Raiders down 2-0 in series
Electric comeback brings Raiders to overtime, fall short to Tigers
After dropping game one of the series where the Prince Albert Raiders were still trying to figure out the Medicine Hat Tigers, the Raiders contended and even outplayed the Tigers during game two. Still, the Raiders would trail most of the game and have to fight back late to tie it, but the Tigers would get the game win...
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Campaign trail
Poilievre promises tougher ethics, Carney still taking a break, Singh campaigns in Ontario
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials - and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney.Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he'll ban what he calls "shadow lobbying.&q...
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Provincial
Saskatchewan Marshals Service member under investigation
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World-class event
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Raiders down 1-0 in series
Special teams battle makes the difference as Raiders lose game one to Tigers
Apr 13, 2025
Crime
Teen charged after dragging officer with vehicle during investigation, arrest
Apr 12, 2025
Prince Albert
Public safety
Alert issued at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation after multiple gun shots
RCMP are investigating reports of a shooting at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. The initial call came in at approximately 8:47 p.m. Saturday and several others - indicating gun shots in the area - came in after.According to a statement issued by police, residents could expect to see an increased police presence and were asked...
Apr 13, 2025
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Crime
Teen charged after dragging officer with vehicle during investigation, arrest
A 17-year-old girl is in police custody after dragging an officer and hitting a police vehicle during an arrest in a stolen vehicle investigation. The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday at around 2:40 a.m. when Prince Albert RCMP were assisting Warman RCMP officers with a stolen truck and break and enter...
Apr 12, 2025
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Local leaders
Parkland Ambulance named Business of the Year
For over 50 years, Parkland Ambulance has served Prince Albert and the surrounding area, so it seems almost appropriate to see the organization named Business of the Year.Trevor and Coralee Dutchak also won the award for Business Leader of the Year.The 2024 Samuel McLeod Awards Gala, hosted by the Prince Albert and Dis...
Apr 12, 2025
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Court proceedings
Prince Albert manslaughter case nears completion after third sentencing hearing
A man described as a follower and as a low risk to re-offend was visibly excited after learning he would be serving a manslaughter conviction at a jail rather than the Saskatchewan Penitentiary.With support from a family member, Raine Farrow appeared Friday at Prince Albert Provincial Court and received a two-year sent...
Apr 11, 2025
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Hitting the road
WATCH: Fans send off Raiders as they head to Medicine Hat for Round 2 of playoffs
Gary Anderson Way outside the Art Hauser Centre was lined with fans wearing their Green and Gold on Friday as the Prince Albert Raiders embarked on their journey to Medicine Hat to face the Tigers in the second round of the WHL Playoffs. Over 100 fans were cheering, waving flags, holding signs and honking their car hor...
Apr 11, 2025
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Resolution
'I deserve to be punished': Lakeland manslaughter case results in 15 year sentence
While holding a handgun he believed was empty, Wesley Naytowhow pointed it at another man and pulled the trigger - a single bullet was then discharged and pierced the victim's chest.Those details were read on Friday at Court of King's Bench, prior to the 43-year-old receiving a 15-year sentence for manslaughter. With c...
Apr 11, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Helping hand
STARS radiothon raises more than $565,000 for critical care service
University of Saskatchewan Agricultural Students' Association donated a remarkable $130,000 to STARS Critical Care on the Air Radiothon in early April.The donation was part of a two-day radiothon that raised a record-breaking $565,631 to support the organization's mission of providing advanced critical care wherever it...
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Provincial
Saskatchewan Marshals Service member under investigation
For the second time in just over a week, a member of a Saskatchewan police service is facing an investigation by the province's Public Complaints Commission.According to the provincial government, the commission "receives, investigates and reviews complaints against municipal police, conservation officers, Highway...
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Provincial
Sask. police, Victims' Fund receive $1.1M from forfeiture of criminal property
Police forces across Saskatchewan and the provincial Victims' Fund received $1.1 million thanks to assets seized during criminal investigations.Saskatchewan's Civil Forfeiture Program seizes property alleged to be the proceeds of crime "or an instrument of unlawful activity," and the proceeds are placed in a ...
Apr 12, 2025
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TB in the north
Education; vaccine research key to solving tuberculosis
It only took two years. Worldwide, more than 1.5 million people die each year from Tuberculosis and there was only one other infectious disease more deadly - COVID-19. During the pandemic, all healthcare resources were redirected, and it had a negative effect on progress made as there wasn't testing happening and most ...
Apr 12, 2025
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Provincial Politics
Sask. MLA's duties scaled back after Jagmeet Singh comments
A Saskatchewan MLA's official duties have been scaled back after she called the leader of the federal NDP a terrorist.Humboldt-Watrous MLA Racquel Hilbert, a member of the governing Saskatchewan Party, made the comment on March 25 during a debate on the provincial budget, while talking about Saskatchewan's efforts to o...
Apr 12, 2025
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VAPING
Youth vaping surges in Saskatchewan as province lags on tabacco reform
Saskatchewan is falling behind in efforts to reduce tobacco use and youth vaping, prompting renewed calls for stronger public health policies and provincial action.According to the latest Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey, 35 per cent of students in Grades 10 to 12 reported vaping in the past 30 days -...
Apr 11, 2025
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Local Sports
Raiders down 2-0 in series
Electric comeback brings Raiders to overtime, fall short to Tigers
After dropping game one of the series where the Prince Albert Raiders were still trying to figure out the Medicine Hat Tigers, the Raiders contended and even outplayed the Tigers during game two. Still, the Raiders would trail most of the game and have to fight back late to tie it, but the Tigers would get the game win...
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Hitting the target
Timberland Bowbenders welcome nearly 800 archers in largest archery shoot in Canada
Hundreds of the province's best archers were in Prince Albert this weekend for the Indoor Junior Olympic Program (JOP) and the Saskatchewan Archery Association's (SAA) Indoor Provincial Target Championship. The events were held at the Alfred Jenkins Fieldhouse and was the fourth year in a row that the Timberland Bowben...
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Raiders down 1-0 in series
Special teams battle makes the difference as Raiders lose game one to Tigers
Round two of the WHL playoffs is officially here, and that would send the Prince Albert Raiders to Medicine Hat to take on the Tigers in a battle between the East and Central Division champions. During the game we saw three very different periods, an even first period, a third period where the Raiders made a solid come...
Apr 13, 2025
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Playoffs Round 2
East and Central Division champs get set to faceoff in Round 2
For the first time since a second round series against the Regina Pats in the 1996 playoffs, the Prince Albert Raiders came back from a 3-1 deficit in a playoff series to take the win over the Edmonton Oil Kings and move on to Round 2.Through the first round of the playoffs, the Raiders were shocked in Game 1 at home w...
Apr 12, 2025
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undefeated season
Debden Roadrunners claim fourth straight National Broomball Championship
In 2022, the Debden Roadrunners showed up to the National Broomball Championships as 'just another team from Saskatchewan'. In 2023, even as defending champions, the Roadrunners still weren't getting the respect they thought they deserved. When they won for a third straight year in 2024, teams were starting to pay atte...
Apr 10, 2025
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Hauser registers louder than thunderclap
Raiders alumni shares the excitement of coming back to the Hauser for Game 7
Tuesday, April 8. Most of the time, a day like that on the calendar would not be one you would expect to see one of the largest and loudest parties in Saskatchewan.Most Tuesday nights however aren't a Game 7 at the Art Hauser Centre.After the Raiders win in Edmonton on Sunday brought their first round playoff series ba...
Apr 09, 2025
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PA Profiles
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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World-class event
'The World is Coming': volunteers, sponsored needed for men's softball championship
'The World is Coming!'That is the catchphrase being used by the host committee for the upcoming World Baseball Softball Congress's 2025 men's softball championship scheduled for July 8-13 at the Max Power Ball Parks located in Prime Ministers' Park and while plans are moving along to stage the world-class event, more s...
Mar 31, 2025
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Gray's Funeral Chapel: Compassion and community dedication since 1993
Trust, Integrity, Compassion, Family, Community. These are just a few of the reassuring words that come to mind when you think of Gray's Funeral Chapel, the recipient of the 2025 BOB Award for Best Funeral Home.Part of the community since 1993, Gray's Funeral Chapel has long been the trusted funeral service provider fo...
Mar 25, 2025
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Anniversary Celebration
PBCN Petro Canada: Celebrating 20 years of success and growth
From the humble beginnings 20 years ago as a single, small gas station in Prince Albert, PBCN Petro Canada has become an example of growth and a community leader when it comes to customer service. In addition to adding another service station in the city on 6th Ave. East, and the Hilltop Tunnel Wash on 2nd Ave. West, t...
Mar 21, 2025
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Listen: Learn more about Kin Enterprises
Pattison Media's Garth Kalin does an in-depth interview with Kin Enterprises Executive director, Hillary Brahniuk in which he explains what Kin is, programs offered, what they do, what all they are involved in and more.In this next interview, Teresa goes into being a baker and working in the Restaurant at Kin Enterpris...
Mar 20, 2025
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Canada
In the news today: Carney, Poilievre campaigning in Montreal today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, Poilievre campaigning in Montreal today Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are both campaigning in Montreal today, days before the federal leaders take part in debates. Poilievre will hold ...
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Carney, Poilievre in Montreal today as election campaign continues
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are both campaigning in Montreal today, days before the federal leaders take part in debates. Poilievre will hold a press conference in Montreal at 9 a.m. ET. Carney will make an announcement in Dorval, Que., at 10 a.m. ET. NDP leader Jagmeet ...
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Campaign trail
Poilievre promises tougher ethics, Carney still taking a break, Singh campaigns in Ontario
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials - and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney.Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he'll ban what he calls "shadow lobbying.&q...
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Poilievre promises tougher ethics rules, takes aim at Carney's assets
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials - and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney. Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he'll ban what he calls "shadow l...
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Campaign trail
Poilievre pledges veterans' supports; Carney offers cheaper access to parks, museums
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to cut red tape and step up support for veterans Saturday, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to make visiting national parks and museums more affordable for Canadian families.Poilievre unveiled his party's plan for veterans during a press conference in Nepean, the su...
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Ontario family seeks help finding son who disappeared in Mont-Tremblant in February
MONTREAL - An Ontario family is asking the public for help in finding their 22-year-old son who disappeared while on a ski trip in Mont-Tremblant, Que. 70 days ago. Liam Toman went missing at around 3 a.m. on Feb. 2 after leaving a bar in the ski village north of Montreal after a night of dinner and drinks with friends...
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World
Former Malaysian leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who extended political freedoms, dies at 85
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a moderate who extended the country's political freedoms but was criticized for lackluster leadership, has died of heart disease. He was 85. Abdullah entered the critical care unit at the National Heart Institute on April 25, 2024 afte...
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Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence planned to beat him, documents say
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A man who authorities said scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and broke into the Pennsylvania governor's mansion where he set a fire had planned to beat Gov. Josh Shapiro with a hammer if he found him, according to court documents released Monday. The fire lef...
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Next Iran-US nuclear talks to be held in Rome, AP source says, as Italy prepares for negotiations
ROME (AP) - Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program appeared ready Monday to leave the Middle East, as an Italian source said the next round of negotiations would take place in Rome. A source in the Italian government confirmed that the next round would take place in Rom...
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FAA says company whose sightseeing chopper crashed, killing 6, is ceasing operations immediately
NEW YORK (AP) - The Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday that the helicopter tour company whose sightseeing chopper broke apart in flight and crashed in New York, killing the pilot and a family of five visitors from Spain, is shutting down operations immediately. The FAA, in a statement posted on X, also said it...
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Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest moment of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam. What should have been a coronation for...
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Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest performance of all, hitting a wedge into 4 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam. What should have been a coronatio...
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