Leadership changes
RM of Buckland prepares for Div. 6 election
Ratepayers in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Buckland are heading to the polls.Election day for the vacant Div. 6 councillor seat is May 8, but advance polls are on Saturday, April 27. Dennis Smith and Lillian Jacobson are the two candidates running.Jacobson is a third-generation farmer and a dental hygienist. She's al...
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Wildfire education
Stopping human-caused wildfires the goal of new campaign by PAGC
Teaching people how much damage wildfires can cause and how people can prevent them is the target of a new campaign by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).The PAGC is teaming up with the Sask. Public Safety Agency (SPSA) to run the educational campaign starting in May and finishing in June. "Human-caused fires ...
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Leadership changes
RM of Buckland prepares for Div. 6 election
Ratepayers in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Buckland are heading to the polls.Election day for the vacant Div. 6 councillor seat is May 8, but advance polls are on Saturday, April 27. Dennis Smith and Lillian Jacobson are the two candidates running.Jacobson is a third-generation farmer and a dental hygienist. She's al...
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Wildfire education
Stopping human-caused wildfires the goal of new campaign by PAGC
Teaching people how much damage wildfires can cause and how people can prevent them is the target of a new campaign by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).The PAGC is teaming up with the Sask. Public Safety Agency (SPSA) to run the educational campaign starting in May and finishing in June. "Human-caused fires ...
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ARRESTED
Charges laid, drugs seized after suspects run from police in Montreal Lake
Two men have been arrested after fleeing from police in Montreal Lake Cree Nation.On Tuesday afternoon, RCMP discovered a wanted man was inside a home in the community.As officers approached the home, two men ran out and headed to a nearby wooded area.The pair were seen wading across a river before heading back into th...
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VAISAKHI MELA
Hundreds flocking to P.A. for Vaisakhi Mela celebration
One of the biggest celebrations on the Sikh calendar will bring hundreds of people to Prince Albert on Friday in what will be a first-of-its-kind event in the city.Vaisakhi is a spring harvest festival celebrated in Punjab and parts of Northern India and is traditionally marked on the 14th of April. It marks a change o...
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Prince Albert's famous cat
Four dabloons later, P.A. cat has worldwide fame
Phoenix the cat is only about three years old but has accomplished much in that short time and used up several of her nine lives. First, she survived being abandoned at a home where there had been a murder, then she fell into a turtle's tank full of water and then she accidentally became a famous internet cat with her ...
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BREAK AND ENTER
P.A. couple left afraid and restless after overnight break-and-enter
A Prince Albert couple is still shaken up over a recent break-and-enter at their West Hill home and they believe not enough is being done to prevent these crimes. Calling it a scary and uncomfortable situation, Shawn Bayko said that on Thursday morning just after 3:20, his girlfriend got out of bed briefly when he hear...
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Saskatchewan
Wildfire education
Stopping human-caused wildfires the goal of new campaign by PAGC
Teaching people how much damage wildfires can cause and how people can prevent them is the target of a new campaign by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).The PAGC is teaming up with the Sask. Public Safety Agency (SPSA) to run the educational campaign starting in May and finishing in June. "Human-caused fires ...
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Study delayed
Results of Canadian uranium workers study delayed
The country's most comprehensive study on the effects of radiation on 90,000 Canadian uranium workers is delayed.Originally expected to have its final study results released this year, the study has been pushed back to 2026 due to data-collecting complications arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada is the world's s...
Apr 24, 2024
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Trudeau says Saskatchewan to get carbon rebates despite province not paying levies
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Saskatchewan residents will continue to get carbon rebates even though the province has stopped remitting levies from natural gas to Ottawa. Trudeau said Tuesday in Saskatoon the Canada Revenue Agency has mechanisms to collect money the province owes. "We're going to continue to ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Moe discusses mental health and addiction with Governor General
It was a very wet welcome for the Governor General's first official visit to Saskatchewan on Monday.Gov. Gen. Mary Simon was set to spend three days in the province. On Monday, she started at the Legislative Building and Government House.Premier Scott Moe and other members of government greeted Simon at the building an...
Apr 23, 2024
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TRUDEAU IN SASK.
Trudeau in Saskatoon today highlighting budget's youth, education and health measures
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Saskatoon today.An itinerary released by his office says he will make an announcement this morning to highlight measures focused on youth, education, and health that were contained in last week's budget.Trudeau will be joined at the event by Dan Vandal, minister for Northern Aff...
Apr 23, 2024
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Cockrill Stays
Cockrill to stay as Minister for Education
Standing in front of reporters earlier today in the legislative building, the leader of the opposition officially called on Premier Scott Moe to give the Minister for Education "the boot." "Saskatchewan people are right to hold their leaders to a higher standard, that goes double for cabinet ministers,&q...
Apr 22, 2024
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Weekend hockey
PAGC set to host largest Senator's Cup tournament to date
Indigenous hockey teams from across the prairies are in Prince Albert this weekend for the eighth annual Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Senator's Cup. The 2024 edition of the tournament will feature 19 teams competing for the grand prize, three more than last year when they had 16. This year will feature three team...
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THE FINAL FOUR
Zablocki and the Rebels off to Esso Cup semi-finals
Prince Albert's Stryker Zablocki and the Regina Rebels are off to the semi-finals of the Esso Cup after winning their final round-robin game.Zablocki had one assist in the 4-3 win over the Northern Subway Selects from Nova Scotia to finish second in the standings, qualifying for the next round.The Rebels were off to a ...
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sports betting
Former Roughrider Shawn Lemon suspended indefinitely for betting on CFL games
A former member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and a three-time Grey Cup champion has been hit with an indefinite suspension by the Canadian Football League.The CFL issued the suspension to defensive end Shawn Lemon on Wednesday for betting on the league's games, including a game in which he played."An investigat...
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Riderville
Roughriders release details of 10 theme games during 2024 season
Fans of the Saskatchewan Roughriders will have 10 different themed home games to attend during the 2024 CFL season.Craig Reynolds, the team's president and CEO, said the excitement is already building for the upcoming season."We spent the off-season building a football team you will be proud of alongside a can't-m...
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Lighting it up
P.A.'s Zablocki leads Regina to victory on Day 4 at Esso Cup
Stryker Zablocki was a force to be reckoned with during Day 4 at the Esso Cup on Wednesday. The Prince Albert product lit the lamp not once, not twice, but three times for a hat-trick while tacking on an assist during the Rebels 6-2 rout of the tournament host Thompson-Okanagan Lakers. With the four-point outing, the 1...
Apr 24, 2024
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FIRST WIN OF THE TOURNEY!
Zablocki scores again as Rebels win first game of Esso Cup
Once again, Prince Albert's Stryker Zablocki found the back of the net as her team, the Regina Avana Rebels won their first game of the Esso Cup.Zablocki notched a goal and assist to help the Rebels beat the Intrépide de l'Outaouais, 7-1 on Monday.Zablocki's goal came short-handed at the 13-minute mark of the th...
Apr 23, 2024
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PA Profiles
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...
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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
CP NewsAlert: B.C. asks Health Canada to make drug use in public illegal again
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is asking Health Canada to "urgently change" the province's decriminalization policy to stop drug use in public. Premier David Eby says in a statement the change would make illicit drug use illegal in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, on transit and in...
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Bin there, dumped that: Trash cans to be reinstalled along Montreal's Lachine Canal
MONTREAL - Parks Canada will reinstall around 30 garbage bins along Montreal's Lachine Canal after some visitors expressed frustration at their sudden disappearance earlier this month. The federal agency says the measure was a pilot project to encourage visitors to take responsibility for waste destined for landfills. ...
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Canada allocates millions for drone production, ammunition to support Ukraine
OTTAWA - The federal government is earmarking $3 million for production of drones in Ukraine in support of Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion. Defence Minister Bill Blair says the financial assistance is being made in collaboration with the United Kingdom. Speaking with a group of defence leaders, Blair also announ...
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Cap on plastic production may be too complicated for global treaty: Guilbeault
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the world can solve its plastic problem without insisting on hard caps on plastic production. Guilbeault says talks on a treaty to end plastic waste are progressing well and he is confident a deal will be reached this fall when the final negotiations are held in Sout...
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CP NewsAlert: Killer whale calf trapped in B.C. swims out of lagoon
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - The young killer whale trapped for more than a month in a B.C. lagoon swam past a bottleneck at high tide this morning. The Ehattesaht and Nuchatlaht First Nations say the team is ecstatic, although she still has to leave the Inlet to reach open ocean. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M for semiconductor capacity in Bromont, Que., 280 jobs
BROMONT, Que. - The federal and Quebec governments are spending close to $100 million to boost the country's manufacturing capacity for semiconductors, which are vital in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to quantum computing. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters today in Bromont, Que., that Ott...
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World
President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump. Trump says he's ready to go
NEW YORK (AP) - President Joe Biden said Friday that he is willing to debate his presumptive Republican opponent, Donald Trump, later this fall - his most definitive comment yet on the issue. Trump said he was ready, though he questioned Bidens's willingness. Biden's comment came during an interview with the Sirius XM ...
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Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
LONDON (AP) - King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace announced Friday. Charles took a break from public appearances almost three months ago to focus on his treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. The palace said Charles would make a public visit t...
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U.S. announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
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Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
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Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid corruption probe
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Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, clearing the way for the first-in-the-nation proposal to be sent to Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his signature. The ...
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