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Court proceedings
Not guilty pleas in Prince Albert bar brawl case
Nearly seven months after a brawl outside a Prince Albert night club, comes confirmation that all four of the people arrested and charged will face trial.Dustin Shier, Terrance Shier, and Shantelle Bonik (Fizzard) all appeared Tuesday afternoon at Prince Albert Provincial Court and sat quietly as their lawyer Estes Fon...
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PA votes 2024
Returning officer anticipates higher voter turnout
In the last municipal election in 2020, a total of 3,303 voters visited advanced polls over the course of six days.This year, there were 2,186 ballots cast in advanced polls over just four days. "The first session at the Alfred Jenkins had 1,022 voters over Friday and Saturday," said Terri Mercier, returning ...
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Inquest
December inquest planned for man who died in PAPCC
How 53-year-old Barry Fontaine came to be found unconscious and later die in a cell at the Prince Albert Correctional facility will be the subject of a coroner's inquest. The public inquest will begin on December 9 at the Coronet Hotel and is scheduled to last five days, although often inquests do not take the full tim...
Nov 12, 2024
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Annual Service
Photo gallery from Prince Albert's Remembrance Day Ceremony
The Prince Albert Armoury was a full house during this year's annual Remembrance Day Service. The year 2024 marks two major milestones when it comes to Canada's military history surrounding the Royal Canadian Air Force and D-Day.The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was first established on April 1, 1924, marking 100 yea...
Nov 11, 2024
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Saskatchewan

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Sask. government preparing for possible Canada Post strike
The Government of Saskatchewan started getting its ducks in a row on Tuesday after the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) gave 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post.The union said workers would be in a legal strike position as of Friday if a deal hadn't been reached but, as of Tuesday afternoon, no decision had bee...
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bravery
Sucker River woman called a true hero after rescuing boy from drowning
A woman from Sucker River is being called a hero after putting herself in harm's way to rescue a nine-year-old boy from drowning on Sunday. Elaine Ratt was working at the local convenience store when a child ran inside and told her his friend fell through the ice. She immediately dropped what she was doing, called 911 ...
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Holistic Health
'Remembering the human aspect': Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre fuses traditional knowledge and modern health care
Any change to health care is gradual, but the staff at Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre works to reshape its entire approach to better prioritize the needs of Indigenous patients by incorporating traditional teachings and confronting a painful history.This fall, the Canadian Medical Association issued a formal apolo...
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The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan gives people hope for a better future
The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan (JHSS) believes in second chances and with a little help from them they can help people find their path to success.The record suspension services program, otherwise known as 'pardons', offers support to eligible persons with criminal records to receive a record suspension."W...
Nov 12, 2024
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Federal government moves to end port strikes, orders binding arbitration
OTTAWA - Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is intervening to end the work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal.He says the negotiations have reached an impasse and he is directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations at the ports and move the talks t...
Nov 12, 2024
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Saskatchewan War Veteran
Women at war: 100-year-old veteran reflects on Second World War service
At first glance, one might assume Joyce Temple is much younger than her 100 years. Her vibrant spirit and lively demeanor give her an air of youthful energy that defies her age.The deep smile lines etched in her skin tell the story of a life filled with joy and rich experiences, and her gentle eyes glimmered as she set...
Nov 11, 2024
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Canada

Spy service officer denies threatening Montreal man who was later imprisoned in Sudan
OTTAWA - A CSIS official denies they threatened a Montreal man who was later imprisoned and allegedly tortured by authorities in Sudan. The spy service employee, who can only be identified as Witness C to protect their identity, is testifying in Abousfian Abdelrazik's lawsuit against the federal government. Abdelrazik ...
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Prime Minister Trudeau makes trip to Bermuda to eulogize longtime family friend
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to Bermuda today to give a eulogy at the funeral for businessman Peter Green. Green was a lifelong family friend to Trudeau and, as reported by the National Post, his family owns a luxury estate in Jamaica where Trudeau has stayed at no cost. Trudeau's last holiday t...
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RCMP say three men arrested in B.C. have ties to Mexican drug cartels
SURREY, B.C. - RCMP federal investigators have arrested three men in British Columbia they believe are connected to a transnational organized crime group connected to Mexican drug cartels bringing cocaine into Canada. They say officers also seized 23 firearms, several thousand rounds of ammunition and "multi-kilos...
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In the news today: Justin Trudeau and Canada criticized by Donald Trump's appointees
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump's appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada Donald Trump's second administration is starting to take shape, and many of the people landing top jobs have been critical of Prime Minister Justin Tr...
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Trump's appointees have criticized Trudeau, warned of border issues with Canada
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal supporters and many of the people landing top jobs have been critical of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and security at Canada's border. One expert says there are not many Canadian allies, so far, in the president-elect's court. ...
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What do you do when a goose dies in your backyard, amid concerns about avian flu?
Carolyn Law didn't think much of it when a snow goose landed in her Richmond, B.C., backyard, on Halloween. But hours later it had barely moved. Then it started bobbing its head repeatedly. About eight hours after she first saw the bird, it rolled over, began convulsing and died. "It was quite a sad thing to see, ...
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World News

Biden and Xi will meet in Peru as US-China relations tested again by Trump's return
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will hold talks Saturday with China's Xi Jinping on the sidelines of an international summit in Peru, a face-to-face meeting that comes as Beijing braces for Donald Trump's return to the White House. A senior Biden administration official, who briefed reporters on condition of anon...
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Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that elevates a top deputy of Sen. Mitch McConnell into a key position as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Thune, who is 63 and in his four...
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Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings faces January trial
LONDON (AP) - A teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England this summer is scheduled to go on trial early next year, a judge said Wednesday. Axel Rudakubana, 18, will face trial Jan. 20 in Liverpool Crown Court on three counts ...
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Trump makes a victor's return to Washington to meet with Biden and GOP lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump is making a victor's return to Washington. The president-elect's plane landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Wednesday morning. President Joe Biden - both Trump's successor and predecessor to the presidency - will welcome him to the White House for an Oval Office visit. It's a tradi...
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US government worker charged with leaking classified documents on Israel's plans to strike Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) - A man who worked for the U.S. government has been charged with leaking classified information assessing Israel's earlier plans to attack Iran, according to court papers filed Wednesday. The man, identified as Asif William Rahman, was arrested by the FBI this week in Cambodia and was due to make his fi...
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US federal worker charged in classified documents leak about Israel's earlier plans to strike Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) - A man who worked for the U.S. government has been charged with leaking classified information assessing Israel's earlier plans to attack Iran, according to court papers filed Wednesday. The man, identified as Asif William Rahman, was arrested by the FBI this week in Cambodia and was to due to make his...
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