tariff trouble
Retaliatory Chinese tariffs on canola oil causing uncertainty in Sask.
The chair of Sask Oilseeds says China's retaliatory tariffs on Canadian canola oil will spell trouble for farmers and canola crushers alike."This is going to place a lot of pressure on our domestic crushers," Dean Roberts said."There's been a lot of investment made in expansion over the last few years, a...
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Figure Skating
WATCH: P.A. Skating Club athletes 'shake it off' one last time in final show of season
The Art Hauser Centre was rocking on Sunday afternoon for the Prince Albert Skating Club's Year End Ice Show. All 200+ skaters with the club participated in this year's wind-up with the theme being 'Eras on Ice', a Taylor Swift themed show where all performances were done to songs from her discography. (Logan Lehmann/p...
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Politics
NDP wants to see change from Sask Party as budget day looms
Mar 15, 2025
Senior Hockey
Allan, Willow Cree set to battle for TRHL title
Mar 15, 2025
Prince Albert
Police advisory
Prince Albert police investigate fentanyl overdoses
The Prince Albert Police Service is alerting the public of potentially fatal fentanyl circulating in the city, "Our members are currently investigating multiple overdoses in the past 24 hours involving fentanyl," they said in a media statement Saturday night.The public is reminded that any drug not prescribed...
Mar 16, 2025
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Treaty rights
PBCN 'cows and plows' settlement worth $630 million
An agreement signed by Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) and the federal government is being described as a historic victory.The $630 million settlement is the latest in a series of announcements that have been occurring across the province.Under Treaty 6, the federal government was obligated to provide agricultural ...
Mar 15, 2025
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Daycare delay
NDP questions impact in delay of daycare deal
The provincial NDP is questioning how long it will take the province to sign an updated affordable daycare deal with the federal government. Regina MLA and Shadow Minister for Childcare Joan Pratchler met with multiple Prince Albert daycares on Friday to learn about the need for spaces and the ripple effect of not havi...
Mar 14, 2025
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Court proceedings
Alleged car jacker enters not guilty pleas
A Prince Albert man charged after multiple carjackings, is maintaining his innocence and has elected to be tried by judge alone at Court of King's Bench.Angus Heathen's attendance was waived when his matters were discussed Friday morning at provincial court. Not guilty enters were entered by his lawyer Chris Koban who ...
Mar 14, 2025
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SIRT Investigation
No criminal offences by police; Umpherville's death caused by cardiac arrest
Nearly two years after his death, an investigation determined police did not commit any criminal offences during the arrest of 40-year old Boden Umpherville in Prince Albert and their use of force was appropriate. The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) released the results of its investigation into the ...
Mar 14, 2025
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construction
Kitsaki Management donates $250K for P.A. Ronald McDonald House
Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership has announced a donation of $250,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan, contributing to the Miles to Go capital campaign. The campaign aims to construct two new Ronald McDonald Houses in Prince Albert and Regina, benefiting families from Northern and Southern Saskatc...
Mar 14, 2025
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Saskatchewan
tariff trouble
Retaliatory Chinese tariffs on canola oil causing uncertainty in Sask.
The chair of Sask Oilseeds says China's retaliatory tariffs on Canadian canola oil will spell trouble for farmers and canola crushers alike."This is going to place a lot of pressure on our domestic crushers," Dean Roberts said."There's been a lot of investment made in expansion over the last few years, a...
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long-standing political battle
Carney's move to kill carbon price now official but debate not dead
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's move Friday to end the consumer carbon price has done little to put the long-standing political battle to rest.Rather, Carney's theatrical document signing led to another heated debate about whether the paper he signed was even a real thing.The signing ceremony came as Carney allow...
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Health
Cases of highly infectious measles reported in Swift Current, Calgary
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says there has been a confirmed case of measles in Swift Current.In a news release on March 14, the SHA listed a number of locations and said anyone who was at any of them during the listed time periods should monitor for measles symptoms.The locations were Cypress Regional Hospi...
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Public safety
RCMP say woman who used social media-based ride sharing service, sexually assaulted by driver
In the wake of a recent violent crime connected to a social media-based ride sharing service, Saskatchewan RCMP are asking people to very cautious.A woman who arranged a ride to Saskatoon via a Facebook group serving the Fort Qu'Appelle area, was sexually assaulted during the ride.A suspect was later arrested by member...
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Marshals Service
Province taking further steps towards full Saskatchewan Marshals Service
The Government of Saskatchewan is looking to take the next step toward a fully functioning provincial marshals service.This week the government put out a request for proposals to find consulting services on its governance advisory council. The consultant would research and recommend a framework for the council.Accordin...
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Best in Show
Canine contenders look to standout at all breeds dog show in Prince Albert
Dogs of various breeds and sizes are vying for the overall 'Best in Show' top honour this weekend in Prince Albert.The local Kennel and Obedience Club is hosting its spring show at the Exhibition Centre with 200 entries from all over the country including British Columbia and Nova Scotia, and a few from the United Stat...
Mar 15, 2025
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Local Sports
Figure Skating
WATCH: P.A. Skating Club athletes 'shake it off' one last time in final show of season
The Art Hauser Centre was rocking on Sunday afternoon for the Prince Albert Skating Club's Year End Ice Show. All 200+ skaters with the club participated in this year's wind-up with the theme being 'Eras on Ice', a Taylor Swift themed show where all performances were done to songs from her discography. (Logan Lehmann/p...
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Raiders win 4-1
Raiders prevail through adversity in Edmonton
After a grinding effort Friday night in Red Deer, the Prince Albert Raiders were in Edmonton to take on a rested Oil Kings squad. Not only did the Raiders get a multi goal lead, but they protected it through some tough penalties in the third to win 4-1.By the time the Raiders got their first penalty of the game halfway...
Mar 16, 2025
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Senior Hockey
Allan, Willow Cree set to battle for TRHL title
The finals for the Twin Rivers Hockey League (TRHL) is set to get underway on Saturday. It's first place versus second place in this years final as the Allan Flames faceoff with the Willow Cree Chiefs. The Flames ended the regular season at the top with a 13-2-1 (W-L-OTL) record while the Chiefs tied for second at 12-4...
Mar 15, 2025
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Raiders Win 4-3 (OT)
A-O-vertime hero: Oiring leads Raiders over Rebels
With the Prince Albert Raiders losing three straight games, they were in need of a win on Friday as they went into Red Deer to take on the Rebels who were fighting for their playoff lives. After a wild west of a first period with six goals, the Raiders would go to overtime with a hat trick performance from Aiden Oiring...
Mar 15, 2025
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Alberta Swing
Battle for East Division rages on as Raiders continue road trip
With a three game losing streak, the Prince Albert Raiders are now behind both Saskatoon and Brandon for that top spot in the East Division. Time is ticking down but the opportunity to climb those standings is still there with road games against the Red Deer Rebels on Friday and the Edmonton Oil Kings on Saturday. The ...
Mar 14, 2025
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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...
Mar 13, 2025
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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
Poilievre says he'll repeal carbon price law, including the industrial charge
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that he will repeal the entire carbon price law if elected, including on businesses and the industrial charge. On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney began the process to end the consumer carbon price on things like gasoline. The order-in-council says the fee will be re...
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Prime Minister Carney kicks off international trip in France
PARIS - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada must strengthen ties with France and other allies in the face of geopolitical and economic crises. Making opening remarks in Paris before a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Carney stressed both countries' shared values of sovereignty, solidarity and sustainab...
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In the news today: Mark Carney's move to kill carbon price now official
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney's move to kill carbon price now official but debate over it not dead Prime Minister Mark Carney's theatrical document signing to eliminate the consumer carbon price on Friday has done little to end the political furor over ...
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Quebec byelection: electors head to polls in Terrebonne riding northeast of Montreal
MONTREAL - Voters will go to the polls today in a riding northeast of Montreal to replace former economy minister Pierre Fitzgibbon. The former high-profile cabinet minister in François Legault's Coalition Avenir Québec quit politics in September 2024. The Terrebonne riding had been held by Fitzgibbon sin...
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Polytechnique Montréal receives $50 million gift to create disruptive innovation hub
MONTREAL - A Quebec-born businessman and philanthropist who is donating $50 million to a Montreal university to establish an institute dedicated to "disruptive innovation" says it has never been more important to invest in homegrown talent. Pierre Lassonde's donation to Polytechnique Montréal, to be of...
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Politics
Carney wants call with Trump, PM 'respects' president's economic goals: ambassador
Canada's ambassador to the U.S. says Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking to set up a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump "as soon as possible."In an interview with Fox News Sunday, Ambassador Kirsten Hillman said the Canadian side has reached out to the U.S. since Carney was sworn in as prime mini...
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World
Trump says he will talk to Putin on Tuesday as he pushes for end to Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. The U.S. leader disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington on Air Force One on Sunday evening. "We will see if we have so...
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US and Iran-backed Houthis both vow escalation after airstrikes target rebels in Yemen
CAIRO (AP) - The United States and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are both vowing escalation after the U.S. launched airstrikes to deter the rebels from attacking military and commercial vessels on one of the world's busiest shipping corridors. The Houthi-run Health Ministry said the overnight U.S. strikes killed a...
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Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in more than a month
ROME (AP) - The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of pope in more than a month, showing Francis co-celebrating Mass in the hospital chapel. The photograph is taken from behind, and shows Pope Francis wearing a purple stole sitting in a wheelchair in front of an altar. The Vatican said he was particpating ...
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Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss the head of Israel's internal security service
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will bring a vote to the government this week to dismiss the director of the country's internal security service, the Shin Bet, capping a monthslong power struggle stemming from the Hamas attack that sparked the war in Gaza. Netanyahu said...
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51 dead and dozens more injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) - A massive fire that broke out early Sunday in a nightclub in North Macedonia's eastern town of Kocani has killed 51 people and injured about 100 more, interior minister Panche Toshkovski told a press conference. The blaze began around 2:35 a.m. during a concert by a local pop group, accor...
Mar 16, 2025
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Rebels in Yemen say death toll from US strikes has climbed to 31, including women and children
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The Houthi rebel-run Health Ministry says the death toll from U.S. strikes on Yemen has climbed to 31, including women and children. Anees al-Asbahi, a spokesperson for the ministry, said Sunday that another 101 people were wounded in the overnight strikes. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. A...
Mar 16, 2025
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