Trade
P.A.'s Willoughby traded from Toronto to Montreal in one-for-one deal
A Prince Albert hockey player in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) will be donning some new colours come next game. On Thursday, it was announced that Toronto Sceptres forward and P.A.'s own Kaitlin Willoughby was traded to the Montreal Victoire in exchange for defender Anna Kjellbin. The trade was the only...
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Awards
Northern Bears take home trio of league awards
Three members of the Mann-Northway Northern Bears received one of the Sask. Female U18 AAA Hockey League's (SFU18AAAHL) awards earlier this week. League Vice President Jean Fauchon was in Prince Albert ahead of the Northern Bears playoff matchup against Swift Current on Sunday to hand out some year-end awards to forwar...
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Trade
P.A.'s Willoughby traded from Toronto to Montreal in one-for-one deal
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Professional security
Custom Security and Investigation: Reducing crime and growing careers
Awards
Northern Bears take home trio of league awards
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On the run
843 outstanding warrants out of Prince Albert: Police
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Prince Albert
Flight from police
P.A. pair arrested after police officer dragged by stolen car
Two men from Prince Albert are in police custody after a car was stolen from a business south of the city and subsequently dragged a police officer who was trying to arrest the occupants. RCMP from Prince Albert were alerted to the theft of the vehicle at 1a.m. yesterday morning after it was reported stolen from a busi...
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On the run
843 outstanding warrants out of Prince Albert: Police
There are a total of 843 outstanding warrants out of Prince Albert.That information was provided to paNOW by the Prince Albert Police Service, upon a request to respond to a pilot project announced earlier this week by the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS).A Warrant Enforcement Unit aimed at enhancing community safety wil...
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Ceremonial gunshots
Police warn of ceremonial gunshots this evening
The Prince Albert Police and the city are warning the public that they may hear gunshots this evening but not to be concerned. The police said that four rounds will be discharged around 6 pm as the mataw samogamik ceremony begins at 1350 15th Avenue West.The ceremony is being hosted by the Prince Albert Indian and Meti...
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Community support
Gravy Bowl championship returns to Prince Albert
While perhaps not as well known as the Super Bowl, there's no denying there's a big appetite for the Gravy Bowl.It's a part of Poutine Week, a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince Albert (BBBS) that returns on Friday and there are 11 participating restaurants this year. BBBS Executive Director Natasha Thom...
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Public safety
Police investigate midtown stabbing incident
Prince Albert police say a female found at a business in the city's midtown neighbourhood, was suffering from serious injuries consistent with a stabbing.Early Wednesday afternoon, at approximately 12:30 p.m, officers were called to the 1300 block of sixth Ave. E.Further investigation led officers to a residence in the...
Mar 13, 2025
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Economic unrest
Sask. snowbirds respond to tariffs and suggested travel regulations
The Saskatchewan snowbirds, who fly south for the winter, have found themselves caught in the middle of a trade war and could be facing increased regulations.On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the preparation of a new travel rule that would force Canadians planning to stay in the U.S. for more than 30 da...
Mar 12, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Drug bust etc
Armed robbery suspect goes out on a limb trying to evade police
A traffic stop of suspects wanted in an armed robbery hit new heights when one of them climbed a tree to evade police custody.Lloydminster RCMP and the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) were investigating the robbery that took place at a house in mid February when they noticed the vehicle believed to be con...
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"urgent engagement"
Scott Moe calls for action on Chinese canola tariffs ahead of federal election
Saskatchewan's premier says the federal government needs to take action to address tariffs from China on Canadian canola ahead of the upcoming election.Premier Scott Moe held a news conference on Thursday morning in Saskatoon, outlining the threats the province faces due to tariffs from both China and the United States...
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Cold case solved
DNA helps solve historic human remains case in Lloydminster
Science has helped solve the mystery of who a set of human remains found near Lloydminster in 1997 belonged to. A man's body was found near the North Saskatchewan River in November of 1997. The Coroner's investigation found nothing criminal but also nothing to identify who the remains belonged to. DNA was collected but...
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Eagle Feather News
Peepeekisis making its mark in Moose Jaw
The former Moose Jaw Events Centre will now dawn a new name - the Temple Gardens Centre.A result of a new five-year, naming-rights deal recently inked between the City of Moose Jaw and Peepeekisis Developments Limited worth $600,000. The First Nations group also owns Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa in downtown Moose Jaw.P...
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Weather Advisory
Another blast of winter comes with snowfall warning
Snow is expected to be heavy at times as a system moves into north central Saskatchewan today."Technically, this could be a 'long haul' kind of storm, and we want people to remember that road conditions can be really different from one place to another," said Natalie Hasell, a warning preparedness meteorologi...
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Northern Dogs
'Meeting people where they're at': Northern communities developing strategies in wake of public health issue
Communities in northern Saskatchewan are facing what seems to be an endemic public health issue. "The numbers of northern dog bites are so high, that the places with the highest dog bites exceed that of the rest of the province," said Dr. David Edward-Ooi Poon, a northern medical health officer with Saskatche...
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Local Sports
Trade
P.A.'s Willoughby traded from Toronto to Montreal in one-for-one deal
A Prince Albert hockey player in the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) will be donning some new colours come next game. On Thursday, it was announced that Toronto Sceptres forward and P.A.'s own Kaitlin Willoughby was traded to the Montreal Victoire in exchange for defender Anna Kjellbin. The trade was the only...
10h ago
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Awards
Northern Bears take home trio of league awards
Three members of the Mann-Northway Northern Bears received one of the Sask. Female U18 AAA Hockey League's (SFU18AAAHL) awards earlier this week. League Vice President Jean Fauchon was in Prince Albert ahead of the Northern Bears playoff matchup against Swift Current on Sunday to hand out some year-end awards to forwar...
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Is it Necessary?
Scary WHL fight raises concerns about fighting in hockey
A Western Hockey League (WHL) game between the Tri-City Americans and Seattle Thunderbirds came to an abrupt end earlier this week following a fight between Thunderbirds defenceman Ashton Cumby and Americans blueliner, and former Prince Albert Raider, Terrell Goldsmith, which sent Goldsmith to the hospital with serious...
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national honour
P.A.'s Grassick named U SPORTS Player of the Year
The Saskatchewan Huskies are looking to be crowned as the top women's basketball team in the nation this weekend and they'll have the top player in the nation leading the charge after Gage Grassick received the Nan Copp Trophy as U SPORTS Player of the Year at Wednesday's Final 8 awards gala in Vancouver.The fourth-yea...
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Raiders lose 5-3
Raiders drop heartbreaker in Lethbridge
After Saskatoon passed the Raiders by a point in the standings Tuesday and the Brandon did Wednesday afternoon, the Raiders needed a win Wednesday to protect their top spot in the East Division. The Raiders led for most of the a game against the Lethbridge Hurricanes, but they'd fall in the end 5-3 after an empty nette...
Mar 13, 2025
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From Player to Coach
Jackson Allan: North Stars Captain turns setback into opportunity
In his final year on the team and with a championship under his belt, Battlefords North Stars captain, Jackson Allan, now has the opportunity to use his knowledge and skills to assist the North Stars in a different way to end the season. After battling a serious injury over the past few months, the team has officially ...
Mar 12, 2025
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PA Profiles
Investment News
Kachur Wealth Management Group: Active portfolio management amid market uncertainty and tariff tensions
Acknowledging the recent uncertainty that's been created by U.S. president Donald Trump's tariffs, Cole Kachur says the traditional "buy and hold" strategy simply does not work the way it used to.Instead the seasoned investor and his team at Kachur Wealth Management Group, are recommending people 'remain acti...
Mar 12, 2025
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Sask summer tradition
Country Thunder: More than just a legendary musical experience
From the moment the gates open in Craven, SK to the last note of the final performance, the Country Thunder music festival experience goes beyond an incredible lineup of country music legends and rock stars. It's become an iconic series with festivals across North America, but Saskatchewan is where it all started. &quo...
Feb 19, 2025
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Professional security
Custom Security and Investigation: Reducing crime and growing careers
It's no secret that Prince Albert struggles with crime and safety. In 2024, there were more than 3,400 incidents of property crime including break and enter, and willful damage. There were also more than 1,600 incidents of violent crimes like assaults and uttering threats. That's why several businesses and property own...
Jan 31, 2025
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PJHL hockey
Timberjaks junior hockey club quickly becoming a source of community pride and player growth
There is a reason Prince Albert is known as 'Hockey Town North.' The nickname reflects the community's unwavering love for the game, and the widespread participation in the sport. Prince Albert has produced numerous talented players who have gone on to play professionally, further cementing its reputation as a hockey h...
Jan 23, 2025
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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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Canada
In the news today: Trudeau steps away, Carney steps in, and G7 foreign ministers meet
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney set to name his cabinet this morning Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister this morning at Rideau Hall, where he will also reveal his new cabinet. Carney won the Liberal leadership race last weekend with an overwhe...
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Mark Carney set to become prime minister and name his cabinet this morning
OTTAWA - Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister this morning at Rideau Hall, where he will also reveal his new cabinet. Carney won the Liberal leadership race last weekend with an overwhelming 86 per cent of the votes from Liberal members. He officially takes over from Justin Trudeau as prime minister in today'...
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EU foreign policy chief says that global trade war works in China's interests
LA MALBAIE, Que. - The European Union's foreign policy chief says tariffs between Western countries only serve China's interests and is calling for higher defence spending to keep Russia in check. "If the United States is having a trade war with Canada, Mexico or the European Union, then who is really benefiting f...
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Joly, others to address media on last day of G7 foreign ministers meeting in Quebec
LA MALBAIE, Que. - Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is set to address media this morning after gathering her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan. She has been hosting the Group of Seven foreign ministers' meeting in the Charlevoix region, northeast of Quebec City. Joly had pledged to raise U.S. tar...
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B.C. nurse committed unprofessional conduct for transgender comments, committee finds
A disciplinary panel of the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives says a nurse committed unprofessional conduct for making "discriminatory and derogatory statements" about transgender people. The panel's decision released Thursday says Amy Hamm's statements made across "various online platforms" betwe...
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B.C. court grants production order to man defrauded out of $26 million in bitcoin
VANCOUVER - A B.C. Supreme Court judge has granted production orders to name cryptocurrency account holders to a man who claims he lost $26 million in bitcoin in a fraud connected to a person who claimed to live in Vancouver. The court ruling posted Thursday was issued last month involving Lixiao Wang, who petitioned t...
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World
Columbia University says it expelled some students who seized building last year
NEW YORK (AP) - Columbia University says it has expelled or suspended some students who took over a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests last spring, and had temporarily revoked the diplomas of some students who have since graduated. In a campus-wide email sent Thursday, the university said its judicial boar...
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Democratic Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona dies from complications from cancer treatment
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona, who championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress, died Thursday from complications from cancer treatments, his office said. Grijalva, who was 77, had risen to chair the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee and was the to...
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Columbine victim's death from health problems related to 1999 school shooting ruled a homicide
DENVER (AP) - The death of a woman who was partially paralyzed in the Columbine High School shooting has been ruled a homicide, raising the death toll of the 1999 attack to 14. Anne Marie Hochhalter died Feb. 16 of sepsis - a reaction to infection - and complications from her paralysis were a "significant contribu...
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Father gets 13 years for shooting youth football coach over son's playing time
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A father in Missouri was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Thursday for shooting and wounding a St. Louis youth football coach over his son's playing time while 9- and 10-year-olds practiced nearby. A jury found Daryl Clemmons, 45, guilty last month of assault and armed criminal action in the October ...
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Father gets 13 years for shooting youth football coach over son's playing time
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A father in Missouri was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Thursday for shooting and wounding a St. Louis youth football coach over his son's playing time while 9- and 10-year-olds practiced nearby. A jury found Daryl Clemmons, 45, guilty last month of assault and armed criminal action in the October ...
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out. In emergency applications filed at the high court on Thursday, the administration asked the justices to narrow court orders entered by district judges...
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