Pumping the brakes
Federated Co-op to pause canola crush and renewable diesel facilities
On Friday, Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. (FCL) announced it would be pausing work on two huge projects announced three years ago - a canola crush facility and a renewable diesel plant - both of which would have been located in a proposed Integrated Agriculture Complex in Regina."We've been working through this and ...
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Dangerous driving
Air Ronge woman receives six month sentence after stealing and crashing delivery driver's car
A woman who, after stealing a vehicle left running outside a Prince Albert restaurant was involved in a crash, has received six months jail and a two-year driving prohibition.Verna Ross, 28, was sentenced on Jan. 13 at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Guilty pleas were entered to vehicle theft, dangerous driving, and fa...
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BODY-WORN CAMERAS
RCMP body cameras aim to build trust, but expert says can be "problematic"
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Nursing
Studying Nursing in Prince Albert with the University of Saskatchewan
Narrow Loss
Northern Bears fall short in shootout to Stars
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Wanted woman
Police searching for 31-year-old on outstanding warrants
Jan 16, 2025
Prince Albert
Homeless to homebuyer
How becoming homeless helped one man kick his addiction and plan to buy his first home
Jonas Beebe has worked at the Stepping Stones shelter in Prince Albert for some time now, helping clients make the switch from being homeless to finding more stable housing. But, he clearly remembers the day he made a conscious choice to leave the house he lived in and became homeless in order to get clean. "My ex...
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Dangerous driving
Air Ronge woman receives six month sentence after stealing and crashing delivery driver's car
A woman who, after stealing a vehicle left running outside a Prince Albert restaurant was involved in a crash, has received six months jail and a two-year driving prohibition.Verna Ross, 28, was sentenced on Jan. 13 at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Guilty pleas were entered to vehicle theft, dangerous driving, and fa...
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Court proceedings
Teenage boy admits to stealing gun from known gang house and trying to sell it for money
Referring to the events that unfolded on July 15, 2024, a Prince Albert judge told a 14-year-old boy he made a number dangerous choices that day, not the least of which was stealing a gun from a known gang house and then attempting to sell it to make some money.Surrounded in court Friday morning by family members, the ...
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Helping out
Ready to go: PA council OKs help for California wildfires
A recent appeal by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency to provincial fire departments to be ready to help fight the Los Angeles wildfires met with unanimous approval from Prince Albert city council. All councillors voted in favour of pre-approving the sending of up to four local firefighters to help out in the event ...
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Road conditions
P.A., Melfort highways snow covered; travel not recommended around Nipawin
Travel is not recommended on Hwy 55 and surrounding junctions near Nipawin.A snapshot of the Highway Hotline just before 9 p.m. Thursday showed conditions including swirling snow, snow drifts, ice and zero visibilty from Meath Park to Choiceland, Nipawin and Carrot River areas. Environment Canada issued a snowfall warn...
Jan 17, 2025
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Wanted woman
Police searching for 31-year-old on outstanding warrants
The Prince Albert Police Service is asking for the public assistance's locating 31-year-old Shelby Donald.Donald is wanted for a number of outstanding warrants including three counts of failure to comply with a release order, identity fraud, obstructing a police officer, and failure to appear in court.Details on Donald...
Jan 16, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Frigid Temperatures
Extreme wind chills bring cold warnings to much of Saskatchewan
After a brief reprieve from cold weather earlier in the week, it has returned with a vengeance, with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) saying people in Saskatchewan can expect a multi-day episode of very cold wind chills.ECCC issued weather warnings for much of the province on Saturday, saying wind chill val...
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Pumping the brakes
Federated Co-op to pause canola crush and renewable diesel facilities
On Friday, Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. (FCL) announced it would be pausing work on two huge projects announced three years ago - a canola crush facility and a renewable diesel plant - both of which would have been located in a proposed Integrated Agriculture Complex in Regina."We've been working through this and ...
1h ago
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BODY-WORN CAMERAS
RCMP body cameras aim to build trust, but expert says can be "problematic"
Police promote body-worn cameras as a way to gather evidence and improve public trust and transparency; however, a police studies expert believes that their use could be "problematic.""Subsequent studies have shown that despite body-worn cameras in the U.S., it hasn't significantly reduced the misbehavio...
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Ready to Respond
Canada prepares counter-tariffs; Sask NDP says threat emphasizes need to focus on northern economy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is ready to retaliate if US president-elect Donald Trump slaps Canada with devastating new tariffsTrudeau says his government "will respond'' and "not hesitate to act'' if it faces a 25 per cent across-the-board tariff on imports from Canada when Trump returns to the ...
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Court proceedings
Timber Bay man charged after serious assault on Christmas Day
RCMP say a serious incident on Christmas morning involved a man being threatened with a gun and then assaulted.It happened in Timber Bay, which is a small community north of Prince Albert.The victim's injuries were fortunately not life threatening.Roderick Lavallee has been charged with aggravated assault and pointing ...
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Prairie Roots run deep - Music, Family and More with Matt Johner
Photo Credit: DMDS/Chris Henderson Matt Johner is a 22-year-old emerging country singer/songwriter whose authentic sound resonates with audienc...
Jan 17, 2025
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BODY-WORN CAMERAS
RCMP body cameras aim to build trust, but expert says can be "problematic"
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Enhancing Skills and Confidence
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Narrow Loss
Northern Bears fall short in shootout to Stars
22h ago
Wanted woman
Police searching for 31-year-old on outstanding warrants
Jan 16, 2025
Nursing education
New early admission option to help alleviate tight timeline for nursing students
Turning heads
P.A.'s Kraus placed #11 in NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings for N.A. goaltenders
Jan 16, 2025
Community safety
Safety upgrades expected on Highway 3 through Shellbrook
Jan 16, 2025
Local Sports
Raiders win 7-1
Raiders offense pours it on against Swift Current
The Prince Albert Raiders came into Friday's action against the Swift Current Broncos having already won their last two games in very different ways, a low scoring grind-it-out defensive effort, and a back and forth offensive battle. Friday the Raiders found another to win, dominating from the first puckdrop to the las...
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Narrow Loss
Northern Bears fall short in shootout to Stars
The Mann-Northway Northern Bears managed to salvage a point in Saskatoon on Thursday, narrowly falling 3-2 in a shootout to the Stars at Merlis Belcher Place. The loss marks the second straight for Prince Albert where they dropped a 5-4 decision on Sunday against Notre Dame. With Saskatoon leading 1-0 heading into the ...
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Home Sweet Home
Weekend preview: Raiders poised to climb standings with weekend at home
The Prince Albert Raiders have been on the road a lot since the Christmas break, but a game on Tuesday started the first home stand for the Raiders since the middle of December. The Raiders are at home for four games in a row which continues with the Swift Current Broncos on Friday, and Saturday against the Red Deer Re...
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Martial Arts
Prince Albert police officer promoted to black belt
Prince Albert's newest black belt says he wants to be an ambassador for the sport of brazilian-jiu-jitsu.Chris Riddell, who trains with Complete Martials Arts, was promoted last weekend at a special event in Regina. The 48-year-old noted Martial Arts has been a part of his life for over 30 years and fondly recalls star...
Jan 16, 2025
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Turning heads
P.A.'s Kraus placed #11 in NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings for N.A. goaltenders
A Prince Albert goaltender is catching the eyes of National Hockey League scouts. Earlier this week, NHL Central Scouting released their midterm rankings for the 2025 NHL Draft and P.A.'s Jayden Kraus was ranked 11th among North American goaltenders. The former Minto is currently in his second season with the WHL's Vic...
Jan 16, 2025
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AAA Hockey
Howe's last minute goal lifts Mintos over Battlefords; Northern Bears to face Saskatoon Thursday
Kanyan Unger had a pair of goals, Josh Henry made 31 saves, and Connor Howe played hero during the Prince Albert Mintos narrow 5-4 win over the Battlefords Stars on Wednesday night at the Art Hauser Centre. The win is the second in a row for P.A. who won their last contest on the road, downing the Saskatoon Contacts 4-...
Jan 16, 2025
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PA Profiles
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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NLC
SIGA Casinos introduce new player loyalty reward program, SIGA Rewards
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new loyalty program, SIGA Rewards. Representing an evolution of SIGA's commitment to exceptional guest experiences, SIGA Rewards takes the familiar hospitality of SIGA Casinos and elevates the experience for loyal members. "...
Oct 01, 2024
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Canada
Chrystia Freeland says Pierre Poilievre will 'sell' Canada out to Donald Trump
OTTAWA - Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is billing herself as the best person to lead Canada's fight against Donald Trump. In her first campaign ad since joining the Liberal leadership race Friday Freeland claims Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre would sell Canada out to Trump. The ad was launched in a vi...
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Extreme cold warnings in effect across Prairies, parts of Ontario and Quebec
Environment Canada issued extreme cold warnings for much of the Prairies and parts of Ontario and Quebec on Saturday morning as arctic air poured south. The national weather agency said the cold snap has sent the wind chill plummeting below -40 C in some parts of the country, including northeastern Alberta and most of ...
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'She has lost someone dear': Professor hopes orca's 'grief swim' spurs ethics rethink
As the female orca known as Tahlequah once again carries the body of a dead calf through waters near Vancouver Island, for the second time in seven years, researcher Barbara J. King says there's no mistaking the nature of the phenomenon. King said she's "more convinced than ever that animals, many animals, are exp...
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Universities face 'across the board' cuts in wake of international student cap
OTTAWA - Canadian colleges and universities are responding to a cash crunch brought on by Ottawa's cut to international student permits with layoffs, hiring freezes and service reductions, say people in the post-secondary education sector. A year ago, the federal government announced a 35 per cent reduction in study pe...
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Trump won't wait to review CUSMA trade pact, experts say
WASHINGTON - U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's pledge to hit Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs has sent shockwaves through America's closest neighbours - but it's likely just a first step in his plan to rattle a critical trilateral trade pact. The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement is up for revie...
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Icebreaker journey along St. Lawrence River sparks hopes for winter cruise industry
MONTREAL - An icebreaker cruise ship set sail on Friday for a frosty journey that will bring passengers along the St. Lawrence River, a new route that tourism officials hope will usher in a new era of winter cruises in the province. Ponant, the French company that owns the vessel, says it will be the first internationa...
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World
Gunman shoots dead 2 judges in Iran's capital tied to 1988 mass executions, state media reports
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A man fatally shot two prominent hard-line judges in Iran's capital Saturday in a rare attack targeting the judiciary, state media reported, both of whom allegedly took part in the mass execution of dissidents in 1988. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the fatal shooting...
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Gunman shoots dead 2 judges in Iran's capital, state media reports
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A man fatally shot two prominent hard-line judges in Iran's capital Saturday in a rare attack targeting the judiciary, state media reported. The judges, clerics Mohammad Mogheiseh and Ali Razini, both died in the shooting, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. A bodyguard for one o...
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Qatar says ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday
CAIRO (AP) - The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect in less than 24 hours, said Qatar's foreign ministry on Saturday. In a post on X, Qatar's foreign minister Majid al-Ansari, said the ceasefire will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. (0630 GMT) Sunday. He advised people to exercise caution when the agreem...
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Bolivian judge orders the arrest of former President Morales in sex abuse case
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) - A Bolivian judge on Friday issued a warrant for the arrest of former President Evo Morales after he failed to appear in court over a case alleging that he sexually abused a minor. Morales, 65, is alleged to have had a child with a teenage girl in 2016 - a sexual relationship that would have const...
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Impeached South Korean president to appear in court hearing to argue against his arrest
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's impeached president will appear at a hearing in a Seoul court on Saturday to oppose a formal arrest over last month's imposition of martial law, his lawyers said. Yoon, who has been in detention since he was apprehended on Wednesday in a massive law enforcement operation at his r...
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Impeached South Korean president to appear in court hearing to plead against his arrest
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's impeached president will appear at a hearing in a Seoul court on Saturday to oppose a formal arrest over last month's imposition of martial law, his lawyers said. Yoon, who has been in detention since he was apprehended on Wednesday in a massive law enforcement operation at his r...
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