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Few can say they're 100-per-cent Indigenous but Lillian Lerat is close
Cowessess elder Lillian Lerat made a surprising discovery while researching her family tree - she is 99.6 per-cent Indigenous.Born Lillian Assiniboine in 1945 on the Ochapowace First Nation, to Frank Assinboine and Alice Louison. She has lived through and experienced many changes in the province.Her great-grandfather P...
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Look up: Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Comet passes earth every 80,000 years
The northern lights have been very active this month, and just this weekend, there was a comet cutting across the sky.The Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Comet only passes by our planet once every 80,000 years.Jeff Swick is with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, and he got to witness this weekend's comet."Well, I knew i...
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Drug trafficker sentenced
Four years jail for dealing cocaine and meth from near P.A. hotel
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Drug trafficker sentenced
Four years jail for dealing cocaine and meth from near P.A. hotel
A Quebec man who was using a storage trailer behind the Twilight Motel to store cocaine, meth and several guns will spend a total of four years in jail for his crimes. Jean Pascal Deraspre Robert, age 35, was sentenced in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Oct. 15, but said he looks at jail as an opportunity to make nee...
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`Indigenous arts
Canada's Got Talent winner recognized as trail blazer
It's been quite the year for Rebecca Strong.Nearly five months after winning Canada's Got Talent, the singer from Stony Rapids has received a prestigious award that recognizes artists who trail-blaze and paves the way for future Indigenous performers.On Saturday night, Strong was at the Saskatchewan Indigenous Music As...
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RCMP searching for missing Prince Albert man
Prince Albert RCMP are seeking the public's assistance as they work to locate a 38-year-old man. Sylvester Bird was last seen Oct. 3 at a home on Lincoln Park Road. He is 5-11, has brown eyes and short black hair. He also goes by the name Sly. Since he was reported missing, officers checked locations he was known to vi...
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History of Prince Albert
Local historians connect the past with the present
In the basement of the Prince Albert Historical Museum, there's a small room off to the side where the history of the city isn't just being preserved, it's also being discovered.Ken Guedo and Fred Payton are the two longest-serving volunteers who spend a few hours, several days a week, sorting historical photos and oth...
Oct 14, 2024
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Giving back and Learning
Muskoday students dig and donate potatoes for food bank
Users of the Prince Albert Food Bank, who have some freshly dug garden potatoes with their Thanksgiving meals, can thank the land-based students from Muskoday First Nation.The students grew, dug and donated hundreds of pounds of potatoes and delivered them in batches to the food bank."They actually have a garden a...
Oct 13, 2024
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Court proceedings
Accessory in Prince Albert murder case receives thank you from victim's family
Editor's note: the following story contains graphic descriptions of violence some readers may be sensitive to.A man credited with being the reason a missing man's remains were found, had tears in his eyes when he faced the victim's family and apologized.Kyle Charles, who entered a guilty plea last September to a charge...
Oct 12, 2024
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ELDER PROFILE
Few can say they're 100-per-cent Indigenous but Lillian Lerat is close
Cowessess elder Lillian Lerat made a surprising discovery while researching her family tree - she is 99.6 per-cent Indigenous.Born Lillian Assiniboine in 1945 on the Ochapowace First Nation, to Frank Assinboine and Alice Louison. She has lived through and experienced many changes in the province.Her great-grandfather P...
18m ago
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Look up: Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Comet passes earth every 80,000 years
The northern lights have been very active this month, and just this weekend, there was a comet cutting across the sky.The Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Comet only passes by our planet once every 80,000 years.Jeff Swick is with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, and he got to witness this weekend's comet."Well, I knew i...
30m ago
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Annual inflation falls to 1.6% in Sept., smallest yearly increase since 2021
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate continued to slow in September as drivers paid lower prices for gasoline than they did last year.The agency said Tuesday its consumer price index for September was up 1.6 per cent from a year ago compared with a year-over-year increase of two per cent in August....
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Sask Votes 2024
Sask. NDP calls out Sask. Party's tax credits
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling out Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe and the fine print of his tax credits.Trent Wotherspoon, NDP candidate for Regina Rosemont, said people are breaking the bank just to provide basics for their families.Moe is promising tax credits for first-time homeowners and renovations. Wothersp...
Oct 14, 2024
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Sounding the alarm
Sask. NDP highlights red flags on Sask. Party platform
The Saskatchewan NDP is sounding the alarm over the Saskatchewan Party's platform. Joined by local frontline workers in health care and education, Saskatchewan NDP candidate for Regina-Elphinstone-Centre Meara Conway voiced their concerns over Scott Moe's plans for the province, saying it signals more cuts and disrespe...
Oct 13, 2024
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Crime
RCMP investigating break-in at Pinehouse detachment
Pinehouse RCMP are investigating after tools and backpacks were stolen from an area within their detachment that was under construction. Police say the incident happened at around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday when two men, dressed in all black, broke into the cell area of the detachment where construction work is currently going ...
Oct 12, 2024
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Local Sports
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...
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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...
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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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Riders win
Saskatchewan clinch home playoff game, dismantle Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders feasted on Thanksgiving Saturday at Mosaic Stadium.The Riders were in control from the very start and never looked back as the team clinched a home playoff game for the first time since 2021."Selfishly, we just know we're going to be able to conduct business as is and it's going to fee...
Oct 13, 2024
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Raiders lose 5-4
Four lead changes as Raiders start BC road swing in Prince George
With the Prince Albert Raiders having lost their last four games, one of which was in overtime, they were looking for a win when they came into Prince George to take on the Cougars Saturday night to start off the five game road swing through B.C. Despite a gutsy effort and an early lead, the Raiders would lose 5-4 in a...
Oct 13, 2024
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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
Trudeau appoints Daniel Rogers new head of Canada's spy agency
OTTAWA - A veteran of Canada's national security systems has been named the new head of the national spy agency. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Daniel Rogers as the new director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. He will take over the role on Oct. 28. Rogers replaces David Vigneault, who retire...
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Bilingual Quebec communities lose bid to suspend application of language law rules
MONTREAL - Bilingual Quebec municipalities have lost their bid to have several parts of the government's French-language reform suspended while their case makes its way through the courts. The communities asked the Quebec Superior Court last month to suspend the application of parts of Bill 96 - as the language reform ...
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Founders of Vancouver club that sold tested illicit drugs file Charter challenge
VANCOUVER - The founders of a Vancouver "compassion club" that sold heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine bought on the dark web and tested for contaminants, have filed a court challenge arguing their Charter rights and the rights of users were violated when the club was shut and they were arrested. Eris Nyx an...
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Quebec government imposes measures to address 'toxic climate' at Montreal school
MONTREAL - Corrective measures are underway to address a "toxic climate" of fear and intimidation at a French-language Montreal primary school. Quebec's Education Department has appointed two monitors who started working today at Bedford school in the city's multicultural Côte-des-Neiges district, who h...
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Canada and U.S. list Samidoun as terrorist group, U.S. adds Canadian to terror list
OTTAWA - Canada is listing the pro-Palestinian group Samidoun as a terrorist group, while the U.S. has added a Canadian citizen affiliated with the organization to its counter-terrorism list. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Samidoun will now be listed under Criminal Code offences that ban people from donati...
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Listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milk seems to be over: PHAC
The Public Health Agency of Canada says a Listeria outbreak linked to several plant-based milks appears to be over with no additional cases reported since August. The federal agency says its investigation is now complete and Listeria was found within the production environment of Silk and Great Value plant-based refrig...
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World
Idaho revamps execution chamber so docs can access deep veins after failed lethal injection attempt
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho will begin using central veins deep in the groin, neck, chest or arm to execute prisoners by lethal injection if attempts to insert standard IV lines fail, the Idaho Department of Correction announced Tuesday. Injecting a central venous line has long been a backup plan under the state's offici...
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Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of WNBA Finals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay received threatening homophobic anonymous emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The emails went directly to Xargay's account, which was a bit unnerving for the couple, Stewart said at practice on Tuesday. "The fact it came to Mart...
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterpart...
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk weapons funding
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterpart...
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Israel assures US it won't strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, US officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not hit Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it looks to strike back following Iran's missile barrage earlier this month, two U.S. officials said Tuesday. The administration also believes that sending a U.S. Terminal High Alti...
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North Carolina governor candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over report about posts on porn site
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, a Republican, sued CNN on Tuesday over its recent report that he made explicit racial and sexual posts on a pornography website's message board, calling the reporting reckless and defamatory. The lawsuit, filed in Wake County Superior Court, comes less than fo...
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