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Prince Albert

Spicy competition
Watch: Northern Lights Casino crowned chili cook-off champion
After a long simmering hiatus, the chili cook-off made a triumphant return to the Prince Albert Winter Festival.With a unanimous vote from the celebrity judges, Northern Lights Casino was crowned the 2025 champion and even came with a shiny trophy. Rhonda Badger, one of the cooks, told paNOW it was a team effort."...
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Armed robbery
Nipawin woman charged with armed robbery near Elk Ridge
A 20-year-old Nipawin woman is in police custody following an armed robbery at a business at the intersections of Highway 2 and 264 near Elk Ridge. Jake Grieves is charged with one count of robbery and three counts of failing to comply with probation orders and will make her next court appearance in Prince Albert Provi...
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Awaiting sentencing
Man responsible for car jacking and flight from police avoids trial by entering guilty pleas
A man who made good on a promise to continue his criminal ways, unless allowed to serve a sentence at a rehabilitation facility, is now awaiting sentencing on his new charges and likely facing a much stiffer sentence.Jordan Jenkins, 26, appeared Wednesday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court and by way of his lawy...
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Police transparency
Prince Albert Police release use of force numbers as part of transparency plan
In an effort to increase the amount of information flowing between the police service and the public and to build community trust, the Prince Albert Police has changed how it handles some information, such as use of force statistics. Chief Patrick Nogier explained changes actually started at the beginning of 2024 by co...
Feb 11, 2025
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ParticipACTION Community Challenge
City of Prince Albert awarding $15,000 to community sports organizations as Saskatchewan's Most Active Community
After being named Saskatchewan's Most Active Community back in July of last year as a part of the ParticipACTION Community Challenge, the City is receiving a $15,000 grant towards community sports organizations.The City is going to be awarding the grant in chunks of $2,500, and sports organizations in the city can appl...
Feb 11, 2025
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Elections
Ten people running for Chief at Muskoday First Nation
There appears to be lots of interest in the upcoming band election at Muskoday First Nation.A total of 10 people are running for Chief including the incumbent Ronald M. Bear who is seeking a second term.Also in the race are Beryl Bear, Corine Bear, Ted Bear, Ronald Bear, Jennifer Heimbecker, Wilma Jayne-Parks Isbister,...
Feb 11, 2025
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Saskatchewan

Looking for love
Prairie singles turning to professional matchmakers
It appears people on the Prairies are getting tired of aimlessly swiping on dating apps.As Valentine's Day looms, one professional matchmaker says 2024 was the busiest year in the company's 30-year history thanks to clients in Saskatchewan and Manitoba leaving their search for love to the expert."People aren't goi...
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Canada's 13 premiers in Washington on mission to push back on Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON - Canada's premiers are in Washington today to meet with lawmakers, business groups and lobbyists in a joint effort to push back on U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for devastating duties.It is the first time all 13 premiers have travelled to the American capital together.Read More:A timeline of Canada-U....
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Defence Minister says Canada working hard to meet NATO spending target
BRUSSELS - Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada is working hard to accelerate its defence spending to get to the two per cent threshold that it has committed to as part of NATO.The minister is in Brussels to meet with NATO allies and the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.Read More:Trudeau in Brussels to talk security as...
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INQUEST- DAY 2
ERT members explain decision to fire on Sask. man during second day of inquest
The second day of a coroner's inquest into the fatal confrontation between Trent Angus and RCMP three years ago saw four Emergency Response Team (ERT) members testify about their decision to open fire. Read more: Day 1- Testimony begins at inquest for Sask. Man killed in shootout with RCMP.The Sergeant in charge of ERT...
Feb 12, 2025
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Cancer treatment
New cancer treatment program available in Saskatchewan
For cervical cancer patients in Saskatchewan, the new Interstitial High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Gynecological Brachytherapy program is a game changer. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) announced Tuesday the service will mean patients no longer have to leave the province for treatment. "A lot of people refer to it as th...
Feb 11, 2025
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Sask. agriculture minister heading to India, UAE on trade mission
As Premier Scott Moe heads to Washington and Mexico in an effort to counter tariffs threatened by United States President Donald Trump, Saskatchewan's agriculture minister is off to India and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to advance trade relations with those two nations.Daryl Harrison will be leading the trade...
Feb 11, 2025
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Local Sports

Continuity at the core of Riders' 2025 roster-building approach
The Saskatchewan Roughriders focused on bringing most of their players back rather than bringing in a bunch of new faces in free agency."We had a good core of players here and took a lot of growth last season. We really wanted to try to bring them back and have continuity so we knew we weren't going to be very act...
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Fourth and final meeting
Raiders set to welcome Tigers in rematch from weekend
The Prince Albert Raiders just finished a three game road swing through Alberta, and the Raiders finished with a big win in overtime against the Medicine Hat Tigers. Now with four days of rest, the Raiders get set to welcome the Tigers for the final meeting of the season.The Raiders and the Tigers are the top teams in ...
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From Czechia to Canada
Learning about Czechian hockey and culture with Vojtech Vochvest
For players in Canada, most people know the pathway to get to junior hockey and the NHL. You go from playing in a house league growing up, graduate to AA around the U11 and U13 years, on to AAA in your U15 years where a WHL team can draft you, and then in a player's U18 years they either continue to play AAA or they en...
Feb 11, 2025
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Positive and Negative
How the new NCAA eligibility rule is affecting the SJHL
It's been about three months since the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced that players in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) were now eligible to play Division I hockey. Since then, the new rule has shaken up the hockey world and the affects of it, whether good or bad, have been very noticeable and...
Feb 11, 2025
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Local stars on ice
Success for local figure skaters in recent competitions
The Carrot River and Churchill Regional Figure Skating Competition was held at the Art Hauser Centre on the weekend and featured several skaters from area clubs. The Skate Canada Star program assesses the athletes in three area: skills, freeskate and dance.A total of 285 ribbons were presented to skaters in level Star ...
Feb 10, 2025
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honours
Zablocki named Athlete of the Month
Stryker Zablocki has been named Athlete of the Month for January. The Prince Albert local recently won an all-star award for her role in helping team Canada claim gold at the 2025 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship. Zablocki, a forward, scored eight goals and earned 12 points at the tournament. The team was victorious...
Feb 10, 2025
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PA Profiles

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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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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Canada

NDP candidates told to expect election call as early as March 10 in internal memo
OTTAWA - An internal memo to federal NDP candidates and their campaign staff says they should prepare for a federal election call to come as early as March 10, a day after the Liberals are set to announce their new leader. The document obtained by The Canadian Press was sent by the NDP's national campaign director, Jen...
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Hundreds of pills seized in bust outside pharmacy in Prince George, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Police in Prince George, B.C., say officers have seized hundreds of pills and other suspected drugs including fentanyl and methadone in an operation targeting trafficking outside a pharmacy. The ongoing operation comes after last week's leak of a Ministry of Health document revealing investigation...
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Peavey Mart warns of fake websites, accounts imitating brand as stores close
REGINA - Canadian retailer Peavey Industries LP is warning customers of imitation scams as the company closes its stores beloved for farm goods. Jest Sidloski, the vice-president of marketing for the Red Deer, Alta.-based company, said Wednesday fake Facebook accounts and websites have been created pretending to be Pea...
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Former intelligence adviser fears Trump may leverage intel sharing against Canada
OTTAWA - A former top advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's worried the U.S. might put intelligence sharing on the table in talks about Canada's laggardly defence spending. Vincent Rigby says he's afraid that at some point, intelligence will become a negotiating tool as the Donald Trump White house seeks t...
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Canada's new fentanyl czar says eliminating drug's 'scourge' is his primary goal
LANSDOWNE, ONT. - Canada's new fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau says he will bring an "intensity" to efforts to eliminate the scourge of fentanyl on both sides of the border. Touring a border point near Lansdowne, Ont. on his first day on the job, the former senior Mountie says his mandate is to bring people toge...
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Denis Coderre out of Quebec LIberal leadership race after being rejected by party
QUÉBEC - Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre says he won't appeal a party decision to reject his candidacy for the Quebec Liberal leadership. Coderre writes in a message posted to Facebook on Tuesday night that he is "disgusted" by the situation, complaining he was the victim of leaks and that "th...
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World

Gas explosion at Taiwan food court kills 1 and leaves 11 hospitalized
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - A gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan on Thursday killed one man and left 11 others hospitalized, fire authorities said. The blast occurred at the food court on the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung city. Among the 11 people who were hospitalized, four h...
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Judge clears way for Trump's plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump's plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. U.S. District Judge George O'Toole Jr. in Boston found a group of labor unions didn't have legal standing to challenge the program, commonly described a...
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Judge clears way for Trump's plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump's plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program. U.S. District Judge George O'Toole Jr. in Boston found a group of labor unions didn't have legal standing to challenge the program, commonly described a...
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Navy crew members eject from their jet before it crashes off the San Diego coast
A U.S. Navy jet crashed Wednesday morning off the coast of San Diego but the crew members were able to eject and were rescued by a fishing boat, authorities said. The two occupants of the E/A-18G Growler were first picked up by a fishing vessel called Premiere, then transferred to a nearby Customs and Border Protection...
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A Navy jet crashed off the coast of San Diego. 2 crewmembers were rescued.
A U.S. Navy jet crashed Wednesday morning off the coast of San Diego and the two crewmembers were rescued, authorities said. The two occupants of the E/A-18G Growler were first picked up by a fishing vessel called Premiere, then transferred to a nearby Customs and Border Protection vessel, said Coast Guard spokesperson...
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White House says judges balking at Trump's actions are provoking a 'constitutional crisis'
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said Wednesday that court rulings going against the Trump administration are coming from "judicial activists" on the bench whose decisions amount to a "constitutional crisis." White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt made the comments as she pushed back against ...
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