THEFT SUSPECT
RCMP ask public to identify AC/DC van driver after liquor theft in Battleford
Battlefords RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying a man who stole bottles of alcohol from Sobey's Liquor store in Battleford around 1:20 p.m. on May 29. The man is described as tall with light brown eyes; he was wearing a blue and black hoodie. He left in an AC/DC van with Sask. license plate 623 KMX and we...
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Fentanyl, meth and cocaine
Deportation to follow seven-year jail term for drug trafficker
Deportation from Canada awaits a 22-year-old man originally from India, after he serves seven years in jail as a convicted drug trafficker.Parteek, who has only one name and was living in Niagara Falls before coming to Saskatchewan, was sentenced in Prince Albert Provincial Court on June 3. He originally came to Canada...
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THEFT SUSPECT
RCMP ask public to identify AC/DC van driver after liquor theft in Battleford
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PBCN leaders respond to fatal shooting in Pelican Narrows, plan trip to Ottawa
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THEFT SUSPECT
RCMP ask public to identify AC/DC van driver after liquor theft in Battleford
Battlefords RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying a man who stole bottles of alcohol from Sobey's Liquor store in Battleford around 1:20 p.m. on May 29. The man is described as tall with light brown eyes; he was wearing a blue and black hoodie. He left in an AC/DC van with Sask. license plate 623 KMX and we...
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Wildfires
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retention and recruitment
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Weekend Roundup
Predators on the road for remainder of season
The Kinsmen Arena in Prince Albert will be without Predators lacrosse for the next month. The Junior B club is set to hit the road for final three weeks of their regular season schedule, which includes stops in Weyburn, Swift Current, Moose Jaw, and Winnipeg. Preds head coach Lucas Wells said he's most looking forward ...
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Oz, Mr. O, Coach, or Ozzy
Prince Albert says goodbye to Mark Odnokon
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add 13 to practice squad
Saskatchewan Roughriders finalize 2026 roster
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Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton waits for roster decision
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Lasting Legacy
Annual Aces softball tournament continues to honour former player ten years after her passing
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SIGA Scholarship Program
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Great reviews
Laughter for a cause: Bear Grease returns to Prince Albert
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Ram Monsters and Mayhem
Monster trucks roar back to Prince Albert after decades-long absence
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New thrill
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CP NewsAlert: B.C. legislator Jordan Kealy charged with sexual assault
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