Protecting the forest
Clearcut protestors request additional three year moratorium
As an important deadline approaches, concerned members of a forest protection group in the Prince Albert area are calling on the provincial government to extend a moratorium for a clearcutting event in the Island Forest.Over 60 people showed up at meeting last week at Crutwell Community Hall, representing Sturgeon Lake...
Mar 29, 2025
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transportation
Seniors targeted for free bus service study
An assistant professor with the University of Saskatchewan is continuing his research on the free bus service formerly provided by La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre. The new study by Jacob Alhassan is called Sustaining Innovative Community-Driven Transportation in Northern Saskatchewan: Exploring the Impact of Kiki...
Mar 28, 2025
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Politics
'It's time for a change': Virginia Kutzan named NDP candidate for Prince Albert in federal election
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PJHL hockey
Timberjaks junior hockey club quickly becoming a source of community pride and player growth
Series tied 1-1
Raiders answer the bell in Game 2 with Oil Kings
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4-3 OT Win
Rask OT winner keeps North Stars playoff run alive
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Saskatchewan
League Fine
Roughriders fined for going over 2024 CFL salary cap by $40k
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were one of four CFL clubs to receive fines for exceeding the league's salary cap.The CFL said the Riders, B.C. Lions, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks all exceeded the league's salary cap of $5.525 million in 2024. Saskatchewan was over the cap by $40,121, and will face a fine as a r...
Mar 28, 2025
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New music and what's on the way, we chat with Cooper Tropeau on the Closeup
Photo Credit: Cooper Tropeau Cooper Tropeau is our special guest on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk about his brand new song, "Prairi...
Mar 28, 2025
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Charges laid
School bus driver facing sex assault charges
A 54-year-old bus driver who has now been relieved of his duties is facing several criminal charges that were not connected to his job with the North East School Division. Court records show the driver is charged with one count of sexual assault, one count of sexual interference with a person under 16 and a third count...
Mar 28, 2025
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Sask Travel Blog
Social media takeover of 'Saskatchewanderer' features P.A. video creator
Sarah Tweidt has been putting out content about Prince Albert and the surrounding area on her social media since the pandemic."I just really fell in love with our province, and we have so many hidden gems that I really wanted to promote them."Now, she's doing that in an official capacity as she's in the midst...
Mar 28, 2025
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Canada
Judge rejects Hudson's Bay proposal in creditor protection case
TORONTO - An Ontario judge rejected a Hudson's Bay restructuring agreement Saturday evening, increasing the likelihood that lenders may seek to push the company into receivership. In a written decision issued Saturday, Ontario Superior Court judge Pete...
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Poilievre pitches Tories as best choice to stand up to Trump as Singh heads to B.C.
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre brushed off suggestions of campaign turmoil Sunday as he pitched his party as the best choice to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump. As the second week of the federal election campaign begins, another ...
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'Sobering statistic:' One-fifth of pollinators in North America at extinction risk
FREDERICTON - Many butterflies, bees and moths are fluttering into oblivion. A new report co-authored by a Canadian researcher warns that more than one-fifth of pollinator species it studied in North America are at risk of extinction. Out of 759 pollin...
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American invasion of Canada would spark decades-long insurgency, expert predicts
HALIFAX - If U.S. President Donald Trump fails in his stated goal of annexing Canada through economic force, what would happen if he ordered the world's most powerful military to invade? Some experts and academics say it's a notion too preposterous to ...
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Juno Award winners from the pre-telecast of the music celebration
VANCOUVER - The Juno Awards handed out the bulk of its trophies at a non-televised bash in Vancouver Saturday. Here's a look at some of the winners: Single of the year: "Exes" by Tate McRae Artist of the year: Tate McRae Adult alternative album of the ...
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U.S. helicopter company to fight lawsuit by Savoura CEO's estate in 2019 Quebec crash
MONTREAL - A U.S. helicopter manufacturer said Saturday it intends to challenge a $50-million wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of a Quebec greenhouse magnate over a 2019 fatal crash. David Smith, president and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Compa...
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