Music appreciation
Muskoday Music Festival returns Saturday
A major concert event is returning this weekend to Muskoday First Nation.A full day music festival runs all day Saturday and includes a number of big names such as Raven Reid, Eekwol, Gary Martin, Greenwing and Yvonne St. Germain.School Principal Liza Brown, who is also a singer/ songwriter, said she is passionate abou...
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Among the greats
North Battleford's Albers headlines Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024
The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame announced its inductees for 2024, which includes a few big leaguers. This year's class will feature 12 individuals and one team, including a handful of people from around the Battlefords area and Northern Saskatchewan. One of those people, and headliners of the class, is Andrew Al...
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Music appreciation
Muskoday Music Festival returns Saturday
A major concert event is returning this weekend to Muskoday First Nation.A full day music festival runs all day Saturday and includes a number of big names such as Raven Reid, Eekwol, Gary Martin, Greenwing and Yvonne St. Germain.School Principal Liza Brown, who is also a singer/ songwriter, said she is passionate abou...
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City to plow snow surplus back into savings
A lack of snow last year has left the City of Prince Albert with some extra money in its snow clearing budget. Council will be presented with a breakdown of the revenue and expenses on Monday, but is limited to what it can do with the money because of how it is collected. The extra $470,000 was collected by a special s...
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Police looking for woman convicted of killing Brett Ledoux
The woman who was convicted and jailed for the killing of Brett Ledoux in 2017 is being sought by Prince Albert Police for violating her probation. Marissa Bird, age 35, is being sought along with 26 year old William Larocque (assault, robbery with violence, possession for the purpose of trafficking). At the same time,...
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Roadblock
Cumberland House road issues preventing students from attending activities
Ongoing issues with the lone highway leading in and out of Cumberland House in northeast Saskatchewan are having a major impact on students at the two schools in the community.Many students have recently missed out on sporting activities and other extra-curricular events due to the road not being safe to travel on.&quo...
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Community building
Prince Albert youth powwow promotes community and culture
Lanaya Bear says she feels very proud anytime she can engage in activities that promote her culture.The 14-year-old from Whitefish was among dozens of youth participating in Friday's Heart of the Youth Powwow at Prince Albert's Kinsmen Park.Over 4,000 people, many of which students from local schools, attended the day ...
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High on life
Daring suspect climbs Prince Albert cell phone tower
A mischief charge has been laid in connection to an incident in Prince Albert that resulted in a man climbing to the top of a cell phone tower.Mitchell Fineday appeared Friday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court, and was released on bail with a number of conditions including a promise to show up for his court dat...
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Saskatchewan
Among the greats
North Battleford's Albers headlines Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024
The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame announced its inductees for 2024, which includes a few big leaguers. This year's class will feature 12 individuals and one team, including a handful of people from around the Battlefords area and Northern Saskatchewan. One of those people, and headliners of the class, is Andrew Al...
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suspect at large
Civilian motorist aids police by ramming suspect vehicle
A dangerous situation for RCMP on Hwy 40 near Neilburg, SK Thursday could have ended much worse had it not been for the help of a civilian.The passing motorist disabled a vehicle that had been striking a police cruiser with an officer still inside.The incident started when a Saskatchewan RCMP Combined Traffic Services ...
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Roadblock
Cumberland House road issues preventing students from attending activities
Ongoing issues with the lone highway leading in and out of Cumberland House in northeast Saskatchewan are having a major impact on students at the two schools in the community.Many students have recently missed out on sporting activities and other extra-curricular events due to the road not being safe to travel on.&quo...
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end of fiscal year
Federal government posts $50.9 billion deficit for 2023-24 fiscal year
OTTAWA - The federal government ended the 2023-24 fiscal year with a deficit of $50.9 billion.The result for the April-to-March period compared with a deficit of $41.3 billion reported for the same stretch of its 2022-23 fiscal year.Government revenues were up $13.7 billion, or 3.2 per cent, to $444.8 billion, reflecti...
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More rain
Heavy rain in Cumberland House concerns residents about Highway 123
A rainfall warning issued for Cumberland House on Thursday has left those in that community worrying about what could come next, especially when it comes to the status of Highway 123.Last week, the community declared a state of emergency because Highway 123 - the main highway in and out of the village - was left in &qu...
May 30, 2024
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Firearm incident
Firearm incident at JSCN leads to charges
Two men face charges after a firearm incident on the James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN). Melfort RCMP were called about a man with a firearm on JSCN Tuesday afternoon. An RCMP officer already at James Smith responded and confirmed there were no injuries associated with the incident. RCMP located the man but he tried to run...
May 30, 2024
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Local Sports
Calling the shots
Local hockey figure, former Raider hired as Head Coach of SPHL's Quad City Storm
A local hockey figure is set to embark on the next chapter of his coaching career. It was announced on Thursday that Shayne Toporowski will be the next bench boss of the Southern Professional Hockey League's (SPHL) Quad City Storm, the second in the franchise's history after Dave Pszenyczny. "I am really excited t...
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Getting closer
P.A. Predators hope to keep rolling against Regina
A 15-6 win over Saskatoon last weekend has propelled the U21 Prince Albert Predators lacrosse team to the cusp of representing Saskatchewan at the Junior B National Lacrosse Championships.The Predators will play a best-of-three series against the Regina-based Queen City Kings beginning Friday night with Game 1 at Kinsm...
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Obsidian green
Green is the colour: Riders unveil new alternate jerseys
Green is the colour - Obsidian green that is.The Saskatchewan Roughriders have revealed a brand new alternate look the CFL club said is inspired by their fans."We spent a long time and we really want to get it right," said President and CEO Craig Reynolds. "Our fans were asking for an alternate jersey an...
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Signing local
Raiders sign local product Connor Howe to scholarship and development agreement
The Prince Albert Raiders put pen to paper with another one of their picks from this year's WHL Prospects Draft. The club signed Prince Albert's Connor Howe to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement on Thursday, making him the third prospect to be signed from the 2024 Draft along with second overall pick Brock Cri...
May 30, 2024
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New coach
Raiders announce new assistant coach ahead of 2024-25 season
The Prince Albert Raiders welcomed a new face behind the bench on Thursday, announcing Conor Yawney as their new assistant coach. "I'm really excited to make the next step in my career," Yawney said. "I'm not from the area, but I have family up in Northern Saskatchewan. I know a little bit about Prince A...
May 30, 2024
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Golf
Cooke Municipal set to host northern golf tournament this weekend
About 65 golfers are travelling to Prince Albert's Cooke Municipal Golf Course this weekend to compete in the annual Ladies Northern Tournament.Co-chair of the event Jackie Packet said its one of the province's top golf events and attracts the top female amateur golfers from throughout the province and beyond."Kat...
May 30, 2024
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Family Fun
Exciting Lineup Revealed for Prince Albert Downtown Street Fair
Bag Pipers and dancers, free admission to the museum, street magic and a 'Pig Roast' on Central Avenue! It's all part of the upcoming Street Fair being held on Saturday, June 15th.The Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District unveiled plans for the annual event which will kick off at 10 a.m. with the Highlan...
May 30, 2024
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World Class Softball
Prince Albert ready to swing big on international stage
In just a couple of months, Max Power Ball fields will be filled to the max with softball enthusiasts from around the globe.Prime Minister's Park in Prince Albert will be centre stage in July for the 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Men's Softball World Cup qualifier.The qualifier consists of three sta...
May 17, 2024
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Sports on Central
Transforming downtown into a sports paradise for local youth
Imagine playing your favorite sports and meeting professional players in the heart of Prince Albert's downtown.Well imagine no more,! On May 25, for the second year in a row, downtown Prince Albert will transform for Sports on Central. This one of a kind event will be hosted at Plaza 88 and will feature a variety of sp...
May 15, 2024
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Studying Nursing in Prince Albert with the University of Saskatchewan
"Staying in my home community of Prince Albert and studying at the beautiful new University of Saskatchewan (USask) Prince Albert Campus were two reasons I chose USask in PA," said Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student Justine Capilitan.Since 2012, USask College of Nursing has been offering the BSN pro...
May 08, 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
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Apr 23, 2024
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Canada
Trudeau endorses proposal outlined by Biden to wind down Israel-Hamas war
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is endorsing a proposal put forward by U.S. President Joe Biden today that seeks to bring about the end of the Israel-Hamas war. Trudeau says in a social media post that all parties must seize the opportunity to end the suffering and return to a path to peace. He says Canada has b...
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Vancouver Police arrest 14 pro-Palestinian protesters for blocking rail lines
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Serial killer Robert Pickton dies following prison assault
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A third member of the House of Commons leadership team is in the hot seat as accusations fly over allegedly partisan online posts featuring MPs who sit in the Speaker's chair. The squabbles over chair-holders' neutrality - and parties' hypocrisy - have been dominating the lead-up to a parliamentary summer break. Conser...
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Federal government says funding has restored threatened frog's habitat in Quebec
MONTREAL - Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says $8.2-million spent since 2022 has successfully restored several Quebec wetlands inhabited by the threatened western chorus frog. Guilbeault said in a news release today the money from the Canada Nature Fund has brought new life to wetlands in the Mont&eacut...
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Donald Trump's attorney says he was 'shocked' the former president took the verdict with 'solemness'
NEW YORK (AP) - Donald Trump's lawyer told The Associated Press he was surprised at Trump's stoic demeanor as he listened to the verdict that made him the first former U.S. president convicted of a crime. Todd Blanche was sitting to Trump's left in the Manhattan courtroom as the verdict was read - the jury foreman repe...
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NEW DELHI (AP) - Indians began voting Saturday in the last round of a six-week-long national election that is a referendum on Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decade in power. The election is considered one of the most consequential in India's history. If Modi wins, he'll be only the second Indian leade...
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