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Prince Albert

Crime
Shooting incident at James Smith Cree Nation sends one man to hospital
Three people have been arrested and a fourth suspect is being sought in connection to a shooting incident that happened early Saturday morning at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN).At approximately 2:30 a.m., Melfort RCMP were called to the community and located an injured man at a residence. He was soon after transported ...
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Summer construction
Marquis Road widening to start soon
A narrow section of Marquis Road on the south side of Prince Albert is scheduled to be widened this summer. The section of the street between Central Avenue and 4th Avenue East will get an upgrade to an 'urban cross-section', which will include curb and gutter and a centre concrete median. A higher capacity storm main ...
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Crash investigation
Pedestrian killed by vehicle south of MacDowall
Parkland Ambulance is confirming paramedics who responded to an early morning crash on Highway 11 south of MacDowall found a person deceased. RCMP further confirmed that the deceased man had injuries that were consistent with being struck by a vehicle. He was found just south of the turn-off to MacDowall. His name is n...
23h ago
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Missing
Multi-agency search underway for Dilbert Thomas
Robert Clarke has been counting the days since his good friend Dilbert Thomas went missing."Forty-nine days. So, I thought maybe they'd find him right away, but it's been 49 days now he's been gone. It's not like him to do that."Clarke said his 62-year old friend often walked, in part to help manage his diabe...
May 19, 2025
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Wildfires
Candle Lake residents remain on edge as wildfire burns out of control to the east
Residents at the Resort Village of Candle Lake are feeling the heat as the largest wildfire in the province is burning just to the east. The massive 'Camp' fire is 32,000 hectares in size and is roughly 31 km from Hanson Bay, the easternmost point of Candle Lake. The Camp Fire is the largest wildfire in the province. (...
May 18, 2025
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Deal signed
City signs agreement for ceremonial grounds at Little Red
The City of Prince Albert and the Prince Albert Indian and Métis Friendship Centre (PAIMFC) have formalized their agreement to develop a ceremonial and cultural grounds in the upper plains of the Little Red River Park. Shane Bird of the PAIMFC approached council over a year ago with the idea of creating spaces f...
May 17, 2025
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Saskatchewan

Wanted
Melfort RCMP asks the public to report sightings of Jasmine Head
Jasmine Head, who also goes by the name 'Jazmyne Head', is wanted on warrant by Melfort RCMP for firearms charges. The charges were laid in relation to a November 2024 investigation. Melfort RCMP are asking the public to notify them about the 30-year old's whereabouts if she's seen.Head is described as: · Height...
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nature
La Ronge bird count shows fewer numbers, but more species
Data from the annual spring bird count in the La Ronge area has been compiled, and it shows a drop in the overall number of birds, but an increase in the amount of species. The bird count was held April 24 to May 14 and works by participants recording the birds they see in a 24-hour period within a 24-kilometer radius ...
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Wildfire update
Wildfire risk in northern Sask. remains extreme, little rain in forecast
Efforts to contain fires burning in the northern boreal forest continue and a pre-evacuation alert remains in effect for residents of Candle Lake.The Camp and Shoe fires are still the two wildfires requiring the most attention in the province according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). On its 'Wildfires ...
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Lou Gehrig’s disease
'It's devastating': ALS Society of Saskatchewan two years away from running out of funding
Terry Loustel was diagnosed with ALS in 2022. Since then, he's gone from walking with a cane to needing a wheelchair and numerous expensive accessibility modifications to his home.Loustel has had to rely on support from the ALS Society of Saskatchewan, which is calling for $150,000 in annual funding from the provincial...
May 19, 2025
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provincial court case
Saskatchewan RCMP charge man with kidnapping
A 24-year old man from Canoe Narrows, SK is facing several charges following an incident that started May 15 on Island Lake First Nation (Ministikwan).Around 11:00 p.m., Loon Lake RCMP received a report that a woman was potentially taken against her will. Their investigation determined a man entered a home with a firea...
May 19, 2025
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Riders Camp
Riders all-star centre Sean McEwen out for 'a while' after training camp injury
Newly acquired all-star centre Sean McEwen will be out for "a while" according to Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace.McEwen left practice on Tuesday and was seen sitting on a chair with crutches next to him on Wednesday after suffering an injury during one of the one-on-one drills."Unfortunat...
May 18, 2025
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Local Sports

Swimming
P.A. Shark capsizes provincial swimming record
A 34-year-old provincial record in 200 m backstroke has now been shattered thanks to the efforts of a woman representing the Prince Albert Sharks swim club.Anne Charles was among a number of local athletes competing at the Canadian Masters Championships in Saskatoon. The previous mark of 2:54 had been untouched since 1...
16h ago
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Long journey has Roughrider Daniel Johnson feeling at home in Saskatchewan
Offensive lineman Daniel Johnson might be finally finding his footing in the CFL.The Saskatchewan Roughriders 25-year-old fifth-round pick in 2024 has been given some high praise at training camp from head coach Corey Mace so far."Last year, he came in a little bit dinged up. We had the time, we saw little flashes...
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20-year-old offloading
Raiders trade Fabrizi to Lethbridge
With six soon-to-be 20-year-olds still on the roster going into the 2025-26 season, the Prince Albert Raiders had some moves to make ahead of the season. As a result, the Raiders have traded Matteo Fabrizi to the Lethbridge Hurricanes along with a seventh round pick in next year's draft in exchange for a fourth round p...
19h ago
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Martial Arts
Prince Albert TKD students punch tickets to World Championships
The Canadian Taekwon-Do Federation International (CTFI) Nationals were held this past weekend in Quebec and a number of students who train at North Wake Martial Arts in Prince Albert not only won medals but also secured spots on Team Canada.Jared Poirier - Silver Sparring, Silver Special Technique Erica Jacobson - Silv...
19h ago
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Riders Camp
Riders all-star centre Sean McEwen out for 'a while' after training camp injury
Newly acquired all-star centre Sean McEwen will be out for "a while" according to Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace.McEwen left practice on Tuesday and was seen sitting on a chair with crutches next to him on Wednesday after suffering an injury during one of the one-on-one drills."Unfortunat...
May 18, 2025
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New beginnings
'Beyond the crash': TV series on paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player set to air
Ryan Straschnitzki's life has been an open book since he was seriously injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, and his story is soon to be shown on TV.The 26-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyzed from the chest down in 2018, when a semi-trailer ran a stop sign and barrelled into the path of the junior hockey t...
May 18, 2025
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PA Profiles

Zane Hansen, SIGA President and CEO, recognized with SABEX Award
Zane Hansen, President and CEO of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, was named the 2024 Industry Leader of the Year by the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce at the SABEX Awards on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The Industry Leader of the Year Award honours and recognizes "an industry leader who has made significan...
Apr 25, 2025
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Win At One Of The Seven Casinos
Northern Lights Casino Guest Wins Over $1.7 Million in Smoke Signals Jackpot!
March 7, 2025 - Prince Albert, SK - Saskatchewan's newest millionaire, Frederick Robillard, a resident of Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan, hit big on the Smoke Signals jackpot, in the early morning, Thursday, March 6, 2025, winning a total of $1,781,924.70. Frederick won the Smoke Signals top tier progressive jackpot at the...
Apr 25, 2025
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Season Crossover
Pines PSM: Get out and ride!
Pattison Media's Garth Kalin speaks with Dean Lato of Pines PSM about the season crossover. Whether it's snow, dirt or water, Pines Power Sports Marine has Canadian made machines to get you out and riding.Click below to listen:Pines PSM - Crossover Season--
Apr 17, 2025
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Sports on Central
Transforming downtown into a sports paradise for local youth
Imagine playing your favorite sports, hearing from local athletes, and enjoying great food all in the heart of Prince Albert's downtown.Well imagine no more,! On May 10, for the third 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 the s...
Apr 14, 2025
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Family Business
Charles Repair and Service: From humble beginnings to a proud legacy of success
Charles Repair and Service is celebrating 50 years of business in Prince Albert this fall and it all began because of a trip to the doctors.Charles Rudniski was working at a local bakery and couldn't walk more than a few steps without getting winded. "The bakery was rough because of all of the flour getting into m...
Apr 09, 2025
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Phantom Light Distillery is Doing Big Things
Phantom Light Distillery, based in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is making waves across the country-and beyond. Known for its bold approach to growth and innovation, the distillery is rapidly becoming one of Western Canada's standout producers in the spirits industry.Already available throughout Saskatchewan, Phantom Li...
Apr 06, 2025
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Canada

In the news today: Banff hosts G7 finance summit, western premiers meet in NWT
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... G7 finance summit underway in Banff Top economic officials from the G7 are gathering for a full day of closed-door discussions in Banff, Alta., to examine pressing topics including the global economy and the war in Ukraine. The me...
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Kahnawake casino owners sue Mohawk council, grand chief for $220 million
MONTREAL - Two owners of a casino in a First Nations community southwest of Montreal are suing the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake for more than $200 million. They say the council ignored their right to due process when it abruptly shut down the Magic Palace casino in March 2024, leaving them with little recourse. The clos...
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Hockey player continues testimony at former world junior teammates' trial
A former member of Canada's world junior hockey team is expected to continue his testimony today at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates. Brett Howden, who now plays in the NHL for the Vegas Golden Knights, began testifying by videoconference Tuesday. Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Alex Formenton, Carter ...
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Union head says new federal government needs to regain public servants' trust
OTTAWA - The head of one of Canada's largest federal unions says the federal government needs to focus on repairing the relationship between public servants and management. Nathan Prier, president of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees, said this is a "delicate moment" and that new Treasury Boa...
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G7 finance ministers to discuss global economy, Ukraine at Banff summit
BANFF - Top economic officials from the G7 are gathering for a full day of closed-door discussions in Banff, Alta., to examine pressing topics including the global economy and the war in Ukraine. The meeting in the Rocky Mountains, which wraps up Thursday, is a prelude to the G7 leaders summit in June in nearby Kananas...
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Western premiers meet in Yellowknife to talk trade, energy and Arctic security
YELLOWKNIFE - Premiers from Western Canada are to meet Wednesday to kick off a two-day conference in Yellowknife. Set to attend are Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, British Columbia's David Eby, Saskatchewan's Scott Moe, Manitoba's Wab Kinew, Nunavut's P.J. Akeeagok, Yukon's outgoing Premier Ranj Pillai and Northwest Te...
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World

An adviser to Ukrainian ex-President Viktor Yanukovych has been shot dead in Spain
MADRID (AP) - Spanish authorities said that an adviser to former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was shot dead outside a school in Madrid on Wednesday. Spain's Interior Ministry identified the victim as Andrii Portnov. Authorities said that he was shot at 9:15 a.m. local time (0715 GMT). Portnov is a former Ukrai...
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Putin visited the Kursk region for the first time since Russia said it expelled Ukrainian forces
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Kursk region for the first time since Russia said it expelled Ukrainian forces from the area in April. The Kremlin said Wednesday that Putin visited Kursk on the border with Ukraine the day before. Ukrainian forces made a surprise incursion into Kursk in August 2024 in t...
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Suicide car bomber strikes a school bus in southwestern Pakistan, killing 4 children, officials say
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - A suicide car bomber struck a school bus in restive southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing at least four children and wounding 38 others, a government official said. A local deputy commissioner, Yasir Iqbal, said the attack occurred in Khuzdar, a district in Balochistan province, as the bus...
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Justice Dept. investigating former New York Gov. Cuomo over pandemic testimony, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after congressional Republicans recommended that he be charged with lying over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The U.S. attorney's office in Washingt...
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Larry Krasner wins Philadelphia's Democratic primary for a third term as district attorney
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Progressive stalwart Larry Krasner has won Philadelphia's Democratic primary election Tuesday to continue serving as district attorney for another four years in the heavily Democratic city after withstanding an impeachment attempt and years of criticism by President Donald Trump and other Republi...
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Japan's agriculture minister submits his resignation after inappropriate remark about buying rice
TOKYO (AP) - Japan's agriculture minister said Wednesday that he has submitted his resignation over an inappropriate remark about buying rice that angered the public. Taku Eto said Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba accepted the resignation. Eto came under fire earlier this week after saying that he never had to buy rice th...
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