Author
Paddockwood author wins two provincial book awards
Referring to the number of times he's been a finalist for a book award, John Brady McDonald jokes he's always been the bridesmaid but never the bride.However his book, Carrying It Forward: Essays from Kistahpinânihk, has received two Saskatchewan book awards for Non-Fiction and Indigenous Peoples' Writing. "...
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Technology
Prince Albert woman creates lending app for people in need
Noting the financial struggles many families face, Prince Albert's Alex Jordan said the goal of a new app she created is to save money and make money.Lend !t is essentially an online hub where people in Canada and the United States can go and lend people items that are not being used or vice-versa and people can find t...
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Muskoday fire
UPDATE: Fire threatens Muskoday homes
UPDATE: According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), the fire near Muskoday is listed as contained. (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency) About 10 homes on the Muskoday First Nation could be evacuated Thursday as a grass fire burns nearby. The fire, which according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency w...
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Fest-of-Ale
Sip, sip, hooray! Fest-of-Ale returns to P.A.
Some of the best Saskatchewan wineries, breweries, and distilleries are back for what promises to be another spectacular Fest-of-Ale. The annual fundraiser for the Prince Albert Kinsmen Club is set to go Friday night at the Ches Leach Lounge at the Art Hauser Centre, starting at 6:30.Over 30 different vendors will atte...
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Health Care
Lack of doctors in Duck Lake forces 1,000 residents to go elsewhere
A lack of doctors in Duck Lake is forcing about 1,000 people to travel to other communities like Prince Albert or Saskatoon to get health care, said the NDP in the Legislature Thursday morning. MLA Jared Clarke (Regina-Walsh Acres) introduced the topic as a petition on Thursday morning, calling the province to do somet...
May 09, 2024
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Overdose
Emergency services seeing spike in overdoses
A health alert has been issued by the province as the number of overdoses in Prince Albert and area reached eight. The SHA issued the alert and said that in at least one of the cases, carfentanil is suspected and that person took drugs by IV. Wapehton First Nation is also incuded in the alert. Carfentanil is an opioid ...
May 09, 2024
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KidSport
Fundraising campaign underway so 'all kids can play'
A Prince Albert charity that helps local kids get off the sidelines and into sports expects to see an increased demand for help this year.KidSports is an organization that provides grants up to $500 to cover costs of registration fees so all kids aged 18 and under can play a season of sport.On average, the Prince Alber...
May 09, 2024
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Gold standard
Ritchie reminisces about U18 gold, upcoming NHL draft
Ryder Ritchie is heading into the 2024 National Hockey League Draft on a high note.The star Prince Albert Raiders forward just won gold with Team Canada at the IIHF World U18 Championships. Ritchie scored a goal in the gold medal game as Canada defeated the United States 6-4 last Sunday in Espoo, Finland."It was d...
May 08, 2024
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East Hill drug bust
Ontario man arrested in East Hill drug bust
A man from Ontario will make his first court appearance tomorrow after Prince Albert police seized 97 grams of cocaine and well over $8,000 in cash last month. Officers also found a .40 Glock handgun and ammunition along with other evidence of higher-level trafficking. Omar Isse, 24, will be in Prince Albert Provincial...
May 08, 2024
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Community support
What's the mallard with you? popular program returns to Prince Albert
A chorus of cheers and an air of curiosity, filled a small room at Hope's Home on Wednesday morning as three highly anticipated guests arrived in a plastic container.The child care centre is one of several in the city, tasked for the next weeks with the responsibility of looking after ducklings. The initiative, now in ...
May 08, 2024
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