raising eyebrows
Wildlife expert believes bear in viral photo suffering from infection
A photo taken in Northern Saskatchewan of a distressed bear on the side of the highway has caught the attention of hundreds of social media users. The photo was taken by Martin Mckenzie near the Lac La Ronge Indian Band community of Sucker River earlier this week. People quickly began speculating on the cause of its d...
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RCMP investigating after fight leads to gunshot at Northside business
Prince Albert RCMP are looking for suspects after a fight ended with a gun being fired in the parking lot of a Northside business. Officers responded Thursday at about 6:20 p.m. to the business near Highway 2 in Northside. Police said there had been a dispute between the occupants of two SUVs. During the altercation, s...
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impaired driving awareness
MADD launches smashed vehicle campaign for another year
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
raising eyebrows
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Riderville
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Prince Albert
impaired driving awareness
MADD launches smashed vehicle campaign for another year
If you're heading north of Prince Albert to head to the lake this summer, you'll likely see another reminder of the importance of a safe ride home. MADD Prince Albert led a gathering on Friday just outside the RCMP depot on Highway 2 as they launched their smashed vehicle campaign once again, along with members of the...
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RCMP investigating after fight leads to gunshot at Northside business
Prince Albert RCMP are looking for suspects after a fight ended with a gun being fired in the parking lot of a Northside business. Officers responded Thursday at about 6:20 p.m. to the business near Highway 2 in Northside. Police said there had been a dispute between the occupants of two SUVs. During the altercation, s...
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Car stolen from Prince Albert
Teen pleads guilty to dangerous driving and other charges after fiery crash on Idylwyld Drive
A 14-year old boy has pleaded guilty to several criminal charges following a fiery crash on Saskatoon's Idylwyld Drive last month, which left a man critically injured.At Saskatoon Provincial Court on Friday, the teen entered guilty pleas on charges including possession of stolen property over $5,000, dangerous driving ...
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upcoming letter campaign
Update on new Convention and Cultural Events Centre progress
It's been four months since the federal government made a $15 million commitment toward the planned Convention and Cultural Events Centre in Prince Albert. Since then, the city has been using it's already established relationships with the Woodland Cree Nations as well as Saskatoon-based lobbyist Douglas Richardson to ...
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Arson damage
7-Eleven at busy Prince Albert intersection being demolished
What used to be a 7-Eleven convenience store on the corner of one of Prince Albert's busiest intersections is being demolished. Demolition started on Friday, June 19 with an excavator tearing down the building. An excavator tears down the old 7-Eleven building at 2nd Ave and 15 St. W. The store was damaged in a fire ov...
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First win in 7 games
A look at the Canadian soccer team's greatest moments after historic World Cup win
After seven games without a victory, the Canadian men's soccer team has finally won a match at the World Cup.Jonathan David scored a hat trick as Canada thumped Qatar 6-0 at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium on Thursday, leaving no doubt in what many billed the most important game in the men's program's history.The victory,...
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Saskatchewan
raising eyebrows
Wildlife expert believes bear in viral photo suffering from infection
A photo taken in Northern Saskatchewan of a distressed bear on the side of the highway has caught the attention of hundreds of social media users. The photo was taken by Martin Mckenzie near the Lac La Ronge Indian Band community of Sucker River earlier this week. People quickly began speculating on the cause of its d...
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Three-month release gap
'An administrative error': Inmate mistakenly released from North Battleford facility remains at large
A woman who was mistakenly released from a North Battleford correctional facility three months ago has been reported unlawfully at large, the Ministry of Community Safety said.Keleisha Jackson, 26, was released from custody on March 19 following what officials described as an administrative error at the Saskatchewan Ho...
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crime
'We are over capacity': Twenty-one cats abandoned outside Lloydminster shelter
Twenty-one cats were abandoned outside Lloydminster's Border Paws Animal Shelter in Rubbermaid totes Wednesday, forcing staff to find space and care for the animals despite already-limited resources.In a social media post, the shelter said it does not have room for the animals and is now working to secure housing, supp...
Jun 18, 2026
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Crime and courts
Federal minister satisfied bail reforms will help protect public safety and not infringe on charter rights
Acknowledging there is still a lot more work to do on mental health and addictions, affordable housing and programs for at-risk youth, Canada's attorney general and justice minister says legislation that makes sweeping changes to bail and sentencing is a major step in the right direction. Sean Fraser is commenting on B...
Jun 18, 2026
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AN ONGOING ISSUE
Saskatchewan tops Canada in child poverty as food banks see more children seeking help
Children make up nearly half of food bank clients in parts of Saskatchewan, according to food bank operators who say families are continuing to struggle with rising living costs as the province records the highest child-poverty rate in Canada.A new Food Banks Canada report found 27.1 per cent of Saskatchewan children l...
Jun 18, 2026
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Staff found bat
Bat with rabies found at Spiritwood daycare this month: Sask. Health Authority
After a bat with rabies was found at a Spiritwood daycare earlier this month, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is offering preventative rabies treatment to anyone who may have been in contact.According to the health authority, on June 4, a bat was discovered by staff at the Love & Laughter Early Learning Centre da...
Jun 18, 2026
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Local Sports
Home away from home
Prince Albert billets share stories of longstanding connections
While hockey season is still a few months away, preparations are underway for the upcoming season. That means the search for billet families is on for the likes of the Prince Albert Raiders, Mintos, and Northern Bears. Between the three teams, there were 54 players from outside of Prince Albert last year that needed ho...
Jun 18, 2026
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Riders
'It was fun': Riders' Micah Johnson in new role for 2026 CFL season
Micah Johnson had a different viewpoint for the first time during a regular season CFL game last weekend.The 37-year-old was on the sidelines as the defensive line coach for the Saskatchewan Roughriders defeat of the B.C. Lions, 31-27, to begin the team's CFL season after a Week 1 bye."It was fun. It was a differe...
Jun 17, 2026
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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...
Jun 16, 2026
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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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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 (...
Jun 16, 2026
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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
B.C. nurses vote 67 per cent to reject tentative deal in 'frustration,' union says
VANCOUVER - Members of the union representing 60,000 British Columbia nurses have voted to reject a tentative contract deal in what the union says reflects "growing frustration" with the pressures facing the nursing profession. The BC Nurses' Union sa...
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Environment Canada issues tornado watch for Prince George, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE - Environment Canada issued a tornado watch for a section of central B.C. that includes Prince George on Friday, with meteorologists tracking a "long cluster of severe thunderstorms." The weather agency said conditions were ripe for sev...
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Inuit could pursue foreign partners if relationship with Ottawa sours: ITK leader
OTTAWA - Canada's national Inuit organization is calling on the federal government to be better partners, saying Canada must respect Inuit rights to governance and self-determination. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami wrapped up a two-day Arctic sovereignty conf...
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What is the 'green whistle' Canadian player Ismael Koné was given after FIFA injury?
When Canadian midfielder Ismael Koné was taken off the field on a stretcher during Canada's World Cup match against Qatar on Thursday, photos showed him inhaling from a small green device, prompting many fans to wonder what it was. Team Canada official...
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Ottawa imposes 10 per cent tariffs on some canned vegetable imports
OTTAWA - The federal government is levying a temporary 10 per cent tariff on some imported canned vegetables to help domestic vegetable growers. The Department of Finance says the move addresses critical circumstances and immediate challenges the Canad...
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Big World Cup win raises odds of Team Canada knockout matches in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Canada's resounding World Cup win over Qatar doesn't just put the team in the driver's seat to advance in the tournament for the first time - it raises the prospect of even more Team Canada action in Vancouver. If Canada wins or draws again...
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World
Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - President Donald Trump changed his tune Friday heading into South Carolina's runoff next week, saying either Republican contender for governor - not just Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, whom he endorsed before the primary earlier this mon...
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Without the injured Christian Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round
SEATTLE (AP) - Christian Pulisic's injury absence didn't hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its...
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Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens
LONDON (AP) - Two trains collided north of London on Friday, killing a driver and seriously injuring dozens of people on board. A passenger described being thrown forward by the impact then seeing fellow travelers with broken bones and bloody injuries....
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Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
SEATTLE (AP) - U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi. United States coach Mauricio Pochettino made the announcemen...
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2 men sentenced to prison for arson on property linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
LONDON (AP) - A British court sent two men to prison Friday for setting fire to property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a plot orchestrated by a mysterious Russian-speaking figure. Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych, ...
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Trump approval on Iran low even as tentative deal to end fighting emerged, new AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - Most Americans continue to disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling Iran, while his overall presidential approval holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll that was conducted as Trump suggested a deal with Iran had bee...
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