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Prince Albert homicide victim died protecting young community member, says close friend
A man who was shot and killed at a Prince Albert homeless camp, died protecting one of his fellow community members.That's according to people who were with Thomas "Ponch" Bird at the time of the inci...
Jul 24, 2023
Pospisil among three Canadians given National Bank Open wild-card spot
TORONTO - Former semifinalist Vasek Pospisil is one of three Canadians to get a wild-card spot in the main draw of the 2023 men's National Bank Open. Tennis Canada on Monday announced the remaining pa...
Jul 24, 2023
Sask. still at low risk for West Nile Virus, but could that change?
Nothing says summer like a trip to the lake or a hike in the woods for many Saskatchewan residents, but it also brings hundreds of pesky, buzzy critters.Mosquitoes are alive and strong in the province...
Jul 24, 2023
Over 80 Ukrainian newcomer families now call P.A. home, more still expected in coming months
Prince Albert continues to be a top destination for Ukrainian newcomers.Currently, 84 families call the city home. At the end of 2022, there were just over 30 families in P.A. with that total nearly t...
Jul 24, 2023
Alouettes sign Shawn Lemon, veteran lineman ranks 15th in CFL history with 92 sacks
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have signed veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon, the CFL club announced Monday. The 34-year-old was named a CFL all-star last season after registering 29 defensive ...
Jul 24, 2023
Canadian men's relay team to receive Olympic silver medals at reallocation ceremony
LANGLEY, B.C. - The Canadian men's 4x100-metre relay team from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will finally receive its silver medals. The Canadian Olympic Committee announced Monday that team members Andre D...
Jul 24, 2023
Russian president signs legislation marking the final step outlawing gender-affirming procedures
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation Monday which marked the final step in outlawing gender-affirming procedures, a crippling blow to Russia's already embattled LGBTQ+...
Jul 24, 2023
Raiders sign 2023 Import Draft picks
The Prince Albert Raiders wasted little time in signing their newest draft picks.The team announced on Monday that Krzyzstof Macias and Matej Kubiesa have signed WHL scholarship and development contra...
Jul 24, 2023
Edmonton man appears in U.K. court after terrorism investigation
An Edmonton man arrested in a terrorism investigation in the United Kingdom appeared in a London court today. Khaled Hussein, who is 28, was charged under the Terrorism Act for allegedly being a membe...
Jul 24, 2023
Liberal minister Carolyn Bennett announces she will not stand for re-election
OTTAWA - Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett has announced that she will not stand for re-election as a member of Parliament. Bennett said she met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...
Jul 24, 2023
