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Wildfire emergency alert issued for Prince Albert National Park

A wildfire emergency advisory has been issued by Parks Canada for Prince Albert National Park due to the Buhl Fire, which is currently 40 kilometres from the townsite of Waskesiu.

Investigation underway after Sask. inmate dies in federal custody

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) says it’s investigating after a 42-year-old inmate died while in custody at Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.

Prince Albert police renew investigation into 2018 homicide of Jordan Ballantyne

The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) is asking for the public’s help in solving the six-year-old homicide case of Jordan Ballantyne.

Sask. health officials warn of measles risk in Rosthern

Saskatchewan health officials are warning of a potential measles exposure risk in the town of Rosthern on Wednesday.

Saskatchewan police watchdog clears RCMP officer of wrongdoing in fatal collision

Saskatchewan’s civilian police watchdog has cleared an RCMP officer of any criminal wrongdoing in the death of a man who was struck by a police cruiser near Buffalo Narrows.

‘We’re okay’: Sask. wildfire evacuee hopeful community will be spared from flames

As wildfires continue to force hundreds from their homes in northwestern Saskatchewan, hot, dry conditions and shifting winds are fueling concerns over the fires threatening the northern Village of Beauval.

Men’s softball world cup kicks off in Prince Albert

Prince Albert is ready to host the world’s best men’s softball players.

Many Sask. childcare operators can’t continue $10-a-day childcare without extension of federal program

A recent survey of Saskatchewan childcare operators shows that most respondents feel they will not be able to continue offering $10-per-day childcare if the province does not sign an extension of the program with Ottawa.

SGI denies death benefits for mother of Sask. man who died after violent traffic stop

The mother of a Prince Albert man who died after a violent confrontation with police from inside a vehicle has had her application for SGI death benefits rejected.

Lightning sparks more wildfires, evacuations in Saskatchewan with active blazes now up to 65

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says there has been a significant increase in the number of active wildfires in the past week, triggering more evacuations.

Sask. RCMP tickets group for Canada Day highway blockade

The Prince Albert RCMP ticketed seven protesters for allegedly blocking a bridge on Highway 2 north of the city on Tuesday.

Sask. Catholic schools renew partnership with U of S on nursing practicum

A Prince Albert Catholic School Division nursing agreement with the University of Saskatchewan will continue for another year.

Sask. province-wide wildfire state of emergency expires

A province-wide wildfire state of emergency in Saskatchewan has ended.

‘Too little, too late’: Denare Beach residents frustrated with wildfire response

Residents of Denare Beach are frustrated with the response leading up to and during the evacuation and wildfire that burned much of their community.

Sask. Métis representatives denied entry to swearing-in ceremony

Re-elected members of the Métis Nation Saskatchewan Provincial Council were turned away from Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony.