Politics
Premier Scott Moe to remove industrial carbon tax rate
Premier Scott Moe took to social media Wednesday afternoon with an announcement about the carbon tax.He said the province is getting rid of its industrial carbon tax rate, calling Saskatchewan the first fully carbon tax-free province in Canada."Now that the two major federal parties and their leaders have announce...
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Trump announces 25 per cent tariff on all auto imports to the U.S.
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the United States on April 2.The order doesn't appear to offer carveouts for vehicles built under the terms of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, negotiated during the first Trump ad...
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Premier Scott Moe to remove industrial carbon tax rate
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PJHL hockey
Timberjaks junior hockey club quickly becoming a source of community pride and player growth
Aiden Oiring's Mom
Family ties: Coach Kristi Oiring shares experience coaching hockey in Israel
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Leadership
Ronald Bear re-elected Chief at Muskoday First Nation
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Alberta Clipper
Old Man Winter not quite done with Saskatchewan as snow approaches
One last gasp of winter is heading our way. The province will see an Alberta Clipper coming through on Thursday, bringing with it significant precipitation and strong wind. Danielle Desjardins of Environment and Climate Change Canada said the system is expected to arrive overnight into Thursday morning in west-central ...
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Homelessness in Prince Albert
City signs partnership with Riverbank for encampment response
The City of Prince Albert has received some extra financial help in its efforts to help move people out of encampments and into better shelters. At a special council meeting on Monday, councillors voted in favour of signing a deal with the Riverbank Development Corporation for a one-year term as part of its Encampment ...
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Arson investigation
Prince Albert cabinet maker says shop fire sparked by encampment
The owner of Hesje Cabinets and Design in Prince Albert is confirming ongoing struggles related to trespassing and vandalism in their compound.In the ealy morning hours of March 21, a fire caused extensive damage to the shop building.While experiencing heavy smoke and flames, firefighters were successful in confining a...
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Leadership
Ronald Bear re-elected Chief at Muskoday First Nation
Ronald Bear has been re-elected to a second term as Chief at Muskoday First Nation.As per Tuesday's election results, he had just eight more votes than runner-up Jennifer Heimbecker (167-159).Elected to council were Elwin Bear, Beryl Bear, Heather Constant, Kelly Bear and Jennifer Heimbecker.A band member can run for b...
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Rise Air resuming Sunday flights from PA to northern communities
Following a four-year absence, Rise Air has confirmed the return of Sunday flights between Prince Albert and the northern communities of Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids/Black Lake and Wollaston Lake/Hatchet Lake.Flights will begin on May 5, 2025."I know first-hand from listening to our passengers that they will be relie...
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Crime
Prince Albert Police investigating after dog shot in yard
A seven-year-old Alaskan Malamute is expected to recover after getting shot in the shoulder.The incident happened Tuesday afternoon in the city's East Hill area while the dog was in a yard with a six-foot high fence surrounding it.The owner, who was visibly shaken by what had transpired, told paNOW their dog is very mi...
Mar 25, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Politics
Premier Scott Moe to remove industrial carbon tax rate
Premier Scott Moe took to social media Wednesday afternoon with an announcement about the carbon tax.He said the province is getting rid of its industrial carbon tax rate, calling Saskatchewan the first fully carbon tax-free province in Canada."Now that the two major federal parties and their leaders have announce...
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Alledged Neglect
Animal abuse trial begins in N.Battleford provincial court
The horse was lying partially upright. Its hind legs were splayed open and its head and muzzle cocked and at an angle. From where the two animal protection officers, the veterinarian and property owner Ellen Haudeck were standing, they could see that the horse was physically frozen to the ground and looked dead. "...
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Trump announces 25 per cent tariff on all auto imports to the U.S.
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the United States on April 2.The order doesn't appear to offer carveouts for vehicles built under the terms of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, negotiated during the first Trump ad...
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Canola tariffs hit hard as AgriStability program falls short: Sask Oilseeds
Saskatchewan farmers might not be getting the help they need after China slapped a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil.Codie Nagy, vice-chair of Sask Oilseeds, said the federal government's move to increase the cap on the AgriStability support program doesn't go a long way to helping most farmers."It's not ...
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Family Ties
Maverick politics and technological pursuits: The Prince Albert connection to Elon Musk
When the roads to Prince Albert were made of gravel and dirt, a recreational pilot parachuted into the community to be its Social Credit Party candidate. Joshua Haldeman, a Regina-based chiropractor and maternal grandfather of Elon Musk, placed fourth in that 1945 election, losing to the Co-operative Commonwealth Feder...
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Moe, Beck condemn U.S. decision to help Russia access fertilizer markets
Premier Scott Moe and NDP Leader Carla Beck found themselves agreeing on at least one issue on Tuesday.Both leaders condemned a statement from the White House indicating that the United States would help restore Russia's access to the world market for "agricultural and fertilizer exports."Beck told reporters ...
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Local Sports
Aiden Oiring's Mom
Family ties: Coach Kristi Oiring shares experience coaching hockey in Israel
While fans of the Prince Albert Raiders have seen Aiden Oiring develop his game into one of the most exciting and reliable players on the team, fans may not know that his mom has developed her abilities as a coach, thanks to some help from the WHL Club.While Kristi Oiring follows her son around to as many games as she ...
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'It's not a fun day': Watford, Butler among Roughrider cuts
The Saskatchewan Roughriders revealed their final cuts heading into the 2019 CFL regular season, with quarterback David Watford and defensive back Crezdon Butler among them.Teams across the league had until 8 p.m. Saturday to finalize their rosters."It's not a fun day when you have to do it," general manager ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Raiders finish East Division clinching weekend with year end awards
Although the playoffs are about to begin, the Prince Albert Raiders had lots to celebrate on Sunday with their annual awards banquet. In total, 13 awards were handed out this season while also celebrating the three 20-year-olds who have played their last regular season games as a Raider.Raiders goaltender Max Hildebran...
Mar 24, 2025
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Raiders win 4-3
Raiders win East Division title in epic final clash with Saskatoon
This team started the season with a record of 2-7-2 through the first 11 games of the season, but now after 68 games the Prince Albert Raiders are East Division champions. It all came down to the final game of the regular season between the Raiders and their bitter rivals the Saskatoon Blades. Both teams had the lead i...
Mar 23, 2025
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National Spotlight
Pair of P.A. speed skaters to represent city, province at Nationals
Two local speed skaters are straightening out the final kinks as they get set to head to Kamloops at the end of the month for the Canada Youth Short Track Championships. The event will be held Mar. 29-31 and features skaters aged 11 to 13, serving as an introduction for developing skaters to represent their province or...
Mar 23, 2025
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Raiders win 3-2 (OT)
Dube-dooby-does twice as Raiders pick up big win in Saskatoon
Coming into Friday's action, the Saskatoon Blades had 81 points to lead the East Division, the Prince Albert Raiders had 80, both teams had 37 wins for the first playoff positioning tiebreakers, the Raiders had a slight goal differential advantage for the second tiebreaker, both had top three goaltenders in the league,...
Mar 22, 2025
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PA Profiles
Gray's Funeral Chapel: Compassion and community dedication since 1993
Trust, Integrity, Compassion, Family, Community. These are just a few of the reassuring words that come to mind when you think of Gray's Funeral Chapel, the recipient of the 2025 BOB Award for Best Funeral Home.Part of the community since 1993, Gray's Funeral Chapel has long been the trusted funeral service provider fo...
Mar 25, 2025
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Anniversary Celebration
PBCN Petro Canada: Celebrating 20 years of success and growth
From the humble beginnings 20 years ago as a single, small gas station in Prince Albert, PBCN Petro Canada has become an example of growth and a community leader when it comes to customer service. In addition to adding another service station in the city on 6th Ave. East, and the Hilltop Tunnel Wash on 2nd Ave. West, t...
Mar 21, 2025
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Listen: Learn more about Kin Enterprises
Pattison Media's Garth Kalin does an in-depth interview with Kin Enterprises Executive director, Hillary Brahniuk in which he explains what Kin is, programs offered, what they do, what all they are involved in and more.In this next interview, Teresa goes into being a baker and working in the Restaurant at Kin Enterpris...
Mar 20, 2025
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Investment News
Kachur Wealth Management Group: Active portfolio management amid market uncertainty and tariff tensions
Acknowledging the recent uncertainty that's been created by U.S. president Donald Trump's tariffs, Cole Kachur says the traditional "buy and hold" strategy simply does not work the way it used to.Instead the seasoned investor and his team at Kachur Wealth Management Group, are recommending people 'remain acti...
Mar 12, 2025
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Sask summer tradition
Country Thunder: More than just a legendary musical experience
From the moment the gates open in Craven, SK to the last note of the final performance, the Country Thunder music festival experience goes beyond an incredible lineup of country music legends and rock stars. It's become an iconic series with festivals across North America, but Saskatchewan is where it all started. &quo...
Feb 19, 2025
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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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Canada
Montreal archdiocese launches real estate arm aimed at maximizing social impact
MONTREAL - As Montreal grapples with growing homelessness, the Catholic archdiocese in the city is forming a new real estate arm that it says will help ensure any redevelopment of church properties addresses "pressing community needs." The creation of the Roman Catholic Real Estate Corp. of Montreal, announce...
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In the news today: Carney's campaign presses pause as new U.S. auto tariffs announced
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump's tariffs derail Carney's campaign plans Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fallout of new auto tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Carney sa...
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'It's the Wild West': How AI is creating new frontiers for crime in Canada
VANCOUVER - Canadian police patrolling corners of the dark web are well aware of the commonly nefarious ways criminals exploit artificial intelligence. There's deepfake pornography. Voice impersonation. Romance scams that turn into financial fraud. But recently there's been a new twist - criminals offering to "jai...
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New poll suggests Canadians' fear of losing their jobs to a trade war is fading
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests that Canadians are feeling less anxious about losing their jobs as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to pursue his trade war with Canada and much of the world. The Leger poll for The Canadian Press, which sampled 1,599 Canadian adults from March 21 to March 24, suggests that 38 per cent...
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Trump's auto tariffs derail Carney's federal election campaign plans
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fallout of new auto tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Carney said he was suspending his campaign plans for the day and would return to Ottawa to hold a meeting of the Canada-U.S. cabinet comm...
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Three B.C. avalanche victims identified as snow sport industry veterans
The partner of a victim in Monday's avalanche that killed three snow sport veterans in British Columbia's Purcell Mountains says she tried to dig him out and revive him after arriving on the scene. Whistler-based professional snowboarder and filmmaker Leanne Pelosi says on social media that it's "absolutely beyond...
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World
Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's coast, leaving 6 dead and 9 injured, officials say
CAIRO (AP) - Six people died and nine others were injured after a tourist submarine sank in the popular Egyptian Red Sea destination of Hurghada, two municipal officials said Thursday. They were speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media. Emergency crews were able to rescue 2...
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World figure skating championships pause to remember those who died in plane crash
BOSTON (AP) - Before the skaters in their sequins and brightly coloured costumes took the ice at the world figure skating championships on Wednesday night, a choir dressed all in black sang a solemn hymn for those who died in a plane crash on their way back from a camp for up-and-coming skaters this winter. Boston's Co...
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Pilot rescued with 2 girls from icy Alaska lake was not authorized to have passengers, official says
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - A pilot rescued with two young family members after they survived a night on the wing of an airplane partially submerged in an Alaska lake is a student pilot who was not authorized to fly with passengers, according to a U.S. official and federal aviation records. The Federal Aviation Administra...
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Extreme heat without AC in Texas prisons is unconstitutionally cruel punishment, judge rules
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday found the extreme heat in Texas prisons is "plainly unconstitutional," but declined to order the state to immediately start installing air conditioning, which could cost billions. The ruling affirmed claims brought by advocates of people incarcerated in Texas,...
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Ex-North Dakota lawmaker gets 10 years for going to Europe with intent to pay for sex with a minor
A once-powerful former North Dakota lawmaker was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for traveling to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with a minor. Holmberg's attorney, Mark Friese, confirmed the sentence but declined to comment after the sentencing. Former state senator Ray Holmberg, 81, pleaded guilty las...
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Appeals court won't halt order barring Trump administration from deportations under wartime law
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court refused Wednesday to lift an order barring the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law. A split three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a March 15 order temporari...
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