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Prince Albert

Crime
Prince Albert Police investigate after vehicle reported stolen
Prince Albert police are investigating a report of a stolen vehicle.It happened on Tuesday in the 1100 block of 15th St. W. and the initial call for help was received at approximately 3:07 a.m.Officers were dispatched at 3:33 a.m. and were on scene at 3:38 a.m."The suspect was gone upon police arrival; however, af...
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Court proceedings
Shooting incident inside Prince Albert home, results in five-year sentence for gun owner
A man involved in a shooting incident in Prince Albert where a bullet grazed another man's head, has received a five-year prison sentence.Colton Lafond appeared Tuesday morning at provincial court and guilty pleas were entered to intentional discharge of a weapon and assault with a weapon.The case that dates back to Ma...
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Meeting location changed
City changes third shelter meeting location due to high attendance
High attendance at the first two of the four planned public meetings on a permanent emergency shelter location have led to the moving of the third meeting back to the Chez Leach Lounge. The meeting this evening (January 21) was to be at the Alfred Jenkins Field House, but that room could only accommodate about 40 peopl...
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Community projects
Round two: homeless shelter meeting comes to Midtown
The City of Prince Albert held a second public meeting for a permanent homeless shelter Monday night and it had a much different look and feel than the first one, focusing more on group interaction and less on presentations.According to moderator and Community Development Director Craig Guidinger, that was, in fact, th...
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bus cancellations
Why school buses don't run in extreme cold
An extreme cold warning from Environment Canada prompted school bus cancellations across Saskatchewan Monday morning including Prince Albert and the Battlefords, Saskatoon and Regina. While it's a bit of a last minute hassle for parents, a transportation manager for one of the school divisions said it comes down to pol...
Jan 20, 2025
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Guilty pleas
Man, 20, pleads guilty to attempted robberies
A 20-year-old Prince Albert man pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and taking money from a business in Prince Albert last fall at the beginning of his anticipated trial. Blake Hunt appeared from the prisoner's box in Prince Albert Provincial Court on January 20 and admitted to attempted robbery as well as breaching hi...
Jan 20, 2025
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Saskatchewan

'String of disappointments': Canola producers say paused plants could hurt economy
In the same week, two major canola crush projects worth billions of dollars in the Regina area were put on hold, leaving producers to question what it means for the industry and the growth they represented in the economy.On Friday, Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) announced it was putting a pause on its canola crush ...
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Musk's straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant
NEW YORK (AP) - Right-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk's straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday, although his intention wasn't totally clear and some hate watchdogs are saying not to read too much into it. "I just want to say thank you for making it happen," Musk said during a speech at Capitol ...
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What it takes to write from the heart, a NEW Album, a Tour. It's a Close-Up with Alex Runions
Photo Credit: Jasper Anson With over 15 years of musical accomplishments, it's easy to see why his hometown of Kipling, Saskatchewan raised a b...
Jan 20, 2025
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Bunge-Viterra Merger
NFU says Bunge-Viterra merger highlights need for effective regulation
An agricultural group believes the approval of Bunge's acquisition of Viterra effectively ends competition in Canada's agriculture commodity sector. In a news release, The National Farmers Union (NFU) said this would give control of 40 per cent of the grain market to Bunge making it the world's largest agricultural com...
Jan 20, 2025
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Donald Trump sworn in as 47th United States president in Washington DC
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, promising a "revolution of common sense" and taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country's institutions.Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts t...
Jan 20, 2025
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Sask parks
Sask Parks registration dates announced
With the coldest day of the winter making itself known, the dream of spring has sprouted some happy news: Saskatchewan Parks has announced the reservation schedule for the 2025 camping season. Starting April 7 at 7 a.m. each day, campers and outdoors enthusiasts will be able to reserve sites for access all of the parks...
Jan 20, 2025
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Local Sports

Key CFL dates for 2025: Combine in Regina in March, training camps open May 11
The Canadian Football League's off-season schedule has been released before the 2025 season.CFL free agency gets underway on Feb. 11 with the free agency communication window happening from Feb. 2-9. The communication window allows free agents to begin working on contracts with potential landing spots.Read more:'I'm ex...
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Boxing
P.A. area boxers shine at Alberta silver gloves tournament
The youngest of six brothers is showing his toughness.Ayden Masuskapoe, 17, was competing last weekend at a silver gloves competition in Medicine Hat and finished first in his youth division."It's very rewarding and it really excites me just to fight," he said, when interviewed by paNOW on Monday.Masuskapoe w...
Jan 20, 2025
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Andrew Harris, 4-time Grey Cup Champion, joins Riders coaching staff
Andrew Harris was one of the players Saskatchewan Roughrider fans loved to hate.Now the former Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back is joining the CFL's club's coaching staff.The team announced Harris would join the staff as the running backs coach. Anthony Vitale, who was announced as the running backs coach earlier thi...
Jan 20, 2025
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On the ice
Weekend rink report: Northern Bears sweep Weyburn, Mintos split in Southern Sask.
Prince Albert-based hockey clubs had a busy weekend on the ice both on the road, and here at home. Let's take a look at how some of our local teams did: Northern Bears sweep weekend set against Gold Wings Despite the -40 C temperatures outside, the Mann-Northway Northern Bears were turning up the heat inside the Art Ha...
Jan 20, 2025
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Raiders win 3-1
Raiders extend win streak to four against Rebels
After routing the Swift Current Broncos the night before 7-1 on Friday, the Prince Albert Raiders were set to face a struggling Red Deer Rebels team on Saturday. In a game filled with adversity for the Raiders, they managed to fight off the defensively strong Rebels for a 3-1 win.The Rebels put some pressure on early a...
Jan 19, 2025
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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...
Jan 18, 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

Snowboarding Jan. 6 rioter still in B.C. custody after Trump pardon
VANCOUVER - An American man recently found guilty of rioting at the U.S. Capitol four years ago remains in immigration custody in British Columbia, even after being given a presidential pardon for his actions. But the lawyer for 32-year-old Anthony Vo says his client plans to drop his asylum claim in Canada and he expe...
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Dragons' Den's Arlene Dickinson says Kevin O'Leary's ovations to Trump not helpful
MONTEBELLO, QUE. - One of Canada's "Dragons' Den" stars is breathing fire at a former co-star over Canada's approach to the Donald Trump White House. Arlene Dickinson, an investor who appears on the popular reality TV show, says former "Dragon" Kevin O'Leary's recent comments are not helpful as Pres...
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From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump's executive orders could affect Canada
OTTAWA - While U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Canada is alarming enough, other measures he announced Monday after his inauguration could have their own implications for Canada. Here are five Trump directives that could affect Canadians: Pressure to scrap Facebook tax Canada implemented a digi...
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B.C. Premier David Eby asks Canadians to think carefully about spending money in U.S.
Premier David Eby says British Columbians should rethink trips to the United States and purchases of American products, as the province establishes a task force to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs. He says the proposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports would be a "deliberate econom...
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Final report of foreign interference inquiry to be made public next Tuesday
OTTAWA - The final report of the federal inquiry into foreign interference is set for public release next Tuesday. The commission of inquiry's most recent public hearings looked at the ability of agencies and officials to identify and counter foreign meddling. The inquiry also held a series of policy roundtables to hel...
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Canadian doc says WHO headquarters 'stressed, devastated' as Trump orders U.S. exit
TORONTO - A Canadian global health specialist says staff at the World Health Organization are "devastated" by President Donald Trump's executive order to pull the U.S. out of the agency. Dr. Madhukar Pai, the Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology and Global Health, is at the WHO headquarters in Geneva this we...
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World

LA's Olympic venues spared by wildfires, but city's rebuild could impact Games' runup
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The devastation wrought by the deadly wildfires that ravaged sections of Los Angeles have left an indelible imprint on the region's landscape and psyche. The runup to the city hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, in addition to World Cup matches in 2026 and a Super Bowl in '27, will coin...
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Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) - Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for baseball's Hall of Fame, voted in Tuesday along with CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. The trio will be inducted into the Hall at Cooperstown on July 27 along with Dave Parker and Dick Allen, voted in last month by the classic era committee. ___ AP M...
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Trump administration throws out policies limiting migrant arrests at sensitive spots like churches
WASHINGTON (AP) - Officers enforcing immigration laws will now be able to arrest migrants at sensitive locations like schools and churches after the Trump administration threw out policies limiting where those arrests could happen. The move announced Tuesday reverses guidance that for over a decade has restricted two k...
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US throws out policies limiting arrests of migrants at sensitive locations like schools, churches
WASHINGTON (AP) - Officers enforcing immigration laws will now be able to arrest migrants at sensitive locations like schools and churches after the Trump administration threw out policies limiting where those arrests could happen. The move reverses guidance that for over a decade has restricted two key federal immigra...
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Oath Keepers' Rhodes and Proud Boys' Tarrio released from prison after Trump Jan. 6 clemency
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Proud Boys extremist group leader Enrique Tarrio and Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes have been released from prison after their lengthy sentences for seditious conspiracy convictions in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol were wiped away by a sweeping order by President Donald Trum...
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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz and gets closer to a 25th Grand Slam title
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Novak Djokovic refused to let anything stop his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy in the Australian Open quarterfinals. Not a problem with his left leg. Not an early deficit. And not the kid across the net, Carlos Alcaraz, who was making things difficult and eyeing his own bit of hi...
15h ago
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