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Update: Over $1 million raised during Jim Pattison Children's Hospital radiothon
Editor's note: This story was updated at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday to include the total amount of funds raised and comment from the JPCH Foundation.Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) Radiothon presented by CIBC Wood Gundy raised $1,010,204 for children and families, providing critical care for Saskatchewan's 'Little ...
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2 New Directors
Getting to know the new members of the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce
Some new faces have joined on to the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce, ready to help businesses grow and find success here in their community. Brenda Byers is stepping up in the role of chair from her current role as the vice chair, while Marlene Goldberg and Brett Wells are joining the Board of Directors for the firs...
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Getting to know the new members of the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce
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Aggravated assault
Dispute lands woman in hospital, man in jail
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2 New Directors
Getting to know the new members of the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce
Some new faces have joined on to the Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce, ready to help businesses grow and find success here in their community. Brenda Byers is stepping up in the role of chair from her current role as the vice chair, while Marlene Goldberg and Brett Wells are joining the Board of Directors for the firs...
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Former Sask. Mountie, convicted of breach of trust, now accused of voyeurism and accessing child porn
A former Saskatchewan RCMP officer, who just over three years ago received a conditional discharge for accessing a sensitive image of an adult female inmate, is facing new charges related to voyeurism and child pornography.Wade Chitrena was not present when his case was discussed Wednesday afternoon at Prince Albert Pr...
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Gun, trailers, quad stolen
15 guns stolen from Paddockwood home
Prince Albert RCMP are looking for whoever broke into a home in the Paddockwood area and stole 15 guns two days ago. Along with the guns - which were stored securely - the thieves took ammunition, a red 2012 Yamaha Grizzly 450 quad, an 18-foot Alumarine boat, a utility trailer and tools.The thieves got into the home be...
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Court proceedings
Hostage victim tortured and cut with large knife: court
A lengthy trial has been averted for three people responsible for a violent assault that occurred over two-and-a half-days and involved confinement, humiliation, and pouring bleach on the victim.Nigal David Hunt-Best, Derrick Leon Laliberte, and Shantel Mike all initially appeared Monday morning at Court of King's Benc...
Nov 05, 2024
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Bank fraud
Three years in jail for Wakaw bank fraudster
Stealing almost $750,000 from elderly clients of the Conexus Credit Union branch in Wakaw has landed a woman in jail for the next three years. Crown Prosecutor Jennifer Souter said given the magnitude of the theft, time in jail was the only appropriate sentence for Brenda Venne. "The Crown is happy that justice wa...
Nov 05, 2024
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Public safety
Gun claim at Prince Albert high school unsubstantiated
UPDATE: Prince Albert Police confirmed they spoke to the teen outside of the school and even after using the police dog to search the area in and around Kinsmen Park, found no evidence of any weapons. The teen was taken home to his parent and, as no crime was committed, no charges will be laid. The Director of Educatio...
Nov 05, 2024
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Saskatchewan
American politics
Current and former Saskies weigh in on Trump's election victory
With the final results from the American election trickling in, people from and currently living in Saskatchewan are weighing in.David Garrett lived in Prince Albert for 10 years before recently moving back to Pennsylvania, which was considered one of the deciding states. He noted voter pride was at an all time high an...
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Aggravated assault
Dispute lands woman in hospital, man in jail
An altercation between a man and a woman on the Big Island Lake Cree Territory ended with the woman taken to hospital and the man behind bars. Pierceland RCMP said they were called ot a home in Big Island at around 3 p.m. on Nov. 2. When they arrived, they found an injured woman who was then taken to hospital by EMS wi...
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Sask. doctor explains typhoid fever after possible Martensville exposure
A Saskatoon doctor is shedding some more light on what exactly typhoid fever is and how it could've possibly ended up at the Domino's Pizza in Martensville.Dr. Joseph Blondeau, head of clinical microbiology at Royal University Hospital and the provincial lead for clinical microbiology with the Saskatchewan Health Autho...
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Update: Over $1 million raised during Jim Pattison Children's Hospital radiothon
Editor's note: This story was updated at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday to include the total amount of funds raised and comment from the JPCH Foundation.Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) Radiothon presented by CIBC Wood Gundy raised $1,010,204 for children and families, providing critical care for Saskatchewan's 'Little ...
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crime
La Ronge RCMP investigating reports of tampered Halloween candy
La Ronge RCMP are investigating instances of sewing-style needles located inside chocolate bars that children received while trick-or-treating. That's according to an RCMP spokesperson, who said police received the reports between Nov. 1 and 3. An investigation has determined those chocolate bars were handed out in the...
Nov 05, 2024
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Highway Hotline changes aim to make information clearer, more concise
As winter approaches in Saskatchewan, Highway Hotline would like to remind users of some terminology changes announced in September.Dan Palmer with the Ministry of Highways says the changes were enacted to provide clearer and more concise road information to help drivers make more informed decisions.Palmer also said it...
Nov 05, 2024
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Local Sports
Lake Country Timberwolves
U18 AA Ron Gunville Memorial hockey tournament starts Friday
The Prince Albert U18 AA Lake Country Timberwolves are playing host to an annual hockey tournament this weekend in honour of Ron Gunville.Teams from Wainwright and Calgary, Alta., Regina and Humboldt are attending and will face off starting Friday. Gunville was a director of player personnel for the Prince Albert Raide...
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Raiders win 4-3 (SO)
Raiders win first shootout of the season in Regina
After winning a week ago in Regina, the Prince Albert Raiders returned to the Queen City looking for a bounce back game after losing on home ice to Swift Current. Despite one of the weirdest goals you'll ever see against them, the Raiders battled for a 4-3 shootout victory on the road.The Raiders scored first and origi...
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Rider Trevor Harris grateful for West final opportunity
Saskatachewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris has done some reflecting this season.Harris is preparing to lead the team into the CFL West Divisional final on Saturday, but things looked quite different a year ago.In 2023, Harris saw his campaign come to an end early due to a tibial plateau fracture and had the pi...
Nov 05, 2024
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SJHL VS. MJHL
Western All-Star Showcase gets underway tonight
With hopes of getting a spot on Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge (WJAC) in December, 40 of the best players from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) are gathered this week, Nov. 4 - 6 in Warman for the Western All-Star Showcase Challenge. Each league wil...
Nov 05, 2024
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Rematch from last week
Raiders look for rebound against Regina Pats
Last week, the Prince Albert Raiders went to Regina and took home a 5-1 win over the Pats to string together two wins for the first time of the season. After a less than stellar game against Swift Current on Friday, the Raiders are looking to bounce back as they head to Regina again Tuesday night.The Raiders and Pats a...
Nov 05, 2024
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Hockey
Weekend rink report: Mintos, Northern Bears each split weekend series; Timberjaks drop contest at home
It was a busy slate on the ice for Prince Albert and area based teams. Here's how each team faired in their weekend matchups: Mintos split weekend with Pat Canadians to remain atop standings The Prince Albert Mintos retained first place in the Sask. Male AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL) following their weekend split with th...
Nov 04, 2024
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PA Profiles
Mayoral candidate
Mayoral candidate Bill Powalinsky pledges transparent leadership, community-driven growth, and proven expertise for Prince Albert
Bill Powalinsky, a committed leader with decades of experience in business, government, and community service, has launched his campaign for Mayor of Prince Albert, promising to bring balanced and community-focused leadership to City Hall. With a platform rooted in transparency, accountability, and a deep respect for P...
Nov 05, 2024
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A Vibrant Future For Our Community
Mayoral Candidate Bill Powalinsky Pledges Transparent Leadership, Community-Driven Growth, and Proven Expertise for Prince Albert
Bill Powalinsky, a committed leader with decades of experience in business, government, and community service, has launched his campaign for Mayor of Prince Albert, promising to bring balanced and community-focused leadership to City Hall. With a platform rooted in transparency, accountability, and a deep respect for P...
Oct 30, 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...
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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...
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Canada
B.C. court allows police to apply to dispose of evidence at serial killer's property
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court says it has jurisdiction to order the disposal of thousands of pieces of evidence seized from Robert Pickton's pig farm decades ago, whether it was used in his murder trial or not. The court says in a ruling issued online today that the RCMP can apply to dispose of some 15,000 pieces ...
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A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby's next B.C. cabinet table
British Columbia Premier David Eby's new cabinet will be sworn in on Nov. 18, and it will have to feature a significant number of new ministers after last month's election saw several incumbents defeated while others didn't run. Eby will also have to figure out how the cabinet will represent rural regions, given that t...
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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ottawa orders TikTok's Canadian arm to be dissolved
OTTAWA - The government says it's ordering the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada, the Canadian arm of the app's owner ByteDance, after a national security review. It says the move will not block Canadians' access to the TikTok app. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Ontario man with indeterminate prison sentence dies at 47 of 'natural causes' in B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The Correctional Service of Canada says Angel Jones, who was serving an indeterminate sentence in a British Columbia prison for biting a woman's nose off, has died of natural causes at the age of 47. Jones was declared a dangerous offender by an Ontario court in 2007 and jailed indefinitely for the c...
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'Should never have ended like that': Inuk man killed by police in Quebec's Far North
MONTREAL - A remote northern Quebec community is demanding justice after a man was shot and killed and his twin brother seriously injured by police responding to a drunk driving call. Joshua Papigatuk was killed and his twin, Garnet, is recovering in a Montreal hospital following an altercation with the Nunavik Police ...
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No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout
VANCOUVER - British Columbia port employers say they may be "required to reassess" their position on a current offer to more than 700 unionized workers as a lockout shuts down most shipping on the West Coast. The BC Maritime Employers Association says there has been no engagement with International Longshore ...
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World
Control of the US House hangs in the balance with enormous implications for Trump's agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. House majority hung in the balance Wednesday, teetering between Republican control that would usher in a new era of unified GOP governance in Washington or a flip to Democrats as a last line of resistance to a Trump second-term White House agenda. A few individual seats, or even a single one,...
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Republican Jen Kiggans keeps House seat in Virginia while 7th District race remains a close contest
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans won her bid for reelection Wednesday in Virginia's 2nd District race, defeating her Democratic challenger in a victory for Republicans aiming to keep the congressional seat in their battle to control the House. Democrats had backed candidate Missy Cotter Smasal in ho...
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Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan's open Senate seat, defeating the GOP's Mike Rogers
DETROIT (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin has won Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, giving Democrats a bittersweet victory in a swing state that also backed Republican President-elect Donald Trump in his successful bid to return to the White House. Slotkin, a third-term representative, defeated former Republic...
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Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Smith charged Trump last y...
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Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department protocol that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Smith charged Trump last...
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GOP candidate concedes race to Democratic US Rep Don Davis in NC's 1st Congressional District
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Republican candidate Laurie Buckhout conceded the race for North Carolina's only toss-up congressional district on Wednesday following a tight, closely watched race against incumbent first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis. Buckhout issued a statement announcing her loss and congratulating Davis....
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