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RCMP body cameras aim to build trust, but expert says can be "problematic"
Police promote body-worn cameras as a way to gather evidence and improve public trust and transparency; however, a police studies expert believes that their use could be "problematic.""Subsequent studies have shown that despite body-worn cameras in the U.S., it hasn't significantly reduced the misbehavio...
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Dangerous driving
Air Ronge woman receives six month sentence after stealing and crashing delivery driver's car
A woman who, after stealing a vehicle left running outside a Prince Albert restaurant was involved in a crash, has received six months jail and a two-year driving prohibition.Verna Ross, 28, was sentenced on Jan. 13 at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Guilty pleas were entered to vehicle theft, dangerous driving, and fa...
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Dangerous driving
Air Ronge woman receives six month sentence after stealing and crashing delivery driver's car
A woman who, after stealing a vehicle left running outside a Prince Albert restaurant was involved in a crash, has received six months jail and a two-year driving prohibition.Verna Ross, 28, was sentenced on Jan. 13 at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Guilty pleas were entered to vehicle theft, dangerous driving, and fa...
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Court proceedings
Teenage boy admits to stealing gun from known gang house and trying to sell it for money
Referring to the events that unfolded on July 15, 2024, a Prince Albert judge told a 14-year-old boy he made a number dangerous choices that day, not the least of which was stealing a gun from a known gang house and then attempting to sell it to make some money.Surrounded in court Friday morning by family members, the ...
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Helping out
Ready to go: PA council OKs help for California wildfires
A recent appeal by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency to provincial fire departments to be ready to help fight the Los Angeles wildfires met with unanimous approval from Prince Albert city council. All councillors voted in favour of pre-approving the sending of up to four local firefighters to help out in the event ...
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Road conditions
P.A., Melfort highways snow covered; travel not recommended around Nipawin
Travel is not recommended on Hwy 55 and surrounding junctions near Nipawin.A snapshot of the Highway Hotline just before 9 p.m. Thursday showed conditions including swirling snow, snow drifts, ice and zero visibilty from Meath Park to Choiceland, Nipawin and Carrot River areas. Environment Canada issued a snowfall warn...
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Wanted woman
Police searching for 31-year-old on outstanding warrants
The Prince Albert Police Service is asking for the public assistance's locating 31-year-old Shelby Donald.Donald is wanted for a number of outstanding warrants including three counts of failure to comply with a release order, identity fraud, obstructing a police officer, and failure to appear in court.Details on Donald...
Jan 16, 2025
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Guns
Four calls, four guns seized by PA Police
In a series of incidents over a span of 12 hours, Prince Albert Police officers removed four guns from the possession of people who weren't supposed to have them. On January 15 in the 1100 Block of 1st Avenue West, members from the Proactive Policing Unit saw a wanted man walking down the street. After arresting him wi...
Jan 16, 2025
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RCMP body cameras aim to build trust, but expert says can be "problematic"
Police promote body-worn cameras as a way to gather evidence and improve public trust and transparency; however, a police studies expert believes that their use could be "problematic.""Subsequent studies have shown that despite body-worn cameras in the U.S., it hasn't significantly reduced the misbehavio...
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Ready to Respond
Canada prepares counter-tariffs; Sask NDP says threat emphasizes need to focus on northern economy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is ready to retaliate if US president-elect Donald Trump slaps Canada with devastating new tariffsTrudeau says his government "will respond'' and "not hesitate to act'' if it faces a 25 per cent across-the-board tariff on imports from Canada when Trump returns to the ...
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Court proceedings
Timber Bay man charged after serious assault on Christmas Day
RCMP say a serious incident on Christmas morning involved a man being threatened with a gun and then assaulted.It happened in Timber Bay, which is a small community north of Prince Albert.The victim's injuries were fortunately not life threatening.Roderick Lavallee has been charged with aggravated assault and pointing ...
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Prairie Roots run deep - Music, Family and More with Matt Johner
Photo Credit: DMDS/Chris Henderson Matt Johner is a 22-year-old emerging country singer/songwriter whose authentic sound resonates with audienc...
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Raising eyebrows
Customs and Immigration Union questions Sask. border security plan
A few days after the Government of Saskatchewan unveiled its border security plan, the head of the Customs and Immigration Union - which represents workers at the border - was still scratching his head over it."There's a lot of uncertainty as to exactly what's going to be being done and who's going to be doing wha...
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Alberta Clipper
Alberta Clipper bringing snow, strong wind, difficult driving conditions
Get ready for some more unsettled weather over the next few days. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued several weather warnings across the province, including a snowfall warning for the northeast and northern areas, and a blowing snow advisory for North Battleford, Saskatoon, and west-central areas. Meteoro...
Jan 16, 2025
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Local Sports
Narrow Loss
Northern Bears fall short in shootout to Stars
The Mann-Northway Northern Bears managed to salvage a point in Saskatoon on Thursday, narrowly falling 3-2 in a shootout to the Stars at Merlis Belcher Place. The loss marks the second straight for Prince Albert where they dropped a 5-4 decision on Sunday against Notre Dame. With Saskatoon leading 1-0 heading into the ...
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Home Sweet Home
Weekend preview: Raiders poised to climb standings with weekend at home
The Prince Albert Raiders have been on the road a lot since the Christmas break, but a game on Tuesday started the first home stand for the Raiders since the middle of December. The Raiders are at home for four games in a row which continues with the Swift Current Broncos on Friday, and Saturday against the Red Deer Re...
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Martial Arts
Prince Albert police officer promoted to black belt
Prince Albert's newest black belt says he wants to be an ambassador for the sport of brazilian-jiu-jitsu.Chris Riddell, who trains with Complete Martials Arts, was promoted last weekend at a special event in Regina. The 48-year-old noted Martial Arts has been a part of his life for over 30 years and fondly recalls star...
Jan 16, 2025
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Turning heads
P.A.'s Kraus placed #11 in NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings for N.A. goaltenders
A Prince Albert goaltender is catching the eyes of National Hockey League scouts. Earlier this week, NHL Central Scouting released their midterm rankings for the 2025 NHL Draft and P.A.'s Jayden Kraus was ranked 11th among North American goaltenders. The former Minto is currently in his second season with the WHL's Vic...
Jan 16, 2025
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AAA Hockey
Howe's last minute goal lifts Mintos over Battlefords; Northern Bears to face Saskatoon Thursday
Kanyan Unger had a pair of goals, Josh Henry made 31 saves, and Connor Howe played hero during the Prince Albert Mintos narrow 5-4 win over the Battlefords Stars on Wednesday night at the Art Hauser Centre. The win is the second in a row for P.A. who won their last contest on the road, downing the Saskatoon Contacts 4-...
Jan 16, 2025
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home turf
Riders release schedule, opening and closing 2025 CFL season at home
The wait is over - the Saskatchewan Roughriders have released their schedule for the upcoming 2025 CFL season.The Green and White will play its first preseason game in Winnipeg on May 24, taking on Saskatchewan's arch rivals, the Blue Bombers, with a 2 p.m. start. The second preseason match - also against Winnipeg - wi...
Jan 16, 2025
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PA Profiles
Agricultural Benefits Settlement
NOTICE OF RATIFICATION VOTE - Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
December 16, 2024 TO: THE MEMBERS OF PETER BALLANTYNE CREE NATION TAKE NOTICE that a Ratification Vote of the Voters of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation pursuant to the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits Settlement Agreement Voting Guidelines (the "Voting Guidelines") will be held t...
Jan 15, 2025
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Athabasca Basin News
Athabasca Basin News
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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Canada
Liberal leadership race: A look at the potential candidates
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a decade to replace the departing Justin Trudeau. Candidates must declare by Jan. 23 and pay a $350,000 fee to enter the race. The winner will be named on March 9. Here's a quick look at who's in and who's out. Who's in Chandra Arya Arya...
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Supreme Court to decide next week whether to hear challenge to Quebec secularism law
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Group says disability benefit at risk unless Ottawa moves quickly on regulations
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Saint John police review up in the air a year after two men exonerated in murder case
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Ahead of U.S. TikTok ban, Canadians flock to Chinese 'RedNote' app
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Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre applies to enter Quebec Liberal leadership race
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World
Blinken tells AP he's worried Trump administration may abandon key Biden foreign policy initiatives
WASHINGTON (AP) - Outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken told The Associated Press that he hopes the incoming Trump administration will press forward with key points in President Joe Biden's foreign policy, including on the Middle East and Ukraine. But in an wide-ranging interview Friday on his last workday as Amer...
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Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 years
Two wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have torched more urban area than any other fire in the state since at least the mid-1980s, an Associated Press analysis shows. The Eaton and Palisades fires that erupted last week have collectively burned almost 4 square miles of highly dense parts of Los Angeles, more than d...
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Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 years
Two wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have torched more urban area than any other fire in the state since at least the mid-1980s, an Associated Press analysis shows. The Eaton and Palisades fires that erupted last week have collectively burned almost 4 square miles of highly dense parts of Los Angeles, more than d...
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Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is expected to succeed JD Vance in the U.S. Senate, AP sources say
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Trump's swearing-in will move inside the Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold
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Trump and Chinese leader Xi talk about trade, fentanyl and TikTok
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