Community support
Arts mentorship program receives $700K boost
A program that brings music education to remote and underserved communities in Saskatchewan, is receiving a big financial boost. The Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP) has been named the first recipient of the Downie - Wenjack Blanket Fund Capacity Building Grant - and will receive $175,000 per year for four year...
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NEW HORIZONS
New aircraft bringing more capacity, flights to northern Sask.
It's not every day that a new airplane brings plenty of excitement, but for those who travel to the far north of Saskatchewan, it means more open doors and opportunities for the region. Last week, Rise Air announced it added a second ATR 42-500 aircraft, a twin-engine turboprop plane to its fleet. CEO of Rise Air Derek...
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Community support
Arts mentorship program receives $700K boost
A program that brings music education to remote and underserved communities in Saskatchewan, is receiving a big financial boost. The Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP) has been named the first recipient of the Downie - Wenjack Blanket Fund Capacity Building Grant - and will receive $175,000 per year for four year...
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Court proceedings
Alleged drug trafficker with 'horrendous' record, denied bail
Less than six months after returning to the community, having served a lengthy sentence for manslaughter, a man was found with cocaine, meth, multiple weapons and over $1,200 in cash.Those details were heard Thursday morning during a bail hearing at Prince Albert Provincial Court. In relation to an incident that occurr...
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Golden goal
P.A.'s Flodell helps Canada capture gold at Deaf Hockey Series
Prince Albert's Nathan Flodell is riding high after winning a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2024 Jeff Sauer International Deaf Hockey Series in Buffalo, New York.Canada beat the United States 5-4 in the gold medal game on Sunday, with Flodell scoring what stood up as the game-winning goal."The tournament went...
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Missing pet
'She means the world to our family': Woman seeks help in finding missing pet parrot
A woman in Prince Albert is asking for help from her neighbours to find her missing pet parrot. Peaches the parrot is a seven-year-old green-cheeked conure and escaped from her owner's home in the 500 block of River Street East in Midtown on Saturday afternoon. Her owner, Christina Marchildon, said she has had Peaches ...
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BE CAREFUL ON THE ROADS
Semi flips outside P.A.; one of dozens of incidents on Sask. roads due to winter weather
Highways across Saskatchewan have become ice rinks in many areas of Saskatchewan due to the latest spring snowstorm. The snow and gusty winds have resulted in several highways reporting winter driving conditions and poor visibility with travel not being recommended on some roads in northeastern Saskatchewan and the far...
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SPEAKING UP FOR STUDENTS
P.A. and area students wrap up inaugural year for Sask. post-secondary student council
The first-ever Saskatchewan post-secondary student council has wrapped up the year with some Prince Albert and area students taking part in the experience.About 21 students from across the province were accepted into this year's council, sharing their perspectives on mental health and wellbeing, transitioning in and ou...
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Saskatchewan
Cockrill's Gaff
Cockrill apologizes for 'first-born' comments during Question Period
Battlefords MLA and Minister for Education Jeremy Cockrill is under fire for comments he made to a mother whose daughter passed away last year due to medical complications. During Question Period, MLA for Regina University Aleana Young shared a story about her constituent Taya Thomas coming to the legislature for a mee...
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NEW HORIZONS
New aircraft bringing more capacity, flights to northern Sask.
It's not every day that a new airplane brings plenty of excitement, but for those who travel to the far north of Saskatchewan, it means more open doors and opportunities for the region. Last week, Rise Air announced it added a second ATR 42-500 aircraft, a twin-engine turboprop plane to its fleet. CEO of Rise Air Derek...
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SELF GOVERNANCE
Métis groups will trudge on toward self-government as bill faces another setback
Métis organizations in Ontario and Alberta say they'll stay on the path toward self-government, despite the uncertain future of a contentious bill meant to do just that. The Métis Nation - Saskatchewan withdrew its support Wednesday for federal legislation designed to recognize Métis governments in...
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Teachers response
Bargaining went nowhere, STF says. Teachers to vote on latest offer
Whether Saskatchewan teachers will accept the deal offered by the province is up in the air.At a virtual news conference on Wednesday morning, Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) President Samantha Becotte said that despite high hopes last week, the offer from the province did not address the STF's concerns. She ad...
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Saskatchewan invests $300K in agricultural manufacturing initiative
The Saskatchewan government is helping the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) as it tries to grow the workforce in that sector.The province announced Thursday it had invested $300,000 to help the AMC create a mobile, virtual-reality skills lab. The lab is to visit school campuses and community events to promote...
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Bootcut
Bahamas goes country before country-wide tour
Afie Jurvanen, also known as Bahamas, is leaning into country music with his recently released album Bootcut - a fresh collection of songs on an upcoming tour through Canada, starting in the West.Rolling Stone magazine recently hailed Nova Scotia-based Jurvanen for creating one of Nashville's most authentic country rec...
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Local Sports
Golden goal
P.A.'s Flodell helps Canada capture gold at Deaf Hockey Series
Prince Albert's Nathan Flodell is riding high after winning a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2024 Jeff Sauer International Deaf Hockey Series in Buffalo, New York.Canada beat the United States 5-4 in the gold medal game on Sunday, with Flodell scoring what stood up as the game-winning goal."The tournament went...
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Shuffling to victory
P.A. shuffleboard team wins provincial event
A Prince Albert team has made its mark on the provincial shuffleboard scene.A P.A. based team consisting of Karen Nyuli, Bernie McDonald, Beryl Eros, and Gerald Shier recently won a provincial mixed Anavets tournament , knocking off teams from Saskatoon and Moose Jaw.Prince Albert ended up winning with nine points whil...
Apr 17, 2024
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Heading to the Hall
HOF induction 'an honour' for longtime curler Anderson
Christopher Lake's Sherry Anderson and her senior curling team are a part of this year's induction class for the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, and the longtime curler said she's excited to be recognized alongside other athletes, teams, and builders across the province.The Class of 2024 will be inducted on Sept. 28 ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Representing Canada
Ritchie to wear red and white at U18 Worlds
Prince Albert Raiders star forward Ryder Ritchie has been selected to represent Canada at the upcoming IIHF U18 World Championship.The tournament begins April 25 in Finland.Ritchie was one of seven WHL players named to Team Canada's roster on Tuesday.Despite an injury that kept him out of the lineup for an extended str...
Apr 16, 2024
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Down, set, hut!
Local football players bring home gold from Germany
A pair of Prince Albert area football players are basking in championship glory after winning the World Bowl American Football Championship in Germany earlier this month.Both Robby Everest and Layne Vandale were members of the Saskatchewan Selects, representing Canada at the tournament. The U14 Selects beat Netherlands...
Apr 15, 2024
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BULLSEYE
P.A. hosts hundreds of archers during provincial championships
One of the biggest weekends on Saskatchewan's archery calendar took place in Prince Albert last weekend. The Timberland Bowbenders Archery Club played host to this year's JOP Championships and Indoor Target Provincials. About 450 archers took part in Saturday's events with another 400 in Sunday's rounds. This is the fo...
Apr 15, 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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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Helping Hand
P.A. Food Bank receives record-breaking $25K donation
The Prince Albert Food Bank has just received its biggest donation ever.The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and Northern Lights Casino are donating $25,000 to the non-profit. Kim Scruby, the executive director of the Food Bank, told reporters the money will be a huge help."We're facing the same pressur...
Feb 26, 2024
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Plugging In
EV charging now offered at three SIGA casinos
Electric vehicle owners rejoice! Level 3 (fast charging) and Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now offered for SIGA Casino guests at three locations: Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert, Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford and Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton."It is important to us to operate...
Feb 15, 2024
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Canada
In the news today: New attempt to save stranded orca
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Rescue team gears up for new attempt to save orca A large seine fishing vessel capable of casting a net strong enough to hold a nearly 700-kilogram killer whale calf has arrived in Zeballos, B.C., to...
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Bigger boats, more nets, people arrive in Zeballos, B.C., for new orca rescue attempt
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A large seine fishing vessel capable of casting a net strong enough to hold a nearly 700-kilogram killer whale calf has arrived in Zeballos, B.C., to participate in the latest attempt to rescue the young orca stranded in a remote tidal lagoon. The flat-bottom aluminum vessel has a built-in crane-like d...
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Ottawa to force banks to call carbon rebate a carbon rebate in direct deposits
OTTAWA - Canadian banks that refuse to identify the carbon rebate by name when doing direct deposits are forcing the government to change the law to make them do it, says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. Guilbeault is taking the stand after Tuesday's federal budget promised to amend the Financial Administration...
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Officer says B.C. hostage was lying on top of captor before police gunfire erupted
BURNABY, B.C. - The first police officer to enter a room where a woman was being held hostage in 2019 has told a B.C. coroner's inquest that he saw her lying on a bed on top of her captor, who was holding a knife to her throat with a gun in his other hand. Cpl. Chris Dibblee told the inquest jury that he almost immedia...
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Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1: B.C. government
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is tilting the rules towards families who need a home, and speculators should invest in that instead of short-term rentals and houses to flip. Eby made his comments today in advance of the rule changes on May 1 that limit short-term rental units to...
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Speaker of Ontario legislature stands by keffiyeh ban; Ford, opposition seek reversal
TORONTO - The Speaker of Ontario's legislature is standing by a ruling that bans people in the building from wearing keffiyehs, which he says are being worn to make a political statement, even after the premier and all opposition parties asked him to reverse it. The legislature has a long-standing rule that members can...
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World
Jury selection could be nearing a close in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York
NEW YORK (AP) - A third panel of potential jurors will be questioned Friday in Donald Trump's hush money case, drawing jury selection a step closer to completion in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. After a jury of 12 New Yorkers was seated Thursday, lawyers are now expected to turn their attention t...
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Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
CAPRI, Italy (AP) - The United States told the Group of Seven foreign ministers on Friday that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran, Italy's foreign minister said. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who chaired the meeting of ministers of industrialized countrie...
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2 suspects detained in Poland after last month's attack on a Navalny ally in Lithuania
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) - Two people have been detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov, an ally of the late activist Alexei Navalny, the Lithuanian president announced on Friday. Volkov was attacked in March outside his home in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, where he liv...
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The Latest | Iran fires air defense batteries and diverts flights after explosions
Iran fired air defense batteries Friday and some flights were diverted or grounded after reports of explosions near a major airbase and nuclear site where drones were spotted. It was unclear if the country was under attack, but tensions are high after Iran's unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel. The Israeli...
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The Latest | Iran says air defense batteries fire after explosions reported near major air base
Iran fired air defense batteries Friday reports of explosions near a major air base at the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. It remained unclear if the country was under attack, but tensions remain high after Iran's unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel. The Israeli military did not i...
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Flights divert around western Iran as one report claims explosions heard near Isfahan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Commercial flights began diverting their routes early Friday morning over western Iran without explanation as one semiofficial news agency in the Islamic Republic claimed there had been "explosions" heard over the city of Isfahan. The incident comes as tensions remain high i...
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