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How constant crime headlines make fear grow faster than reality
As violent crime headlines stack up across Saskatchewan, an expert warns it's not just the incidents themselves shaping public anxiety - it's how often people are exposed to them.Shootings, stabbings ...
Jan 07, 2026
'It is a shock': Salvation Army Major responds to findings of fire investigation
Editors note: This story was updated on Jan. 8 to add details about the Prince Albert Police Serving assisting the fire department in their investigation. --Reflecting on the news that a fire at the S...
Jan 06, 2026
Man shown in video hitting small child facing multiple assault charges
Warning: The following details may be disturbing to some readers.The disturbing video posted to social media shows a young child in a diaper sitting on the floor crying before a man aggressively grabs...
Jan 06, 2026
Raiders acquire Cootes, ship out Bibeau in 12 piece blockbuster trade with Thunderbirds
Yes, the rumours are true. Vancouver Canucks 15th overall draft pick Braeden Cootes is now a Prince Albert Raider. Let us introduce you to our newest star! pic.twitter.com/3fuD2L91yD— Prince Alb...
Jan 06, 2026
Accumulating snowfall slows down overall clearing response
A string of snowfalls that haven't been extremely large but were big enough to need clearing has led to the overall response time lagging. City of Prince Albert Director of Public Works, Jeff da Silva...
Jan 06, 2026
Local shoppers made a big difference this Christmas
The numbers aren't totaled up yet from the Christmas shopping season, but from the businesses the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce has talked to, it was a great shopping season for local businesses t...
Jan 06, 2026
Salvation Army fire human-caused: Prince Albert Fire Department
A fire that tore through the Salvation Army building on Christmas Day was human-caused and there were multiple starts from within the building.Those are the findings of the Prince Albert Fire Departme...
Jan 06, 2026
‘Preparation is really ramping up,’ organizer says as 2026 Sask. Winter Games enter final stretch
With about 1,600 athletes expected to arrive in just over a month, the communities of Meadow Lake and Flying Dust First Nation are entering the final stretch of preparations for the 2026 Saskatchewan ...
Jan 06, 2026
No injuries reported after late night fire at West Flat home
The cause of a late night house fire in Prince Albert's west flat is under investigation..Around 10 p.m. on Monday, the city's fire department was dispatched to the 1200 block of 13th St. W. On arriva...
Jan 06, 2026
Police continue presence on Big Island Lake Cree Nation, work to identify and arrest suspects
The police investigation into a shooting and subsequent dangerous persons alert on the Big Island Lake Cree Nation continues.While investigators search for suspects, they're also working to determine ...
Jan 06, 2026
