tis the season
Santa in the North continues to spread Christmas joy to remote communities
Santa in the North, an annual endeavor organized by Rise Air, delivered more gifts than ever to young children and teens this month. "We are in a very unique position as we are not only 100 per cent Indigenous-owned by the communities that Rise Air serves, but from the perspective of doing the right thing and supp...
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Raiders AGM
Raiders impact on Prince Albert local economy continues to go up: AGM report
As one of the last community owned teams left in the WHL, the Prince Albert Raiders are in good standings financially.The Raiders Board of Directors and staff gathered for their annual general meeting (AGM) Wednesday night to discuss where the team is sitting after the last season, and heard the organization has been a...
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Raiders AGM
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Court proceedings
'The impact of this trauma will echo for generations': court case surrounding La Ronge woman's death reaches conclusion
Dec 11, 2024
Going Global
P.A.'s Zablocki named to Team Canada for U18 Women's World Championships
Dec 11, 2024
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Raiders AGM
Raiders impact on Prince Albert local economy continues to go up: AGM report
As one of the last community owned teams left in the WHL, the Prince Albert Raiders are in good standings financially.The Raiders Board of Directors and staff gathered for their annual general meeting (AGM) Wednesday night to discuss where the team is sitting after the last season, and heard the organization has been a...
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Scam alert
Person of interest sought in 'grandparent scam'
A victim has been defrauded of several thousand dollars in Prince Albert after falling prey to what police call a family, grandparent or friend emergency scam.Around 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 11, members of the Prince Albert Police Alternative Call Response Unit began investigating a report of fraud. The victim received a phon...
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Target moved forward
Marshals Service moves up operational timeline to coming summer
Following what it says is significant progress, the Saskatchewan Marshals Service is planning to be operational this summer, about one year sooner than they previously expected. SMS Chief Marshal Rob Cameron said that working with existing police services is a priority for the new police service whose headquarters will...
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Election results
No change to Birch Hills council after recount
A recount of votes for the Birch Hills municipal election will not result in any change to the initial results.Bria Lindsay, who ran for councillor, is the only one who submitted a request for the recount of the councillor and mayor ballots. The votes that separated Lindsay and the next councillor was 18 votes. The vot...
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Culture events
Prince Albert named one of the country's top participating communities in Culture Days 2024
Ranking seventh among small municipalities, the City of Prince Albert has received national recognition as one of the top participating communities in Culture Days 2024.With over 30 events and more than 1,800 participants, this year's celebrations which were held in late September and early October, showcased the city'...
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Cold Weather
Extreme cold forces school bus cancellations
Most of the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) buses are cancelled today due to the cold weather. Manager of transportation services for SRPSD, Ryan Bruce said only Meath Park and Big River buses are scheduled to run, though that may change with a weather update.All buses with the Prince Albert Catholic...
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Saskatchewan
tis the season
Santa in the North continues to spread Christmas joy to remote communities
Santa in the North, an annual endeavor organized by Rise Air, delivered more gifts than ever to young children and teens this month. "We are in a very unique position as we are not only 100 per cent Indigenous-owned by the communities that Rise Air serves, but from the perspective of doing the right thing and supp...
4h ago
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Looking for closure
Megan Gallagher's parents prepare for 'next chapter' after killer sentenced
One chapter is over, but there are still many left in the book.That's how parents Brian and Debbie Gallagher characterized the second-degree murder conviction of 29-year-old Robert James Joseph Thomas in Saskatoon's Court of King's Bench, for his role in 30-year-old Megan Gallagher's murder.Megan was last seen in Saska...
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Approval ratings
Scott Moe's approval jumps seven points after re-election: Angus Reid poll
After securing another majority government in October's provincial election, Premier Scott Moe's approval has rebounded, jumping by seven points.That's according to the latest premier approval ratings, published on Wednesday by the Angus Reid Institute. The poll showed Moe's popularity sitting at 52 per cent, up from 4...
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Politics
Sask. NDP bangs drum to eliminate PST from kids clothing this Christmas
Saskatchewan's NDP Leader Carla Beck is banging the drum for the Sask. Party to immediately and permanently remove Provincial Sales Tax (PST) from children's clothing in time for Christmas."We've heard from so many hard working parents, grandparents even, who are worried about the cost of living," Beck said.B...
Dec 11, 2024
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Three time champs
Debden Roadrunners looking to bring fourth straight national broomball championship to Saskatchewan
Four years ago, the province of Saskatchewan had never had a national champion in U20 women's broomball. The Debden Roadrunners have now given the province three straight, and they are looking to make it four as they get set for the season to start this winter.With this year's national championships set for Val-d'Or, Q...
Dec 11, 2024
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on the ice
Girls hockey school experiences surge in popularity
The 2024 All Girls Hockey School held over the weekend at Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) had more participants than ever before. In total, 106 female athletes took part in the two-day skill-building camp, which targeted youth between four years old and 14. That's about 30 more participants than in past...
Dec 11, 2024
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Three time champs
Debden Roadrunners looking to bring fourth straight national broomball championship to Saskatchewan
Four years ago, the province of Saskatchewan had never had a national champion in U20 women's broomball. The Debden Roadrunners have now given the province three straight, and they are looking to make it four as they get set for the season to start this winter.With this year's national championships set for Val-d'Or, Q...
Dec 11, 2024
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Going Global
P.A.'s Zablocki named to Team Canada for U18 Women's World Championships
A Prince Albert hockey prodigy will once again don the maple leaf on the international level. Stryker Zablocki was named to Team Canada for the 2025 IIHF U18 Women's World Championship on Tuesday, the second straight year she's been named to the team. Along with four others, Zablocki returns to the international spotli...
Dec 11, 2024
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Raiders win 6-3
Crocker's four point night leads Raiders past Warriors
The Prince Albert Raiders were looking to get back into the win column on Tuesday night as they played host to the Moose Jaw Warriors. Even though Moose Jaw has traded some star players away, they still forced the Raiders to take the lead four separate times to earn a 6-3 win.The goal trading started later in the first...
Dec 11, 2024
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1-for-1 trade
Raiders trade Peardon to Red Deer, acquire Smith
Ahead of their matchup Tuesday night with the Moose Jaw Warriors, the Prince Albert Raiders have traded 2006-born forward Cole Peardon to the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for 2006-born forward Evan Smith.Originally drafted in the fifth round by Red Deer, Smith comes from Kamloops, B.C. in his second season in the WHL. T...
Dec 10, 2024
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Second Meeting this season
Raiders set to welcome Warriors in Santas Anonymous game
Last weekend, the Prince Albert Raiders were faced with two very physical games with a win against Calgary at home before travelling to Brandon for a loss. Now for Tuesday night, they face a depleted last in the league Moose Jaw Warriors in their second matchup of the season. In the first meeting of the year, just the ...
Dec 10, 2024
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On the ice
Weekend rink report: Mintos swept by Moose Jaw, Northern Bears split in Regina
It was another busy weekend on the ice for Prince Albert based hockey teams. Here's how each team faired in their weekend matchups: Mintos swept by Moose Jaw in weekend set The Prince Albert Mintos saw their losing streak extend to three on Sunday following their weekend series against the Moose Jaw WINMAR Warriors at ...
Dec 09, 2024
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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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Nursing
Studying Nursing in Prince Albert with the University of Saskatchewan
"Becoming a nurse was something I knew I always wanted to do, but as a single mother, moving away from Prince Albert to complete my nursing degree was not realistic," says fourth year University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Nursing student Desiré Hoare. "I was working as a massage therapist,...
Oct 20, 2024
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NLC
SIGA Casinos introduce new player loyalty reward program, SIGA Rewards
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new loyalty program, SIGA Rewards. Representing an evolution of SIGA's commitment to exceptional guest experiences, SIGA Rewards takes the familiar hospitality of SIGA Casinos and elevates the experience for loyal members. "...
Oct 01, 2024
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Reliable rentals
Introducing EZ Care and EZ Ryder; Transforming health transport and car rental services
Eliza Estrella's entrepreneurial spirit is one of compassion and personal experience that began in the health care industry. After years working as a travel nurse, she started a company called EZ Care that recruits nurses and other health care professionals to rural and remote locations in northern Ontario, Manitoba, S...
Sep 27, 2024
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Canada
Meta gives in to CRTC disclosure order on Online News Act compliance
OTTAWA - After initially fighting the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Meta has complied with an order from the regulator to publicly disclose information about its news-blocking measures. The CRTC asked Meta what measures it's taking to comply with the Online News Act, and if news is being ...
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B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action lawsuit against Airbnb
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class-action lawsuit against Airbnb that alleges the short-term rental company has breached provincial consumer protection laws by offering unlicensed real estate brokerage and travel agent services. Justice Elizabeth McDonald says in a decision posted online Thursday ...
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Canada can't say when it will clear 140,000 backlogged cases for First Nations kids
OTTAWA - Canada has told the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal it can't say when it will work through a backlog of some 140,000 cases related to First Nations child services. That has led to a prominent child welfare advocate and First Nations leaders in Manitoba warning about an escalating crisis caused by Canada's inact...
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Montreal suburb declares 'end of deer saga' after killing 105 animals in urban park
MONTREAL - A Montreal suburb is declaring the "end of the deer saga" today after completing its plan to cull a growing herd of white-tailed deer in one of its parks. The City of Longueuil says a total of 105 deer have been killed in an operation it says was needed to restore the ecological balance in Michel-C...
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Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut Ontario's electricity exports to U.S. states
OTTAWA - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is brushing off threats from Ontario to restrict electricity exports. On Wednesday, Ford said Ontario is contemplating restricting electricity exports to Michigan, New York state and Minnesota if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products. American network CNBC as...
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Vancouver Island First Nation whose ex-chief met Capt. Cook files claim against B.C.
VICTORIA - A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers in the region almost 250 years ago is taking British Columbia to court, seeking title to their traditional territories and financial compensation. Chief Mike Maquinna, a descendent of Chief Maquinna who met British explor...
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World
North Dakota regulators OK underground storage for proposed Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota regulators approved permits Thursday for underground storage of carbon dioxide delivered through a sprawling pipeline proposed for the Midwest, marking another victory for the project that has drawn fierce opposition from landowners. The state's governor-led, three-member Industrial C...
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Israeli strike in Gaza kills 25 people as US makes new push for a ceasefire
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli airstrike hit the central Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 25 Palestinians and wounding dozens more, Palestinian medics said, just hours after President Joe Biden's national security adviser raised hopes about a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza. Officials at two ...
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The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot, watchdog finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot even though the bureau did prepare for the possibility of violence on Jan. 6, 2021, according to a watchdog report Thursday. It also said no undercover FBI employees were present that day and none of the bureau's informants ...
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The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot, watchdog finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot even though the bureau did prepare for the possibility of violence on Jan. 6, 2021, according to a watchdog report Thursday. It also said no undercover FBI employees were present that day and none of the bureau's informants ...
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Wander Franco's sex abuse trial has been postponed 5 months
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) - The trial against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who has been charged with sexually abusing a minor, sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking, was postponed on Thursday and scheduled to resume June 2, 2025. Dominican judge Yacaira Veras p...
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Wander Franco's sex abuse trial has been postponed 5 months
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) - The trial against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who has been charged with sexually abusing a minor, sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking, was postponed on Thursday and scheduled to resume June 2, 2025. Dominican judge Yacaira Veras p...
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