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Prince Albert

Court proceedings
Not guilty plea entered by man accused of stabbing security guard
A man accused of stabbing a Prince Albert security guard is the head, is maintaining his innocence.Gilbert Robillard's matter was discussed Wednesday morning at provincial court and a not guilty plea was entered to aggravated assault.The trial was then scheduled for June 30.On Jan. 7, police were called to a business i...
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Community leaders
Prince Albert born doctor awarded King's Coronation medal
A woman who helped lead the creation of the Malhotra NICU of the North at Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital, and whose work continues to benefit Prince Albert Grand Council, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal Dr. Unjali Malhotra was presented with the award on Feb. 3, during a special ce...
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Inquest
McDonald death inquest rescheduled to March
An inquest into the death of Dillon McDonald in Montreal Lake in 2021 will happen in March, the Saskatchewan Coroner's Service announced on Wednesday. Originally, the inquest was to happen in January but was delayed because of the postal strike. McDonald, age 28, was shot and killed following an altercation with RCMP o...
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Trump’s Tariffs
'We can't take our foot off the gas pedal': Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce responds after tariff delay
While yesterday's afternoon phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yielded a 30-day reprieve from a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian exports, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO says it's no time to rest on laurels. "We can't take our foot off the gas pedal," Prabh...
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Wanted people
Police seek woman arrested after violent assault at Prince Albert apartment
One of multiple people arrested after a violent assault at a Prince Albert apartment building, is on the run.The Prince Albert Police Service is requesting the public's help locating Abbey Abraham.The 27-year-old is wanted on multiple outstanding warrants including assault with a weapon, break and enter with intent, ut...
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State of the City Address
Mayor committed to finding new ways to share operations and issues with the public
During his 'State of the City Address' Mayor Bill Powalinsky focused on three priorities for the city of Prince Albert: safer community, growing city and enhanced services. But rather than just focusing on the problems, he highlighted several initiatives aimed at improving communication and transparency from city hall,...
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Saskatchewan

Investigation continues
RCMP's Blackmore gives update on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation deaths
Rhonda Blackmore, Assistant Commissioner of the Saskatchewan RCMP joined Saskatchewan talk show host Evan Bray on Wednesday to give an exclusive update after four people were found dead at a residence on Carry the Kettle First Nation on Feb. 4. The First Nation is about an hour east of Regina and RCMP are calling the d...
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Saskatoon Public Schools to lay off 80 EAs after federal funds don't arrive
Saskatoon Public Schools says it is being forced to lay off 80 temporary educational assistants over the next two weeks after federal funding from Indigenous Services Canada meant to help pay for the positions was not received.Saskatchewan's largest school division said families directly impacted by the layoffs were no...
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Carney pledges to beat Trudeau's target for NATO spending benchmark
OTTAWA - Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney says he would reach Canada's NATO defence spending target by the end of the decade - two years ahead of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's schedule.Carney made the commitment this morning at a campaign event in Windsor, Ont., where he also promised a tax cut for the middle...
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Four dead at Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation: Saskatchewan RCMP
Saskatchewan RCMP said on Tuesday afternoon that the bodies of four people had been found inside a home on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation.RCMP said in a news release that File Hills First Nations Police Service was called to the home around 11:15 a.m, and found the bodies.RCMP said in the release they were unable to pr...
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Farmers on tariffs
'Destabilizing': Grain farmer; Cereals Canada brace for uncertainty amid tariff threat
Uncertainty. That word and feeling has become a unifier across the country since US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Canada. "That's really what the biggest problem right now is, there's no certainty in the market, there's no guarantee that these tariffs won't be put on," said Jeremy Welter, one o...
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Weather fluctuations
Out with the extreme cold, in with the snow
Keep your parka zipped and your layers on for now. Dangerous wind chill values of -40 C or colder continue in many parts of the province.Environment Canada issued a cold weather warning on Sunday and its continued with temperatures approaching -30 C and extremely cold wind chill values down to -45 C thanks to some ligh...
Feb 04, 2025
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Local Sports

Two more seasons
Marcus Sayles signs two-year extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders
Defensive back Marcus Sayles will be wearing green and white for two more seasons.On Wednesday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced that Sayles had signed a two-year contract extension with the team. The move follows an excellent season by the American defender in 2024, which saw him named an All-CFL player for the ...
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Hildebrand also goalie of the week
Rudolph named WHL's January rookie of the month
From the first day of January, Prince Albert Raiders rookie sensation Daxon Rudolph started to put together a point streak that almost until the end of the month. The month saw the Raiders play a total of 13 games, and Rudolph managed a point in the first 12 along with setting up a few plays that lead to goals in that ...
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Raiders win 5-2
Raiders extend point streak to nine games with win over Wild
One of the hottest teams in the WHL right now, the Prince Albert Raiders played host to the Wenatchee Wild Saturday night for the first time since the team moved from Winnipeg. The Raiders fell behind early, but they managed to score five straight goals to earn the 5-2 win.The Wild got the scoring started at the 3:16 m...
Feb 02, 2025
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Signing
Roughriders sign three-time All-CFLer Mike Rose
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were not content waiting for the Canadian Football League's (CFL) Free Agency communication window to open on Feb. 2, signing 32-year-old American defensive lineman Mike Rose on Saturday.Rose is a three-time All-CFLer, four-time West All-CFLer and a Grey Cup Champion.Rose was released by th...
Feb 01, 2025
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Key starter spots
Defensive backs, linemen a need for Riders ahead of free agency
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to return to the Grey Cup for the first time since 2013 this season.The team took positive steps towards that goal last season, returning to the playoffs and playing in the West Final under first-year head coach Corey Mace.Now the team will look to continue to build off of that mo...
Feb 01, 2025
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First time at the Art Hauser
Raiders set to welcome Wenatchee Wild to Prince Albert for first time
The Prince Albert Raiders are one of the hottest teams in the WHL right now with points in each of their last eight games, rattling off seven wins in that time to take the top spot in the East Division. They'll look to continue that momentum Saturday night at home as they welcome the Wenatchee Wild to the Art Hauser Ce...
Feb 01, 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

U.S. tariff threat: Quebec furniture company lays off 115 workers after sales drop
MONTREAL - A Quebec furniture manufacturer says the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods has forced it to lay off 115 people in the province. South Shore Furniture says it's laying off 97 people at its headquarters and factory in Ste-Croix, Que., southwest of Quebec City, and another 18 people at its operations in ...
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Don't take out anger at Trump by booing U.S. peewee hockey players: Quebec officials
MONTREAL - Quebec City officials are reminding the public not to boo the 11- and 12-year-old American hockey players who will be in town for a prestigious international peewee tournament that begins next week. Mayor Bruno Marchand noted that some fans have been booing the American anthem at NHL and NBA games ever since...
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Gun suspect arrested in Regina after four found dead on Saskatchewan First Nation
REGINA - Police have arrested a man accused of pointing a gun at people on a First Nation in southern Saskatchewan a few hours after four people were found dead in a home on another reserve. RCMP say Keagan Panipekeesick was arrested early this morning in Regina. Officers were searching for the 29-year-old after they r...
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Mark Carney pledges to beat Trudeau's target date for meeting NATO spending benchmark
OTTAWA - Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney says he would reach Canada's NATO defence spending target by the end of the decade - two years ahead of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's schedule. Carney made the commitment this morning at a campaign event in Windsor, Ont., where he also promised a tax cut for the middl...
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International grads more likely to hold jobs below their education levels: StatCan
OTTAWA - International students who graduated from Canadian schools are more likely to be underemployed than their Canadian peers and many are living with lower incomes as a result. Statistics Canada's national graduates survey looked at the employment rate of more than 83,000 international students who graduated in 20...
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Prime Minister Trudeau will host a Canada-U.S. summit amid threat of Trump tariffs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will host a Canada-U.S. economic summit in Toronto on Friday, days after President Donald Trump said he would hold off on his threatened tariffs against Canada for a month. The Prime Minister's Office says the event will assemble Canadian trade and business leaders, along with org...
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World

Guatemala strikes deal with Rubio to accept migrants from other countries deported from the US
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) - Guatemala's president said Wednesday after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that his country will accept migrants from other countries being deported from the United States. Under the "safe third country" agreement announced by President Bernardo Arevalo, the deportees wo...
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Guatemala strikes deal with Rubio to accept migrants from other countries deported from the US
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) - Guatemala's president said Wednesday after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that his country will accept migrants from other countries being deported from the United States. Under the "safe third country" agreement announced by President Bernardo Arevalo, the deportees wo...
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Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
LISBON, Portugal (AP) - Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's millions of Ismaili Muslims, following the death of his father. The 53-year-old was designated as the Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, in his father's will. His father di...
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Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages
WASHINGTON (AP) - Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump's domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around necessities are a top concern. The former NFL player, Texas state representative and White House senior aide was confirm...
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Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages
WASHINGTON (AP) - Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump's domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around necessities are a top concern. The former NFL player, Texas state representative and White House senior aide was confirm...
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FBI agents who 'simply followed orders' in Jan. 6 probes won't be fired, a Justice official says
WASHINGTON (AP) - FBI agents "who simply followed orders and carried out their duties in an ethical manner" while investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol are not at risk of being fired, a top Justice Department official said in a memo to the bureau workforce obtained by The Associated Press on Wedne...
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