Drug bust
Over $20,000, gun, and cocaine seized from East Flat home
A 46-year-old Prince Albert man is facing charges of trafficking in cocaine along with having proceeds of crime over $5,000 following a traffic stop on 15 Street East on Thursday. Prince Albert Police's Crime Reduction Team pulled a vehicle over in the 800 Block of 15 Street East and arrested the man for drug trafficki...
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Development
More development in the works for West Hill
A residential subdivision and a commercial hub are on Prince Albert city council's agenda for Monday evening. Council will consider two separate applications that are both located near the Alfred Jenkin's Field House in the city's West Hill area. One is a public hearing and potential third reading of a residential subd...
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National
Ottawa to remove 30% investment cap for Canadian pension funds
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Brunch n' Lunch
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Golf and curling centre faces grim season without financial boost
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Raiders impact on Prince Albert local economy continues to go up: AGM report
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Prince Albert
Drug bust
Over $20,000, gun, and cocaine seized from East Flat home
A 46-year-old Prince Albert man is facing charges of trafficking in cocaine along with having proceeds of crime over $5,000 following a traffic stop on 15 Street East on Thursday. Prince Albert Police's Crime Reduction Team pulled a vehicle over in the 800 Block of 15 Street East and arrested the man for drug trafficki...
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Development
More development in the works for West Hill
A residential subdivision and a commercial hub are on Prince Albert city council's agenda for Monday evening. Council will consider two separate applications that are both located near the Alfred Jenkin's Field House in the city's West Hill area. One is a public hearing and potential third reading of a residential subd...
1h ago
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Budget woes
Golf and curling centre faces grim season without financial boost
Faced with rising costs of doing business and fluctuating demand at The Rock & Iron sports bar and restaurant, the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Centre is asking the city for some help. Trish Bibby, a member of the non-profit group that runs the clubhouse/curling facility at the Cook Municipal Golf Course, told ci...
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Raiders AGM
Raiders impact on Prince Albert local economy continues to go up: AGM report
As one of the last community owned teams left in the WHL, the Prince Albert Raiders are in good standings financially.The Raiders Board of Directors and staff gathered for their annual general meeting (AGM) Wednesday night to discuss where the team is sitting after the last season, and heard the organization has been a...
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Scam alert
Person of interest sought in 'grandparent scam'
A victim has been defrauded of several thousand dollars in Prince Albert after falling prey to what police call a family, grandparent or friend emergency scam.Around 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 11, members of the Prince Albert Police Alternative Call Response Unit began investigating a report of fraud. The victim received a phon...
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Target moved forward
Marshals Service moves up operational timeline to coming summer
Following what it says is significant progress, the Saskatchewan Marshals Service is planning to be operational this summer, about one year sooner than they previously expected. SMS Chief Marshal Rob Cameron said that working with existing police services is a priority for the new police service whose headquarters will...
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Saskatchewan
Ongoing strike
Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike
OTTAWA - Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is "calling a timeout" in the Canada Post strike, and asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to send about 55,000 employees back to work.Mackinnon says the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers are at an impasse after a nearl...
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New name
Canada's largest Cree-bilingual reflects on the legacy of Indian Residential Schools with its new name
After 10 months and 135 possible name suggestions, St. Frances Cree Bilingual School in Saskatoon will dawn a new name and that's reason to celebrate.The name selected is awâsisak kâ-nîmîhtocik- St. Francis School, the Cree portion of the name means 'children who dance.'"The name is not onl...
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tis the season
Santa in the North continues to spread Christmas joy to remote communities
Santa in the North, an annual endeavor organized by Rise Air, delivered more gifts than ever to young children and teens this month. "We are in a very unique position as we are not only 100 per cent Indigenous-owned by the communities that Rise Air serves, but from the perspective of doing the right thing and supp...
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Looking for closure
Megan Gallagher's parents prepare for 'next chapter' after killer sentenced
One chapter is over, but there are still many left in the book.That's how parents Brian and Debbie Gallagher characterized the second-degree murder conviction of 29-year-old Robert James Joseph Thomas in Saskatoon's Court of King's Bench, for his role in 30-year-old Megan Gallagher's murder.Megan was last seen in Saska...
Dec 12, 2024
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Approval ratings
Scott Moe's approval jumps seven points after re-election: Angus Reid poll
After securing another majority government in October's provincial election, Premier Scott Moe's approval has rebounded, jumping by seven points.That's according to the latest premier approval ratings, published on Wednesday by the Angus Reid Institute. The poll showed Moe's popularity sitting at 52 per cent, up from 4...
Dec 12, 2024
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Politics
Sask. NDP bangs drum to eliminate PST from kids clothing this Christmas
Saskatchewan's NDP Leader Carla Beck is banging the drum for the Sask. Party to immediately and permanently remove Provincial Sales Tax (PST) from children's clothing in time for Christmas."We've heard from so many hard working parents, grandparents even, who are worried about the cost of living," Beck said.B...
Dec 11, 2024
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Local Sports
Three time champs
Debden Roadrunners looking to bring fourth straight national broomball championship to Saskatchewan
Four years ago, the province of Saskatchewan had never had a national champion in U20 women's broomball. The Debden Roadrunners have now given the province three straight, and they are looking to make it four as they get set for the season to start this winter.With this year's national championships set for Val-d'Or, Q...
Dec 11, 2024
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Going Global
P.A.'s Zablocki named to Team Canada for U18 Women's World Championships
A Prince Albert hockey prodigy will once again don the maple leaf on the international level. Stryker Zablocki was named to Team Canada for the 2025 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship on Tuesday, the second straight year she's been named to the team. Along with four others, Zablocki returns to the international spotli...
Dec 11, 2024
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Raiders win 6-3
Crocker's four point night leads Raiders past Warriors
The Prince Albert Raiders were looking to get back into the win column on Tuesday night as they played host to the Moose Jaw Warriors. Even though Moose Jaw has traded some star players away, they still forced the Raiders to take the lead four separate times to earn a 6-3 win.The goal trading started later in the first...
Dec 11, 2024
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1-for-1 trade
Raiders trade Peardon to Red Deer, acquire Smith
Ahead of their matchup Tuesday night with the Moose Jaw Warriors, the Prince Albert Raiders have traded 2006-born forward Cole Peardon to the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for 2006-born forward Evan Smith.Originally drafted in the fifth round by Red Deer, Smith comes from Kamloops, B.C. in his second season in the WHL. T...
Dec 10, 2024
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Second Meeting this season
Raiders set to welcome Warriors in Santas Anonymous game
Last weekend, the Prince Albert Raiders were faced with two very physical games with a win against Calgary at home before travelling to Brandon for a loss. Now for Tuesday night, they face a depleted last in the league Moose Jaw Warriors in their second matchup of the season. In the first meeting of the year, just the ...
Dec 10, 2024
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On the ice
Weekend rink report: Mintos swept by Moose Jaw, Northern Bears split in Regina
It was another busy weekend on the ice for Prince Albert based hockey teams. Here's how each team faired in their weekend matchups: Mintos swept by Moose Jaw in weekend set The Prince Albert Mintos saw their losing streak extend to three on Sunday following their weekend series against the Moose Jaw WINMAR Warriors at ...
Dec 09, 2024
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Dziret'ái Pilot Training Program takes flightA new and exciting opportunity has launched in northern Saskatchewan to help Indigenous students become commercial pilots. The Dziret'ái Pilot Training Program aims to provide Indigenous students with the skills needed to succeed in the aviation industry. The D...
Dec 02, 2024
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Brunch n' Lunch
Eggsmart: The new take on breakfast
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day. Many studies have linked eating breakfast to good health, including better memory and concentration and lower levels of heart disease. So - you could say eating breakfast is actually...smart. Now, there's a new restaurant in Prince Albert that offers sensibl...
Nov 21, 2024
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Nursing education
New early admission option to help alleviate tight timeline for nursing students
You've decided you want to become a registered nurse? Exciting! Nursing has so many career paths, there's a place for everyone to find their passion. Plus, registered nurses are in high demand, so by choosing this career, you're setting yourself up for opportunity, stability, and the ability to work almost anywhere. Wh...
Nov 18, 2024
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Nursing
Studying Nursing in Prince Albert with the University of Saskatchewan
"Becoming a nurse was something I knew I always wanted to do, but as a single mother, moving away from Prince Albert to complete my nursing degree was not realistic," says fourth year University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Nursing student Desiré Hoare. "I was working as a massage therapist,...
Oct 20, 2024
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NLC
SIGA Casinos introduce new player loyalty reward program, SIGA Rewards
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new loyalty program, SIGA Rewards. Representing an evolution of SIGA's commitment to exceptional guest experiences, SIGA Rewards takes the familiar hospitality of SIGA Casinos and elevates the experience for loyal members. "...
Oct 01, 2024
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Reliable rentals
Introducing EZ Care and EZ Ryder; Transforming health transport and car rental services
Eliza Estrella's entrepreneurial spirit is one of compassion and personal experience that began in the health care industry. After years working as a travel nurse, she started a company called EZ Care that recruits nurses and other health care professionals to rural and remote locations in northern Ontario, Manitoba, S...
Sep 27, 2024
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Canada
National
Ottawa to remove 30% investment cap for Canadian pension funds
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the upcoming fall economic statement on Monday will remove the cap that currently restricts Canadian pension funds from owning more than 30 per cent of the voting shares of a Canadian entity.Freeland says this will make it easier for Canadian pension funds, which have more than $...
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B.C. NDP government, Greens reach 'shared priorities' agreement
VICTORIA - British Columbia's NDP government says it has reached an agreement with the provincial Green Party to work together on a set of shared priorities. A statement from Premier David Eby's office says the two parties are distinct, and they won't always agree, but they have "many shared values" and the d...
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A look at details of the Quebec-Newfoundland and Labrador Churchill Falls energy deal
MONTREAL - Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have announced an agreement in principle that would overhaul the contentious Churchill Falls energy deal. Hydro-Québec President and CEO Michael Sabia calls it a balanced deal that benefits both provinces, securing low-cost energy for Quebec at a price that is more...
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U.S. study links Canadian wildfire smoke to doctor visit spike in Baltimore
Raging Canadian wildfires that choked North America under clouds of smoke last year may have contributed to a spike in doctor visits for lung and heart problems thousands of kilometres away. U.S. researchers published peer-reviewed findings Friday that suggest doctor visits in the Baltimore area for heart and lung prob...
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Quebec, Ottawa announce $100-million deal to fight homelessness
MONTREAL - The federal and provincial governments have announced a $100-million agreement to help fight homelessness in Quebec. The money will be used to pay for additional shelter spaces in Quebec communities, to build new warming centres and to support people at imminent risk of homelessness. Ottawa is providing $50 ...
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Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon to provide update on Canada Post strike
OTTAWA - Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon will hold a news conference this morning to provide an update on the strike at Canada Post. The minister is set to speak with journalists on Parliament Hill at 10 a.m. ET. It's Day 29 of the labour dispute, with Christmas fast approaching and still no apparent movement ...
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World
Texas sues New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills by telemedicine
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine. The lawsuit was filed in Collin County, Texas, by the state's Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday and announced Friday. It appears to be the first challenge anywhere in the U.S. to a shield law that Democratic-control...
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American released from Syrian prison is flown out of the country, a US official says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military has transported out of Syria an American who had disappeared seven months ago into former President Bashar Assad's notorious prison system and was among the thousands released this week by rebels, a U.S. official said Friday. Travis Timmerman, 29, was flown out of Syria on a U.S. mil...
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American released from Syrian prison is flown out of the country, a US official says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military has transported out of Syria an American who disappeared seven months ago into former President Bashar Assad's notorious prison system and was among the thousands released this week by rebels, a U.S. official said Friday. Travis Timmerman was flown out of Syria on a U.S. military hel...
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Yankees to get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. The Yankees also will send more than $1 million from the Brewers as part of t...
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Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. The Yankees also will receive more than $1 million from the Brewers as part o...
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Lindsey Vonn to enter World Cup ski races next weekend in Switzerland in her comeback at age 40
BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) - Lindsey Vonn will return to World Cup ski racing next weekend for a pair of super-G events in St. Moritz, Switzerland, as she continues her comeback at 40 years old. Vonn teased her return in an Instagram post through her sponsor, Red Bull, on Friday morning. She said, "I hear St. Moritz...
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