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Prince Albert's famous cat
Four dabloons later, P.A. cat has worldwide fame
Phoenix the cat is only about three years old but has accomplished much in that short time and used up several of her nine lives. First, she survived being abandoned at a home where there had been a murder, then she fell into a turtle's tank full of water and then she accidentally became a famous internet cat with her ...
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BREAK AND ENTER
P.A. couple left afraid and restless after overnight break-and-enter
A Prince Albert couple is still shaken up over a recent break-and-enter at their West Hill home and they believe not enough is being done to prevent these crimes. Calling it a scary and uncomfortable situation, Shawn Bayko said that on Thursday morning just after 3:20, his girlfriend got out of bed briefly when he hear...
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Workplace incident
City of Prince Albert pleads guilty to workplace safety violation, handed fines
The City of Prince Albert has pleaded guilty in Provincial Court and is taking responsibility for a workplace safety violation stemming from an incident that happened back in September 2022. The incident happened when an employee at the worksite, who was standing upright on the ledge of a retaining wall, reached down w...
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Court proceedings
Sentencing decision reserved in Sask. manslaughter case involving former RCMP officer
The fate of a former Saskatchewan RCMP officer, who shot and killed his young lover, now rests in the hands of a King's Bench Justice.A sentencing decision for Bernie Herman has been reserved to June 18.Thursday morning's hearing at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert lasted roughly two hours and included sentencing...
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Bridge rescue
Buckland Fire called for rescue at Wahpeton bridge
One person was taken to hospital on Tuesday after a rescue near the Wahpeton Dakota Nation. Buckland Fire and Rescue said that just after 3:00 pm, they responded to a call that a person had jumped into the river just past the Wahpeton First Nation but in the RM of Buckland. RCMP, Parkland Ambulance and the Prince Alber...
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Nearing the finish line
Sentencing begins for former Saskatchewan RCMP officer, responsible for death of young lover
What's expected to be a lengthy and emotional sentencing hearing for a former Saskatchewan Mountie guilty of manslaughter, will begin today at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert.Bernie Herman, 55, has been in custody since last January's verdict.The morning proceedings are expected to include extensive arguments fr...
Apr 25, 2024
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Saskatchewan

Study delayed
Results of Canadian uranium workers study delayed
The country's most comprehensive study on the effects of radiation on 90,000 Canadian uranium workers is delayed.Originally expected to have its final study results released this year, the study has been pushed back to 2026 due to data-collecting complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada is the world's s...
Apr 24, 2024
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Trudeau says Saskatchewan to get carbon rebates despite province not paying levies
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Saskatchewan residents will continue to get carbon rebates even though the province has stopped remitting levies from natural gas to Ottawa. Trudeau said Tuesday in Saskatoon the Canada Revenue Agency has mechanisms to collect money the province owes. "We're going to continue to ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Moe discusses mental health and addiction with Governor General
It was a very wet welcome for the Governor General's first official visit to Saskatchewan on Monday.Gov. Gen. Mary Simon was set to spend three days in the province. On Monday, she started at the Legislative Building and Government House.Premier Scott Moe and other members of government greeted Simon at the building an...
Apr 23, 2024
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TRUDEAU IN SASK.
Trudeau in Saskatoon today highlighting budget's youth, education and health measures
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Saskatoon today.An itinerary released by his office says he will make an announcement this morning to highlight measures focused on youth, education, and health that were contained in last week's budget.Trudeau will be joined at the event by Dan Vandal, minister for Northern Aff...
Apr 23, 2024
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Cockrill Stays
Cockrill to stay as Minister for Education
Standing in front of reporters earlier today in the legislative building, the leader of the opposition officially called on Premier Scott Moe to give the Minister for Education "the boot." "Saskatchewan people are right to hold their leaders to a higher standard, that goes double for cabinet ministers,&q...
Apr 22, 2024
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OPIOIDS
New report shows astronomical increase of Sask. opioid deaths in first year of COVID pandemic
A new report shows that a crisis affecting thousands of Saskatchewan people got incredibly worse during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) published a study last week showing the number of opioid-related deaths nationwide from 2019-2021. In that period, the number of opio...
Apr 22, 2024
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Local Sports

THE FINAL FOUR
Zablocki and the Rebels off to Esso Cup semi-finals
Prince Albert's Stryker Zablocki and the Regina Rebels are off to the semi-finals of the Esso Cup after winning their final round-robin game.Zablocki had one assist in the 4-3 win over the Northern Subway Selects from Nova Scotia to finish second in the standings, qualifying for the next round.The Rebels were off to a ...
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sports betting
Former Roughrider Shawn Lemon suspended indefinitely for betting on CFL games
A former member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and a three-time Grey Cup champion has been hit with an indefinite suspension by the Canadian Football League.The CFL issued the suspension to defensive end Shawn Lemon on Wednesday for betting on the league's games, including a game in which he played."An investigat...
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Riderville
Roughriders release details of 10 theme games during 2024 season
Fans of the Saskatchewan Roughriders will have 10 different themed home games to attend during the 2024 CFL season.Craig Reynolds, the team's president and CEO, said the excitement is already building for the upcoming season."We spent the off-season building a football team you will be proud of alongside a can't-m...
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Lighting it up
P.A.'s Zablocki leads Regina to victory on Day 4 at Esso Cup
Stryker Zablocki was a force to be reckoned with during Day 4 at the Esso Cup on Wednesday. The Prince Albert product lit the lamp not once, not twice, but three times for a hat-trick while tacking on an assist during the Rebels 6-2 rout of the tournament host Thompson-Okanagan Lakers. With the four-point outing, the 1...
Apr 24, 2024
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FIRST WIN OF THE TOURNEY!
Zablocki scores again as Rebels win first game of Esso Cup
Once again, Prince Albert's Stryker Zablocki found the back of the net as her team, the Regina Avana Rebels won their first game of the Esso Cup.Zablocki notched a goal and assist to help the Rebels beat the Intrépide de l'Outaouais, 7-1 on Monday.Zablocki's goal came short-handed at the 13-minute mark of the th...
Apr 23, 2024
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Kick off
P.A. youth soccer gearing up for busy outdoor season
After a record setting indoor season, the Prince Albert Youth Soccer Association is preparing for their outdoor season, which begins on May 1."We reached the maximum number, we had 914 players playing in indoor season," said Dragan Ivkovic, the technical director of the Prince Albert Youth Soccer Association....
Apr 23, 2024
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PA Profiles

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...
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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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Anderson Motors: Driving towards a bright future
Around Anderson Motors in Prince Albert, shuttle driver Gay Horrocks is known as 'a real ball of fire.'She is full of energy, has a contagious laugh and approaches each day with enthusiasm. "Everybody who works here is truly happy because you're treated like family. I just love my job." she said. Maintaining ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Investing
Cole Kachur: Transforming Wealth Management with Exceptional Results
Warren Buffet - perhaps the greatest investor of all time - once said:Intensity is the price of excellence.Cole Kachur agrees; you can't become an expert at something without devoting great time to it. That's why Cole and his team at Kachur Wealth Management Group are so intense about following a systemic process that ...
Mar 11, 2024
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SIGA
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority values its staff
For Zane Hansen, who comes from the Waterhen Lake First Nation in northwestern Saskatchewan, there's a guiding principle he follows as president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). That principle, he says, is pimâcihowin, or making a living."It's really finding one's belonging and the...
Mar 11, 2024
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Canada

Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M for semiconductor capacity in Bromont, Que., 280 jobs
BROMONT, Que. - The federal and Quebec governments are spending close to $100 million to boost the country's manufacturing capacity for semiconductors, which are vital in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to quantum computing. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters today in Bromont, Que., that Ott...
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Aamjiwnaang First Nation declares state of emergency over industry benzene leak
OTTAWA - Aamjiwnaang First Nation is declaring a state of emergency over a benzene leak linked to a neighbouring petrochemical facility. The community near Sarnia, Ont., which is surrounded by industrial facilities, raised the alarm last week as citizens fell ill and closed its offices to limit exposure to the cancer-c...
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First court appearance for boy and girl charged in death of Halifax 16-year-old
HALIFAX - A girl and a boy, both 14 years old, made their first appearance today in a Halifax courtroom, where they each face a second-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old high school student. Crown attorney Terry Nickerson told provincial youth court Judge Bronwyn Duffy that he will be seeking ...
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Supreme Court rules military judges sufficiently independent from chain of command
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says the constitutional right of judicial independence is not compromised for soldiers appearing in front of military judges. Nine members of the Canadian Armed Forces argued that military judges may have divided loyalties, because they are also military officers who are part of a c...
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Minister 'outraged' after AFN national chief's headdress taken from Air Canada cabin
OTTAWA - The federal minister of Crown-Indigenous relations is calling on Air Canada to "make things right" with the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, whose headdress was removed from an airplane cabin. Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, who leads the advocacy organization, said in a social-media post Th...
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Canada recognizes housing as a human right. Few provinces have followed suit
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - As more Canadians find themselves struggling to afford or find housing, the country's smallest province is the only one that can point to legislation recognizing housing as a human right. The Canadian Press asked every province whether it agrees with the federal housing advocate that shelter is a hum...
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World

Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - A court in Romania's capital on Friday ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The Bucharest Tribunal ruled that prosecutors' case file against Tate met the legal crit...
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Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid corruption probe
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - Vietnamese state media outlet VN Express reports that the head of Vietnam's Parliament, Vuong Dinh Hue, has resigned. He is the latest member of senior government to leave office amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign. Hue's resignation takes place four days after his assistant Pham Thai Ha was ...
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Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, clearing the way for the first-in-the-nation proposal to be sent to Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature. The ...
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USC won't hold main commencement ceremony amid Gaza war protests on campus
BOSTON (AP) - The University of Southern California has canceled its main stage graduation ceremony under new safety measures being taken as the campus is roiled by protests stemming from the Israel-Hamas war. The university announced the move Thursday, the day after more than 90 protesters were arrested on campus. The...
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Wild horses to remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park, lawmaker says
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Wild horses will stay in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park amid fears from advocates that park officials would remove the beloved animals from the rugged Badlands landscape, a key lawmaker said Thursday. Republican U.S. Sen. John Hoeven said he has secured a commitment from the Natio...
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Man who shot ex-Saints star Will Smith receives 25-year prison sentence for manslaughter
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crash in 2016 received a 25-year prison sentence Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom. It was the second time Cardell Hayes, 36, had faced sentencing in Smith's death. He was convicted of manslaughter in Decemb...
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