Job cuts
Feds to shed 12,000 full-time equivalent positions to cut costs
Federal departments and agencies are looking to cut more than 12,000 full-time equivalent jobs over the next three years as part of the Carney government's spending review.That figure comes from plans released by federal departments and agencies for 2026-27 outlining how they'll shed billions of dollars to meet the gov...
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Raiders win 4-0
Captain Christensen earns Gordie Howe Hat trick to lead Raiders to Eastern Conference Championship
The final weekend of the WHL season officially arrived Friday night, and the Prince Albert Raiders were in need of just one win to take the top spot in the Eastern Conference as they played host against their Highway 11 rivals and the Saskatoon Blades. In his final career regular season game, Raiders captain Justice Ch...
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Job cuts
Feds to shed 12,000 full-time equivalent positions to cut costs
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Bring the outdoors inside
Lakeland Log and Timber - Where Log Becomes Legacy
Fire
Early morning blaze disrupts business at 2nd Ave. McDonald's
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Raiders win 4-0
Captain Christensen earns Gordie Howe Hat trick to lead Raiders to Eastern Conference Championship
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Prince Albert
Fire
Early morning blaze disrupts business at 2nd Ave. McDonald's
The morning rush at Saskatchewan's busiest McDonald's restaurant was brought to a halt on Saturday following a fire.Prince Albert firefighters were seen near the back of the restaurant on 2nd Avenue West clearing out the garage, where the business stores its garbage and waste. Meanwhile, police had both entrances to th...
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Raiders win 4-0
Captain Christensen earns Gordie Howe Hat trick to lead Raiders to Eastern Conference Championship
The final weekend of the WHL season officially arrived Friday night, and the Prince Albert Raiders were in need of just one win to take the top spot in the Eastern Conference as they played host against their Highway 11 rivals and the Saskatoon Blades. In his final career regular season game, Raiders captain Justice Ch...
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Traumatic events
Prince Albert car jacking results in five year sentence
A five-year prison sentence has been handed to a young woman who committed a car jacking in broad daylight, and targeted a man who had gone out to a local restaurant to get some food.Kealee Benjaman, 25, appeared Friday afternoon at provincial court in Prince Albert and has been in custody since her arrest last Septemb...
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Snow not ready to leave Prince Albert
From Prince Albert, if you take the short drive south to Saskatoon, you'll notice a big difference in the amount of snow left. Prince Albert still has tons of snow on the ground and in some of the streets, while Saskatoon is down to their final layer. If you drive west into Alberta or further south to southern Saskatch...
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Court proceedings
Prince Albert drug trafficker receives community based sentence
A Prince Albert drug investigation that netted over 100 grams of cocaine and various items related to trafficking has resulted in a community based sentence.Brad Mercredi, 33, appeared Friday morning at provincial court and entered guilty pleas to charges related to the possession and trafficking of drugs.The 21 month ...
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Investigations
RCMP investigate gun threat towards Spiritwood High School
RCMP are investigating a threat made towards Spiritwood High School.On March 19, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers received a report of an online/electronic message of an individual threatening to bring a firearm to the school.Officers responded immediately. The school was placed on hold and secure for a brief perio...
Mar 20, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Common goal: safer communities
"We're building capacity at all levels": Premier discusses future of policing, including Indigenous-led forces
While the province is investing in law enforcement capacity through additional police officers, First Nations leaders are weighing whether a community-based policing model could better address local needs.Premier Scott Moe said both approaches are ultimately aimed at the same goal: safer communities."What this is....
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freezing temperatures
Sask. RCMP reviewing incident involving three women near Sucker River
Saskatchewan RCMP are reviewing the circumstances that resulted in three women walking several kilometres in freezing temperatures after an interaction with police. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on March 14, La Ronge RCMP received a report of a white SUV causing a disturbance in Sucker River. Officers located the vehicle ...
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long-standing issue
Province cracks down on illegal outfitting
Legislative changes are coming that will make it harder for non-Saskatchewan outfitters to illegally do business in the province. Once passed, non-residents will only be able to buy three five-day term licenses to hunt game birds. One license can be used in the spring and two in the fall. "Over the past several ...
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Legend
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy - sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents - has died at 86.Norris died Thursday, in what his family described as a "sudden p...
Mar 20, 2026
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St. Mary's pulls out OT win over USask
Huskies eliminated at University Cup
"It's really hard to comprehend." USask men's hockey coach, Brandin Cote, did his best to process a 4-3 overtime loss to the St. Mary's Huskies in the teams' first game of the University Cup on Thursday night. Eighth seeded SMU jumped out to a 3-0 lead, 35 minutes into the contest. Reid Valade scored in the f...
Mar 20, 2026
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Middle Eastern Conflict
Canada, allies say they're ready to help stop Iran's shipping blockade
Prime Minister Mark Carney has endorsed a statement issued by allies expressing a willingness to contribute to efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz more than two weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.Carney endorsed the joint statement Thursday shortly after it was published by the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, the...
Mar 20, 2026
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Local Sports
Raiders win 4-0
Captain Christensen earns Gordie Howe Hat trick to lead Raiders to Eastern Conference Championship
The final weekend of the WHL season officially arrived Friday night, and the Prince Albert Raiders were in need of just one win to take the top spot in the Eastern Conference as they played host against their Highway 11 rivals and the Saskatoon Blades. In his final career regular season game, Raiders captain Justice Ch...
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Minor Hockey
U15 AA Pirates, U18 AA Foxes lead respective series heading into Game 2 of North Finals
Two local hockey clubs are taking 1-0 series leads into important games this weekend, all in an effort to make it to the provincial finals.The U18AA Prince Albert Family Pizza Foxes won their first game against the Northwest Sharks 4-2 on Wednesday night. Rylee Jensen led the girls' team in scoring with two goals, incl...
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Home-and-Home
Weekend Preview: Raiders look for Eastern Conference banner with final series against Blades
The final weekend of the 2025-26 WHL regular season is here with two games left for the Prince Albert Raiders and for the second year in a row, the team is fighting for a banner in a home-and-home series with the Saskatoon Blades. The final regular season edition of the Highway 11 Rivalry begins tonight in Prince Alber...
Mar 20, 2026
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Riders' football operations in the finals for CFL's inaugural Ted Goveia Award
After winning the Grey Cup and having nine players named All-CFLers, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are one of three finalists for the inaugural Ted Goveia Football Operations Award.Named in honour of the long-time CFL executive who died last September, the award recognizes a CFL club's football operations department for...
Mar 19, 2026
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Fourth 50 win season for Hunt
Raiders GM Hunt reflects on past 50 win seasons
A 50 win season is a special milestone in junior hockey. There's usually one or two teams at the top of the league that get close to the mark, and even just last season the WHL's Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy for best team in the regular season was awarded to the Everett Silvertips with only 48 wins on the year.With two...
Mar 19, 2026
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RIDERS NOW
Riders CEO Craig Reynolds says Saskatoon pre-season game will be a hot ticket
The start of training camp continues to get closer for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The CFL club will look to defend its Grey Cup title this season with training camp set to get underway on May 10.This year, the Riders will also be hosting a pre-season game in Saskatoon for the first time since 1991, as the Winnipeg Bl...
Mar 19, 2026
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PA Profiles
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...
Dec 12, 2025
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Athabasca Basin News
By Deht'anuhzeh Noey On June 1, 1982, Merv first stepped foot on the Rabbit Lake mine site as a young mill trainee. What he didn't know then was that this first day would mark the beginning of a remarkable 43-year career dedicated to growth, safety, and leadership at Cameco. Over the decades, Merv steadily advanced thr...
Oct 16, 2025
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Canada
Canadians plan to sail to Gaza despite detention risks
Canadians are planning to sail to Gaza again as part of a flotilla that aims to deliver aid and break a nearly 20-year naval blockade months after six Canadians were detained by Israel for attempting a similar mission. Safa Chebbi, spokesperson for the...
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Fréchette and Drainville face off in first CAQ leadership debate
QUÉBEC - The first debate in the race to succeed Quebec Premier François Legault as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec took place in Quebec City, with candidates Christine Fréchette and Bernard Drainville facing off. Saturday's discussion touched on...
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Three Quebec maritime students who were stranded in Persian Gulf in good spirits
MONTREAL - Three students who were stranded aboard ships in the Persian Gulf for more than two weeks arrived back home in good spirits. the director of Quebec's maritime institute said. All three students arrived in Quebec on Friday after flying from S...
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Most NDP leadership candidates say they're in no hurry to become MPs
OTTAWA - Four of the five federal NDP leadership candidates say they won't be in a hurry to enter the House of Commons if they win - a position the only MP in the race calls "a little bit odd." Filmmaker Avi Lewis said if he is chosen as the new NDP ...
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Federal departments, agencies to shed 12,000 full-time equivalent positions
OTTAWA - Federal departments and agencies are looking to cut more than 12,000 full-time equivalent jobs over the next three years as part of the Carney government's spending review. That figure comes from plans released by federal departments and agenc...
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Canada should 'absolutely' match Poland's Chinese EV ban at military bases: expert
OTTAWA - Intelligence and cybersecurity experts are warning the Liberal government about national security risks posed by allowing Chinese electric vehicles onto Canadian military bases. Critics and some experts are even calling on Ottawa to ban the ca...
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World
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies
WASHINGTON (AP) - Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties...
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Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Cuban government has refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to allow it to import diesel for its generators while the Trump administration continues to impose a fuel blockade on the island, two U.S. officials familiar wit...
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Officials say at least 10 people were killed in a South Korean factory fire
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean rescue workers on Saturday recovered 10 bodies from the charred wreckage of an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon, where a blaze likely triggered by an explosion injured at least 59 others and left ...
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As the US shifts missiles towards Iran, officials raise concerns of gaps in European air defenses
LONDON (AP) - A sizable number of U.S. Patriot air defense missiles have been moved from Europe toward the Middle East as Washington diverts resources toward its war on Iran, leaving concerning gaps in Europe's air defenses against Russia, U.S. defense...
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Guardians won't have to pay Clase, Ortiz while MLB continues gambling investigation and trial looms
NEW YORK (AP) - The Cleveland Guardians won't have to pay indicted pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz while Major League Baseball's investigation continues into allegations of pitch-rigging for gamblers. Ortiz was placed on paid leave last July 3 a...
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Feds move to dismiss charges against officers accused of falsifying warrant in Breonna Taylor raid
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Federal prosecutors asked a judge Friday to dismiss the charges against two Louisville officers accused of falsifying the warrant that led police to raid Breonna Taylor's apartment the night she was killed six years ago. ...
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