claimed the lives of three pe...
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More than one in four Montreal-area adults experienced poverty over eight years
MONTREAL - More than one in four adults in Greater Montreal experienced poverty at some point between 2016 and 2023, according to a new study suggesting poverty is more widespread than annual statistics indicate. The study, conducted by Quebec's Instit...
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Bank of Canada's Macklem warns global resilience 'under strain'
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is warning that persistently high global energy prices will drive up the outlook for inflation at home. While Macklem said global resilience is being tested after a series of shocks, he also expressed some confidenc...
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Rallies planned in final weekend before Alberta separation referendum
EDMONTON - It's all over but the rallies in the final weekend before Albertans vote on their place in Confederation. On Monday, voters go to the polls to decide if Alberta should stay in Canada or if it's time for a second, binding referendum on leavin...
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Alberta referendum expected to bring finality, but also more questions on separation
On Monday, Albertans vote on whether to stay in Canada or hold another binding referendum on quitting Canada. If the vote goes as polls suggest, a majority of Albertans will mark an X to stay in Confederation, and Premier Danielle Smith has said if tha...
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Separation, immigration, the Constitution: A look at Alberta's referendum questions
EDMONTON - Here are the 10 questions Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is sending to a provincewide referendum on Monday. Question 1: Do you support the government of Alberta taking increased control over immigration for the purposes of decreasing immigra...
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World
Pope returns to Vatican days after surgery; surgeon says he should be fit for Latin America tour
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on Saturday days after lung cancer surgery, as his surgeon said there are "no clinical reasons" to prevent his planned trip to Latin America next month. "The Holy Father has put his...
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A fire guts a Bangladeshi beach resort, killing 10 people
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - A fire gutted a beach resort in southeastern Bangladesh on Saturday, killing 10 people and injuring four, an official said. The fire broke out at Tuptup Resto and Resort at Inani in Cox's Bazar district, a popular...
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Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Trump personally signe...
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California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution, US warns
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at ...
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Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds burned at least six homes in Southern California on Friday, engulfing expensive coastal properties and prompting thousands to evacuate. Black smoke - visible from miles away...
Oct 16, 2026
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2 missiles strike the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden, officials say
ADEN, Yemen (AP) - Two missiles struck the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden on Friday night, police said, blaming Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the second such attack on the airport in less than 10 days. Police said no casualties were...
Oct 16, 2026
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