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Prince Albert

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Raiders tidbits: Green signing, Clarke re-assigned, Shingoose missing U17s
There is lots of news heading into a three-game week for the Prince Albert Raiders. First, the Raiders announced the signing of 2009-born forward Benjamin Green from Scottsdale, Arizona."Benjamin is one of the youngest players in the NAHL, and he is having a tremendous start to the year. We're excited to add him t...
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Restrictions pending
Remote attendance draws lengthy debate at Prince Albert council meeting
How often councillors should be allowed to attend meetings remotely prompted a lengthy debate at Prince Albert's executive committee meeting Monday.Rules around remote attendance are among several changes that will potentially be made to the city's Procedure Bylaw that governs how the council operates. The proposed ch...
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Crime
RCMP investigate smash and grab at Birch Hills pharmacy
A messy clean up was required Sunday morning after a brazen robbery at the only pharmacy in Birch Hills.At approximately 5:50 a.m., the suspects drove an SUV through the front window of the store. Two men entered the business, stole an undisclosed sum of cash and goods, and fled on foot. RCMP responded, along with loca...
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Owl banding
Fall migration brings hundreds of owls through Prince Albert banding station
For Harold Fisher, a fall evening in the Nisbet forest can mean an encounter with a tiny northern saw-whet owl, or a much larger bird with formidable talons.The Prince Albert Nature Society member has spent about 20 years banding owls, capturing and marking the birds before releasing them. Late fall is a prime time for...
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Moving on
Prodaehl to continue football career as a Ram following commitment to U of R
A Prince Albert football star will continue his career after high school. Last week, Carlton standout Tucker Prodaehl put pen to paper with the University of Regina, committing to the Rams program where he will continue playing football and further his education. Speaking to paNOW after helping Carlton win their third ...
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Safer communities
Sask. dog rescue group says communities, not RCMP, responsible for stray dogs
A northwest Saskatchewan dog rescue founder is calling on communities to establish and enforce dog control policies following an attack that critically injured a young woman in Pelican Narrows.Amanda Harder, with Northern Transitional Dog Rescue, said communities need plans for managing stray and aggressive dogs.Her co...
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Saskatchewan

Live stream link
Livestream will allow public to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell during Prince Albert funeral
Family, friends and fellow soldiers will gather in Prince Albert on Wednesday to honour Pte. Shaun Farrell, with a livestream allowing the public to watch the military service.The service will begin at 11 a.m. on Nov. 4 at the Prince Albert Armoury on Exhibition Drive. A link to the YouTube livestream can be found belo...
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Submerged in water
Two killed after truck left grid road near Elfros
Two people are dead after their pickup left a grid road and ended up in water southeast of Elfros. Wynyard RCMP were called Sunday about a vehicle discovered in a body of water. Two of the vehicle's passengers were able to exit the vehicle and did not report physical injuries. Officers were unable to find the driver an...
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Year-round emergency management asset
New airtanker bound for La Ronge as NDP questions delivery timing
A new airtanker will be based in La Ronge as Saskatchewan prepares for the 2027 wildfire season, but the provincial NDP is questioning why the aircraft did not arrive in time for this summer.The province unveiled the Dash-8 Q400 Multi-Role Emergency Response (Q400MRE) aircraft at Regina International Airport on Tuesday...
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"suspected mining induced incident"
'We woke to a thud': Earthquake felt in Esterhazy
An earthquake rattled Esterhazy early Tuesday morning, and it isn't the first time tremors have been felt in the community.According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake - with a magnitude of 3.4 - hit the area northeast of Esterhazy just after 7 a.m. The federal agency described it as a "suspected mining-induced even...
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improved relationship
Saskatchewan seeks trade progress with U.S and China
The Government of Saskatchewan is hoping that renewed trade talks with the United States and China will open new opportunities for the province's oil and agriculture industries, with discussions around the Keystone XL pipeline gaining momentum and a deadline approaching for temporary Chinese tariff relief.Warren Kaedin...
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Serious incident
Pelican Narrows dog attack leaves young woman critically injured
A young woman was critically injured in a dog attack in Pelican Narrows on Monday, with Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) health staff saying it was the fifth dangerous dog attack in recent days.The condition or age of the injured woman was not available Tuesday, but the attack prompted the First Nation's leadership ...
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Local Sports

Coach's Show and more
Raiders tidbits: Green signing, Clarke re-assigned, Shingoose missing U17s
There is lots of news heading into a three-game week for the Prince Albert Raiders. First, the Raiders announced the signing of 2009-born forward Benjamin Green from Scottsdale, Arizona."Benjamin is one of the youngest players in the NAHL, and he is having a tremendous start to the year. We're excited to add him t...
6h ago
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Moving on
Prodaehl to continue football career as a Ram following commitment to U of R
A Prince Albert football star will continue his career after high school. Last week, Carlton standout Tucker Prodaehl put pen to paper with the University of Regina, committing to the Rams program where he will continue playing football and further his education. Speaking to paNOW after helping Carlton win their third ...
10h ago
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Riderville
VIDEO: Riders' Trevor Harris weighing future after loss
It's the day no player wants to have come early - locker clean-out day.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday to pack up their things as the quest for a repeat came to an end at B.C. Place on Saturday with a 33-26 loss to the B.C. Lions.The #Riders cleared out their lockers after their #CFL West ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Three-peat
Carlton captures third straight NSFL title
The Carlton Crusaders are kings of the North Saskatchewan Football League (NSFL) once again. The Cru knocked off the North Battleford Vikings 28-9 in the championship game on Saturday at Max Clunie Field to secure the school's third straight title. Carlton head coach Lindsay Strachan said despite the score, North Battl...
Oct 31, 2026
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
Oct 31, 2026
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Raiders win 4-3
Sark attacks lead to Raiders fourth straight win
With wins in their last three games, the Prince Albert Raiders were rolling heading into their lone game of the weekend as they welcomed the Seattle Thunderbirds. The Raiders fought hard for quick onetimer oppotunities, and they capitalized one each as the Raiders earned a 4-3 win.The Raiders came out of the gates hot,...
Oct 31, 2026
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PA Profiles

We Are Marshals
The tough calls and small moments that keep Marshals going
For Philip Dell, a second-generation police officer with the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, the weight of split-second decisions is balanced by the support of his colleagues and the small moments of appreciation that remind him why he serves. Some nights, the calls end, but Philip's mind keeps going. He replays the day...
Oct 30, 2026
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A Welcoming Place To Call Home
Prince Albert's New Ronald McDonald House Nears Opening, $1.3 Million Still Needed
After years of planning, fundraising, and construction, Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan is preparing to open the doors of its new 12-room House in Prince Albert, marking a significant milestone in supporting families with sick or injured children across northern Saskatchewan. The new House is scheduled for a communi...
Oct 26, 2026
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A milestone worth celebrating
Mont St. Joseph Home: 70 Years Caring for Our Community
For 70 years, Mont St. Joseph Home has been more than a place to receive care. It has been a home; a place where friendships grow, stories are shared, laughter fills the halls and people continue to find connection, purpose and joy in everyday life.As Mont St. Joseph Home celebrates 70 Years Caring for Our Community, i...
Oct 22, 2026
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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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Canada

More intense U.S. trade negotiations have started, Carney says
ST JOHN'S - Prime Minister Mark Carney says "more intense" trade negotiations with the United States have started since his call with President Donald Trump last weekend. "We've made progress but we haven't finished," Carney told reporters Tuesday in S...
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Carney says Russian team won't be allowed at Alberta's world junior hockey tournament
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Russia will not be allowed to compete at next month's world junior hockey championship in Alberta. Carney, speaking in Antigua at the Commonwealth Summit, said Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be permitted to rep...
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UBC professor says calling police on Galloway was 'act of care' after suicide remark
VANCOUVER - A University of British Columbia professor has testified about a colleague's decision to call police to visit Steven Galloway after he was accused of sexual assault, describing it as an "act of care" toward the author, who had spoken of kil...
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B.C. Conservatives turmoil didn't stop the political donations from flowing
VICTORIA - The Conservative Party of B.C. raised almost three times the donations as the New Democrats during the third quarter of 2026, despite experiencing internal turmoil at the time. This fundraising figure for the party of premier-designate Lorn...
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Elections chief issues warning about AI's influence on voters
OTTAWA - Canada's chief electoral officer is raising concerns about the rising influence of AI on the democratic process. Stéphane Perrault says voters are now more likely to use AI agents than Elections Canada's official website to get names of politi...
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AFN chief says no one besides Carney, Kinew talked about abolishing Indian Act
OTTAWA - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the only leaders to discuss abolishing the Indian Act during a landmark meeting last week were Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney said after the meeting th...
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World

Republican Marsha Blackburn wins election for governor in Tennessee
Republican Marsha Blackburn won election Wednesday as governor of Tennessee, defeating Democrat Jerri Green. To take office, Blackburn will have to resign from the U.S. Senate, where she has served for nearly eight years. She previously spent 16 years ...
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Republican Kelly Ayotte wins reelection for governor in New Hampshire
Republican Kelly Ayotte won election Wednesday as governor of New Hampshire, defeating Democrat Cinde Warmington. The state elects its governor every two years. Ayotte, a former state attorney general, was first elected governor in 2024. Warmington is ...
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Maine Sen. Susan Collins concedes to Democrat Troy Jackson, ending her run for a sixth term
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins conceded to Democrat Troy Jackson early Wednesday, ending her race for a sixth term. The Associated Press has not yet called the race. Jackson is a former Maine Senate president w...
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Democrat Bob Harvie wins election to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District
Democrat Bob Harvie won election Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick. Harvie, a county commissioner in the battleground district in Phil...
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Democrat Bobby Pulido wins election to U.S. House in Texas' 15th Congressional District
Democrat Bobby Pulido won election Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Texas' 15th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz. Pulido is a Tejano music star who is a newcomer to politics. He staked ...
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Republican Brad Little wins reelection for governor in Idaho
Republican Brad Little won election Wednesday as governor of Idaho, defeating Democrat Terri Pickens. Little was seeking a third term. Little is the state's former lieutenant governor and was a lawmaker who came from a longtime sheep ranching family. P...
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