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Fraud
Prince Albert Housing manager investigated for fraud
The former manager of the Prince Albert Housing Authority is being investigated for fraud. The case first came to light when the Province of Saskatchewan issued its annual report of public losses on Monday morning. Between 2020 and February 2025, the general manager of the Prince Albert Housing Authority is alleged to ...
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Fire Ban Issued for Areas North of the North Saskatchewan River within city limits
Effective Monday, at 4 p.m., a fire ban will take effect for all areas north of the North Saskatchewan River within the City of Prince Albert.Based on current and forecasted conditions from the Fire Weather Index for the grassland and forest fringe areas, this fire ban applies to Little Red River Park, Hazeldell, Norda...
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Crime
Stabbings and multi-vehicle theft highlight busy weekend for PA police
As a result of a theft that occurred at a Prince Albert business, five company trucks were stolen and four of them had ATV's in the box. Friday morning's incident in the 400 block of South Industrial Drive was one of over 400 calls for the city's police service between May 2 and May 4. Through their investigation, memb...
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Fire response
Fire department responds to house fire in Midtown
The 100 block of 11th Street East in Prince Albert has been blocked off as fire crews tend to a house fire.paNOW has learned the family was not home and have been contacted.The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. This is a developing story and we will have more information as it's available.(Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW...
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Fire response
Fire causes significant damage to longtime Prince Albert radiator shop
A longtime radiator and heater repair shop in Prince Albert has suffered significant damage following a fire early Sunday evening.Around 5:30p.m., the city's fire department responded to the 200 block of 16 Street West and upon arriving on scene, saw the power line was arcing and flames had spread to the roof of P.A. R...
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Fatal crash
P.A. Police investigating fatal crash
Prince Albert Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened early Sunday morning in the Crescent Acres neighbourhood. Officers were called to the intersection of 15th Avenue East and Muzzy Drive at around 1:50 a.m. for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. Upon arrival, police found an unresponsive ...
May 04, 2025
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Saskatchewan

CP NewsAlert: Alberta premier promises separation referendum if signatures warrant
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she would hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition.Smith, in a livestream address, says she wants a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada, but the voices of those unhappy with Confederation are not fringe extremi...
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Widlfire update
'We need a break': James Smith Cree Nation Chief urges caution following destructive wildfire
The fire situation is now considered under control on James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN), but there are lingering effects for several community members who lost their homes in the weekend blaze."There are just a few little hotspots here and there, and we have our fire suppression crew going around to ensure that there...
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Red Dress Day offers opportunities for reflection and learning across Saskatchewan
Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ people (MMIWG+) will be raised on May 5, which is known in Saskatchewan and across Canada as Red Dress Day.A total of 1324 missing alerts of Indigenous people were added in 2024 to Aboriginal Alert's website and four provinces had greater than 20...
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Shifting home
Rush steamroll Thunderbirds 16-7 in Game 1 of NLL semifinals
The Saskatchewan Rush outplayed the Halifax Thunderbirds in Game 1 of the best of three National Lacrosse League semifinals in Nova Scotia on Saturday.The Rush hit the floor hot, netting six goals in the first quarter, with forward Austin Shanks scoring three of them. The Thunderbirds scored three as well to make it 6-...
May 04, 2025
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Missing and Murdered
Domestic violence survivor adds voice to Red Dress Day movement
Kerry Benjoe knows the devastation domestic violence can cause. "I'm an amputee. I lost my left leg because of [domestic] violence."The journalist, originally from Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, has a successful career as the editor-in-chief of EFN News, a publication that focuses on telling the stories of In...
May 04, 2025
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Lacrosse
NLL: Saskatchewan Rush travel to Halifax to open semifinal series
All eyes will be on the Saskatchewan Rush this weekend as they make the lengthy flight to Halifax for the first game of its best-of-three National Lacrosse League (NLL) semifinal series against the Halifax Thunderbirds.The Rush had the second-best record in the league in the regular-season and are coming off a 13-9 qua...
May 03, 2025
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Local Sports

Lacrosse
Predators dominate on the road, finish weekend atop PGLL standings
The Prince Albert Predators are headed home with a pair of wins following a successful business trip in Southern Saskatchewan. The Preds first knocked off the Weyburn Razorbacks 22-8 on Saturday night, before taking down the Queen City Chaos in Regina 17-4. The triumphs come after the Predators tied the Saskatoon Swat ...
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League Expansion
Timberjaks welcome new foe as PJHL expands in the south
The Prince Albert Timberjaks are no longer the new guys in the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL). An exciting announcement was made during the league's annual general meeting (AGM) last weekend where they welcomed the Moosomin Steelhawks as the newest addition to the league. The Steelhawks are the 12th team to join t...
May 04, 2025
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U11 Hockey
WATCH: Junior Raiders bring home gold in impressive fashion from Brandon
The regular hockey season is over, but some athletes are still getting together competitively for a few tournaments in the spring. For the Prince Albert Junior Raiders U11 hockey team, their first of two spring tournaments ended with a huge celebration after a comeback overtime victory to take the gold medal.The Silver...
May 01, 2025
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Local talent
Big River's Klassen drafted by Lions in CFL draft
You might start to see a few B.C. Lions jerseys in Saskatchewan next CFL season, especially in the small community of Big River. Now a member of the University of Regina Rams football team, offensive lineman Connor Klassen was selected with the final pick in the fourth round, 37th overall by the B.C. Lions in Tuesday's...
May 01, 2025
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Men's Softball World Cup
Wednesday is last chance to purchase exclusive ticket packages for Men's Softball World Cup
The deadline to buy exclusive ticket packages for the upcoming Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert is Wednesday. Those packages are made up of four different deals, including: Two Out - 2 tournament passes, 4 beverage tickets, and 2 exclusive tournament hats ($325) Ball 4 - 4 tournament passes, 8 beverage tickets...
Apr 30, 2025
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High honours
Max Hildebrand named best goaltender in the WHL
Fans, players, and staff of the Prince Albert Raiders have been calling Max Hildebrand the best goaltender in the WHL all season long after being treated to amazing performance after amazing performance all year long.Now, that title is official.On Wednesday, the WHL announced Hildebrand as the winner of the Del Wilson ...
Apr 30, 2025
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PA Profiles

Zane Hansen, SIGA President and CEO, recognized with SABEX Award
Zane Hansen, President and CEO of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, was named the 2024 Industry Leader of the Year by the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce at the SABEX Awards on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The Industry Leader of the Year Award honours and recognizes "an industry leader who has made significan...
Apr 25, 2025
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Win At One Of The Seven Casinos
Northern Lights Casino Guest Wins Over $1.7 Million in Smoke Signals Jackpot!
March 7, 2025 - Prince Albert, SK - Saskatchewan's newest millionaire, Frederick Robillard, a resident of Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan, hit big on the Smoke Signals jackpot, in the early morning, Thursday, March 6, 2025, winning a total of $1,781,924.70. Frederick won the Smoke Signals top tier progressive jackpot at the...
Apr 25, 2025
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Season Crossover
Pines PSM: Get out and ride!
Pattison Media's Garth Kalin speaks with Dean Lato of Pines PSM about the season crossover. Whether it's snow, dirt or water, Pines Power Sports Marine has Canadian made machines to get you out and riding.Click below to listen:Pines PSM - Crossover Season--
Apr 17, 2025
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Sports on Central
Transforming downtown into a sports paradise for local youth
Imagine playing your favorite sports, hearing from local athletes, and enjoying great food all in the heart of Prince Albert's downtown.Well imagine no more,! On May 10, for the third year in a row, downtown Prince Albert will transform for Sports on Central.This one of a kind event will be hosted at Plaza 88 and the s...
Apr 14, 2025
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Family Business
Charles Repair and Service: From humble beginnings to a proud legacy of success
Charles Repair and Service is celebrating 50 years of business in Prince Albert this fall and it all began because of a trip to the doctors.Charles Rudniski was working at a local bakery and couldn't walk more than a few steps without getting winded. "The bakery was rough because of all of the flour getting into m...
Apr 09, 2025
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Phantom Light Distillery is Doing Big Things
Phantom Light Distillery, based in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is making waves across the country-and beyond. Known for its bold approach to growth and innovation, the distillery is rapidly becoming one of Western Canada's standout producers in the spirits industry.Already available throughout Saskatchewan, Phantom Li...
Apr 06, 2025
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Canada

Windsor Liberal who lost by 77 votes files for judicial recount
OTTAWA - A failed Liberal candidate in Windsor who lost to his Conservative rival by just 77 votes in last week's federal election says he is filing for a judicial recount. Irek Kusmierczyk, a Liberal incumbent who ran in Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore, says in a social media post today that the "razor thin" marg...
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Longest ballot group takes aim at byelection where Poilievre plans to run
OTTAWA - The group that added dozens of candidates to the ballot in Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's riding in the recent federal election is planning to do the same in the upcoming byelection. Poilievre is expected to seek a seat in the House of Commons for the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot, after losi...
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Canada's resolve against U.S. threats should extend to human rights: Amnesty chief
OTTAWA - The global head of Amnesty International is calling on Ottawa to bring the same intensity it has used to call out U.S. tariffs and annexation threats to also call out breaches in human rights by Washington and other countries. Amnesty Secretary-General Agnès Callamard is making a rare visit to Canada, a...
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Carney wheels up to Washington for Trump meeting on Tuesday
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney is flying to Washington for a meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Carney left Ottawa Monday afternoon at a tumultuous time in the bilateral relationship amid Trump's tariffs and claims that Canada should become a U.S. state. Carney has said he expects "difficult,...
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Alberta premier to give live address on province's 'path forward' with Ottawa
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a livestreamed address this afternoon to outline the province's path forward with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. Smith has said she will be looking to strike a "What's Next" panel to poll Albertans on issues they want to see addressed after last...
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Lion Electric likely to be liquidated, court-appointed monitor says
SAINT-JÉRÔME - The court-appointed monitor for Lion Electric says the vehicle maker is very likely to be liquidated after the Quebec government refused to invest more public funds in the company. Jean-François Nadon, a representative of Deloitte, said in a court hearing this morning that government ...
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World

Army pausing helicopter flights near Washington airport after close calls
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Army is pausing flights near a Washington airport after two commercial planes had to abort landings last week because of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was flying to the Pentagon. The commander of the 12th Aviation Battalion directed the unit to pause flight operations around Ronald Reagan Was...
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Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won't run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff
ATLANTA (AP) - Brian Kemp, Georgia's Republican governor, announced Monday that he's not running for U.S. Senate in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff. Kemp, who will leave the governor's chair in 2027 after eight years due to term limits, has long been at the top of the GOP's wish list to challenge Ossoff, w...
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Israel launches airstrikes on Yemen a day after Houthi rebels strike Israeli airport
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's military said Monday that it carried out airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen's Red Sea city of Hodeida, a day after the Iranian-backed rebels launched a missile that hit Israel's main airport. The rebels' media office said the United States and Israel launched at least six strikes Monday...
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3 killed and 9 missing after small boat capsizes off San Diego, Coast Guard says
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Three people were killed, four were injured and nine others are missing after a small boat overturned early Monday in high surf off San Diego's coast. U.S. Coast Guard vessels and helicopters were searching for the missing while the four injured were sent to hospitals, authorities said. Coast Guard off...
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Romanian premier resigns after his coalition's candidate fails to advance to presidential runoff
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday, a day after the governing coalition's joint candidate failed to advance to the runoff in the European Union country's critical presidential election rerun. The coalition's candidate, Crin Antonescu, finished third in S...
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Upstate New York prison guard pleads guilty to manslaughter in an inmate's 2024 beating death
UTICA, N.Y. (AP) - A correctional officer pleaded guilty to manslaughter Monday in connection with the killing of inmate Robert Brooks, whose brutal beating while handcuffed at an upstate New York prison was recorded by officers' body cameras. Christopher Walrath, 36, was one of six guards charged with second-degree mu...
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