For the first time since 2019, the Prince Albert Raiders are Eastern Conference Champions.They punched their ticket to the WHL finals Sunday night with a 7-6 win in Game 6 against the Medicine Hat Tigers.Riley Boychuk scored two goals on the night including the game winner, while Aiden Oiring, Braeden Cootes, Daxon Rud...

Armed with a sword and a special set of combat skills, Prince Albert's Elizabeth Chamberlain is seeking justice for her family.The talented actress has landed a leading role in a new fantasy/action movie titled "A Widow's Oath." Directed by Chase Dudley, the film is set in the 1400's. After a brutal public ex...

After deliberating for almost 12 hours, a 12-person jury has found a young woman not guilty of second degree murder, but guilty of manslaughter.The verdict for 24-year-old Mary Bird was read early Saturday afternoon at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.A sentencing hearing will be scheduled next week.In the early ...

With the series reduced to a best-of-three, it still felt like the Prince Albert Raiders had the momentum in their series with the Medicine Hat Tigers headed into Game 5. Even though the series was tied at 2-2, the Raiders had dominated through the last two games and were coming off a win as the series returned back to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A long-awaited and familiar sign of spring arrived in Prince Albert late Wednesday, as the North Saskatchewan River's ice finally gave way.Between 7:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., large chunks of ice were seen moving downstream, marking the official breakup and an annual milestone that signals winter's grip is loosening across...

The opposition NDP continues to lobby the SaskParty government to put a pause on the provincial gas tax. Shadow Minister for Highways and SGI Darcy Warrington was in Melfort on Thursday in front of MLA Todd Goudy's office to discuss the need for the gas tax to be put on hold, especially amid the soaring gas prices acro...

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...

For Christine Longjohn, a new birthing and childrearing centre in her community is more than a building, it's a way of life.The Chief of Sturgeon Lake First Nation made the comment on Wednesday at the grand opening ceremony for the Shirley Bighead Nihtāwiki and Ohpikihāwasowin Birthing and Childrearing Lodge.The purp...

When Liz Settee was a girl, she remembers driving up and down Central Avenue in a big car, driving a big loop just like all the teenagers did. "I was driving around and it was a two-way street. We'd do the big loop and then we'd stop at A&W and they would bring out the tray, put it on your window and yeah, it...

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 ...

While searching a vehicle that was involved in a crash in the Shellbrook area, police found over 300 grams of methamphetamine, cocaine, and over $5,600 cash.Those details were shared Tuesday morning during a sentencing hearing at Prince Albert Provincial Court.Cody Cruikshank, the driver and lone occupant of the vehicl...

After a wake-up call of a Game 2 at home saw the series tied up, the Prince Albert Raiders travelled to Medicine Hat for Tuesday's Game 3 against the Tigers. The Raiders outplayed the Tigers all game long, but the Tigers got a few breaks on the powerplay, and the Tigers took Game 3 in overtime 2-1.The game started with...

A woman accused of murdering a man she regarded as a friend, stated she became angry after he tried to forced himself on her and blacked out.Mary Bird, 24, testified Tuesday afternoon at her trial at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. She's alleged responsible for the stabbing death of 31-year-old Wilfred Ballanty...

The Prince Albert Fire Department is warning people to stay off of the North Saskatchewan River as the weather continues to warm. "The river ice is currently very rotten, and open water can be seen in several locations, including around the bridge piers," said the department via social media. "For your s...

The Prince Albert Northern Bears did not have to work hard to convince councillors at city hall to grant their wish to have a dressing room dedicated for their use at the new Lake Country Leisure Centre. Club board member Al Dyer made his pitch at Monday's executive committee meeting but received no opposition from co...

After arriving at a Prince Albert business, the people captured on a surveillance camera proceeded to discharge a gun towards the front door and then light a fire.The incident that occurred early Monday morning in the 3300 block of second Ave. W. is under investigation.At approximately 5:19 a.m., members of the Prince ...

A well-known love story that has been performed on stages around the world and on the big screen, has now been brought to life by the theatre department at Carlton Comprehensive Public High School.Mamma Mia opens Thursday night in the school's cafetorium and following last year's production of the Addams Family, repres...

Rising from her chair in a crowded courtroom, a grieving mother looked directly at the man sitting behind the glass and waved her middle finger."You killed my son [expletive]," she shouted before leaving.Dominick Cochrane, 46, one of six men charged in the death of Rocky Meechance at Saskatchewan Penitentiary...

A popular and tasty fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince Albert and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is officially fresh out of the oven.An event Monday morning at the Marquis Road Tim Horton's location in Prince Albert marked the official return of the Smile Cookie campaign."We are incredibly grateful to...

A 29-year-old man who is scheduled next month to be tried on charges of aggravated assault and firing a gun with intent to endanger life was arrested by the Saskatchewan Marshals on the Thunderchild First Nation several days ago. Albert Morrison had multiple outstanding warrants and was wanted by both the PA Police an...

Loud chants of "we want the cup" and "let's go Raiders" filled the air Monday morning outside the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert.Dozens of hockey fans donning jerseys, flags and noise makers lined the curb to give the Raiders a proper send off as they head for Medicine Hat. Mike Scissons, busine...

The Prince Albert Northern Bears U18 AAA hockey club will make an in-person pitch to city council on Monday, asking for a dedicated dressing room at the new Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre. Board member Al Dyer wrote in his letter to council that the team has been waiting for a promised dressing room at the Event Cen...

After the thrill of Game 1's dominant 8-3 win for the Prince Albert Raiders, hopes were high in HockeyTown North as the Raiders hosted the Medicine Hat Tigers for Game 2 on Saturday. The reality of the two best teams in the Eastern Conference set in however and the Tigers made their statement, tying the series up with ...

Over a hundred spectators gathered under the skylight inside the Gateway Mall on Saturday afternoon for the most exciting race of the year. The annual baby crawl had 11 participants this year, where Felix G., who's nearly one year old, took home first place. His mom, Renee Blain, explained that she and her sister had a...