After a close Game 1 that saw them pull away late in the game, Saturday night saw the Prince Albert Raiders were primed for Game 2 with the Red Deer Rebels. This time the Raiders took advantage of the Rebels frustrations through the second period, going on to a dominant 6-0 shutout.The Raiders were solid in the first p...

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told a room full of business leaders in Prince Albert that these are very uncertain times, but the province has significant growth opportunities.Moe and Finance Minister Jim Reiter were the special guests at Friday's Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Their visit cam...

On Friday night, the 2026 WHL Playoffs officially arrived to the Art Hauser Centre as the Prince Albert Raiders welcomed the Red Deer Rebels for the first game of the series. Despite an early big personel loss for the Raiders, but they'd turn that into an inspired effort to earn a 4-1 win.With the crowd roaring and a g...

A man found in possession of over 1,700 images and videos related to child sex abuse material has received a prison sentence of 39 months, and following his release from custody, won't be allowed near any schools or possess any electronic devices for a period of five years.Tyrone Bishop appeared Friday afternoon at Pri...

A man found in possession of over 1,700 images and videos related to child sex abuse material has received a prison sentence of 39 months, and following his release from custody, won't be allowed near any schools or possess any electronic devices for a period of five years.Tyrone Bishop appeared Friday afternoon at Pri...

Preliminary inquiry hearing dates have been finalized for one of two men charged with the murder of Darren Laviolette Jr.Darrenson Head's attendance was waived when his case was discussed on Friday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court. His lawyer, Zachary Carter, confirmed that five days, starting on Aug. 27, have...

The 2025-26 WHL Playoffs are officially here. Tickets are still available, but they're going fast for Games 1 and 2 as the East Division and Eastern Conference Champion Prince Albert Raiders get set for their first-round playoff matchup against the Red Deer Rebels. @nigelmaxwell888 Let's Go Raiders!! Game 1 of the pla...

Over the course of the 2025-26 WHL season, Prince Albert Raiders fans have learned to love the smell of blood in the water, because it means a Sark Attack is on the way. The 18-year-old Alisher Sarkenov has won over fans in a city that doesn't even speak the same language as him in his first year in the WHL. The first ...

An internal investigation by Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has revealed "possible procedural errors" following the escape of an inmate from the federal facility in Prince Albert. In a media release, the CSC said the National Board of Investigation commenced its review after Keiston Custer, who was serving...

Parkland Ambulance is confirming two people were transported to hospital with minor injuries, following a crash Wednesday afternoon south of Prince Albert.The crash occurred around 2p.m. near the Muskoday Bridge on Highway 3. A source close to the incident stated on social media her dad suffered multiple broken ribs.Sh...

A mouth watering fundraiser in Prince Albert has proven once again that local residents love their gravy and cheese, and even more importantly, love to support local causes.This year's Poutine Fest raised $8,876 for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). As a result of 11 participating restaurants and hundreds of community m...

It's a feel-good story about people in Saskatchewan taking care of people in Saskatchewan.That's how the chief of the St. Louis Fire Department described a ceremony Tuesday night that honoured him and fellow firefighters for their service during last summer's wildfires in northern Saskatchewan."We're firefighters ...

Working Métis families in Prince Albert will have a new option for home ownership this fall as the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan prepares to move 18 rent-to-own rowhouses onto lots in the West Hill. A ground blessing was held on Wednesday at the location, next to the MN -S office and childcare building that ...

Central and eastern parts of Saskatchewan could be in for some messy weather on Wednesday.A snowfall warning from Environment Canada covered a large area on Wednesday morning, stretching from just east of Saskatoon to the Manitoba border, including Humboldt, Melfort, Nipawin, Tisdale, Hudson Bay, Canora and Wynyard, as...

Following last week's provincial budget, the Saskatchewan NDP have gone on the attack and on Tuesday, was focused on cuts to northern infrastructure.During a stop in Prince Albert, Shadow Minister for Highways and Infrastructure Darcy Warrington said last year's wildfire season showed how critical our highways are, ess...

Staff member vigilance is credited with the discovery of methamphetamine and other banned items being smuggled into the Saskatchewan Penitentiary several days ago. The institutional value of the seized items is $59,000, according to Correctional Service of Canada. The packages were found on March 20, but CSC did not ...

The merits of turning Central Avenue in Prince Albert's downtown core into a two-way street was a big part of council discussion during Monday's executive meeting. Public works and planning department staff presented a general concept to council with the hope of getting the go ahead to call for proposals. The green li...

A quick drive through the city of Prince Albert makes it abundantly clear that it's pothole season and while city crews are actively repairing them, it's only a temporary solution."Due to ongoing freeze-and-thaw conditions, these repairs are not permanent. Potholes may reappear until more stable, warm weather allo...

Prince Albert's Female AAA hockey team the Northern Bears officially have a new title sponsor. The Prince Albert Raiders will be the new title sponsor of the Northern Bears for the next three years. Raiders Business Manager Mike Scissons said the opportunity to sponsor the Northern Bears made perfect sense for an orga...

A man responsible for a high speed crash in Prince Albert that resulted in the death of a local senior, will be allowed to serve his 18-month sentence in the community.Bernard McCallum appeared Tuesday morning at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. The case had been scheduled for a four day trial but instead the 24...

Gunshots were fired at a home on the 1000 Block of Eighth Street East Saturday, but Prince Albert Police are confirming there were no injuries.They received the report around 11:45 p.m. on March 21 and were able to see evidence of the gunshots being fired at the residence. Now they're asking the public to contact them ...

Former staff members are questioning the recent 'statement of faith' change at Camp Kadesh which appears to exclude members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The camp, located at Christopher Lake in northern Saskatchewan, has been a cherished summer destination for decades. While it operates as a Christian camp, it has long d...

Over a dozen charges have been laid in connection to a gun-related incident in Prince Albert on Sunday where the victim told police he was held against his will and threatened with a gun.Around 3:30 p.m. police were dispatched to the area of Knox Place.After locating the victim, officers were then directed to an apartm...

Prince Albert police say a woman confined to a house in the city's midtown neighbourhood was assaulted with weapons and robbed.Those details are being shared following Saturday's armed standoff.At approximately 3:06 p.m., officers received a report that a woman had just been assaulted and robbed. Officers quickly arriv...

The 35th Annual Samuel McLeod Business Awards (SMBAs) Gala is less than a month away and the finalists have been announced.The event on April 10 at Plaza 88, is organized by the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce, and features 12 award categories including innovation, customer service, community involvement...

With the regular season in the books and the Prince Albert Raiders poised to take on the Red Deer Rebels, Sunday night the Raiders took a moment to reflect on the great moments of the year. Daxon Rudolph was named the Raiders MVP along with three other awards, sharing the award for Most Valuable Defenceman with his def...

After shutting out the Saskatoon Blades 4-0 on home ice the night before to clinch the first seed of the Eastern Conference on home ice, the Prince Albert Raiders drove back down Highway 11 for a rematch and the final game of the regular season. With the standings set, the season series decided, some players resting, a...

A residential area of Prince Albert's midtown neighbourhood was the scene of a heavy police presence on Saturday.Shorty before 5:30p.m., police advised the public of their operation in the 500 block of 13th Street East. And then before 9p.m. they confirmed the operation had concluded.No other details were provided but ...

Community support for the Prince Albert Salvation Army continues to pour in, with a donation on Friday coming from a group of some of the city's youngest residents. Students at École Valois were celebrated with a pizza party for raising $1,000 for the local Salvation Army following a fire that destroyed their bu...

The morning rush at Saskatchewan's busiest McDonald's restaurant was brought to a halt on Saturday following a fire.Prince Albert firefighters were seen near the back of the restaurant on 2nd Avenue West clearing out the garage, where the business stores its garbage and waste. Meanwhile, police had both entrances to th...