rare encounter
Man speaks out after wolf attack, calls incident entirely unprovoked
A man who was attacked by a wolf in Northern Saskatchewan about a week ago says the incident was entirely unprovoked. Ivan Salahub has been delivering supplies to northern mine sites for about three decades and his trip last Saturday to the Key Lake mill was very routine. He had stopped a roadside turnout on Highway 9...
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CROSS COUNTRY
High School cross country season concludes with recent provincial championship
Hundreds of runners from across Saskatchewan competed at the provincial cross-country championships at Table Mountain over the weekend. Competitors included athletes from the Battlefords and area, the Prince Albert area and northeastern Saskatchewan. Athletes from the Battle West region were familiar with the course, h...
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Raiders win 3-2
Raiders snap losing streak in WHL Finals rematch with Silvertips
One of the first big games cirlced on the calendar from the start of the season, the Prince Albert Raiders and Everett Silvertips were both a little desperate for a win in the rematch of last year's league finals. The Silvertips had lost two straight, and only one win in their last eight games. The Raiders had lost six...
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Housing solutions
Gateway Mall owner looks to replace rooftop parking with 500 modular homes
The owner of Prince Albert's Gateway Mall says construction of 500 modular homes next year on the mall's rooftop will help address the city's housing shortages and bring new life to the downtown. And while the City has not yet received any relevant engineering or building permit applications, Louai Alrifai, CEO of Alri...
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CROSS COUNTRY
High School cross country season concludes with recent provincial championship
Hundreds of runners from across Saskatchewan competed at the provincial cross-country championships at Table Mountain over the weekend. Competitors included athletes from the Battlefords and area, the Prince Albert area and northeastern Saskatchewan. Athletes from the Battle West region were familiar with the course, h...
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Vs. Everett Friday, @ Swift Current Saturday
Weekend Preview: Finals rematch and divisional rivalry headline Raiders' weekend
Despite having lost their last six games in a row, there is some positives coming into a big weekend for the Prince Albert Raiders. The team has picked up a point in each of their last three games despite the losses, and a few players are starting to heat up. Just in time for one of the most anticipated games of the ye...
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Many weather warnings
Major system bringing wind, snow into Saskatchewan
After a recent stretch of gorgeous weather across the province, that's about to change in a big way. Daytime high temperatures have been well into the teens and approaching 20 C this week and that has allowed people to catch up on yardwork and other projects. That warm weather will soon be a memory, with strong wind an...
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Memorial Square
Vigil for Prince Albert soldier planned for Sunday
A vigil for Pte. Shaun Farrell will be held Sunday at Memorial Square next to City Hall. The City of Prince Albert announced the vigil on social media. It is scheduled for 4 p.m. The city invited friends, neighbours, and other community members to show their support for the Farrell family. Farrell and three other soldi...
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Saskatchewan
rare encounter
Man speaks out after wolf attack, calls incident entirely unprovoked
A man who was attacked by a wolf in Northern Saskatchewan about a week ago says the incident was entirely unprovoked. Ivan Salahub has been delivering supplies to northern mine sites for about three decades and his trip last Saturday to the Key Lake mill was very routine. He had stopped a roadside turnout on Highway 9...
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In Conversation with Brody Siebert - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: DMDS/Brody Siebert Independent Canadian country recording artist Brody Siebert delivers a powerful blend of modern country energy...
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CWD
Chronic wasting disease testing to proceed unchanged in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's chronic wasting disease testing program won't see changes during the 2026-27 hunting season.While the provincial government previously said it planned to eliminate the testing service, Premier Scott Moe later said the government would reconsider the decision.On Thursday, the province announced that testi...
Oct 22, 2026
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Remembering Shaun
'Comfort kills dreams': Family remembers Prince Albert soldier who found his calling in uniform
Once told he would never graduate from high school, Pte. Shaun Farrell went on to earn his diploma and fulfil his lifelong dream of becoming a soldier.On Thursday, the family of the 23-year-old from Prince Albert remembered a young man who refused to let other people's expectations determine his future, and who found p...
Oct 22, 2026
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Primary care
NDP pitches primary care teams to ease pressure on Victoria Hospital, northern Sask.
Connecting more Saskatchewan residents with primary care teams would help ease pressure on hospital emergency departments, the provincial NDP argued during a stop in Prince Albert Thursday.Keith Jorgenson, the Opposition's associate health shadow minister, outlined how the party's proposed healthcare changes could affe...
Oct 22, 2026
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Abacus poll finds cost of living is top concern as NDP, Saskatchewan Party nearly tied
If a provincial election were held tomorrow, a new Abacus Data poll shows the provincial NDP virtually tied with the Saskatchewan Party. The results, released Thursday, are the first from a new quarterly survey Abacus said will regularly track public opinion, political attitudes and issues in Saskatchewan. The company ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Local Sports
Raiders win 3-2
Raiders snap losing streak in WHL Finals rematch with Silvertips
One of the first big games cirlced on the calendar from the start of the season, the Prince Albert Raiders and Everett Silvertips were both a little desperate for a win in the rematch of last year's league finals. The Silvertips had lost two straight, and only one win in their last eight games. The Raiders had lost six...
1h ago
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CROSS COUNTRY
High School cross country season concludes with recent provincial championship
Hundreds of runners from across Saskatchewan competed at the provincial cross-country championships at Table Mountain over the weekend. Competitors included athletes from the Battlefords and area, the Prince Albert area and northeastern Saskatchewan. Athletes from the Battle West region were familiar with the course, h...
11h ago
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Vs. Everett Friday, @ Swift Current Saturday
Weekend Preview: Finals rematch and divisional rivalry headline Raiders' weekend
Despite having lost their last six games in a row, there is some positives coming into a big weekend for the Prince Albert Raiders. The team has picked up a point in each of their last three games despite the losses, and a few players are starting to heat up. Just in time for one of the most anticipated games of the ye...
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VIDEO: Roughriders name Thurman, Harris among 2026 award winners
Linebacker Jameer Thurman and quarterback Trevor Harris are among the Saskatchewan Roughriders' award nominees for the 2026 season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced their team's award winners Thursday ahead of the team's regular-season finale against the Edmonton Elks. Kickoff for Saturday's game is set for 1 p.m....
Oct 22, 2026
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Who's the new guy?
TRHL set to open season on Saturday with new member
It'll be an even playing field this upcoming season within the Twin Rivers Hockey League (TRHL). This past offseason, the senior hockey league welcomed the Watrous Winterhawks as their newest member club, bringing the number of teams in the Twin Rivers to an even 12. TRHL president Raymond Carriere said teams are anxio...
Oct 22, 2026
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CFL
Riders to start Jack Coan over Trevor Harris vs. Elks
While Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace indicated Trevor Harris would play earlier in the week, he did preface it with he needed to sleep on it.A night of rest appears to have changed the mind of the Riders' bench boss."I had a good night's sleep and we are going to let Jack (Coan) spin," Mace sa...
Oct 22, 2026
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PA Profiles
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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"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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Canada
British Columbians vote in early election, with David Eby's job on the line
VICTORIA - British Columbians go to the polls today in an early election called by NDP Leader David Eby in the biggest gamble of his political life. The five-week campaign saw the major parties fight over issues from health care to housing, the provinc...
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Carney tours Kariye Mosque in Istanbul before departing Turkey
ISTANBUL - After three days spent fostering tighter economic and political ties with Turkey, Prime Minister Mark Carney closed out his trip at one of Istanbul's many great cultural landmarks. Carney visited the Kariye Mosque in Istanbul on Saturday mor...
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U.S. ambassador offers Canada help almost a week after Wainwright tragedy
OTTAWA - U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says the United States has offered to help following the deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Four soldiers were killed and 39 injured on Oct. 17 when a fire that began during a tra...
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Son says Canadian died in U.S. after declining hospital care due to deportation fear
The son of a Canadian woman who died after a fall at her home in Point Roberts, Wash., earlier this month said she refused to seek treatment, fearing she would be detained by U.S. authorities or prevented from returning to the country. Dylan Adamson sa...
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We're hearing more about rabies in the news. Here's what to know about the virus
TORONTO - Public health officials in B.C. and Quebec are dealing with rabies in wild animals that have come into contact with people or domestic pets. In Vancouver, it was a single skunk but in parts of Quebec, there is an outbreak of rabies in raccoon...
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Ottawa 'disappointed' after union announces strike votes for 120,000 workers
OTTAWA - The federal government says it's "disappointed" after Canada's largest federal public service union announced 120,000 workers will take part in nationwide strike votes starting next month. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says voting will...
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World
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean news agency reports
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in China, his first visit to the country in a year, South Korea's government said Saturday. Kim's visit to China is his latest move in an increasingly assertive foreign policy a...
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A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu
A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Saturday hit off the coast of Vanuatu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, prompting a tsunami warning for the area that was later rescinded. The quake in the South Pacific struck at around 1...
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Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Trevor Megill was shouting in celebration and the Milwaukee Brewers were bolting out of the dugout to congratulate one another, believing they had just escaped a ninth-inning jam to win Game 1 of the World Series. Not qui...
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Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record on his first pitch
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Jacob Misiorowski broke the record for fastest World Series pitch with the very first offering of this year's Fall Classic, a 103.5 mph fastball from the Milwaukee Brewers' fireballer to the Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Díaz on Friday night. ...
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Jury convicts man of rape, murder 14 years after UNC student's death
A man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago was convicted Friday of first-degree murder, rape and other charges after prosecutors told jurors that forensic evidence was "screaming his name." Faith Hedgepeth was ...
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Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy in Mississippi has resigned, Senatobia mayor says
The police officer who shot and killed a 1-year-old boy in Mississippi when he fired into a moving vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call has resigned, the Senatobia mayor told The Associated Press Friday. Sgt. Hunter Foster, 33, ...
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