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Recent incidents pointing towards rise in randomly targeted gun crimes
Prince Albert's top cop is addressing concerns after several recent incidents have suggested an increase in violence against the general population in the city and across the province.Last week near W...
Sep 16, 2025
Man swims in 70 different Sask. lakes to mark milestone birthday
Most people mark their 70th birthday with cake and candles - but one Saskatchewan man dove into celebration by swimming 70 lakes across the province.Gerald Siemen's quest started on May 15 at Top Lake...
Sep 16, 2025
City officials say one chunk of money for event centre close to being announced
A plan by the City of Prince Albert to build an event centre next to the new arena and swimming pool may have a glimmer of light at the end of the funding tunnel. Discussion during Monday's council me...
Sep 16, 2025
Fire departments compete in P.A. for chance to head to Calgary for national event
Fire departments from around Prince Albert and the province were in the city this past weekend, battling in the 2025 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighting Competition. The event is held annually in P...
Sep 16, 2025
Trade mission to China ‘more positive than expected’ says Sask. Premier
Saskatchewan's Premier Scott Moe is back from his trade mission to China and said conversations with officials were more positive than he expected.The purpose of Moe's expedition was to discuss Chines...
Sep 16, 2025
Kakakaway inquest cancelled, family pursues own lawyer
A coroner's inquest in Prince Albert has come to an abrupt halt.Lynnette Kakaway's family claim they were only informed Monday what was happening, saying they wish to be represented by their own lawye...
Sep 16, 2025
Manager defrauded over $200K to support crack cocaine addiction
A former manager of the Buffalo Narrows Broadcasting Corporation will serve his sentence in the community followed by a restitution order for over $200,000 after he defrauded the organization to suppo...
Sep 16, 2025
City approves hotel permit, work begins in hours
After some discussion about parking concerns, Prince Albert city councillors affirmed their support for a new hotel in The Yard with their comments and a vote in favour. It didn't take long for work t...
Sep 16, 2025
City of Prince Albert proclaims ‘Raw Materials Day’ in advance of international conference
A tree was planted in downtown Prince Albert Monday to symbolize commitment to sustainability and responsible raw materials use.The event was prompted by the Canadian Centre for Raw Materials Display ...
Sep 16, 2025
Second vehicle with damage in Weyburn fatal shooting: RCMP
Saskatchewan RCMP say a second vehicle was damaged on Sept. 12 when a 44-year-old woman was shot and killed in the passenger seat of a Ford Explorer travelling on Highway 39 near Weyburn.RCMP received...
Sep 16, 2025
