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Highway 102 crash claims one life, three others in hospital
UPDATE: La Ronge Fire Dept. advised that the highway has now reopened. --One person has died and three others were transported to hospital with serious injuries, following an early morning crash on Friday north of La Ronge.At approximately 5:30 a.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of a single vehicle rollover on Highw...
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Drug bust
Two 18-year-olds charged after cocaine, sawed-off firearm seized in Prince Albert traffic stop: RCMP
Two 18-year-old men from Warman are facing multiple charges after Saskatchewan RCMP say officers seized cocaine and a loaded sawed-off firearm during a traffic stop in Prince Albert. Saskatchewan RCMP's Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team stopped a vehicle in the city on April 30 following what they described as a proac...
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Drug bust
Two 18-year-olds charged after cocaine, sawed-off firearm seized in Prince Albert traffic stop: RCMP
Two 18-year-old men from Warman are facing multiple charges after Saskatchewan RCMP say officers seized cocaine and a loaded sawed-off firearm during a traffic stop in Prince Albert. Saskatchewan RCMP's Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team stopped a vehicle in the city on April 30 following what they described as a proac...
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Court proceedings
Not guilty pleas entered by man charged after viral gun video
A man from Prince Albert who was charged after a controversial video was posted to social media, is maintaining his innocence.Arsheep Cheema has entered not guilty pleas and will appear Sept. 22, 2026 for trial at Prince Albert Provincial Court. In connection to the events that occurred last August, he was charged with...
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Highway 102 crash claims one life, three others in hospital
UPDATE: La Ronge Fire Dept. advised that the highway has now reopened. --One person has died and three others were transported to hospital with serious injuries, following an early morning crash on Friday north of La Ronge.At approximately 5:30 a.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of a single vehicle rollover on Highw...
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Local history
Reliving the tales from some of Prince Albert's worst floods on record
Spring has officially sprung in Prince Albert after the ice on the North Saskatchewan River broke up on Wednesday. While the event is normally celebrated, there have been instances in history where the ice breaking up on the river has caused some of the worst flooding in the city's history. Read below about some of the...
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Murder trial
Jury deliberations about to begin for La Ronge area murder case
The fate of a woman charged with the stabbing death of a man she described as a good friend, will soon be in the hands of a 12 person jury. Their deliberations are expected to begin Friday morning at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. Mary Bird, 24, is alleged responsible for the death of 31-Wilfed Ballantyne in N...
May 01, 2026
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Provincial Parks
New Candle Lake Park service centre to be ready for 2026-27 camping season
A new service centre at Minowukaw Campground in Candle Lake Provincial Park is 75 per cent complete and is expected to be open in time for the 2026-27 camping season. It will be the first example of a new design for provincial park services centres. The new design is part of the range of standard designs for service ce...
Apr 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan
police work
Charges laid in Stanley Mission stabbings incident
Stanley Mission RCMP have laid charged against three individuals, including a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, in connection to multiple stabbings on Thursday. Thirty-one-year-old Dillon Sewap, 26-year-old Thomasina Sewap, and 29-year-old Logan Anthony Wood have each been charged with forcible confinement, aggravat...
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Modern history
Métis Nation recreating Batoche as a Roblox game
The sights and sounds of Batoche are going digital.This summer, Métis families won't just walk the historic grounds, they'll be able to explore them in a whole new way through Roblox.The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is preparing to unveil a virtual recreation of Batoche on the popular gaming platform,...
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Petition in Quebec
Behind the push in one Canadian province to restrict energy drinks for teens
MONTRÉAL - Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a can of Red Bull while on a school ski trip in January 2024, his parents have been fighting a battle to ban energy drinks for children under 16.A coroner's report said the combination of medication he was taking for attention deficit/hyperactiv...
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Ahhhhchoo
Cold or allergies? Spring symptoms can be hard to tell apart
As winter gives way to warmer weather, many people are noticing the return of sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes... but it's not always clear whether it's a cold or allergies."It can be quite tricky," said Jill Hubick, community care and education manager with Lung Saskatchewan.Allergy symptoms often mirror ...
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better reporting
Sask. Health Authority directed to report ER service disruptions more frequently
The Government of Saskatchewan says it is taking steps to ensure residents will be made aware of service disruptions at their local emergency rooms as quickly as possible, while also working to reduce the frequency of health-care disruptions across the province.On Thursday, the government said the Saskatchewan Health A...
Apr 30, 2026
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secretary of state
Busy first year for Sask. Liberal MP Buckley Belanger
Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River Liberal MP Buckey Belanger said it's been a very busy 12 months representing his riding and Saskatchewan as a whole in Ottawa. This week marks one year since Belanger was elected as the Member of Parliament, and said so far he's been busy in his role as Secretary of State for...
Apr 30, 2026
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Local Sports
Professional Women's Hockey League
Former Bears ready to lead their teams in PWHL playoffs
Two Prince Albert hockey stars are ready to rumble in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) playoffs. Although not playing against each other, Brooke Hobson and Kaitlin Willoughby will be looking to help their respective teams get to the Walter Cup finals as league playoffs kicked off on Thursday. Hobson, a for...
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Riderville
Regina-born Roughrider receiver Mitch Picton retiring after nine seasons
After nine seasons and a Grey Cup win with the CFL team he grew up watching, Regina-born receiver Mitch Picton is hanging up his cleats.Picton, 30, was selected by the Riders in the fifth round of the CFL's 2017 draft. In the 64 regular-season games he played with the Riders, Pickton caught 96 passes for 1,081 yards an...
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Series tied 2-2
Motivated Raiders dominate Tigers in Game 4 victory
After Game 3 saw the Prince Albert Raiders walk into enemy territory and largely outplay the Medicine Hat Tigers in a 2-1 overtime losing effort. In Game 4, the Raiders stepped back on the ice with the same drive they had the night before, but this time their efforts were rewarded with a 6-3 win to tie the series.The R...
Apr 30, 2026
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Senior Lacrosse
P.A. Outlaws return to action this weekend following hiatus
The Prince Albert Outlaws will return to the floor this weekend for the first time in over a year. The senior lacrosse team will make their 2026 Prairie Gold Lacrosse League (PGLL) season debut on Saturday when they host the Saskatoon Brewers at the Kinsmen Arena. The team went on hiatus following the 2024 season after...
Apr 29, 2026
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Raiders forward 1989-92
Catching up with former Raider Dean McAmmond
After the Mike Modano era for the Prince Albert Raiders, many of the team's early stars moved on into their NHL careers. The likes of Dave Manson, Manny Viveiros, Dan Hodgson, and Steve Gotaas all reached the national level, and it was time for new stars to emerge for the Raiders.In the 1989-90 season, the Raiders got ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Summer Hockey
PAYHL doubles in size for second summer season
The Prince Albert Youth Hockey League (PAYHL) is set to double the fun for their second summer season. Nearly 130 kids will compete in three divisions from U11 to U15, which is a huge uptick compared to last season's number of 64 participants split between U11 and U13. According to league founder Cole Massey, the affi...
Apr 29, 2026
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PA Profiles
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...
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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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Snowbird Aviation Services
Athabasca Basin News
Rooted in the North, Theresa Dufresne's Journey in Aviation Theresa Dufresne still remembers the call that changed her life. She just finished school in La Ronge when her cousin phoned from Stony Rapids. There was a job opening at West Wind Aviation, a predecessor of today's Rise Air. Could she be at the airport in 30 ...
Apr 21, 2026
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Canada
Funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in crash while on duty
A police funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Brandon Malcolm is set for the morning of Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Malcolm was killed in a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle last Monday, on Highway 401 in Cobourg, east of To...
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Carney's trip to Armenia happening as Ottawa's foreign policy aims shift, expert says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Armenia on Saturday for a visit his office says is framed around Ukraine's defence and drumming up more trade and investment in Europe. Jean-François Ratelle, an international studies professor at the Un...
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Carney says his stance on Iran war shifted as Trump's goals 'evolved'
OTTAWA - Canada's initial position supporting Washington's war in Iran shifted over the subsequent days as U.S. President Donald Trump's objectives became more clear, Prime Minister Mark Carney told The Canadian Press. "The scale of what the objectives...
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Canada looking to wrap a trio of trade deals this year: minister
OTTAWA - Canada's international trade minister says the government is looking to sign three major trade deals before the end of the year - with Mercosur, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and India. Speaking with The Canadian Press this week, ...
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Two Canadians on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel have been released: organizer
A spokesperson for a group trying to break the Israeli navy blockade of Gaza to deliver aid says two Canadians who were detained by Israel in the Mediterranean Sea have been released. Safa Chebbi says she has been told by Global Sumud Canada's organiz...
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Minister says Liberals want committees 'open' after Tories accuse them of secrecy
OTTAWA - As the Conservatives accuse the government of abusing its new-found majority powers, government House leader Steven MacKinnon is saying the Liberals want to ensure committee meetings are "transparent" and "open." Since the Liberal government o...
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World
Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
BERLIN (AP) - A rescue team on Saturday released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said. Nicknamed Timmy by German media, the whale was spotted swim...
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Rep. Andy Barr gets coveted Trump endorsement in Kentucky Senate race to replace McConnell
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday endorsed Kentucky congressman Andy Barr in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former longtime Senate GOP leader. "And...
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran. ...
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Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone prescriptions. Friday's unanimous ruling from a three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U...
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A court has restricted abortion access across the US by blocking mailing prescriptions to a pill
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking mailing of prescriptions to mifepristone. A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appe...
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Mali accuses military officers of working with rebels to carry out attacks against government
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) - Some military officers in Mali worked with jihadi rebels and separatist fighters who launched their biggest round of attacks in over a decade in the conflict-battered country, authorities said late Friday. The separati...
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