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Prince Albert

Armed robbery
Business on 15th Street West held up a knifepoint
A business in the 200 block of 15th Street West was held up yesterday by a robber with a knife. Prince Albert Police said that a man entered the business last night at around 11:30 p.m. armed with a knife and demanded money from the staff. He then fled the scene. Police called in the Service Canine Unit who attempted t...
Jan 03, 2025
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Assault
Man charged after assault on security guards
A 29-year-old man was arrested by Prince Albert Police, after threats were made to a security guard. Early Thursday afternoon, officers responded to the 900 Block of Exhibition Drive and learned that two men had approached the security guard's vehicle, hitting the window. Members of the Prince Albert Police responded q...
Jan 03, 2025
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Safer communities
PA Operation Red Nose delivers 347 people safely home
After another busy year, that saw an increase in per day use, volunteers with the Prince Albert Operation Red Nose campaign are enjoying some well-deserved rest.In its 12th year in Prince Albert and area, 347 people were delivered safely home with their vehicles over the holiday season. Operating over nine nights (11 i...
Jan 03, 2025
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Cold snap
Temps close in on -40 this evening
If you thought Thursday night was cold, Friday will be even colder with temperatures predicted to drop to -38 this evening. Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the City of Prince Albert, the Battlefords and Lloydminster, but temperatures will be cold across the province. "A period of very col...
Jan 03, 2025
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Community traditions
End of an era: Prince Albert family announces end to holiday tradition
For over three decades, the Adams family home in Prince Albert has become known as the epi-centre of the city's festive spirit, attracting thousands of visitors at Halloween and during the Christmas season.However through a social media post, Dennis Adams announced on Wednesday this was their last Christmas for their e...
Jan 02, 2025
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New recruits
Seven new recruits for P.A. Police
Seven new recruits will attend the Saskatchewan Police College class starting soon. When they are done, the men will be joining the Prince Albert Police Service. The service announced on Thursday that Cameron Preymack, Conor McGhee, Tyler Gordon, Logan Darbyshire, Chase Friedt-Mohr, Kade Cooper, and Tanner Blondeau wil...
Jan 02, 2025
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Saskatchewan

Safe Place
'Sisterhood': Ribbon skirt library provides community for Indigenous women in Sask.
When a handful of Indigenous youth came up to Claire Tuckanow to compliment her ribbon skirt and shared wishes of wanting their own, a spark was started.Tuckanow, a Métis-Cree woman from the Okanese First Nation, is the building safer communities coordinator with Growing Young Movers (GYM).GYM is a nonprofit org...
Jan 04, 2025
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Mirasty Exit
Outgoing Lt. Gov. Mirasty looks to the future while reflecting on the past
Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty fondly recalls a time when he was visiting a school and met the principal and a student, who were both visibly nervous. "The statement was made 'We weren't even sure that we could talk to you,'" he said. Mirasty recognized they had a respect for the office, but he also acknowledged there...
Jan 03, 2025
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Case of B.C. teen with avian flu shows 'worrisome' mutation of virus
Infectious disease experts say the avian flu case that infected a 13-year-old in British Columbia shows "worrisome" signs that the virus could be mutating to more easily infect humans, but that the treatment approach taken can help inform future cases.In a letter published in the The New England Journal of Me...
Jan 03, 2025
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Housing
Saskatchewan's vacancy rate climbed slightly to 2.7 per cent in 2024
Saskatchewan's rental market saw a shift in 2024, with vacancy rates in cities with over 10,000 people rising to 2.7 per cent, up from 2.4 per cent in 2023, according to The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.Cameron Choquette, CEO of Rental Housing Saskatchewan said there's a bit of reprieve for rental housing pr...
Jan 03, 2025
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YEAR IN REVIEW
Carla Beck wraps up year with plan for next election
Carla Beck and the Saskatchewan NDP are back in the Legislature with a much stronger presence than before, but Beck said the work is already starting for the next election. Beck said that she is proud of the party's stronger presence with 27 seats to the Sask. Party's 34 and that except for one, they hold all the seats...
Dec 31, 2024
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HROMEK RESIGNS
Jon Hromek steps down as Sask. United Party Leader
Jon Hromek, the leader of the Saskatchewan United Party, announced his resignation and decided to step away from the party after they failed to win any seat in the October provincial election.According to the email statement the party sent out on New Year's Eve morning, Hromek said the decision "was not made light...
Dec 31, 2024
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Local Sports

Raiders lose 5-3
Wheat Kings take season series with Raiders in strong defensive effort
With six games already played between the Prince Albert Raiders and Brandon Wheat Kings, the two teams met for the seventh time Saturday night in the Art Hauser Centre. A slow start from the Raiders and a ton of blocked shots by the Wheat Kings late in the game saw the Raiders fall 5-3 in the final.Just 3:03 into the f...
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Raiders win 3-2 (SO)
Goaltender battle leads Raiders to shootout victory in Moose Jaw
The Prince Albert Raiders have had a busy schedule coming out of Christmas so far, and Friday's action against the Moose Jaw Warriors served as the Raiders' fifth game in eight days. The Raiders dominated play for most of the game, but two great performances in goal between Josh Banini and Dimitri Fortin playing agains...
Jan 04, 2025
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Raiders win 6-3
Redemption for Raiders on New Year's Day in Saskatoon
A busy start to the second half of the season for the Prince Albert Raiders continued on Wednesday when the Raiders played their fourth game in six days in Saskatoon. After losing at home on Monday, the Raiders went into Wednesday's rematch with a consistent and disciplined game plan to win 6-3 over the Blades.Tomas Mr...
Jan 02, 2025
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6'5" defencemen addition
Raiders acquire Fabrizi from Red Deer in exchange for Pederson
On their day off between games with the Saskatoon Blades, the Prince Albert Raiders made a trade with the Red Deer Rebels. The Raiders acquired 19-year-old defenceman Matteo Fabrizi in exchange for 18-year-old defenceman Doogan Pederson, prospect Miller Robson, and a third round pick in 2025.Standing at 6'5", 235 ...
Dec 31, 2024
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Raiders lose 4-2
Questionable end as Raiders lose against Saskatoon
After picking up two wins over Swift Current out of the Christmas break, the Prince Albert Raiders had just one day off before they faced the Saskatoon Blades for the first time this season. Both teams had their struggles throughout the game, but a late non-call against the Raiders had this game end in controversial fa...
Dec 31, 2024
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First meeting between Blades and Raiders
Finally: Raiders and Blades set to meet for first time this season
It's been eight months and 25 days since the Saskatoon Blades took a 6-2 win over the Prince Albert Raiders in game five of the first round of playoffs last season. The Raiders and Blades will meet for the first time since, a total of 296 days, on Monday at the Art Hauser Centre.The two teams did meet during the presea...
Dec 30, 2024
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PA Profiles

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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Reliable rentals
Introducing EZ Care and EZ Ryder; Transforming health transport and car rental services
Eliza Estrella's entrepreneurial spirit is one of compassion and personal experience that began in the health care industry. After years working as a travel nurse, she started a company called EZ Care that recruits nurses and other health care professionals to rural and remote locations in northern Ontario, Manitoba, S...
Sep 27, 2024
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Canada

Trudeau expected to step down this week, Globe and Mail reports
OTTAWA - The Globe and Mail is reporting that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce he is stepping down as Liberal party leader as early as Monday. Trudeau has faced mounting calls for his resignation from MPs in his caucus as public opinion polls have continued to put the governing Liberals trailing fa...
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Quebec provincial police investigating death of 70-year-old man found on snowmobile
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police are investigating the death of a 70-year-old man who was found on a snowmobile in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of the province. Police say they received a call at 3:30 a.m. Sunday about a man found unconscious on the vehicle in Val-Paradis, Que., about 581 kilometres north...
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Surrey Police arrest driver after failing to stop at B.C. border crossing
SURREY, B.C. - Police in Surrey, B.C., say they arrested the driver of a vehicle with Washington state licence plates who failed to stop at the Pacific Highway border crossing Sunday. The Surrey Police Service says the Canada Border Services Agency flagged a white pickup truck that drove through the border around 8:45 ...
9h ago
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FBI probing New Orleans truck attacker's travel, including 2023 trip to Ontario
The Federal Bureau of Investigation in New Orleans says the man behind the deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street travelled to Ontario in July 2023. Special agent Lyonel Myrthil says the investigation is now "crossing state and international borders," as law enforcement pieces together Shamshud-Din Jabbar's mo...
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Conservative MP Luc Berthold says he has prostate cancer but not stepping down
MONTREAL - Conservative MP Luc Berthold has announced he has prostate cancer. The longtime member of Parliament for Quebec's Mégantic-L'Érable federal riding shared the news on social media today. Berthold said in a Facebook post that the cancer is treatable but will require an operation that he expects t...
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Thousands are without power due to winter storm hitting Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A winter storm in Newfoundland and Labrador has resulted in localized flooding and has left thousands without power as massive waves continue to slam the coastline. Ian Gillies, reached over the phone from Brigus South - a community along the coast about 60 kilometres south of St. John's - says he's ...
10h ago
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World

South Korea's military says North Korea fired mid-range missile into eastern sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea on Monday fired a suspected mid-range ballistic missile into its eastern seas, South Korea's military said, extending its heightened weapons testing activities into 2025 weeks before Donald Trump returns as U.S. president. The South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile was fire...
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South Korean anti-corruption agency asks police to take over efforts to detain impeached Yoon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's anti-corruption agency has requested that police take over efforts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its investigators failed to bring him to custody following a standoff with the presidential security service last week. The agency and police confirmed the discuss...
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South Korean anti-corruption agency asks police to take over efforts to detain impeached Yoon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's anti-corruption agency has requested that police take over efforts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after its investigators failed to bring him to custody following an hours-long standoff with the presidential security service last week. The agency and police confirmed...
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The FBI says the man responsible for New Year's truck attack visited New Orleans twice before
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The man responsible for the truck attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day that killed 14 people visited the city twice before and recorded video of the French Quarter with hands-free glasses, an FBI official said Sunday. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Houston, also traveled to Cairo, Egypt, ...
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Austrian People's Party nominates Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns
VIENNA (AP) - Austrian People's Party has nominated its General Secretary Christian Stocker as interim leader after the expected resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Austrian news agency APA reported. Stocker, a lawyer and member of the Austrian Parliament, has served as general secretary of the People's Party sinc...
16h ago
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Austrian People's Party nominates Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns
VIENNA (AP) - Austrian People's Party has nominated its General Secretary Christian Stocker as interim leader after the expected resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Austrian news agency APA reported. Stocker, a lawyer and member of the Austrian Parliament, has served as general secretary of the People's Party sinc...
16h ago
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