

Offender release
Man who kidnapped girl from Prince Albert playground to live in Regina after release
RCMP and the Regina Police have issued an alert that Jared Charles, the man convicted of kidnapping an eight-year-old girl from a playground in Prince Albert and sexually assaulting her will live in Regina upon his release Charles, a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, will be released on March 18 after serving his...
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Empty shelves: Shoppers look for piece of history at the Bay stores
Empty shelves and idle escalators greeted shoppers Monday as they poked through Hudson's Bay stores looking for bargains and perhaps a piece of history.In Edmonton, some racks at two Bay locations were picked clean as a mere handful of older men and women took advantage of 40, 50, 60 and even 70 per cent discounts.The ...
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Misconduct allegations
Saskatoon lawyer handling Indian Day School litigation, accused of misappropiating funds
A Saskatoon lawyer who was handling some Federal Indian Day School settlements has been placed on interim suspension and is not entitled to practice law until further notice. The notice was issued on March 11 by the Law Society of Saskatchewan. According to a statement on their website, Dwayne Stonechild repeatedly fai...
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Offender release
Man who kidnapped girl from Prince Albert playground to live in Regina after release
RCMP and the Regina Police have issued an alert that Jared Charles, the man convicted of kidnapping an eight-year-old girl from a playground in Prince Albert and sexually assaulting her will live in Regina upon his release Charles, a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, will be released on March 18 after serving his...
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Housing
Report shows Prince Albert needs over 1,000 housing units in the next 10 years
The City of Prince Albert council was presented Monday night with a detailed look at what is needed to satisfy housing demand in the city. The numbers are large and a mismatch exists between supply and demand when it comes to both renting and owning. To help fix it, between 87 to 160 units are needed per year until 203...
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Local business
A lasting Legacy: Father and son recipients of prestigious award
Standing before a packed room at Prince Albert's Coronet Hotel, Harold Guy received a roar of laughter after joking he could not believe he had a son who is a senior citizen.Harold made the remark at the annual Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce Legacy Luncheon, and was there to accept the Legacy award for ...
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Ride share
Pair arrested again after armed robbery during rideshare
An informal rideshare in Prince Albert did not turn out very well for one person after their vehicle was stolen at gun point two days ago. PA Police were called on March 15, just before 5 am to the 300 block of 19th Street West for an armed robbery in progress. They learned that the vehicle was stolen at gunpoint while...
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Police advisory
Prince Albert police investigate fentanyl overdoses
The Prince Albert Police Service is alerting the public of potentially fatal fentanyl circulating in the city, "Our members are currently investigating multiple overdoses in the past 24 hours involving fentanyl," they said in a media statement Saturday night.The public is reminded that any drug not prescribed...
Mar 16, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Empty shelves: Shoppers look for piece of history at the Bay stores
Empty shelves and idle escalators greeted shoppers Monday as they poked through Hudson's Bay stores looking for bargains and perhaps a piece of history.In Edmonton, some racks at two Bay locations were picked clean as a mere handful of older men and women took advantage of 40, 50, 60 and even 70 per cent discounts.The ...
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Ministry of Health issues overdose alert after two drug deaths in P.A.
The Saskatchewan Coroners Service has reported two suspected drug toxicity deaths in Prince Albert in a 24-hour period starting March 15th. The unknown substances that caused the fatalities are reported to be fentanyl, oxycontin or morphine. "These fatalities indicate a higher risk of overdose and death from drugs...
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IJS
Indigenous Justice Strategy has MN-S support
JThe federal Indigenous Justice Strategy has been finalized and has the support of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S). "MN-S supports the outcomes of the work done in part with Justice Canada on the Indigenous Justice Strategy. Collaborating, government-to-government, with Justice Canada, the IJS represen...
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Saskatchewan NDP to introduce motion opposed to annexation of Canada as house resumes
REGINA - Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP says it'll pressure Premier Scott Moe's government to put Canada first as politicians return for the spring legislative sitting during a turbulent trade war with the United States. NDP Leader Carla Beck says her party plans to introduce an emergency motion this week that calls on ...
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ONLINE PREDATORS
Sask. sees record surge in child exploitation cases
Saskatchewan is having more predators lurking on the Internet than ever before.The province's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit is on track to handle 1,317 cases this year - nearly double the 853 files it opened in 2021-22. Last year, the unit saw 1,003 new cases, a record it is set to surpass."Surpassing las...
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tariff trouble
Retaliatory Chinese tariffs on canola oil causing uncertainty in Sask.
The chair of Sask Oilseeds says China's retaliatory tariffs on Canadian canola oil will spell trouble for farmers and canola crushers alike."This is going to place a lot of pressure on our domestic crushers," Dean Roberts said."There's been a lot of investment made in expansion over the last few years, a...
Mar 17, 2025
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Man who kidnapped girl from Prince Albert playground to live in Regina after release
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Let the good times roll
Prince Albert bowlers qualify for Nationals
A group of Prince Albert bowlers will be representing Saskatchewan at Nationals in Surrey, B.C.The second of two Masters qualifying tournaments was held this past weekend in Regina. Out of the 12 available spots between men's and women's teams, Prince Albert took nine of them.On the ladies team: Cora-Lee White, Christa...
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Hoops
Carlton boys and girls headed to HOOPLA
The road to HOOPLA has been paved and both the Carlton boys' and girls' teams have secured their spots.The 5A boys' regional tournament was held this past weekend in North Battleford, and Carlton finished first.After dunking Lloydminster 80-41, Carlton had a much more competitive game against Yorkton but would prevail ...
Mar 17, 2025
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Figure Skating
WATCH: P.A. Skating Club athletes 'shake it off' one last time in final show of season
The Art Hauser Centre was rocking on Sunday afternoon for the Prince Albert Skating Club's Year End Ice Show. All 200+ skaters with the club participated in this year's wind-up with the theme being 'Eras on Ice', a Taylor Swift themed show where all performances were done to songs from her discography. (Logan Lehmann/p...
Mar 17, 2025
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Raiders win 4-1
Raiders prevail through adversity in Edmonton
After a grinding effort Friday night in Red Deer, the Prince Albert Raiders were in Edmonton to take on a rested Oil Kings squad. Not only did the Raiders get a multi goal lead, but they protected it through some tough penalties in the third to win 4-1.By the time the Raiders got their first penalty of the game halfway...
Mar 16, 2025
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Senior Hockey
Allan, Willow Cree set to battle for TRHL title
The finals for the Twin Rivers Hockey League (TRHL) is set to get underway on Saturday. It's first place versus second place in this years final as the Allan Flames faceoff with the Willow Cree Chiefs. The Flames ended the regular season at the top with a 13-2-1 (W-L-OTL) record while the Chiefs tied for second at 12-4...
Mar 15, 2025
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Raiders Win 4-3 (OT)
A-O-vertime hero: Oiring leads Raiders over Rebels
With the Prince Albert Raiders losing three straight games, they were in need of a win on Friday as they went into Red Deer to take on the Rebels who were fighting for their playoff lives. After a wild west of a first period with six goals, the Raiders would go to overtime with a hat trick performance from Aiden Oiring...
Mar 15, 2025
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PA Profiles

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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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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Canada

Four to be charged after organized crime-related police operation in Kanesatake
OKA, Que. - Quebec provincial police say four people are expected to appear in court this afternoon following a police operation linked to organized crime in a Mohawk settlement outside Montreal. Sgt. Marc Tessier says police arrested three men in their forties along with a 31-year-old woman and seized drugs and weapon...
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The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne nab four nominations for National Newspaper Awards
TORONTO - The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne is nominated for four National Newspaper Awards, including one for a photo of people giving former prime minister Justin Trudeau the finger while posing for a selfie. CP freelance photographer David Lipnowski is nominated in the feature photo category for his shot of a ...
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In the news today: Carney to make sovereignty announcement in Arctic
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, defence minister and military chief in Iqaluit for sovereignty announcement Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Iqaluit today in a bid to reassert Canada's sovereignty in the Arctic. Carney is expected to make an announc...
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New Brunswick Liberals to table budget today amid trade war with the United States
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's Liberal party is scheduled to table its first budget today since winning the October election. The budget comes as Canada is in a trade war with the United States, and Premier Susan Holt has said the economic uncertainty has made balancing the budget an "exceptionally difficult" ...
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Carney, defence minister and military chief in Iqaluit for sovereignty announcement
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Iqaluit today in a bid to reassert Canada's sovereignty in the Arctic. Carney is expected to make an announcement on strengthening security along with Defence Minister Bill Blair and Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan. He is also set to meet with Nunavut Premier P...
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February inflation data set to show end of federal tax holiday
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to release inflation figures for February today. Most economists expect inflation picked up as the federal government's temporary tax break on a number of household staples came to an end in February. The two-month GST holiday cooled prices in December and January, but inflation is for...
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World

Roberts rejects Trump's call for impeaching judge who ruled against his deportation plans
WASHINGTON (AP) - In an extraordinary display of conflict between the executive and judiciary branches, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching federal judges shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who ruled against his deportation plans. "For more than ...
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White House says Trump and Putin hold call as US seeks Russian sign-off on plan to end Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have begun a highly anticipated call as the U.S. administration looks to persuade the Russian leader to sign-off on a 30-day ceasefire proposal as a possible pathway to end the war. Tuesday's call comes after Ukrainian of...
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Hungary's parliament passes a law banning Pride events, in a new assault on LGBTQ+ rights
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees, continuing a crackdown by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing populist party on the country's LBGTQ+ community. The measure passed in a...
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Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 413 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with Hamas
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 413 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The surprise bombardment shattered a ceasefire in place since January and threatened to fully reignite the 17-month-old war. ...
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NASA's stuck astronauts are finally on their way back to Earth after 9 months in space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA's two stuck astronauts headed back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to close out a dramatic marathon mission that began with a bungled Boeing test flight more than nine months ago. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams bid farewell to the International Space Station - their home since last spr...
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Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 200 people in Gaza, health officials say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Gaza's Health Ministry says a wave of Israeli strikes across the territory has killed at least 200 people. Khalil Degran, a spokesman for the ministry based at the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza, provided the updated figure early Tuesday. Wafaa Shurafa And Josef Federman, The ...
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