Economic forecast
Bank of Canada rethinking inflation framework amid persistent shocks: Rogers
A senior official at the Bank of Canada says the central bank is reconsidering how it thinks and talks about inflation as it prepares to review its mandate later this year.Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers is in Brandon, Man., on Thursday speaking to the city's chamber of commerce about how the centr...
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Emergency response
Minor injuries reported after crash south of Prince Albert
Parkland Ambulance is confirming two people were transported to hospital with minor injuries, following a crash Wednesday afternoon south of Prince Albert.The crash occurred around 3 p.m. near the Muskoday Bridge on Highway 3. A source close to the incident stated on social media her dad suffered multiple broken ribs.S...
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Minor injuries reported after crash south of Prince Albert
Parkland Ambulance is confirming two people were transported to hospital with minor injuries, following a crash Wednesday afternoon south of Prince Albert.The crash occurred around 3 p.m. near the Muskoday Bridge on Highway 3. A source close to the incident stated on social media her dad suffered multiple broken ribs.S...
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Community Support
Poutine Fest raises nearly $9K for Big Brothers Big Sisters
A mouth watering fundraiser in Prince Albert has proven once again that local residents love their gravy and cheese, and even more importantly, love to support local causes.This year's Poutine Fest raised $8,876 for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). As a result of 11 participating restaurants and hundreds of community m...
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2025 wildfires
Members of St. Louis Fire Department receive Premier's Commendation award
It's a feel-good story about people in Saskatchewan taking care of people in Saskatchewan.That's how the chief of the St. Louis Fire Department described a ceremony Tuesday night that honoured him and fellow firefighters for their service during last summer's wildfires in northern Saskatchewan."We're firefighters ...
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Affordable housing
First 18 Métis Nation homes to be ready this fall in Prince Albert
Working Métis families in Prince Albert will have a new option for home ownership this fall as the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan prepares to move 18 rent-to-own rowhouses onto lots in the West Hill. A ground blessing was held on Wednesday at the location, next to the MN -S office and childcare building that ...
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Weather
Snowfall, freezing rain warnings in effect in central, eastern Saskatchewan
Central and eastern parts of Saskatchewan could be in for some messy weather on Wednesday.A snowfall warning from Environment Canada covered a large area on Wednesday morning, stretching from just east of Saskatoon to the Manitoba border, including Humboldt, Melfort, Nipawin, Tisdale, Hudson Bay, Canora and Wynyard, as...
Mar 25, 2026
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Provincial Politics
NDP calls out government over highway budget cuts
Following last week's provincial budget, the Saskatchewan NDP have gone on the attack and on Tuesday, was focused on cuts to northern infrastructure.During a stop in Prince Albert, Shadow Minister for Highways and Infrastructure Darcy Warrington said last year's wildfire season showed how critical our highways are, ess...
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Economic forecast
Bank of Canada rethinking inflation framework amid persistent shocks: Rogers
A senior official at the Bank of Canada says the central bank is reconsidering how it thinks and talks about inflation as it prepares to review its mandate later this year.Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers is in Brandon, Man., on Thursday speaking to the city's chamber of commerce about how the centr...
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Calls for reform
Procurement ombud slams Indigenous procurement strategy outcomes in 'shocking' report
Indigenous Services Canada and other departments are failing to uphold their own Indigenous procurement strategy and may be allowing contractors to use shell companies to access contracts reserved for Indigenous businesses, says the federal procurement ombudsman.In a scathing new report released Thursday, Alexander Jeg...
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Go Riders Go
Riders' head coach Corey Mace wins 2025 CFL Coach of the Year award
For the first time in his young coaching career, Corey Mace has been named the CFL's Coach of the Year.The announcement came at the league's Coach of the Year celebration in Edmonton on Wednesday, ahead of the CFL combine. The other nominee was Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas.Mace is the eighth Riders head coa...
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'Some really big days'
Table Mountain's season winds down with one final weekend
A winter of extremes. That's how Table Mountain's manager Lawrence Blouin, described this winter at the hill as the season's end inches closer. "The weather was plus 8 C one day, and then three, four days later, it's -45 C with the wind chill," he laughed. Although the weather didn't always make for the bes...
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Gordon Snelgrove Gallery
Métis Artist Creates Work to Shake Audiences
Métis artist Ryan Richard is comfortable with doing things a bit differently. Going against the grain and thinking independently has been a common theme in his life and art.In his new exhibition at the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), Richard invited the public to help him cons...
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RCMP Youth Leadership Workshop
Indigenous youth gather in Regina to develop community action plans with RCMP
Indigenous youth from around Canada travelled to Regina last week to participate in the RCMP Youth Leadership Workshop.The unique program pairs one Indigenous youth with a RCMP officer from their home community. Together, over the course of a week, they attend workshops at the RCMP training academy in Regina to learn h...
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Go Riders Go
Riders' head coach Corey Mace wins 2025 CFL Coach of the Year award
For the first time in his young coaching career, Corey Mace has been named the CFL's Coach of the Year.The announcement came at the league's Coach of the Year celebration in Edmonton on Wednesday, ahead of the CFL combine. The other nominee was Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas.Mace is the eighth Riders head coa...
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Broomball
Debden Roadrunners aiming for fifth straight broomball national title in Ottawa
The Debden Roadrunners U20 girls broomball team are making the strive for five this week as they're in Ottawa competing for the club's fifth straight national championship. The Roadrunners have 11 returning players from last year's winning team and are one of two Saskatchewan teams competing in the eight-team U20 girls...
Mar 25, 2026
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Local success
Prince Albert Performance Cheer team wins first at provincials
Despite only being around for five years, the U18 Pom/Hip Hop/ Dance team at the Prince Albert Dance Company have two provincial championships.The most recent award occurred last weekend in Saskatoon. Studio Owner Bethany Leachman was very proud of the accomplishment. She stated they also finished first in their inaugu...
Mar 24, 2026
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Raiders partner with Northern Bears as new title sponsor
Prince Albert's Female AAA hockey team the Northern Bears officially have a new title sponsor. The Prince Albert Raiders will be the new title sponsor of the Northern Bears for the next three years. Raiders Business Manager Mike Scissons said the opportunity to sponsor the Northern Bears made perfect sense for an orga...
Mar 24, 2026
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Basketball
Prince Albert high schools secure spots at HOOPLA
For the second time in two years, the Senior Boys basketball team at Carlton Comprehensive High School has been crowned Regionals champion.The 5A tournament was held last weekend in Warman and Carlton defeated St Mary in the final. Acknowledging the team went in with even higher expectations for themselves, Crusaders c...
Mar 23, 2026
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Heading to provincial final
Prince Albert sees three 'AA' hockey teams win northern championships
The U15 AA Prince Albert Venice House Pirates swept the Warman Wildcats on Saturday night in front of a packed barn.There was standing room only at Game 2 between the two top teams in the north at the Kinsmen Arena. Fans included Pirates players from previous seasons who showed their support for the current squad by we...
Mar 23, 2026
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PA Profiles
Celebrates A Decade Of Learning
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee
The Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, bringing together 256 First Nations students from across the province for a day of learning, confidence‑building, and cultural pride. Held at Tommy Douglas Collegiate in Saskatoon, the event welcomed youths between the ages of 6 and ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Made in Saskatchewan
Find My Plus One: The Canadian App for Getting Out and Living Your Best Life
Saskatchewan is packed with things to do, but let's be honest, sometimes the hardest part isn't finding the event. It's finding someone to go with. That's true whether you're in Prince Albert, Prince George, or Prince Edward Island.That problem is exactly what Prince Albert social worker and lifelong community advocate...
Mar 09, 2026
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A trusted name
GL Mobile Communications - Connecting Prince Albert for Over 30 Years
For more than three decades, GL Mobile Communications has been a trusted name in Prince Albert, proudly serving customers across Saskatchewan with reliable wireless and communication solutions. As a full-service dealer for SaskTel, GL Mobile offers expert advice, competitive plans, and personalized service you won't fi...
Mar 04, 2026
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SIGA named a 2026 Saskatchewan Top Employer
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud, for a third consecutive year, to be named a Saskatchewan Top Employer by Canada's Top 100 Employers. Now in its 21st year, Saskatchewan's Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places t...
Mar 02, 2026
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Bring the outdoors inside
Lakeland Log and Timber - Where Log Becomes Legacy
There's a moment many people dream about: morning light filtering through tall pines, the quiet ripple of water nearby, the warmth of natural wood surrounding you as you sip your coffee. It's not just a house-it's a feeling. A connection to nature. A place that slows life down while standing strong for generations. At ...
Feb 02, 2026
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Freedom and Flexibility
How App-Based Work Creates Economic Opportunity
In today's busy world, where schedules shift and responsibilities change in an instant, many people in Saskatchewan are turning to flexible app-based work as an accessible way to earn extra income - when, where, and how they want. App-based work offered through local commerce platforms like DoorDash creates new opportu...
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Canada
Bank of Canada rethinking inflation framework amid persistent shocks: Rogers
OTTAWA - A senior official at the Bank of Canada says the central bank is reconsidering how it thinks and talks about inflation as it prepares to review its mandate later this year. Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers is in Brandon, Ma...
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Ottawa proposes $1.7B fund to help provinces lower cost of homebuilding
OTTAWA - The federal government is proposing a $1.7-billion fund to help provinces and territories lower the cost of homebuilding. The federal funding is meant to help provinces reduce development fees or other levies on new housing to speed up the pac...
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New Democrats to debate fossil fuel crackdown, electoral reform in Winnipeg
OTTAWA - New Democrats are set to debate up to 70 policy proposals at their convention in Winnipeg this weekend on a host of issues, including clean energy, electoral reform and the party's own political strategy. They include proposals to "vigorously ...
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Carney: Canada might help vessels sail Strait of Hormuz if there is a ceasefire
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada might join efforts to ensure freedom of navigation in the Middle East if there is a ceasefire. Reporters asked Carney today how Ottawa might get involved in efforts to reopen shipping through the Strait o...
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Election bill takes aim at deepfakes, long ballots, threats to nomination contests
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is proposing new legislation to strengthen election integrity by banning digital deepfakes of candidates, cracking down on unduly long ballots and protecting nomination and leadership contests. The bill, introduced on Th...
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Indigenous services minister to announce $738M for health, emergency management
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty is expected on Thursday to announce a $738.9-million funding package for First Nations health care, governance and emergency management. A draft news release shared with The Canadian Press says Gul...
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World
California lawmakers pass bill to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations
SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) - California lawmakers voted Thursday to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in an effort to reconcile the Latino labor icon's legacy with explosive sexual abuse allegations before the state holiday on March 31. ...
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Brother and sister are charged after an explosive device was found outside a Florida Air Force base
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - A man who fled to China and his sister have been charged after an explosive device was left outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa this month. Alen Zheng, 20, and Ann Mary Zheng, 27, were charged We...
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Nicolás Maduro's lawyer argues against US blocking funding for drug trafficking case defense
NEW YORK (AP) - Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were back in a New York courtroom Thursday as they seek to have their drug trafficking indictments thrown out over a geopolitical dispute over legal fees. The hearing...
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Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events by new IOC policy
GENEVA (AP) - Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order on sports ahead of the 2028 Los A...
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EU lawmakers vote to make it easier to set up migrant detention centers outside the bloc
BRUSSELS (AP) - European lawmakers voted Thursday to ease the setting up of new migrant detention centers outside the European Union, known as "return hubs." Members of the European Parliament voted 389-206 in favor, with 32 abstentions. ...
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Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on the Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran and the United States hardened their positions as a diplomatic push for a ceasefire in the Middle East war appeared to falter on Thursday. Tehran moved to formalize its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz w...
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