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Prince Albert

Crime
Property crime drops 30 per cent in Prince Albert
The latest statistics from Prince Albert Police show another drop in areas like property crime. The first three months of the year saw a 30 per cent reduction in total property crime. January, February and March 2025 ended with 650 reported property crimes, a large reduction from the 936 reports during the same period ...
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Hockey
9th annual Senators Cup gets underway Friday
The 2025 installment of the Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) Senators Cup tournament is set to go down in Prince Albert this weekend. Eighteen teams from across the prairies made the trek to Hockey Town North for the tournament, one less than a year ago. Among the teams in this year's tournament includes 15 from Sa...
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Weapons complaint
PA Police search for man who threatened store staff with a knife
Prince Albert Police are looking to find a man who threatened staff with a large knife at a business on the 600 block of Branion Drive. Officers were called to the location yesterday at 3:15 pm by staff who said the man had been inside wielding a large knife Officers also learned the suspect had refused to pay for merc...
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Murder case
Prelim dates set for Montreal Lake murder case
The preliminary inquiry hearing for a man accused of second degree murder, will occur over two days in September and October.Tristen Naytowhow's case was discussed Friday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Naytowhow's attendance was waived and his lawyer Christopher Koban confirmed dates of Sept. 18 and Oct 23 ...
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Arson charges
Woman charged with arson in Midtown house fire
A 40-year-old woman is facing arson charges following a house fire in Prince Albert's Midtown area recently. Prince Albert Police arrested the woman after a house was lit on fire on April 24, shortly after noon. Police say they received a report that the woman had started a house on fire in the 500 Block of 12th Street...
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City politics
Exhibition Board President 'excited' about shelter discussions
The President of the Prince Albert Exhibition Association Board believes the right decision has been made both for users of the Stepping Stones Shelter and those who rely on Dave Steuart arena for other reasons.Shaun Harris was responding to Tuesday night's special city council meeting and a motion that would have seen...
Apr 24, 2025
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Saskatchewan

Riders
Running back Ryquell Armstead one of two Rider releases
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have decided to move on from running back Ryquell Armstead.The CFL club announced the 28-year-old rusher was released on Friday. The Riders also announced defensive lineman Rondell Bothroyd would no longer be with the team.Armstead joined the Riders on Sept. 16 after he was released from th...
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DEER MICE
SHA warn of hantavirus risk during spring cleaning
Spring cleaning could come with a deadly health risk.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning about hantavirus, a rare but potentially fatal illness spread by infected deer mice. "Anyone cleaning storage sheds or recreational vehicles that have been sitting all winter should be aware and take precautions...
Apr 24, 2025
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Ticks
SHA warns residents that tick season is here
The warmer weather is a welcome sight, but there is an unwelcome aspect to spring. Tick checks have become the norm again after the snow melt. Saskatchewan Health Authority Medical Health Officer Dr. Mohammad Khan told northeastNOW that ticks are already out despite the weather just recently becoming warmer. "If y...
Apr 24, 2025
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Provincial
Saskatchewan updates trespassing regulations to help police address issues quickly
The Government of Saskatchewan has passed new regulations in an effort to help police enforce trespassing laws in businesses and public spaces like parks or libraries.Under the new regulations, anyone engaged in certain activities - including public intoxication, using a controlled substance, threatening to cause harm ...
Apr 24, 2025
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Court
Former P.A. resident facing over 100 charges in Saskatoon GPS tracker case
Marty Schira, the man charged in the Saskatoon police GPS tracker investigation, is facing a new wave of charges as the case against him continues to grow.According to Crown prosecutor Christy Pannell, the 46-year-old is now facing over 100 charges that include mischief, intimidation, harassment, fraudulent use of a co...
Apr 24, 2025
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Saskatchewan advance voting up 12% from last federal election
Election day may not be for a few more days, but thousands of people in Saskatchewan have already taken to the polls to cast their ballots.According to numbers from Elections Canada, 206,754 people in Saskatchewan cast a ballot in the four days of advanced polls between April 18 - April 21. The total is about 12 per ce...
Apr 24, 2025
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Local Sports

history making season
Celebration for Gage Grassick's electric season set for Saturday
It was a great season for Prince Albert's Gage Grassick. The fourth-year University of Saskatchewan Huskies basketball player was not only a member of the gold-winning team at the U Sports National Championships, but Grassick herself took home a laundry list of personal awards too.Grassick was big in the championship g...
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Riders
Running back Ryquell Armstead one of two Rider releases
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have decided to move on from running back Ryquell Armstead.The CFL club announced the 28-year-old rusher was released on Friday. The Riders also announced defensive lineman Rondell Bothroyd would no longer be with the team.Armstead joined the Riders on Sept. 16 after he was released from th...
6h ago
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Hockey
9th annual Senators Cup gets underway Friday
The 2025 installment of the Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) Senators Cup tournament is set to go down in Prince Albert this weekend. Eighteen teams from across the prairies made the trek to Hockey Town North for the tournament, one less than a year ago. Among the teams in this year's tournament includes 15 from Sa...
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Lacrosse season begins
Predators welcome Saskatoon SWAT in season opener
Lacrosse season is officially here and the Prince Albert Predators are looking to build off of the best year the program has ever had. Last year, not only did the Predators put together a perfect, undefeated season together, they also won their second straight provincial championship and capped off the season by winnin...
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Part 4 of 4
Raiders 2024-25 year in review: Final thoughts on the season and the season to come with McDonald and Hunt
Through the first 11 games of the season, the Prince Albert Raiders held a record of 2-7-2-0 (W-L-OTL-SOL) and were a last place team.In the next 11 games, the Raiders would flip that record upside down into a 9-1-1-0 record, slowly clawing their way back through the rest of the season, enduring some trades, injuries t...
Apr 24, 2025
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International Spotlight
Rudolph set to represent Canada again at U18 Men's World Championships
The list of accolades for the 2023 first overall draft pick of the Prince Albert Raiders continues to grow. With the tournament already underway as of Wednesday, Daxon Rudolph is heading to Allen, Texas, to join Team Canada at the U-18 Men's World Hockey Championships.This is the second time Rudolph is representing Can...
Apr 24, 2025
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PA Profiles

Zane Hansen, SIGA President and CEO, recognized with SABEX Award
Zane Hansen, President and CEO of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, was named the 2024 Industry Leader of the Year by the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce at the SABEX Awards on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The Industry Leader of the Year Award honours and recognizes "an industry leader who has made significan...
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Win At One Of The Seven Casinos
Northern Lights Casino Guest Wins Over $1.7 Million in Smoke Signals Jackpot!
March 7, 2025 - Prince Albert, SK - Saskatchewan's newest millionaire, Frederick Robillard, a resident of Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan, hit big on the Smoke Signals jackpot, in the early morning, Thursday, March 6, 2025, winning a total of $1,781,924.70. Frederick won the Smoke Signals top tier progressive jackpot at the...
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Season Crossover
Pines PSM: Get out and ride!
Pattison Media's Garth Kalin speaks with Dean Lato of Pines PSM about the season crossover. Whether it's snow, dirt or water, Pines Power Sports Marine has Canadian made machines to get you out and riding.Click below to listen:Pines PSM - Crossover Season--
Apr 17, 2025
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Sports on Central
Transforming downtown into a sports paradise for local youth
Imagine playing your favorite sports, hearing from local athletes, and enjoying great food all in the heart of Prince Albert's downtown.Well imagine no more,! On May 10, for the third year in a row, downtown Prince Albert will transform for Sports on Central.This one of a kind event will be hosted at Plaza 88 and the s...
Apr 14, 2025
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Family Business
Charles Repair and Service: From humble beginnings to a proud legacy of success
Charles Repair and Service is celebrating 50 years of business in Prince Albert this fall and it all began because of a trip to the doctors.Charles Rudniski was working at a local bakery and couldn't walk more than a few steps without getting winded. "The bakery was rough because of all of the flour getting into m...
Apr 09, 2025
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Phantom Light Distillery is Doing Big Things
Phantom Light Distillery, based in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is making waves across the country-and beyond. Known for its bold approach to growth and innovation, the distillery is rapidly becoming one of Western Canada's standout producers in the spirits industry.Already available throughout Saskatchewan, Phantom Li...
Apr 06, 2025
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Canada

Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral
Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of a funeral Saturday. The mourning period is expected to be followed by several d...
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A look at winners of the 2024 National Newspaper Awards handed out in Montreal
Here is a look at the winners of the National Newspaper Awards, handed out Friday night in Montreal. Arts and Entertainment Winner: Tavia Grant, The Globe and Mail, for her work on the Vatican's unfulfilled promises to return cultural items that originated in Indigenous communities in Canada - and how Canada lags behin...
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Globe and Mail, Toronto Star lead the way as National Newspaper Awards handed out
MONTREAL - The Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star were the big winners as the National Newspaper Awards were handed out in Montreal on Friday night. The Globe took home nine of the 23 regular awards, in front of the Toronto Star, which took home six. One of the Globe's awards was shared with the Halifax Chronicle Hera...
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Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager's refusal to answer questions
Yukon politicians could hold an official with the company managing the cleanup of a disaster at the Eagle Gold mine in contempt of Parliament after its officials refused to answer questions in front of the legislature. Debate on a contempt motion in the Yukon legislature was adjourned until Monday after days of duellin...
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Pace of rent increases slows, but housing costs still rising in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The pace of rent increases in Metro Vancouver slowed last year compared with 2023 and the rental stock is growing, but the regional district says homelessness continues to rise and the wait-list for social housing grows. Metro Vancouver has released its annual housing data, showing rent increases slowed to ...
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Quebec government says 'Go Habs Go!' expression is part of province's identity
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has stepped in to defend the phrase "Go Habs Go!" French-language Minister Jean-François Roberge says the slogan is part of the DNA and identity of Quebec and has been used for decades to support the Montreal Canadiens NHL hockey team. His statement today comes after Mo...
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World

Indian military says Pakistani troops fired at positions along border in disputed Kashmir overnight
SRINAGAR, India (AP) - Pakistani soldiers fired at Indian posts all along the highly militarized frontier in disputed Kashmir for a second consecutive night, the Indian military said Saturday, as tensions continued to escalate between nuclear-armed rivals following a deadly attack on tourists. The Indian army said in a...
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Woman who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal has died
The woman who accused Britain's Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein has died. She was 41. Virginia Giuffre died by suicide Friday at her farm in Western Australia, her publicist confirmed. "Deeply loving, wise and funny, she was a...
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Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that a labor union says would cancel collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ruled that a key part of President Donald Trum...
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6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean rattles Ecuador
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - A strong 6.3 earthquake off Ecuador's Pacific coast shook the northern part of the country Friday, with some initial reports of some damages to houses. No injuries were reported. The earthquake was centered in the Pacific Ocean 13 miles (20.9 kilometers) northeast of the city of Esmeraldas, and it...
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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
NEW YORK (AP) - Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Friday to a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as prosecutors formally declared their intent to seek the death penalty against him. Mangione, 26, stood with his lawyers as he entered the plea, leaning forward toward a microphone ...
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Public viewings of Pope Francis' body have ended after 3 days
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis' body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike ended Friday. Francis died on Monday at age 88 after suffering a stroke. The Vatican said that around 250,000 mourners filed through St. Peter's Basilica over the three days to pay their last respects as Fran...
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