Good deeds
Royal Purple delivers joy to Prince Albert safe shelter for women
The supervisor of Prince Albert's safe shelter for women, had tears in her eyes on Thursday as she and her staff welcomed a massive delivery.Over 60 brightly coloured bags and boxes were dropped off, containing a variety of supplies for the women and children staying there. The group responsible for the delivery was Ca...
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Political history
A look at the ridings in North Central Saskatchewan
Here's a brief look at the political history of each riding in North Central Saskatchewan and links to candidate profiles. PRINCE ALBERT-CARLTONIncumbent Saskatchewan Party MLA Joe Hargrave did not seek re-election. He first took office in 2016. In 2020, he won with 57.68 per cent of the vote. This riding was held by t...
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Prince Albert
Good deeds
Royal Purple delivers joy to Prince Albert safe shelter for women
The supervisor of Prince Albert's safe shelter for women, had tears in her eyes on Thursday as she and her staff welcomed a massive delivery.Over 60 brightly coloured bags and boxes were dropped off, containing a variety of supplies for the women and children staying there. The group responsible for the delivery was Ca...
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Death Investigation
P.A. Police locate human remains near East Hill homeless encampment
The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) is confirming they found human remains on Wednesday evening near a homeless encampment in the East Hill area.In a release, police said they were called to the 400 Block of 19th Street East for a report of a deceased person where, upon arrival, officers located human remains. At t...
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Election 2024
Local candidates reiterate cost of living a main concern in Prince Albert
The two candidates running for the NDP party in Prince Albert spoke to media yesterday about what they have heard as a primary concern for local residents. They did so standing in front of a trunk of groceries. Carolyn Brost-Strom, running in Prince Albert-Carlton, said she too feels the pinch when it comes to providin...
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Investigations
Increased police presence near East Hill encampment
A thick line of yellow police tape has been used to help contain a section of forested area in Prince Albert's East Hill neighbourhood.The Prince Albert Police Service has advised the public of an increased police presence in the 400 Block of 19th Street East. Traffic restrictions are in place and members of the public...
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Homelessness
City closes large encampment, demolishes underground structure
Editor's Note: This story was corrected on Monday, Oct. 17. paNOW erroneously reported that the Stepping Stones Shelter was 'potentially closing'; however, Donna Brooks of the YWCA confirmed there are no plans to close the shelter and it will continue to operate out of its current location on the PA Exhibition Grounds ...
Oct 16, 2024
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Music appreciation
Prince Albert youth jazz band creates harmonious connection
It's not Mr. Holland's Opus or the School of Rock, but a new youth club in Prince Albert is hitting all the right notes. Scott Roos, who teaches band and music at Vincent Massey and John Diefenbaker schools, is the person responsible for creating this unique jazz band and did something similar when he previously lived ...
Oct 16, 2024
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Saskatchewan
Public Alert
Amber alert cancelled, baby found safe
An Amber Alert issued at the request of Waskesiu RCMP has been cancelled. A five-day-old baby that was allegedly abducted from the health centre in Montreal Lake has been located in Big River. An update from the RCMP said the baby appears to be safe and will be assessed by emergency medical services. The suspect is in ...
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on the campaign trail
Scott Moe promises change room policy for schools; Former Sask Party members endorce Beck and NDP
The Saskatchewan Party is wading into the realm of gender and schools, making promises about changing rooms this election.On Thursday, Scott Moe said the first order of his business if re-elected to government would be to make sure students, who are biologically male, would be required not to use the girl's change room...
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Political history
A look at the ridings in North Central Saskatchewan
Here's a brief look at the political history of each riding in North Central Saskatchewan and links to candidate profiles. PRINCE ALBERT-CARLTONIncumbent Saskatchewan Party MLA Joe Hargrave did not seek re-election. He first took office in 2016. In 2020, he won with 57.68 per cent of the vote. This riding was held by t...
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Major Crimes
Manslaughter charges laid in connection to September death
A 25-year old man from La Ronge has been charged with one count of manslaughter in connection to the death of a man from Pinehouse Lake.In the early morning hours of Sept.16, La Ronge RCMP responded to a report of a seriously injured man outside of an apartment building on Bedford Drive. When they arrived they found 29...
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Weather
Climatologist predicts very mild winter in Saskatchewan
Even with an incoming La Niña, this winter could be one of the 10 mildest on record in Saskatchewan.That's according to David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada.Last year Saskatchewan experienced a fairly mild winter due to El Niño, a phenomenon which occurs when Pacific waters are war...
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Buffalo Party
Meet the leader of the Buffalo Party
Buffalo Party leader Phillip Zajac said he has a deep-rooted love for his province and the Roughriders.Zajac, who was born and raised in Saskatchewan, is a passionate supporter of the Riders, proudly wearing green and white at the games. He said sports - and football especially - have always been a big part of his life...
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Local Sports
BC Road Trip Games 4 and 5
Raiders gearing up for final two games in BC
The Prince Albert Raiders have officially crossed the halfway mark of their road swing in British Columbia, getting there with a 5-2 win over the Kamloops Blazers on Tuesday. The team traveled to Victoria Wednesday, and they'll have one day to practice before they take on the Victoria Royals on Friday, and the Vancouve...
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Raiders win 5-2
Raiders offence stays hot to break losing streak against Kamloops
After losing their last six games but scoring four and five goals in their two most recent, the Prince Albert Raiders were hungry for a win when they got set for battle with the Kamloops Blazers. While they were outshot in three periods, the Raiders had the majority of the high quality chances in the game to win 5-2.To...
Oct 16, 2024
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Coming home with gold
Bears win Canadian Crown tournament
The Mann Northway Northern Bears left it all on the ice this weekend.The U18 AAA female hockey team from Prince Albert was in Devon, AB for the Canadian Crown Championship - a 12-team tournament featuring teams from across Western Canada. After winning the round-robin third overall with a 2-0-0-1 (W-L-T-OTL) record, Pr...
Oct 15, 2024
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Raiders lose 7-5
Bad bounces plague Raiders in Kelowna
The Prince Albert Raiders erased two different three goal deficits, and took a lead in the third period, but ultimately fell to the Kelowna Rockets 7-5 on Monday afternoon. In the first twelve minutes of the game, the Raiders had three powerplays where they would get close, but a fanned shot or a solid save from Jake P...
Oct 15, 2024
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Games 2 and 3 of BC road swing
Raiders B.C. roadswing continues with stops in Kelowna and Kamloops
While families around Saskatchewan gather round their supper tables for a Thanksgiving feast, the Prince Albert Raiders are hungry for their first win since opening weekend as they get set for back-to-back matchups with the Kelowna Rockets mid day on Monday and the Kamloops Blazers Tuesday evening.Starting with Monday'...
Oct 14, 2024
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Thanksgiving wrap-up
Weekend rink report: Bears to play for gold at Canadian Crown, Mintos sweep three-in-three
It was a busy slate on the ice for Prince Albert and area based teams. Here's how each team faired in their long-weekend matchups: Northern Bears to play for gold at Canadian Crown The Mann-Northway Northern Bears are going for the crown. The team is in Devon, AB this weekend for the Canadian Crown Championship, a 12-t...
Oct 14, 2024
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PA Profiles
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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Prince Albert & Regina
SIGA and Northern Lights Casino announce $100,000 to build two new Ronald McDonald Houses
September 12, 2024 - Prince Albert, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and Northern Lights Casino representatives presented a cheque for $100,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan (RMHC-SK) to build two new homes to support families that have children in critical care in Prince Alber...
Sep 12, 2024
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Enhancing Skills and Confidence
What Programs are Offered by Kin Enterprises?
Pattison Media's Garth Kalin does an in-depth interview with Dylan Taylor, participant in the 'Light Assembly 1' program at Kin Enterprises. He explains what some of his favorite jobs are and what he likes best about being with Kin. Listen to learn more.Dylan Taylor, participant in the Light Assembly 1 program at Kin E...
Sep 11, 2024
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Power sports
Thrills and chills with new Ski-Doo inventory at Pines PSM
Pattison Media's Garth Kalin speaks with Dean Lato of Pines PSM about the cross-over season with quads and snowmobiles - featuring 2025 Ski-Doo inventory of some of the most popular models. Whether it be for deep-snow riding, utility purpose or tackling trails, there's a model for you.Click below to listen:FAQ with Pin...
Sep 09, 2024
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SIGA and Northern Lights Casino announce multimillion-dollar expansion project.
August 28, 2024 - Prince Albert, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) unveiled today plans for a multimillion-dollar expansion project of Northern Lights Casino, increasing the current gaming floor square footage and making major changes to the interior and exterior of the casino. Construction for the e...
Aug 28, 2024
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Canada
Amber Alert issued for five-day-old baby in Saskatchewan
RCMP in Saskatchewan have issued an Amber Alert after a newborn baby was allegedly abducted from a health centre in the community of Montreal Lake. Police say they were told this afternoon that five-day-old Koda Moccasin had been taken from the community, roughly 100 kilometres north of Prince Albert. The baby boy was ...
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Here are the key numbers in the deal proposed by three tobacco giants
Three tobacco giants are proposing to pay billions of dollars to provincial and territorial governments as well as smokers across Canada as part of a corporate restructuring process set off by a legal battle over the health effects of smoking. Here are the key numbers of the proposal, based on a court filing as well as...
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Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5 billion to provinces, smokers in proposed deal
Three tobacco giants are proposing to pay close to $25 billion to provinces and territories and more than $4 billion to some 100,000 Quebec smokers and their loved ones as part of a corporate restructuring process triggered by a long-running legal battle. The companies - JTI-Macdonald Corp., Rothmans, Benson & Hedg...
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RCMP say girl's death in Alberta lake could be criminal
WABAMUN, Alta. - Mounties say they're treating the death of a five-year-old girl pulled from an Alberta lake as a criminal matter. RCMP said Sunday that two people had been found after a canoe overturned on Wabamun Lake west of Edmonton. They said bystanders recovered the girl from the lake and, despite life-saving eff...
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India again rejects Canada's claims it works with gangs targeting Sikh separatists
OTTAWA - India's foreign ministry says Ottawa is trying to smear New Delhi, as the country doubles down on rejecting claims it is behind widespread crimes in Canada. The federal government ordered India's top envoy to leave the country on Monday after the RCMP said it had credible evidence that Indian agents played a r...
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Saskatchewan Party's Moe pledges change room ban in schools; Beck calls it desperate
REGINA - Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is promising a directive banning "biological boys" from using school changing rooms with "biological girls" if re-elected, a move the NDP's Carla Beck says weaponizes vulnerable kids. Moe made the pledge Thursday at a campaign stop in Regina. He said it w...
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World
Republicans say they're appealing a Georgia judge's ruling that invalidates seven election rules
ATLANTA (AP) - National and state Republicans on Thursday appealed a judge's ruling that said seven election rules recently passed by Georgia's State Election Board are "illegal, unconstitutional and void." The Republican National Committee and the Georgia Republican Party are appealing a ruling from Fulton C...
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Republicans say they're appealing a Georgia judge's ruling that invalidates seven election rules
ATLANTA (AP) - National and state Republicans on Thursday appealed a judge's ruling that said seven election rules recently passed by Georgia's State Election Board are "illegal, unconstitutional and void." The Republican National Committee and the Georgia Republican Party are appealing a ruling from Fulton C...
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Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama executed a man Thursday who admitted to killing five people with an ax and gun during a drug-fueled rampage in 2016 and dropped his appeals to allow his lethal injection to go forward. Derrick Dearman, 36, was pronounced dead at 6:14 p.m. Thursday at Holman prison in southern Alabama. He ple...
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Judge grants Texas lawmakers' unusual effort to pause execution in shaken baby case
HOUSTON (AP) - A judge on Thursday granted a request from Texas lawmakers to delay the execution of a man who was scheduled to become the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. But the judge's order was expected to be quickly appealed by the Texas Attorney...
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For Harris, complicated politics are at play as she calls for end to war, discusses Sinwar's death
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Kamala Harris said Thursday that Israel's killing of Hamas' top leader offers "an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza," talking plainly about next steps even as the pro-Palestinian demonstrators who gathered outside her campaign event underscored the complicated politics at play. The D...
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Colorado gold mine where tour guide was killed and tourists trapped ordered closed by regulators
DENVER (AP) - A former Colorado gold mine where a tour guide was killed and a group of tourists was trapped for hours after an elevator accident has been ordered to remain closed and not conduct tours while its operations are reviewed, state regulators said Thursday. In a statement, the Division of Reclamation, Mining ...
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