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Candle Lake, Sask. prepares for possible wildfire evacuation

A pre-evacuation alert was placed over Candle Lake this week while two significant wildfires burn in the Narrow Hills. 

‘We don’t think it’s right’: Sask. Teachers’ Federation responds to job post from private school

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) is calling for an end to government spending on private schools, after an independent Christian school advertised a teaching job where no qualifications were necessary.

Dangerous person alert cancelled after Sask. RCMP locate armed man and missing woman

Loon Lake RCMP are urging the public to be vigilant as they search for a 24-year-old woman believed to be in the company of an armed man. 

Pre-evacuation alert issued for Candle Lake, Sask. as wildfires approach

Parts of Saskatchewan continue to deal with dry conditions heading into the long weekend, prompting reminders about wildfire safety and risk.

Prince Albert adds biometric monitoring to jail cells

The Saskatchewan Marshals and the Prince Albert Police have been coming up with ways to collaborate in the city where both services are headquartered. 

Sask. school posts science teacher job saying degree, accreditation ‘not necessary’

A private Christian school in Prince Albert has deleted a Facebook post advertising a teaching job with no qualifications required.

Contraband worth more than $200,000 seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

Staff at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert seized a large amount of contraband last week, according to the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).

Prince Albert man charged with murder in Estevan homicide

Police in Estevan have charged a 36-year-old man from Prince Albert with murder in connection to a homicide that left a 60-year-old man dead Saturday night.

Prince Albert Fire Department battles rising tide of suspicious fires

This week alone, the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to two structure fires. As of May 7, 18 structure fires have been reported in 2025.

‘Bigger and bigger’: Sask. First Nation fire chief says James Smith blaze a sign of the times

Local crews worked to manage an out-of-control fire on James Smith Cree Nation on Saturday — as dry spring conditions have increased the risk of dangerous wildfires in the province.

Saskatchewan’s infant RSV immunization program expanding

The province says it is expanding its infant RSV immunization program to include all babies born one month before and during RSV season, which typically runs from Oct. 1 to March 31.

Sask. RCMP says detachment phone lines restored

The Saskatchewan RCMP says its detachment phone lines were experiencing issues and not working Tuesday morning but have not been restored.

Sask. RCMP seeking tips after man escapes custody in Fond Du Lac  

Fond Du Lac RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating 39-year-old Richard McDonald, who escaped from custody at the local detachment.

Evacuations underway as fire threatens homes on James Smith Cree Nation

Evacuation orders are in effect within James Smith Cree Nation – as an uncontained wildfire is threatening several properties in the area.

Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle in Prince Albert  

A 23-year-old woman has died after being hit by a vehicle in Prince Albert on Sunday.