Crime
Drivers behaving badly and overall violent crime down in Prince Albert, stats say
According to the most recent statistics provided by the Prince Albert Police Service, drivers in the city may need a little brushing up.To the end of April, there were 396 tickets handed out. This compared to 240 for the same period last year.Just for April alone there were 114 tickets issued, but this may largely be d...
May 08, 2024
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McHappy Day
Excitement builds for new P.A. Ronald McDonald House on McHappy Day
Not only is McHappy Day turning 30 this year, it's also paving the way for a new chapter in Prince Albert. The annual fundraiser is back for another year to raise money and support for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The RMHC of Saskatchewan has supported more than 27,000 families from 211 communities across th...
May 08, 2024
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Sunny and warm
Spring showers giving way to some summer-like temperatures
After some much-needed precipitation, the province will see a stretch of warm, dry weather. The month of May brought cool, wet, windy conditions to Saskatchewan, but Environment and Climate Change Canada's Terri Lang told northeastNOW a large ridge of high pressure is moving in to take its place. "We're looking fo...
May 08, 2024
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ON TO THE FINALE
P.A.'s Rebecca Strong moving on as CGT reveals first six performers heading to the finale
Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong is one step closer to winning this season of Canada's Got Talent.The local songstress was named to the finale following Tuesday night's performance on the big stage.Strong sang Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" with judge Howie Mandel stating, "Your performance tonight was...
May 08, 2024
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Trafficking
Poster campaign looks to tackle human trafficking in Sask
People across Saskatchewan will start seeing posters meant to let them know, human trafficking does happen here and offer help to those who need it.The campaign consists of three different posters, they read: "The life wasn't your choice", "We see you; we believe you" and "It started with atten...
May 07, 2024
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Dynamic duo
P.A. doubles duo set to compete at SHSAA provincials
A doubles pairing from St. Mary High School is set to compete at the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association Badminton Championships in Nipawin this weekend.Partners Greyson de Padua and Zayan Doctor will compete against the province's best on May 11 after qualifying at regionals."It was pretty hard (at reg...
May 07, 2024
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Real estate
P.A.'s supply of housing for sale drops to 3 months
Despite a slight dip in the benchmark price of a home in Prince Albert, April real estate data shows a continuing reduction in the supply of homes for sale. At the end of the month 3.3 months of supply remained, a 20 per cent reduction over last year at the same time and almost 53 per cent drop compared to the 10-year ...
May 07, 2024
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travel and learn
Sask Polytech students receive international learning experience
Renn Deschambeault hopes to open her own salon and spa in the future. The student from Cumberland House Cree Nation is enrolled in the hairstylist program at Sask Polytech in Prince Albert. When she's done the two-year diploma program, she'll become a journeyperson in the trade. What Deschambeault didn't expect to add ...
May 07, 2024
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stuntmen tribute
P.A. born 'Fall Guy' praises new movie for supporting stunt work
An interest in acting that started at Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert has led to dangerous stunts and action packed fights on movie sets; Jason Wingham is a real life 'Fall Guy.'The Prince Albert born actor grew up watching the popular action-adventure television series that ran in the early 1980's. ...
May 07, 2024
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Homicide
Man accused of murdering mother, in jail hours prior: police
A man who is charged with killing his mother at the Bryant Place Apartments in Prince Albert, had been in jail less than four hours prior. That information coming from Prince Albert police with respect to the arrest of Everett Constant. In a statement provided Monday afternoon, they confirmed Constant was first picked ...
May 06, 2024
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