Crime
Stolen truck from PA used to ram RCMP vehicle in Little Red River
A 27-year-old man is in custody after a truck stolen in Prince Albert was used to ram an RCMP vehicle in Little Red River. The truck was reported stolen on June 12, but Prince Albert RCMP later found it parked outside a home in Little Red River at 1:40 p.m. that day. Officers used their vehicles to surround the truck, ...
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Emotional testimony
Victim's family testify at murder trial
The events preceding a man's death on Canada Day, 2024, were the focus of discussion during the second day of testimony at a murder trial in Prince Albert.Quinton Gardiner, 40, is one of two men alleged responsible for the death of 41-year-old Norman Wenzel.Around 2 a.m., members of the Prince Albert Police Service wer...
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Prince Albert
Hole-y moly
Sinkhole appears in Prince Albert's downtown
City work crews have closed the intersection of 1st Avenue W. and 11th Street W. while they repair a sinkhole. The issue is connected to the sewer main, according to a notification from the city Wednesday morning. No traffic will be able to make it through 11th Street W. from the Provincial Courthouse to Central Avenue...
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Crime
Stolen truck from PA used to ram RCMP vehicle in Little Red River
A 27-year-old man is in custody after a truck stolen in Prince Albert was used to ram an RCMP vehicle in Little Red River. The truck was reported stolen on June 12, but Prince Albert RCMP later found it parked outside a home in Little Red River at 1:40 p.m. that day. Officers used their vehicles to surround the truck, ...
54m ago
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Emotional testimony
Victim's family testify at murder trial
The events preceding a man's death on Canada Day, 2024, were the focus of discussion during the second day of testimony at a murder trial in Prince Albert.Quinton Gardiner, 40, is one of two men alleged responsible for the death of 41-year-old Norman Wenzel.Around 2 a.m., members of the Prince Albert Police Service wer...
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Green Thumbs
Ward 4 community garden revived with help from students, volunteers
The community garden in Ward 4 is back in operation.Students from W.J. Berezowsky Public School joined city councillor Bryce Laewetz and community volunteers Tuesday to plant vegetables and a crab apple tree in the first phase of restoring the garden on the east side of Miller Hill Spray Park.Laewetz said reviving the ...
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Graduation Day
Sask Polytech award winners reflect on growth, leadership at Prince Albert convocation
More than 660 students are marking a major milestone as they graduate from Saskatchewan Polytechnic this year, with Prince Albert campus award recipients including practical nursing graduate Deanna Bendig and hairstyling graduate Emily Davies-Arneson. Bendig, who graduated from the practical nursing program, received ...
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Road reopened
UPDATED: Woman suffers minor injuries in incident near hospital
Update: June 17, 11:22 a.m.Prince Albert Police determined that an adult female pedestrian had entered the roadway and was subsequently struck by a vehicle. They also found that speed was not a contributing factor in the collision.Parkland Ambulance confirmed that medics treated a 30-year-old woman at the scene with so...
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Saskatchewan
Court
Misha Pavelick's killer to serve maximum youth sentence
After 20 years, the person who stabbed and killed Misha Pavelick at a high school party on the 2006 May long weekend will be heading to prison.On Tuesday afternoon, Justice Catherine Dawson handed down a youth sentence to the now-37-year-old man, of seven years - four to be served in custody, and three to be served in ...
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partnership
380 trees planted in Morley Wilson Park
Nearly 400 new trees are growing in La Ronge thanks to a partnership with the municipality and Prince Albert Model Forest. In total, 340 white spruce seedlings, along with 20 cherry trees (choke cherry and sour cherry) and 20 haskap blizzard, were planted June 9 with the help of Churchill Community High School students...
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Inmate at large
Prince Albert police seek inmate released in error from correctional centre
A 30-year-old inmate was mistakenly released from provincial custody May 28 and is now being sought by Prince Albert police and Pierceland RCMP. Brednor Wahpistikwan, 30, is unlawfully at large after an administrative error resulted in his release from custody several weeks ago. Wahpistikwan was remanded in custody unt...
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Every day I'm hustling
Rising costs push more Canadians toward side hustles
With the cost of living continuing to strain household budgets, more Canadians are turning to side hustles to help make ends meet.According to statistics from jobskills.org published in late 2025, nearly one in four Canadians now have an additional source of income.While some people are monetizing hobbies or personal i...
Jun 16, 2026
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Cost concerns
Melfort raises concerns over new SPSA wildfire deployment compensation model
The City of Melfort is raising concerns about changes to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) compensation rates and operational requirements for municipal fire departments responding to wildfire emergencies.The issue was discussed at a recent city council meeting, where administration outlined the potential ...
Jun 16, 2026
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Mixed Reaction
Misha Pavelick's killer, now 37, to be sentenced as youth for 2006 murder
The reaction was mixed in a Regina courtroom on Monday, as it was announced the man who killed Misha Pavelick in 2006 would be sentenced as a youth.Justice Catherine Dawson said she would deliver the full sentence on Tuesday after considering credit for time served, but a youth sentence means the man's identity remains...
Jun 16, 2026
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Local Sports
League Shakeup
PJHL schedule released as Moosomin ceases operations, dispersal draft set for Wednesday
The Prince Albert Timberjaks will have one less team to worry about this upcoming Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL) season.This after the Moosomin Steelhawks ceased operations in the league after just one season.The announcement was made on Monday across the team's social media accounts, saying the franchise is explo...
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End of an era
Hockey Night in Canada ending on CBC after 74 years
"Hockey Night in Canada," a program that has been part of the national fabric for nearly 75 years on CBC television, will not return to the public broadcaster next season.A sub-licensing agreement between Rogers Communications and the CBC that allowed HNIC to air on the network expired at the end of the Stanl...
Jun 16, 2026
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Keep on rolling
Predators take series in Winnipeg, lock up first place for fourth consecutive season
The Prince Albert Predators returned home from their out-of-province weekend trip with two more tallies in the win column. The Junior B lacrosse club made its inaugural trip to Winnipeg for a three-game series against the Blizzard, where they won their doubleheader on Saturday but dropped the one and only follow-up con...
Jun 15, 2026
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Roughriders
Riders use last-minute drive to hold off roaring Lions comeback, win 31-27 to open CFL season
A Sam Emilus hat-trick of touchdowns proved to be the difference as the Saskatchewan Roughriders once again knocked off the B.C. Lions with a late fourth quarter drive.It was similar to the CFL West Final last season as quarterback Trevor Harris engineered a late drive to put Saskatchewan ahead in their 31-27 win at Mo...
Jun 14, 2026
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Rider season
Riders host Lions as both teams play first game of 2026 CFL season
It's a rematch of the 2025 CFL West Final as the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions both open their seasons on Saturday. The two clubs both had Week 1 byes, so now their campaigns get underway at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m. The Green Zone pregame show begins at 3 p.m. It's be...
Jun 13, 2026
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Saturday Kickoff
Riders WR Jaylen Johnson set for CFL debut against BC Lions
Jaylen Johnson will get the first opportunity on Saturday to show he's the right piece for the Saskatchewan Roughriders puzzle.The wide receiver won one of the starting spots in the team's offence after training camp and two pre-season contests."It's super humbling. I have to give credit to the work I've put in an...
Jun 12, 2026
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PA Profiles
Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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SIGA Scholarship Program
SIGA is a progressive organization guided by principles rooted in First Nations heritage. One of these principles, Pimâcihowin, refers to making a living, and SIGA recognizes that education and continued learning are essential to doing so. We established the SIGA Scholarship Program to invest $120,000 in First Na...
Jun 03, 2026
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Great reviews
Laughter for a cause: Bear Grease returns to Prince Albert
One of Canada's most successful and hilarious musicals is returning to Prince Albert and, in doing so, helping to raise money for a great cause.Bear Grease runs May 27 and May 28 at the EA Rawlinson Centre with evening shows at 7:30 p.m, as well as a matinee show on May 27th at 1 p.m.It was made possible by Prince Albe...
May 13, 2026
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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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Canada
Canada's spy service received judge's OK to target malware-infected devices
OTTAWA - Canada's spy service obtained a judge's permission to disrupt cyberthreats from foreign adversaries who infected digital devices with malware. A Federal Court ruling made public this week says the Canadian Security Intelligence Service request...
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Senior Cuban diplomat says Havana ready to fight U.S., praises Canadian aid
OTTAWA - Cuba is prepared for a fight with the United States and is praising Canada for its humanitarian aid, says a senior diplomat visiting Ottawa from Havana. "We would never want a conflict with the United States but we are very conscious about the...
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Groups launch constitutional challenge of Safe Third Country Agreement
OTTAWA - Amnesty International and the Canadian Council for Refugees have filed a new Federal Court challenge to the constitutionality of the Safe Third Country Agreement with the U.S. that says refugees must claim asylum in whichever country they arri...
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Quebec bar to hold summit ahead of election on erosion of trust in institutions
QUÉBEC - Quebec's bar association is holding a summit in September on the erosion of public trust in institutions. The Sept. 8-9 event in Montreal is scheduled to coincide with Quebec's provincial election campaign ahead of the Oct. 5 vote. Political ...
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Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet to leave politics at end of term
QUÉBEC - Another Coalition Avenir Québec cabinet minister is leaving politics. Labour Minister Jean Boulet said today in his riding of Trois-Rivières that he won't run for another term in the Oct. 5 provincial election. First elected in 2018, Boulet h...
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More Canadians now report being affected by extreme weather, poll suggests
OTTAWA - The number of Canadians reporting having been directly affected by extreme weather events has increased since a year ago, a new poll suggests. An online poll by Leger of 1,512 Canadians from June 12-15 indicates 30 per cent of respondents said...
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World
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp's call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decisio...
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Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash at California Air Force base
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The eight men killed in this week's fiery crash of a B-52 during a test flight at California's Edwards Air Force Base included four active duty airmen, one reservist and three civilians, military officials said Wednesday. ...
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Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects
The Trump administration said Wednesday it's buying back another energy company's U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, bringing the total amount spent on these agreements to nearly $2.6 billion. Chicago-based Invenergy h...
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'A million years isn't enough': Victims' relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) - After decades waiting for justice, relatives of women murdered by New York's Gilgo Beach serial killer laid into him Wednesday before he was sentenced to life in prison. He told them: "I am responsible" for the crimes. ...
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Tropical Storm Arthur, the first of the Atlantic season, targets Gulf Coast with heavy rain
MIAMI (AP) - The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed Wednesday near the Gulf Coast, bringing intense rain and the threat of dangerous flash floods to states including Texas and Louisiana, meteorologists said. Trop...
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More than 1,000 people have been killed in Gaza during ceasefire, Health Ministry says
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, the Gaza Health Ministry said Wednesday. The encl...
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