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Inspired people
Inductees announced for 2024 Prince Albert Arts Hall of Fame
The latest inductees for the Prince Albert Arts Hall of Fame include a musician, a poet, a band and an educator.The 2024 class was announced on Thursday by the city's Arts Board.Brian Sklar - Performing Arts - Music categorySklar was born and raised in Prince Albert and is one of Canada's most awarded country music per...
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May Long Activities
Sask Parks ready for soggy May-long weekend
The Northern Lights, Roughriders, open fields and blue skies; Saskatchewan is famous for many things - including erratic weather - especially on May long weekends. While heavy winds and rain in the forecast are proving to be the case again this year, many camping enthusiasts are still gearing up to make the most of it....
May 17, 2024
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Contest Time
Beach Radio making waves with 14th annual Summer Free Ride contest
Picture it. A hot Saskatchewan summer day and you're cruising down SK-55 in a custom Nissan Murano. Feel the cool leather seats on your back, hear the amped up stereo blasting your favorite radio station - Beach 101.5, and see your worries disappear in the rear-view mirror.That dream can become a reality with the launc...
May 17, 2024
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Teacher negotiations
Teachers renew sanctions for fall
Even as Saskatchewan teachers resume bargaining with the province, the STF has a new mandate to keep sanctions going in the fall if no deal is reached. In a news release posted to their website on Thursday evening, the STF said that 83 per cent of teachers opted to vote on renewed sanctions in the fall. Of those that v...
May 17, 2024
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Crime
Search warrant at Prince Albert home results in three year prison sentence
Standing before a judge, a man who was found in possession of a prohibited weapon while there was a warrant out for his arrest, said he was sorry and admitted mistakes were made.Fabian Sylvestre, 35, appeared in person on Thursday at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Guilty pleas were entered to a pair of gun related off...
May 16, 2024
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Randy Weekes exit from Legislature
Weekes says Harrison brought gun into Leg, details harassment on final day
In his last minutes as Speaker in the Saskatchewan Legislature, Biggar-Sask. Valley MLA Randy Weekes decided to talk about harassment and bullying from the government, primarily from Meadow Lake MLA Jeremy Harrison who is also House Leader. That was just hours after he cut up his Sask. Party membership card and posted ...
May 16, 2024
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Saskatchewan

Fed up with road
'Falls on deaf ears': Cumberland House council frustrated with state of Highway 123
The residents and village council of Cumberland House are fed up that the only road coming into the community is virtually impassable. Both Mayor Ferlin McKay and Deputy Mayor Veronica Favel say Highway 123 into Cumberland House is more of a back road than a highway, with soft gravel and deep mud making driving next to...
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NO SHOCK AT THE PUMP
Analysts say no change coming to gas prices this long weekend
The Victoria Day long weekend is finally here, and if you're travelling and need to fuel up on the road, there's some good news for you. While the price per litre of gas can jump up before a long weekend, that won't be the case for the next few days, according to gas price analyst Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy. He said t...
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Tentative deal reached
STF, province reach tentative deal
After more than a year of negotations, the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation have reached a tentative deal.Friday's announcement came after three days of renewed talks that started Wednesday. "This has not been an easy process for anyone involved, but we have arrived at a mutually acc...
May 17, 2024
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Serious Weather
Environment Canada issues rainfall warning, expecting up to 60mm in some areas
Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for parts of northwestern and north central Saskatchewan on Friday morning, which includes many popular lake destinations and camping spots. The weather agency said they're expecting 50 to 60mm of rain to fall in those areas and added that the wet weather will continue throu...
May 17, 2024
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LONG WEEKEND RAIN
Saskatchewan braces for cool, 'unsettled' weather over May Long Weekend
It's looking like it won't be the warmest May Long Weekend on record in Saskatchewan, with rain and thunderstorms expected in many areas.Environment Canada is calling for "unsettled conditions" across the province over the coming days.Pointing to Friday's forecast, meteorologist Justin Shaer said the weather ...
May 17, 2024
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Randy Weekes exit from Legislature
Weekes says Harrison brought gun into Leg, details harassment on final day
In his last minutes as Speaker in the Saskatchewan Legislature, Biggar-Sask. Valley MLA Randy Weekes decided to talk about harassment and bullying from the government, primarily from Meadow Lake MLA Jeremy Harrison who is also House Leader. That was just hours after he cut up his Sask. Party membership card and posted ...
May 16, 2024
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Local Sports

National Spotlight
Local teams vying for National gold at Chief Thunderstick Championships
The fourth annual Fred Sasakamoose "Chief Thunderstick" National Hockey Championship kicked off on Thursday in Saskatoon with more than a handful of local teams competing for their shot at national glory. Among those teams is last year's runners-up the PBCN (Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation) Stars, who fell in la...
May 17, 2024
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The Playoff MVP
The WHL veteran who came home; Chase Friedt-Mohr Player Profile
The Melfort Mustangs are 2024 SJHL Champions, which means their nine 20-year-old players have gone out in style.While they have all turned their attention to the Centennial Cup, their final career SJHL game is one to remember.After spending parts of four seasons within the Western Hockey League, Chase Friedt-Mohr came ...
May 17, 2024
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World Class Softball
Prince Albert ready to swing big on international stage
In just a couple of months, Max Power Ball fields will be filled to the max with softball enthusiasts from around the globe.Prime Minister's Park in Prince Albert will be centre stage in July for the 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Men's Softball World Cup qualifier.The qualifier consists of three sta...
May 17, 2024
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Bringing the heat
New regional softball team has sights set high in inaugural season
A new U17 regional softball team is making noise following their first-ever week of play. The Lakeland Blaze took to the field for the first time last weekend, playing in a tournament in Sherwood Park, Alta, where Lakeland's Head Coach Scott Reed said he was impressed with the performance since it was the first time th...
May 16, 2024
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Physical Day
Mace disciplines team after punch thrown at Rider training camp
Head coach Corey Mace held his team accountable after a player threw a punch on the field during Day 4 of Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp.The intensity grew as players strapped on the pads and battled one another during the second half of practice at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon on Wednesday.The physicality he...
May 16, 2024
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WHL Champs
Warriors win first WHL title, complete sweep against Portland
It's jubilation in the Friendly City as the Moose Jaw Warriors are WHL champions for the first time ever.Brayden Schuurman, who scored the overtime winner in Game 3, once again proved to be the decider, scoring with just 5:53 remaining in the third period on Wednesday night."I don't know if it has fully sunk in ye...
May 16, 2024
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PA Profiles

World Class Softball
Prince Albert ready to swing big on international stage
In just a couple of months, Max Power Ball fields will be filled to the max with softball enthusiasts from around the globe.Prime Minister's Park in Prince Albert will be centre stage in July for the 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Men's Softball World Cup qualifier.The qualifier consists of three sta...
May 17, 2024
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Sports on Central
Transforming downtown into a sports paradise for local youth
Imagine playing your favorite sports and meeting professional players in the heart of Prince Albert's downtown.Well imagine no more,! On May 25, for the second year in a row, downtown Prince Albert will transform for Sports on Central. This one of a kind event will be hosted at Plaza 88 and will feature a variety of sp...
May 15, 2024
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Studying Nursing in Prince Albert with the University of Saskatchewan
"Staying in my home community of Prince Albert and studying at the beautiful new University of Saskatchewan (USask) Prince Albert Campus were two reasons I chose USask in PA," said Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student Justine Capilitan.Since 2012, USask College of Nursing has been offering the BSN pro...
May 08, 2024
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SIGA
SIGA and Northern Lights Casino main sponsors of the 31st PAGC Fine Arts Festival
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Vice President of Corporate Affairs Pat Cook has attended the PAGC Fine Arts Festival several times over the course of her career and every time is blown away by the talent demonstrated by the youth. "There is so much talent in the North, and seeing the artwork and dance...
Apr 25, 2024
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skin care +
LUXE22 Clinic : Elevating Beauty with Expert Treatments
LUXE22 Laser & Medical Aesthetics Clinic Inc. strives to provide clients with LUXE level treatments that yield results. Owner and operator Crystal Otto is passionate about making clients feel at ease discussing aesthetic concerns. She emphasizes the importance of a consultation that's provided at no charge. "I...
Apr 23, 2024
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Unlocking success in real estate with Glenn Zdrill
With a career steeped in years of retail triumphs, Glenn Zdrill brought a unique perspective to the real estate landscape when he joined the industry over a year ago. But his success story isn't just about navigating the intricacies of retail; it's about leveraging that experience to redefine the real estate industry's...
Apr 17, 2024
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Canada

World Championships
Power, Cozens lead Canada to 5-3 win over Finland at hockey worlds
Owen Power had a goal and two assists as defending champion Canada remained undefeated at the world hockey championship with a 5-3 win over Finland Saturday.Dylan Cozens - with a goal and an assist - Brandon Tanev, and Brandon Hagel also scored before Dawson Mercer added an insurance goal into an empty net.Captain John...
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Wildfires
Rain helps crews in Fort McMurray while B.C. cracks down on open burning
Wildfire crews have reported no further growth in the wildfire that continues to burn southwest of Fort McMurray.Alberta Wildfire reports the lack of growth allowed crews to keep working on establishing fireguards overnight.The northeast Alberta city has seen rain in the last few days and Environment Canada forecasts m...
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Montreal artists and venue owners support 24-hour party district - with reservations
MONTREAL - It's 2:55 a.m. on a recent evening at Blue Dog bar, in Montreal's Plateau district. A bell rings, the bartender shouts, "last call," and a handful of people wander to the bar for one more drink. Slight variations of this scene occur across the city every night, as bars and venues are prohibited - m...
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No expert consensus on AI risks, trajectory 'remarkably uncertain': report
OTTAWA - A major international report on the safety of artificial intelligence says experts can't agree on the risk the technology poses - and it's unclear whether AI will help or harm us. The report, chaired by Canada's Yoshua Bengio, concludes the "future trajectory of general-purpose AI is remarkably uncertain....
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Doctors, patients want options to reduce dialysis waste adding to climate change
VANCOUVER - Francis Silva watches the blood flow through astraw-like tube in his left arm to a dialysis machine where it's cleaned of toxins and returned to his body through a second tube. The 60-year-old chef endures the four-hour process every Tuesday, Thursday and Sundayat St. Paul's Hospital where a 42-bed unit is ...
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Dialysis is crucial for kidney patients. It also generates a lot of waste.
Dialysis is one of the most resource-intensive therapies but patients with kidney failure have no other option, except for a kidney transplant. Nephrologists are trying to quantify the waste as they advocate for environmentally sustainable kidney care, noting the lifesaving therapy generates hundreds of litres of wast...
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World

Seize the Grey wins the Preakness, ends Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid
Seize the Grey went wire to wire to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, giving 88-year-old Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas a seventh victory in the race and ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid. The grey colt took advantage of the muddy track just like Lukas hoped he would, pulling off the upset in a second conse...
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Giuliani becomes final defendant served indictment among 17 accused in Arizona fake electors case
Arizona's attorney general says former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been served an indictment in the state's fake elector case alongside 17 other defendants for his role in an attempt to overturn former President Donald Trump's loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes posted the n...
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Member of Israel's War Cabinet says he'll quit the government June 8 unless there's a new war plan
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Benny Gantz, a member of Israel's three-man War Cabinet, has threatened to resign from the government if it doesn't adopt a new plan for the war in Gaza, a move that would leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more reliant on his far-right allies. His announcement on Saturday escalate...
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Georgia's president vetoes media law that has provoked weeks of protests
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Georgia's president on Saturday vetoed the so-called "Russian law" targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests. The law would require media and NGOs to register as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power" if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abro...
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Suspect in attempted assassination of Slovakia's prime minister makes first court appearance
PEZINOK, Slovakia (AP) - The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made his first court appearance Saturday as the nation's leader remained in serious condition recovering from surgery after surviving multiple gunshots, Slovak state media said. Fico, 59, was attacked as he greeted s...
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Up in smoke: Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Someone's plans to harvest dozens of apparent marijuana plants grown on the Wisconsin state Capitol grounds have gone up in smoke. The plants sprouted in a tulip garden outside the Capitol, WMTV-TV reported Thursday. Tatyana Warrick, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Administration, told Th...
May 17, 2024
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