Slowing receding
Saskatchewan still focused on floodwaters, local states of emergency drop to 18
An update from the province revealed that as of Monday, the number of communities under current declarations of local emergency was 18, down from around 34 on Sunday.As of 2 p.m. on Monday, May 11, manager of communications and media for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), Jeff Dedekker, said the organization...
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Death of young mother in Turnor Lake highlights rural domestic violence barriers
The death of a young mother in Turnor Lake is drawing renewed attention to domestic violence and gaps in support services in northern Saskatchewan communities.RCMP said 21-year-old Shalayah Montgrand was found deceased after officers were called to a home in Turnor Lake early morning last Friday, May 8.Darian Montgrand...
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Man dies after encounter with bear near air strip in northern Saskatchewan
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Public engagement
Prince Albert police to review feedback after final Coffee with a Cop session
Prince Albert police will review feedback gathered during three Coffee with a Cop sessions that were part of a 2026 pilot project, with Police Chief Patrick Nogier saying the conversations were valuable even though attendance was lower than hoped. The three events were held at different McDonald's locations across the ...
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Home robbery
Three suspects rob home in Paddockwood
The occupants of a home in Paddockwood were not injured after being robbed at gunpoint on Mother's Day. Prince Albert RCMP were called to the rural home at about 2:15 a.m. on May 10. Police said three suspects entered the home, threatened the occupants with a gun, stole a vehicle and household goods, then fled. All thr...
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Rollover
Man charged after car rolls onto West Flat lawn
A 22-year-old man is facing an impaired driving charge after a car lost control and ended up on its roof on a lawn in Prince Albert's West Flat. Prince Albert police were called to a home in the 1800 block of 13th Street West on Sunday just before 4 p.m. Police found a heavily damaged vehicle on the lawn of the home, r...
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Court proceedings
Emma Lake death case committed for trial
A man alleged responsible for a fatal crash in the Emma Lake area over four years ago, has been committed to stand trial at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.Raven Bird's preliminary inquiry hearing concluded Friday at provincial court with the presiding judge determining the Crown's evidence was strong enough to ...
May 10, 2026
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Series tied 1-1
Raiders comeback falls short, series returning home tied
After a strong showing in Game 1 on the road, the Prince Albert Raiders were tasked with handing the Everett Silvertips their first back-to-back losses of the season. The Silvertips came out stronger in the first period, then fend off the Raiders comeback for two periods with two late goals for a 6-2 Silvertips win.Jus...
May 10, 2026
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Crime
Prince Albert police investigate Midtown assault
Prince Albert police are searching for three suspects, alleged responsible for a violent assault in the city's Midtown neighbourhood.On May 6, 2026, at approximately 5:40 p.m., patrol officers attended the area of 11th St. East and 3rd Ave. East for a report of an assault in progress.Officers located the victim, a 21-y...
May 09, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Slowing receding
Saskatchewan still focused on floodwaters, local states of emergency drop to 18
An update from the province revealed that as of Monday, the number of communities under current declarations of local emergency was 18, down from around 34 on Sunday.As of 2 p.m. on Monday, May 11, manager of communications and media for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), Jeff Dedekker, said the organization...
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Man dies after encounter with bear near air strip in northern Saskatchewan
A 25-year-old man is dead after an encounter with a bear near a remote airstrip in northern Saskatchewan.The Ministry of Community Safety said the man died Friday near Points North Landing, 700 kilometres north of Prince Albert. The ministry said the bear was euthanized on scene and could not provide further informatio...
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public safety
Death of young mother in Turnor Lake highlights rural domestic violence barriers
The death of a young mother in Turnor Lake is drawing renewed attention to domestic violence and gaps in support services in northern Saskatchewan communities.RCMP said 21-year-old Shalayah Montgrand was found deceased after officers were called to a home in Turnor Lake early morning last Friday, May 8.Darian Montgrand...
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'I think our risks are very, very low'
Cruise ship hantavirus cases not a threat to Saskatchewan residents: expert
A recent hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship anchored near the Canary Islands is not a cause for concern in Saskatchewan, according to a provincial microbiologist.Dr. Joseph Blondeau, a clinical microbiologist and head of clinical microbiology at Royal University Hospital and the University of Saskatchewan, said t...
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cruise ship outbreak
Canadians on ship at centre of hantavirus outbreak land in Canada
Four Canadians who disembarked the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak landed Sunday in B.C., where they will continue their quarantine.Online plane tracking platform FlightAware says the aircraft carrying the Canadians arrived at the airport in Victoria from Saguenay-Bagotville Airport in Quebec....
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Cameco halts production at Key Lake mill as bridge collapse impedes supply route
Uranium mining giant Cameco says it has halted production at its Key Lake mill and slowed activity at its McArthur River mine after a bridge collapse on Highway 165 impeded an essential supply route.The company said its sites in northern Saskatchewan aren't directly impacted by the spring flooding that has swept throug...
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Local Sports
Series tied 1-1
Raiders comeback falls short, series returning home tied
After a strong showing in Game 1 on the road, the Prince Albert Raiders were tasked with handing the Everett Silvertips their first back-to-back losses of the season. The Silvertips came out stronger in the first period, then fend off the Raiders comeback for two periods with two late goals for a 6-2 Silvertips win.Jus...
May 10, 2026
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Riderville
2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders: Plenty of familiar faces return on offence
Consistency was the goal for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on offensive side of the ball heading into the 2026 season.The defending Grey Cup champions were able to bring back a majority of their starting players from 2025, including Grey Cup MVP Trevor Harris and running back A.J. Ouellette.That doesn't mean the group i...
May 09, 2026
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Raiders lead series 1-0
Raiders take Game 1 in Everett
Two of the most dominant teams in the WHL. The two top teams at the end of the regular season. Two teams incredibly similarly built teams with different paths through the playoffs.Finally, the Prince Albert Raiders and the Everett Silvertips met for Game 1 of the WHL Finals on Friday night in Everett. After surrending ...
May 09, 2026
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Playoff Preview
WHL Final: Raiders battle Silvertips in Game 1 tonight
The WHL final is finally here, with the Prince Albert Raiders set to make their first appearance since winning the Ed Chynoweth Cup in 2019.Prince Albert opens the series Friday on the road against the Everett Silvertips, the WHL's top regular-season team. It marks the first time in these playoffs the Raiders enter a s...
May 08, 2026
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Pirates produce
Three locals among selections in 2026 WHL Prospects Draft
The 2026 WHL Prospects Draft saw the next generation of stars picked one by one by the league's 23 member teams.Of those selected in the draft, include a handful of locals from the Prince Albert area, including members of this past season's provincial winning U15 AA Prince Albert Venice House Pirates team. Round 2, Pi...
May 07, 2026
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All picks in
Raiders WHL Prospects Draft tracker
The 2026 WHL Prospects Draft has officially come and gone, and the Prince Albert Raiders have added 10 new players into the organization this year. Director of Player Personnel Bruno Zarillo was in Prince Albert during the draft, and despite having to wait all the way until the third round for their first selection, he...
May 07, 2026
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PA Profiles
Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
Monster trucks are set to return to Prince Albert for the first time in more than 30 years this summer.Lake Country Co-op presents Ram Monsters and Mayhem, scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds, marking a rare stop for the high-octane motorsports show in northern Saskatchewan. Promoter Ro...
May 04, 2026
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New thrill
No boat? No problem: Electric surfboards set to make waves in Saskatchewan lake country
A new kind of thrilling surf ride is heading to northern Saskatchewan waters this summer and it doesn't require a boat or a tank of gas.An Emma Lake entrepreneur is bringing Torque Electric Surfboards to Canada, introducing a high-performance experience that promises to shake up the lake life across the region."El...
May 01, 2026
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Community Investment Program
30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA's Community Investment Fund increased to $2 Million to Strengthen Saskatchewan Communities Increased investment to support local events, sports teams, fundraisers and cultural celebrations province-wideSASKATOON, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce a significant expansion of i...
Apr 29, 2026
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North Country Massage and Medi Spa
From farm roots to five-star feel: A local success story earns top honours
What started as a one-room operation has grown into one of the most recognized wellness destinations in Prince Albert, and now, a 'Business of the Year' award winner.North Country Massage and Medi Spa marked a major milestone in 2025, celebrating 20 years in business while also taking home the prestigious Samuel McLeod...
Apr 28, 2026
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The Backyard and Compost Corner
Growing something bigger: How one Prince Albert business is cultivating community and sustainability
In a city already known for its natural beauty, one local entrepreneur is working to make Prince Albert even greener, one garden, one compost bin, and one connection at a time.Keri Sapsford, owner of The Backyard and Compost Corner, has built her business around a simple but powerful idea: helping people reconnect with...
Apr 27, 2026
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Blooming business
Prairie Oasis: Ready to help northern gardeners grow
After years of working in landscaping and landscaping construction around Prince Albert, Cory Thomas decided it was time to grow something of his own.That idea took root last spring with the opening of Prairie Oasis Landscape & Garden Centre Inc., located about 12 kilometres west of Spruce Home along Highway 355. N...
Apr 24, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: Hantavirus testing, Census surveys due, Habs face Sabres tonight
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Hantavirus testing might not be useful for people without symptoms: experts Health experts say it's not clear whether it's useful to test people who may have been ...
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Hantavirus testing might not be useful for people without symptoms: experts
TORONTO - Health experts say it's not clear whether it's useful to test people who may have been exposed to hantavirus but don't have symptoms. Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia's provincial health officer, says public health officials around the wor...
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MP calls on Canadians to fill out census as some express privacy concerns
OTTAWA - As some Canadians claim that the federal government's national census violates their privacy, a Liberal member of Parliament is calling on them to fill out their 2026 census forms for the good of their communities. Canadians have been asked to...
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'Unwanted wherever you go': New Canadian asylum law leaves some migrants in limbo
MONTREAL - When a 26-year-old Haitian mother and her young daughter crossed into Quebec from the United States through forest trails on a freezing night in January, she had dreams of a fresh start in Canada. The woman was leaving behind a country she f...
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B.C. policewomen want lawsuit, not labour arbitration, over alleged discrimination
VANCOUVER - A group of female police officers pursuing a class-action lawsuit against municipal police forces in B.C. over alleged harassment, bullying and discrimination say it is not a labour dispute, and they hope the B.C. Court of Appeal agrees. S...
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Federal government dismisses calls for radar sites to remain as farmland
OTTAWA - The federal government has rejected calls from some residents in southern Ontario to find other spots to set up planned Arctic over-the-horizon radar installations in order to preserve farmland. Parliament received a flurry of petitions in rec...
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World
UK junior minister resigns and calls for Starmer to step down
LONDON (AP) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer lost the first member of his government Tuesday as he faced pressure to step down following losses in local elections. Housing, communities and local government minister Miatta Fahnbulleh stepped ...
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US ambassador to Israel says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE to defend country
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to operate them to the United Arab Emirates to defend the country during the Iran war, the U.S. ambassador to Israel said Tuesday. The comments by Mike Huc...
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Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for Alabama to get rid of one of two largely Black congressional districts before this year's midterm elections, creating an opening for Republicans to gain an additional U.S. House seat ...
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a year after he was fired from the role
President Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton Monday to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a surprising comeback for the former Navy SEAL who was fired from his role as FEMA's temporary leader last year after he defended its existence. ...
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Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their party an additional four winnable U.S. House seats. Th...
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Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is leaving women's access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect. Justice S...
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