Court proceedings
Man charged in fatal crash elects to be tried at Court of King's Bench
After over a dozen hearings, a Prince Albert court case involving the tragic passing of a senior after a crash in the city, is showing signs of moving forward.Bernard McCallum, the man accused of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, was not present when the case was ...
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Crime
Two charged after Prince Albert taxi driver stabbed and robbed
For the second time in two months, a taxi driver in Prince Albert has been injured and robbed by passengers. Prince Albert Police were called at 1:30 am Thursday morning to the 500 Block of 28th Street East and told a cab driver had been stabbed. The responding officers found the man with non life-threatening injuries,...
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PJHL hockey
Timberjaks junior hockey club quickly becoming a source of community pride and player growth
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Community safety
MADD Canada recognizes two P.A. officers with Van de Vorst Family Award
Jan 22, 2025
Leading on and off the ice
Raiders captain Christensen talks community involvement
Jan 22, 2025
Prince Albert
Court proceedings
Man charged in fatal crash elects to be tried at Court of King's Bench
After over a dozen hearings, a Prince Albert court case involving the tragic passing of a senior after a crash in the city, is showing signs of moving forward.Bernard McCallum, the man accused of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, was not present when the case was ...
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Spreading awareness
Prince Albert woman shares horrific pet-homing experience
WARNING: This story contains details of serious physical abuse of an animal. Some readers may find the information disturbing. --A Prince Albert woman is offering some cautionary words to people who are selling or giving away pets online - do your homework and find out exactly who you are giving them to.The woman who s...
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Crime
Two charged after Prince Albert taxi driver stabbed and robbed
For the second time in two months, a taxi driver in Prince Albert has been injured and robbed by passengers. Prince Albert Police were called at 1:30 am Thursday morning to the 500 Block of 28th Street East and told a cab driver had been stabbed. The responding officers found the man with non life-threatening injuries,...
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Local economy
Shellbrook grocery store reopens after electrical fire
There's a big sigh of relief this week in Shellbrook, as the community's only grocery store has reopened its doors.An electrical fire last October, forced the immediate closure of Big Way Foods and local residents were forced to travel outside the community to get their groceries. Owner Jody Lanovaz told paNOW he felt ...
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Community safety
MADD Canada recognizes two P.A. officers with Van de Vorst Family Award
Two Prince Albert Police officers were honoured on Wednesday for their efforts in combating impaired driving in our city. Const. Rob Lindsay and Const. Harlovepreet Gahrha were recognized with MADD Canada's Van de Vorst Family Award for their dedication to keeping P.A. safe from impaired drivers. This year marks the si...
Jan 22, 2025
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trafficking charges
'Baby Glen' busted in Rosthern, trafficking charges added to the list
"Baby" Glen Halkett, who recently escaped from the Prince Albert Penitentiary, has been arrested by RCMP's Warrant Enforcement Team in Rosthern and now faces additional charges of trafficking in drugs. The 29-year-old was arrested on Tuesday after he was seen in the passenger seat of a vehicle in the parking ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Overdose statement
SHA, Ministry of Health issue statements after overdoses in Kelvington
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has issued a statement following the overdoses in Kelvington this week. Several people were treated by EMS personnel for what they believed were overdoses linked to crystal meth potentially laced with fentanyl. The patients experienced nausea, severe back pain, fever, anxiety, an...
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Decisions at a local level
Sask. school divisions told to develop change room policies; Pride groups 'cautiously optimistic'
The provincial government has directed school divisions across Saskatchewan to develop and implement policies on change room use.The Ministry of Education announced Thursday the policies will be administrative documents used by staff at schools when dealing with issues around privacy and safety.The province's school di...
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HEALTHCARE CRISIS
'This is just unacceptable': Beauval health centre 17-day closure sparks rural healthcare concerns
The rural northern community of Beauval, about three hours northwest of Prince Albert, is calling on the provincial government after its health care centre was forced to close its doors for 17 consecutive days due to a shortage of nurses.Rick Laliberte, the mayor of Beauval, said that since the health centre was establ...
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Detection and response
RCMP Blackhawks take to the sky
The illegal crossing of people, goods and drugs will be that much harder at the Canada-US border with the addition of two Black Hawk helicopters added to the RCMP's existing fleet of nine.The Black Hawks became operational on Jan.17 and are being used to patrol, detect, and respond to both north and southbound threats....
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"clearly not working"
NDP slams Sask. government over health care recruitment efforts
The Sask. NDP says the provincial government's health care recruitment and retention plan isn't working.Citing figures from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), health critic Vicki Mowat lambasted the provincial government for losing 526 rural and remote registered nurses between 2018 and 2023."It...
Jan 23, 2025
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LOOKING AHEAD
Is Saskatchewan prepared for the 2025 wildfire season?
As parts of California continue to burn in a series of deadly wildfires, Saskatchewan is ready to send aid if needed.But while the firefighters wait on standby, some may wonder if the province is prepared for its own wildfire season.Marlo Pritchard, president of the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and Steve Ro...
Jan 23, 2025
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What's Trending
PJHL hockey
Timberjaks junior hockey club quickly becoming a source of community pride and player growth
Jan 23, 2025
Nursing
Studying Nursing in Prince Albert with the University of Saskatchewan
Community safety
MADD Canada recognizes two P.A. officers with Van de Vorst Family Award
Jan 22, 2025
Leading on and off the ice
Raiders captain Christensen talks community involvement
Jan 22, 2025
Athabasca Basin News
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environment
Northern author selected as Family Literacy Day reader
Jan 22, 2025
National Spotlight
Two Northern Bears named to Team Sask. for NAHC
Jan 22, 2025
Local Sports
Representing P.A.
Mintos defenceman, netminder named to NAHC Team Sask. roster
Two Prince Albert Mintos will be heading west this spring for the 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The tournament is set to be held this May in Kamloops, B.C. where Mintos rookie defenceman Staiden Parenteau and veteran goaltender Josh Henry will help Team Saskatchewan claim a gold medal. Parenteau...
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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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Rider moves
Riders announce Trevon Tate extension, Ajou released for NFL chance
The Saskatchewan Roughriders made a few roster moves on Wednesday - an extension and a release.Trevon Tate will be back in green and white for another CFL season while Ajou Ajou has been released to pursue an NFL opportunity.The Riders have announced the American offensive lineman has signed an extension with the club....
Jan 23, 2025
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Leading on and off the ice
Raiders captain Christensen talks community involvement
When you ask the Prince Albert Raiders organization what their goal is in developing the players that come to our city, you'll get an answer along the lines of, 'we don't just want to develop good hockey players, we want to develop good people'. That's a belief that is shared by Raiders captain Justice Christensen who ...
Jan 22, 2025
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Sask. Roughriders shore up O-line with Trevon Tate extension
Trevon Tate will be back in green and white for another CFL season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced the American offensive lineman has signed an extension with the club. Tate is expected to be the team's starting left tackle after Trevor Reid - the team's Most Outstanding Rookie nominee - was released to pur...
Jan 22, 2025
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National Spotlight
Two Northern Bears named to Team Sask. for NAHC
A pair of Mann-Northway Northern Bears will be heading to B.C. this spring to represent Team Saskatchewan at the 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). Rookie-forward Olivia Trann and goaltender Nikita Krayetski were two of 20 players selected to the team that will compete for national gold in May. Trann...
Jan 22, 2025
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PA Profiles
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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Brunch n' Lunch
Eggsmart: The new take on breakfast
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day. Many studies have linked eating breakfast to good health, including better memory and concentration and lower levels of heart disease. So - you could say eating breakfast is actually...smart. Now, there's a new restaurant in Prince Albert that offers sensibl...
Nov 21, 2024
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Nursing education
New early admission option to help alleviate tight timeline for nursing students
You've decided you want to become a registered nurse? Exciting! Nursing has so many career paths, there's a place for everyone to find their passion. Plus, registered nurses are in high demand, so by choosing this career, you're setting yourself up for opportunity, stability, and the ability to work almost anywhere. Wh...
Nov 18, 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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Canada
Quebec man sentenced to 30 years in U.S. prison for selling fake Xanax on dark web
A Quebec man has been sentenced to 30 years in United States federal prison for his role in an international drug ring that imported millions of fake Xanax pills into that country. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says Arden McCann, 37, has been sentenced by a judge in Georgia for being "one of the largest...
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'Sense of closure': Court weighs sentence for ex-priest who abused Nunavut children
IQALUIT - The Crown and defence are recommending a prison sentence of six years for a former Catholic priest who pleaded guilty to indecent assault against several Inuit children decades ago. A courtroom in Iqaluit has heard horrific details of the sexual abuse Eric Dejaeger inflicted on six girls and one boy between 1...
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In the news today: Liberals meet in Ottawa amid leadership race
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberals meet in Ottawa amid leadership race The Liberals are gathering on Parliament Hill for a second day in a row to talk next steps as the party searches for a replacement for outgoing leader Justin Trudeau. The candidates onl...
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Clock ticks down for Liberal leadership hopefuls to sign up new members
OTTAWA - The Liberals are gathering on Parliament Hill for a second day in a row to talk next steps as the party searches for a replacement for outgoing leader Justin Trudeau. The candidates only have until Monday to sign up new members who can vote for them in the race. Thursday marked the cutoff deadline for contesta...
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Meet Poppy, an oil spill-sniffing dog and a scientific trailblazer
Poppy, a six-year-old springer spaniel with floppy brown ears and a tail that never seems to stop wagging, is by all accounts a very good dog. Her white, brown speckled nose has also made her something of a trailblazer. In a first-of-its-kind study, Poppy was able to do something with ease that's proven far more challe...
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Who's in and who's out of the Liberal leadership race
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a decade to replace the departing Justin Trudeau. Candidates must declare by 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 23 with a $50,000 deposit towards a $350,000 fee to enter the race. The winner will be named on March 9. Here's a quick look at who's in and w...
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World
London court clears way to extradite US mother accused of killing 2 of her children in Colorado
LONDON (AP) - A London judge on Friday rejected a U.S. mother's challenge to her extradition to face murder charges in Colorado in the deaths of two of her young children. The ruling by Judge John Zani at Westminster Magistrates' Court clears the way for the British government to order Kimberlee Singler's return to Ame...
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Oath Keepers founder Rhodes is barred from entering Washington or Capitol without court permission
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Friday barred Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from entering Washington, D.C., without the court's approval after President Donald Trump commuted the far-right extremist group leader's 18-year prison sentence for orchestrating an attack on the U.S. Capitol four years ago. U.S. Di...
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Governor of Congo's North-Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say
GOMA, Congo (AP) - The governor of eastern Congo's North-Kivu province has died from injuries sustained during fighting on the front line, authorities said Friday, as M23 rebels closed in on the provincial capital. M23 made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling Goma, which has around 2 million peopl...
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Judge bars Oath Keepers founder Rhodes from entering Washington without court's permission
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Friday barred Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from entering Washington, D.C., without the court's approval after President Donald Trump commuted the far-right extremist group leader's 18-year prison sentence for orchestrating an attack on the U.S. Capitol four years ago. U.S. Di...
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Governor of Congo's North-Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say
GOMA, Congo (AP) - The governor of eastern Congo's North-Kivu province died from injuries sustained on the front line Thursday as M23 rebels close in on Goma, authorities said Friday. M23 made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling Goma, which has around 2 million people and is a regional hub for sec...
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Hamas publishes the names of 4 hostages it plans to release from Gaza on Saturday
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The Hamas militant group has published the names of four hostages it says it will release on Saturday as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. There was no immediate confirmation of the names from Israel. Hamas released the names on Friday. The hostages are to be freed Saturday in exchange fo...
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