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Football season beginning
Spring football registration open for PAMFA
It may not seem like it with the fresh snow that has hit the ground, but the spring football season is just around the corner. Prince Albert Minor Football has their registration for their spring programs open with their first practice scheduled for April 27. President of the Prince Albert Minor Football Association (P...
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Two by Twos
Former Saskatchewan members of secretive sect speak out on widespread allegations of abuse
Every Sunday morning and every Wednesday night, members of a religious sect in Saskatchewan meet in private homes to profess their faith in a church with no name.Those outside the religion refer to them as "Two by Twos."It doesn't have an official headquarters or church, no financial records, and any tenets m...
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Police
Prince Albert Police converge on West Flat home
By way of a megaphone, members of the Prince Albert Police Service were overhead telling the occupants of a home to come out and advising them they were under arrest.At 3:44p.m., the police service issued an advisory, alerting the general public of an ongoing investigation in the 1600 block of 13th St. W. Members of th...
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Court proceedings
Police officer says blood stained sweater found hidden in stove: murder trial
Dozens of photographs taken by police at a house where man was found deceased, show a crime scene that can only be described as chaotic.Within the living room, there were multiple knives, a small hammer and a three pound plate. All contained varying degrees of blood staining.In the kitchen stove, police recovered an or...
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Saskatchewan

Two by Twos
Former Saskatchewan members of secretive sect speak out on widespread allegations of abuse
Every Sunday morning and every Wednesday night, members of a religious sect in Saskatchewan meet in private homes to profess their faith in a church with no name.Those outside the religion refer to them as "Two by Twos."It doesn't have an official headquarters or church, no financial records, and any tenets m...
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Prince Albert impacted
Another 30 layoffs bring SaskPolytechnic total to 180
Another 30 layoffs staff at Saskatchewan Polytechnic brings the number of staff to 180 that have lost employment in the last year or so. The school said the decision was made following an annual operational review that aimed to make sure that "programs align with labour market demand, operational efficiency and b...
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online harm
Ottawa 'very seriously' considering social media ban for kids, minister says
Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government is "very seriously" considering introducing a social media ban for kids.At the Liberal convention in Montreal on Saturday, members passed a non-binding resolution calling on the government to set 16 as the minimum age for access to social media accounts.Miller ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Snowy, windy conditions wreaking havoc
Travel not recommended in parts of northeast
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways. Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas. The Highway Hotline is reporting swirling, loose, and drifting snow, along with drifts, slush, and ice, along with heavy snow and windy condition...
Apr 15, 2026
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recall
7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in Saskatchewan due to listeria risk
A number of sandwiches, subs and wraps sold by the convenience chain 7-Eleven have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria.The Government of Canada said the sandwiches, which were distributed in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, should not be consumed, sold or distributed.The affected produc...
Apr 15, 2026
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Few changes from new Liberal majority expected by Sask. political scientist
A Saskatchewan political scientist is expecting few changes for people in this province, now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government.Three byelection wins on Monday have resulted in the Liberals having 174 seats in the House of Commons.The byelection results follow five opposition MPs crossing...
Apr 15, 2026
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Canada

Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at driving $1 trillion in investment
TORONTO - Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing a new Canada Investment Summit that will invite investors, CEOs and business leaders to Toronto this fall. The Prime Minister's Office says the aim of the summit is to unleash $1 trillion in investmen...
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In the news today: Quebec premier meets Carney, Ontario medical residency
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... New Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to meet Prime Minister Carney today in Ottawa Quebec's new premier is set to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney this morn...
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Montreal to display collection from iconic Chinatown noodle shop
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal has acquired a collection of items from an iconic Chinatown noodle factory and shop that closed down last year. In 2022, Jean-Philippe Riopel co-founded a non-profit organization called Objets de mémoire, which dedicated...
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New Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to meet Prime Minister Carney today in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Quebec's new premier is set to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney this morning in Ottawa, less than 48 hours after she was sworn into office. Christine Fréchette's office told The Canadian Press the premier is pleased Carney agreed to meet h...
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Canadian bishops speak out amid Trump's spat with Pope Leo XIV over Middle East
A group representing Catholic bishops across Canada is speaking out against using images of Christ for political rhetoric after U.S. President Donald Trump posted religious pictures on social media amid his spat with Pope Leo XIV. The Canadian Conferen...
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Fewer rejected ballots in Terrebonne byelection, despite adapted ballot
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says there were fewer rejected ballots in the recent Terrebonne byelection than during the last general election, despite the use of an adapted ballot. In a social media post, Elections Canada says it has validated the results...
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Agriculture

New leadership at Global Institute for Food Security
Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) has a new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Jason Reinheimer comes to the new role with international experience ...
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Look up and watch for power lines
While farmers prepare for the busy seeding season, SaskPower is issuing a reminder to watch for power lines. SaskPower Safety Director Nidal Dabghi sa...
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Saskatchewan SPCA opposes use of strychnine for pest control
The Saskatchewan SPCA is speaking out against an emergency registration for liquid strychnine to control a growing gopher population in Saskatchewan a...
Apr 15, 2026
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Churchill, agriculture top agenda of Kinew and Carney meeting.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew met with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday for their second quarterly meeting on the Churchill Plus Project. Ottawa has...
Apr 15, 2026
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Saskatchewan to conduct a farm land ownership review
Saskatchewan farm land is one of the province's most valuable assets. As the nature of farming and business continues to evolve, the province is takin...
Apr 14, 2026
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Draft Beef Cattle Code of Practice released for public comment
The public comment period for the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle has opened. The National Farm Animal Care Council (N...
Apr 13, 2026
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World News
About 15 Latin American deportees from the US arrive in Congo, lawyer says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Around 15 people deported from the United States landed in Congo's capital Kinshasa in the early hours of Friday, their lawyer said. It was the latest example of the Trump administration using agreements with Africa...
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Starmer says he is 'furious' he wasn't told Mandelson failed security checks
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he "absolutely furious" that he wasn't told his scandal-tainted pick for U.K. ambassador to Washington had failed security checks before being appointed. Starmer says he was kept in t...
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Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty
BANGKOK (AP) - Myanmar's former President Win Myint was freed Friday as part of a broad prisoner amnesty by newly inaugurated President Min Aung Hlaing to mark the traditional New Year, state-run media reported. The pardon order applied t...
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House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies in a post-midnight session after Republicans revolted and refused President Donald Trump's push for ...
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ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump's mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday. Homeland Secu...
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Progressive Analilia Mejía takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win
DENVILLE, N.J. (AP) - Democrat Analilia Mejía won a New Jersey special election for the U.S. House on Thursday, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway on a message of standing up to President Donald Trump and defending progressive policies. Me...
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