Crime
Possible resolution discussions for Prince Albert murder case
A high-profile murder case in Prince Albert has received a nearly month-long adjournment and according to discussion heard in court on Wednesday, that may be due to some ongoing resolution discussions.Everett Constant is alleged to have killed his 51-year-old mother. For the purpose of Wednesday's hearing at provincial...
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Illegal tracking
Saskatoon man charged after GPS trackers found on vehicle
Saskatoon Police are looking for public assistance after they arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with the discovery of two tracking devices on a vehicle. Marty Glen Schira is charged with harassment, mischief, intimidation and fraudulent concealment. SPS officers were approached by a citizen who had found two GPS...
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Crime
Possible resolution discussions for Prince Albert murder case
A high-profile murder case in Prince Albert has received a nearly month-long adjournment and according to discussion heard in court on Wednesday, that may be due to some ongoing resolution discussions.Everett Constant is alleged to have killed his 51-year-old mother. For the purpose of Wednesday's hearing at provincial...
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successful event
'Plates of Hope' for Salvation Army food program
An event aimed at raising money for the Salvation Army's bagged lunch food program in Prince Albert, also raised hope for the sustainable future of the service.Nearly $63,000 was donated as part of the 'Plates of Hope' fundraiser spearheaded by local caterer Randy Whitter and photographer Shannon Parenteau. "Shann...
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Housing units
Housing units burned in fire ready for new tenants
On Friday, 12 newly rebuilt public housing units in Prince Albert will be ready for their first tenants to move in. The provincial government invested $3.3 million to rebuild the complex, which includes two- and three-bedroom social housing, that was partially burned in a fire several years ago. "Safe and affordab...
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P.A. Daily Herald continues to press on despite loss of printing facility
One of Saskatchewan's oldest newspapers is no stranger to overcoming hurdles. Several years ago, employees of the Prince Albert Daily Herald purchased the newspaper from the owner Star News Publishing, in an effort to keep the publication alive. This month, the group faced another challenge with the announcement of the...
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Resolution
Violent assault at men's jail, results in 6.5 year sentence
Sitting inside the prisoner's box at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert, a man involved in a violent three-on-one assault at the men's correctional institution that resulted a year later in a man's death, told his victim's family he was sorry and that he takes full responsibility for his actions.Kyle Thurston Bear,...
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Dignity, comfort and safety of students
School divisions look to align policies with province directive on change rooms
Prince Albert school divisions will soon begin navigating a directive from the province to create their own change room policies.Last Thursday, the province announced it will require divisions to create and implement a policy on who can use which change rooms, and have that policy available by June 30. But Education Mi...
Jan 28, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Crime and court
Numerous arrests after multiple guns, drugs seized in Pelican Narrows
Members of the Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team and frontline officers of the Pelican Narrows detachment arrested 31 people and made several seizures of illegal drugs and firearms this month. On Jan. 21, officers executed several search warrants at four different locations in Pelican Narrows in relation to ongoing dr...
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Illegal tracking
Saskatoon man charged after GPS trackers found on vehicle
Saskatoon Police are looking for public assistance after they arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with the discovery of two tracking devices on a vehicle. Marty Glen Schira is charged with harassment, mischief, intimidation and fraudulent concealment. SPS officers were approached by a citizen who had found two GPS...
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'Tragic trend:' Sask. RCMP concerned by 'dramatic increase' in fatal crashes
The Saskatchewan RCMP is expressing concern after seeing eight fatal crashes on Saskatchewan roads claiming 11 lives between the start of 2025 and Wednesday. According to the RCMP, over the same time period in 2024, Saskatchewan Mounties responded to just two fatal collisions.On Friday, a crash involving two SUVs on Hi...
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Job opportunities
SRC develops Indigenous Action Plan
The Saskatchewan Research Council is launching its new Indigenous Action Plan to help northern communities and the Crown organization reach common goals.The cornerstone of the plan is to continue building trust and strong collaborative relationships with local Indigenous communities."The SRC has a long history of ...
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Versatile, Elevated, Authentic; We chat with Jess Moskaluke on the Closeup.
Photo Credit: Dale Peters/DMDS Internationally celebrated artist Jess Moskaluke continues to break barriers in country music with her powerful ...
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BoC cuts key rate by quarter point to 3% as tariffs threat loom
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada delivered another interest rate cut on Wednesday, reducing its policy rate by a quarter percentage point to three per cent. But looming U.S. tariffs are weighing on the central bank's economic outlook.The cut, the central bank's sixth consecutive one since June, comes as the central bank sai...
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Numerous arrests after multiple guns, drugs seized in Pelican Narrows
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P.A. Daily Herald continues to press on despite loss of printing facility
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Brunch n' Lunch
Eggsmart: The new take on breakfast
Resolution
Violent assault at men's jail, results in 6.5 year sentence
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Dignity, comfort and safety of students
School divisions look to align policies with province directive on change rooms
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Local Sports
Raiders on seven game point streak
Raiders get chance for revenge with midweek matchup against Regina
With the return of Raiders Head Coach Jeff Truitt, the Prince Albert Raiders have their full roster both on the ice and on the bench as they get set to take on the Regina Pats Wednesday night. The Raiders are already on a seven-game point streak coming into the game with six wins and a single shootout loss, and that lo...
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Raiders Head Coach Truitt returns after month away from team
Before the Christmas break, the Prince Albert Raiders finished the first half of the season in Calgary where they sent their players home with their families and Head Coach Jeff Truitt would head to his home in Red Deer to spend time with his family. While at home, an emergency eye surgery extended Truitt's break, keep...
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Victorious
U18A Prince Albert Beachcomber Foxes finish second at year end tournament
Reflecting on her team's performance this past weekend, the head coach of the U18A Prince Albert Beachcomber Foxes says she could not be prouder.Jami Sumlic's comment to paNOW, comes just a day removed from the team's second place finish at a year end tournament in Moose Jaw. Sumlic chalked up the team's success to one...
Jan 27, 2025
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Riders add Super Bowl and Grey Cup champion Shane Ray to defensive line
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Super Bowl and Grey Cup-winning defensive lineman Shane Ray.The 31-year-old Ray was a first-round NFL draft pick and won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos in 2016. He spent four years with the team before moving to the CFL, joining the Toronto Argonauts in 2021.Read More:Rid...
Jan 27, 2025
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Raiders win 4-3 (OT)
Raiders finish three games in three nights with electric win in Saskatoon
The Prince Albert Raiders entered Sunday's action with a hold of the top spot in the Eastern Division by just a single point, meaning Sunday's game against the Saskatoon Blades was still for that top spot. In rough, back and forth game, the Raiders never took their foot off the gas at the end of a long weekend and they...
Jan 27, 2025
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Weekend split
Northern Bears split pair of weekend contests
The Mann-Northway Northern Bears had back-to-back games this past weekend, playing host to the Saskatoon Stars at home on Saturday before heading west to the Battlefords to face the Sharks on Sunday. Game one went Saturday night at the Art Hauser Centre where a strong third period by the Bears propelled them past the S...
Jan 27, 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
CP NewsAlert: Three staff injured in Halifax hospital assault
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's health minister says three hospital staff were injured in an assault by a patient this afternoon at the Halifax Infirmary emergency department. Halifax police say they responded to a weapons complaint at the hospital and have one person in custody. They say there is no threat to the public but a...
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Abdelrazik's lawyer cites 'serial hypocrisies' in final detention case arguments
OTTAWA - A lawyer for Abousfian Abdelrazik accused the federal government of "serial hypocrisies" as closing arguments began on his client's lawsuit over his prolonged detention in Sudan. Paul Champ argued during a Federal Court hearing today that federal officials contributed to the grave breaches of fundame...
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Canada can strike back swiftly if U.S. imposes tariffs, experts say
OTTAWA - Canadian international trade lawyers say that if the U.S. follows through on President Donald Trump's threat to impose massive tariffs on Canada as early as Saturday, Ottawa could hit back with retaliatory tariffs almost immediately. Typically, Canada gives advance notice of any plan to impose tariffs and take...
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Damages in Jasper wildfire rise to $1.2B, goal to clear rubble for May construction
JASPER, ALTA. - The Insurance Bureau of Canada says last year's wildfire in Jasper, Alta., which destroyed one-third of the town's homes and buildings, is the second costliest fire disaster in the country's history. It says a revised estimate on total damage has increased to $1.23 billion from $880 million. The fire fo...
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All six Liberal leadership candidates now registered with Elections Canada
OTTAWA - The six candidates running for Liberal leadership have now all registered with Elections Canada, which monitors their fundraising activities as political leadership contestants under the law. The various campaigns blasted out emails Wednesday top supporters declaring they are officially confirmed to run in the...
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Ontario judge begins hearing arguments over landmark $32.5-billion tobacco settlement
TORONTO - An Ontario judge has begun hearing arguments about whether to approve a landmark $32.5-billion settlement that would see three major tobacco companies compensate provinces, territories and ex-smokers. The settlement between the companies - JTI-Macdonald Corp., Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd., and Rothmans, Benso...
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World
Trump directing the opening of Guantanamo Bay detention center to hold migrants in US illegally
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are living illegally in the United States. Trump made the announcement right before he signed the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration's first piec...
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Lawyers reach a deal on dividing a $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims
HONOLULU (AP) - A last-minute deal reached between lawyers representing victims of a deadly Hawaii wildfire has averted the need for a trial to determine how to split a $4 billion settlement. The unusual trial had been expected to delve into difficult questions about survivors' losses. Some victims were ready to take t...
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Leader of rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad is named country's interim president
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - The leader of the former rebel group that toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad last month was named on Wednesday the country's interim president, following a meeting of the former insurgent factions. The appointment of Ahmad al-Sharaa, a rebel once aligned with al-Qaida, as the country's preside...
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Leader of rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad is named country's interim president
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - The leader of the former rebel group that toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad was named on Wednesday the country's interim president, following a meeting of the former insurgent factions. The spokesperson for Syria's new, de facto government's military operations sector, Col. Hassan Abdul Ghani...
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Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Monday evening order from the White House ...
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Judge set to sentence former Sen. Bob Menendez, who was convicted of taking bribes of cash and gold
NEW YORK (AP) - Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez faces the likelihood of a long prison term when he is sentenced Wednesday for selling his once-considerable clout in Washington for gold bars, a luxury car and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash bribes. Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to give the Democrat 15 ye...
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