CHALLENGE WITH CANNABIS
Impaired driving rules unclear say medical cannabis advocates
RCMP have more opportunities to catch impaired drivers since introducing mandatory alcohol screening but some in Saskatchewan say the rules are still quite hazy.As of April 1, alcohol tests are now mandatory at all traffic stops and while cannabis screening is not part of that mandate, RCMP officers can use oral fluid ...
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Court proceedings
'I didn't shoot anybody': testimony wraps up at Prince Albert murder trial
After emerging from Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert, a man accused of second degree murder maintained his innocence."I didn't shoot anybody," Kyle Burns calmly told paNOW, just moments before getting into a vehicle and leaving.Burns was one of five men charged in the death of Byron Bear in late 2021. T...
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Court proceedings
'I didn't shoot anybody': testimony wraps up at Prince Albert murder trial
After emerging from Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert, a man accused of second degree murder maintained his innocence."I didn't shoot anybody," Kyle Burns calmly told paNOW, just moments before getting into a vehicle and leaving.Burns was one of five men charged in the death of Byron Bear in late 2021. T...
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Development incentives
City looks to sweeten the deal with developers, sell more $1 lots
The City of Prince Albert is hoping to attract more housing development by making some changes to existing programs, such as easing the cost of demolishing derelict properties. Council heard recently that the planning and development office would like to see some changes, such as making it cheaper to demolish beat up a...
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Court proceedings
Guilty pleas entered by man involved in robbery of young volleyball player
One of three men charged after a robbery and shooting incident last fall near Prince Albert's St. Mary High School, has avoided trial and entered a number of guilty pleas. Michael Fourstar was accompanied by family members, when he appeared Wednesday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court. In relation to the events ...
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Helping hand
Royal Purple Elks mark Speech and Hearing Month with donation to Princess Margaret School
The Prince Albert Royal Purple Elks #50 marked the beginning of National Speech and Hearing Month on Wednesday by giving back to a local elementary school. During a flag raising ceremony at the Prince Albert Elks Hall, members of the Royal Purple Elks were joined by City Councillor Don Cody along with students and the ...
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PERMANENT SHELTER
City of P.A. asking property and land owners for help in finding new shelter location
As work continues establishing a permanent emergency shelter for Prince Albert, the City and the YWCA are asking for help from residents.In a release issued on Wednesday, the City of Prince Albert is now asking for property owners with suitable buildings or land to come forward if they meet the specific criteria for a ...
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Missing persons
Prince Albert police ask for help locating 13-year-old girl
Update on May 1: Police confirmed Myra Linklater had been located safe and sound.-------The Prince Albert Police Service is asking for the public's assistance locating a 13-year-old girl.Myra Linklater was last seen on April 19, in the 1800 block of 14th Ave W.She is described as 5'2" tall, 130lbs, shoulder length...
Apr 30, 2024
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Saskatchewan
CHALLENGE WITH CANNABIS
Impaired driving rules unclear say medical cannabis advocates
RCMP have more opportunities to catch impaired drivers since introducing mandatory alcohol screening but some in Saskatchewan say the rules are still quite hazy.As of April 1, alcohol tests are now mandatory at all traffic stops and while cannabis screening is not part of that mandate, RCMP officers can use oral fluid ...
8h ago
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Saskatchewan's GDP grew by 1.6% in 2023, ahead of national average
Saskatchewan's gross domestic product grew by 1.6 per cent in 2023, beating the national GDP growth of 1.2 per cent.According to figures released on Wednesday by Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan's GDP growth last year was tied with the Yukon, British Columbia and Ontario, but trailed Nunavut (3.4 per cent growth) and Pr...
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Sask. will require all regulated workplaces to develop policies on violence
All provincially regulated workplaces in Saskatchewan will soon need to have a violence policy and prevention plan in place.According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, changes to Saskatchewan's employment act come into effect on May 17, making the policies mandatory in workplaces regulated by th...
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Income Assistance
Income assistance clients seeing increases starting May 1
Starting Wednesday, clients using Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) and Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) are set to get a three per cent rise in income assistance benefits. "Depending on your individual situation, whether you have children or where you might live within the province that could var...
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Missing Persons Week
Police and families across province share 'Stories, not Statistics' as part of Missing Persons Week
Kristopher Billette of Buffalo River Dene Nation, Byran Watson of Maple Creek and William 'Michael' Neuman of Canora have one tragic thing in common; they were all reported missing in 2023 and so far, have not been found. They are just some of the 2,533 individuals reported missing to Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdictions la...
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Poilievre kicked out of Commons after calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "wacko"
Testy exchanges between the prime minister and his chief opponent ended with the Opposition leader and one of his MPs being ejected from the House of Commons on Tuesday - and the rest of Conservative caucus walking out of the chamber in protest.The unusually tense events saw Speaker Greg Fergus caution both Prime Minis...
Apr 30, 2024
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Local Sports
Crowned at the Palace
Mustangs capture 2024 SJHL Championship
The Melfort Mustangs are this year's Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) champions.A hard-fought series with the Flin Flon Bombers ended on Tuesday night, as a 4-1 victory gave the Mustangs a 4-2 series win.Melfort captured the league title for the first time since 2016, doing so on home ice, as they were crowned ...
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'Surreal and awesome moment': Former CFL prospects recall 2023 draft night
It's a night CFL prospects look forward to as their dreams become reality.The CFL draft gets underway Tuesday at 6 p.m. with Canadian talent patiently waiting to see if their name will be called by a team.Last year, Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Lake Korte-Moore was at his home in B.C. waiting for just that to...
Apr 30, 2024
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'Surreal and awesome moment': Former CFL prospects recall 2023 draft night
It's a night CFL prospects look forward to as their dreams become reality.The CFL draft gets underway Tuesday at 6 p.m. with Canadian talent patiently waiting to see if their name will be called by a team.Last year, Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Lake Korte-Moore was at his home in B.C. waiting for just that to...
Apr 30, 2024
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'Like preparing for a test:' O'Day, Riders ready to tackle 2024 draft
Jeremy O'Day is hoping all the studying and film work pays off when the CFL draft gets underway.The Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager and his staff have been hard at work over the past few months to prepare for the third overall pick during Tuesday's draft, which gets underway at 6 p.m."It's kind of like pr...
Apr 30, 2024
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CHAMPIONS!!!
Canoe Lake beats Sandy Lake to win 2024 Senator's Cup
A thrilling weekend of hockey came to a close on Sunday night with the Canoe Lake Young Guns winning the 2024 Senator's Cup The Young Guns clinched the title with a 4-2 victory over the Sandy Lake Chiefs on Sunday night at the Art Hauser Centre. Sandy Lake previously beat the Young Guns 3-2 on Sunday evening, forcing C...
Apr 29, 2024
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Forever recognized
PASHOF welcomes new members during induction ceremony
The Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame gained seven new members yesterday. During a ceremony at the Ches Leach Lounge inside the Art Hauser Centre on Saturday night, the Class of 2024 were each honoured with an induction video and given a medal and a pin from some of the Hall's directors and executives. The Class of 202...
Apr 28, 2024
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SIGA
SIGA and Northern Lights Casino main sponsors of the 31st PAGC Fine Arts Festival
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Vice President of Corporate Affairs Pat Cook has attended the PAGC Fine Arts Festival several times over the course of her career and every time is blown away by the talent demonstrated by the youth. "There is so much talent in the North, and seeing the artwork and dance...
Apr 25, 2024
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LUXE22 Clinic : Elevating Beauty with Expert Treatments
LUXE22 Laser & Medical Aesthetics Clinic Inc. strives to provide clients with LUXE level treatments that yield results. Owner and operator Crystal Otto is passionate about making clients feel at ease discussing aesthetic concerns. She emphasizes the importance of a consultation that's provided at no charge. "I...
Apr 23, 2024
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Unlocking success in real estate with Glenn Zdrill
With a career steeped in years of retail triumphs, Glenn Zdrill brought a unique perspective to the real estate landscape when he joined the industry over a year ago. But his success story isn't just about navigating the intricacies of retail; it's about leveraging that experience to redefine the real estate industry's...
Apr 17, 2024
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Anderson Motors: Driving towards a bright future
Around Anderson Motors in Prince Albert, shuttle driver Gay Horrocks is known as 'a real ball of fire.'She is full of energy, has a contagious laugh and approaches each day with enthusiasm. "Everybody who works here is truly happy because you're treated like family. I just love my job." she said. Maintaining ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Investing
Cole Kachur: Transforming Wealth Management with Exceptional Results
Warren Buffet - perhaps the greatest investor of all time - once said:Intensity is the price of excellence.Cole Kachur agrees; you can't become an expert at something without devoting great time to it. That's why Cole and his team at Kachur Wealth Management Group are so intense about following a systemic process that ...
Mar 11, 2024
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SIGA
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority values its staff
For Zane Hansen, who comes from the Waterhen Lake First Nation in northwestern Saskatchewan, there's a guiding principle he follows as president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). That principle, he says, is pimâcihowin, or making a living."It's really finding one's belonging and the...
Mar 11, 2024
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Canada
'Thunderhead' LGBTQ national monument breaks ground in Ottawa
OTTAWA - After a rainy night in Ottawa, the sun broke through Wednesday afternoon ahead of a ceremony to break ground for a national LGBTQ+ monument. That was no coincidence, Albert McLeod told a crowd gathered under a bridge near the Supreme Court of Canada and the Ottawa River, or the Kitchissippi, as it's known to A...
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London Drugs phone lines working, stores still closed after cybersecurity incident
VANCOUVER - London Drugs says its phone lines are working again after being taken offline in response to a cybersecurity incident. A statement from the Richmond, B.C.-based pharmacy and retail chain says Canada Post offices inside London Drugs stores are also up and running again. The company closed all of its stores ...
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Public servants to be in-office 3 days a week as of Sept. 9
OTTAWA - Federal public servants will have to work from their offices at least three days a week as of Sept. 9. The new rules also stipulate that executives will have to be in the office at least four days a week. The Treasury Board of Canada says the new rules are being put in place due to the benefits of interacting...
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Macklem says he doesn't think federal budget will have much of an impact on inflation
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he doesn't think the federal budget tabled last month with have much of an effect on inflation. Macklem was testifying at a Senate committee alongside senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers following the central bank's latest interest rate announcement. The governor sa...
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B.C's auditor general to review government's response to 2021 Lytton wildfire
LYTTON, B.C. - British Columbia's auditor general says his office is doing a review of the province's response to the 2021 wildfire that devastated the community of Lytton, B.C. Michael Pickup says in a video statement that the report will focus on the B.C. government's roles and responsibilities for disaster recovery,...
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CP NewsAlert: B.C. woman arrested over speech that praised Hamas attack
VANCOUVER - Police say a 44-year-old woman has been arrested in a hate-crime investigation over a speech in Vancouver that praised the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. A statement from the Vancouver Police Department says the woman "referred to a number of terrorist organizations as heroes." More coming. Th...
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World
Solomon Islands lawmakers elect former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Solomon Islands lawmakers on Thursday chose former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as the new prime minister of the South Pacific island nation that has grown closer to China in recent years. The withdrawal of pro-Beijing former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare from the contest to make way ...
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Highway collapse in southern China kills at least 36 people
BEIJING (AP) - A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least 36 people dead, authorities said Thursday. The Meizhou city government said that 23 vehicles have been found in a pit after a 17.9-meter (58.7-foot) long section of the highway ga...
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Arizona's Democratic leaders make final push to repeal 19th century abortion ban
PHOENIX (AP) - Democrats in the Arizona Legislature are expected to make a final push Wednesday to repeal the state's long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions, which a court said can be enforced. Voting wasn't complete but the Senate had the 16 votes it needed to advance the bill. Fourteen Democrats in the Senate were ...
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Wisconsin school district says active shooter 'neutralized' outside middle school
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin school district said an active shooter was "neutralized" outside a middle school in Mount Horeb on Wednesday, and no one inside the building was injured. Authorities said without giving details that the "alleged assailant" was harmed, and a witness said she had h...
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Tennis legend Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy court in England
LONDON (AP) - German tennis legend Boris Becker was discharged from bankruptcy court in London after a judge found Wednesday he had done "all that he reasonably could do" to repay creditors tens of millions of pounds. Becker fell far short of repaying his creditors in full, but Chief Insolvency and Companies ...
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1 person dead, homes destroyed after tornado rips through northeastern Kansas
WESTMORELAND, Kan. (AP) - One person died Tuesday when a tornado ripped through the small city of Westmoreland in northeastern Kansas, destroying houses, RVs and outbuildings, authorities said. Pottawatomie County officials said on Facebook that a tornado struck the city of about 700 people Tuesday evening, destroying ...
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