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Update: Over $1 million raised during Jim Pattison Children's Hospital radiothon
Editor's note: This story was updated at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday to include the total amount of funds raised and comment from the JPCH Foundation.Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) Radiothon presented by CIBC Wood Gundy raised $1,010,204 for children and families, providing critical care for Saskatchewan's 'Little ...
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Former Sask. Mountie, convicted of breach of trust, now accused of voyeurism and accessing child porn
A former Saskatchewan RCMP officer, who just over three years ago received a conditional discharge for accessing a sensitive image of an adult female inmate, is facing new charges related to voyeurism and child pornography.Wade Chitrena was not present when his case was discussed Wednesday afternoon at Prince Albert Pr...
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Crime
Warrant issued after man fires gun on Big Island Lake Cree Territory
A warrant has been issued for one person after a firearm was discharged at a residence on Big Island Lake Cree Territory. The incident happened on Saturday evening, just after 5:00 p.m., where police determined that a man was sitting in a vehicle parked near a home. Then, a man armed with a firearm exited the home and ...
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Aggravated assault
Dispute lands woman in hospital, man in jail
An altercation between a man and a woman on the Big Island Lake Cree Territory ended with the woman taken to hospital and the man behind bars. Pierceland RCMP said they were called ot a home in Big Island at around 3 p.m. on Nov. 2. When they arrived, they found an injured woman who was then taken to hospital by EMS wi...
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SHEEP TALK
New 4-H sheep club in Makwa offers hands-on experience in sheep raising
A new 4-H Sheep Club has recently been formed in Makwa for families and young community members to learn about the art of raising sheep."There are several breeders in our club who are willing to work with members who do not own any sheep of their own but want to be involved," said Club leader Lyndsey Rutz.&qu...
Nov 04, 2024
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Four people injured in rollover near Onion Lake
On November 1 at around 3 p.m., the Onion Lake RCMP were called by the Lloydminster Rescue Squad regarding a single vehicle rollover on Highway 17 about 13 kilometres south of Onion Lake.When police arrived, they found four people inside the vehicle, all of which were injured. Three people, the 45-year-old female drive...
Nov 04, 2024
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Safe House
CLCFN celebrates new CFS Safe Home
The Kanaweyiminan "Take care of us" CFS Safe Home is now a reality in Canoe Lake Cree First Nation.Nearly 30 students had a part in the facitlity's construction and they handed over the keys to the brand-new 1600 sq. ft., 4-bedroom bungalow on Friday. The home itself. ( Submitted Photo from the Education Port...
Nov 02, 2024
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Legacy Hall Donor
Prete family donates $500K for Co-Op Centre's Legacy Hall
Artists, musicians and all those who will use the events building of the Co-Op Centre now have a name to call it: Legacy Hall. Kirt and Terri Prete donated $500,000 to the Co-Op Community Builder Campaign and according to a news release, the name was chosen not just for financial considerations but also the family's &q...
Nov 01, 2024
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Saskatchewan
warrant issued
Former Sask. Mountie, convicted of breach of trust, now accused of voyeurism and accessing child porn
A former Saskatchewan RCMP officer, who just over three years ago received a conditional discharge for accessing a sensitive image of an adult female inmate, is facing new charges related to voyeurism and child pornography.Wade Chitrena was not present when his case was discussed Wednesday afternoon at Prince Albert Pr...
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American politics
Current and former Saskies weigh in on Trump's election victory
With the final results from the American election trickling in, people from and currently living in Saskatchewan are weighing in.David Garrett lived in Prince Albert for 10 years before recently moving back to Pennsylvania, which was considered one of the deciding states. He noted voter pride was at an all time high an...
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Sask. doctor explains typhoid fever after possible Martensville exposure
A Saskatoon doctor is shedding some more light on what exactly typhoid fever is and how it could've possibly ended up at the Domino's Pizza in Martensville.Dr. Joseph Blondeau, head of clinical microbiology at Royal University Hospital and the provincial lead for clinical microbiology with the Saskatchewan Health Autho...
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Update: Over $1 million raised during Jim Pattison Children's Hospital radiothon
Editor's note: This story was updated at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday to include the total amount of funds raised and comment from the JPCH Foundation.Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) Radiothon presented by CIBC Wood Gundy raised $1,010,204 for children and families, providing critical care for Saskatchewan's 'Little ...
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Highway Hotline changes aim to make information clearer, more concise
As winter approaches in Saskatchewan, Highway Hotline would like to remind users of some terminology changes announced in September.Dan Palmer with the Ministry of Highways says the changes were enacted to provide clearer and more concise road information to help drivers make more informed decisions.Palmer also said it...
Nov 05, 2024
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Little Hearts, Little Lungs
Happening now: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Radiothon
Sudden numbness in his nose and unexplained hand spasms didn't initially raise concerns for Cole Smith. He was an active 15-year-old from Shellbrook living a typical teenage life and enjoying time on the football field. Months later, an MRI confirmed he had a brain tumour."You ask yourself why. Why him? Why a tumo...
Nov 05, 2024
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Local Sports
Rider Trevor Harris grateful for West final opportunity
Saskatachewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris has done some reflecting this season.Harris is preparing to lead the team into the CFL West Divisional final on Saturday, but things looked quite different a year ago.In 2023, Harris saw his campaign come to an end early due to a tibial plateau fracture and had the pi...
Nov 05, 2024
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Riders
Riders beat Lions, punch ticket to West Final
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading to Winnipeg.Saskatchewan defended its home turf in the CFL West Division semifinal, defeating the B.C. Lions 28-19 in front of 26, 135 spectators at Mosaic Stadium."It's fun. I had a good time out there. It's what it's supposed to be. People get stressed out and grip the ba...
Nov 03, 2024
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Riders
Riders, Lions ready to clash in CFL West semifinal
It's that time of the year every CFL player strives to reach - win or go home time.The playoffs get underway on Saturday as the Saskatchewan Roughriders host the B.C. Lions at Mosaic Stadium. Kickoff for the game is set for 4:30 p.m.Riders defensive back Marcus Sayles has been waiting for this opportunity since early t...
Nov 02, 2024
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Ferland honoured
Melfort's Logan Ferland named all-CFL West Division offensive lineman
A Melfort product is an all-CFL West Division offensive lineman. Logan Ferland has been the glue to hold the Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive line together this season. The former Melfort Comets and Regina Thunder standout was the starting right guard heading into the season. But injuries along the line forced him in...
Oct 30, 2024
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CFL
CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie to retire in 2025
On the last day of the Canadian Football League's 2024 regular season on Saturday, fans learned that Commissioner Randy Ambrosie will be stepping down in 2025.The 61-year-old from Winnipeg was named commissioner in July 2017, succeeding Jeffrey Orridge, and is the second-longest serving CFL commissioner. Jake Gaudaur, ...
Oct 27, 2024
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Riders
With no chance at first in the West, Riders lose to Stamps
With their chances of finishing first place in the CFL West Division dashed away, the Saskatchewan Roughriders sat some starters in the regular season finale - a 27-12 loss to the Calgary Stampeders.The game ended up having no meaning in the standings due to the result of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouette...
Oct 27, 2024
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Hoopla
Saskatchewan High School Basketball 'Hoopla' Championships 2023
The North Central District Athletic Association (NCDAA) is proud to welcome the best high school basketball teams in the province to Prince Albert on March 23-25. We respectfully acknowledge that this event will take place on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional homeland of the Metis and all Indigenous Peoples of Saskat...
Feb 06, 2023
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Jobber of the Year: The Unified Parts Group 'One big family'
This article originally appeared on AutoServiceWord.com on Dec. 8, 2021.Mark Krasicki has surrounded himself with the people he trusts most. People he trusts to offer customers the best experience they can find. People who strengthen relationships with customers and suppliers. People who have helped deliver 28 straight...
Dec 20, 2021
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Sakaw Askiy
Sakaw Askiy Management Inc. Annual Harvest Plans 2022
Sakaw Askiy Management is seeking feedback on the Forest Operating Plan being developed for the Prince Albert Timber Supply Area. The Operating Plan focuses in detail on proposed harvesting and road construction activities for 2022 (Year 1) which are the areas for which approval to harvest is being requested. Many more...
Oct 15, 2021
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Canada
B.C. court allows police to apply to dispose of evidence at serial killer's property
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court says it has jurisdiction to order the disposal of thousands of pieces of evidence seized from Robert Pickton's pig farm decades ago, whether it was used in his murder trial or not. The court says in a ruling issued online today that the RCMP can apply to dispose of some 15,000 pieces ...
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A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby's next B.C. cabinet table
British Columbia Premier David Eby's new cabinet will be sworn in on Nov. 18, and it will have to feature a significant number of new ministers after last month's election saw several incumbents defeated while others didn't run. Eby will also have to figure out how the cabinet will represent rural regions, given that t...
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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ottawa orders TikTok's Canadian arm to be dissolved
OTTAWA - The government says it's ordering the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada, the Canadian arm of the app's owner ByteDance, after a national security review. It says the move will not block Canadians' access to the TikTok app. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Ontario man with indeterminate prison sentence dies at 47 of 'natural causes' in B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The Correctional Service of Canada says Angel Jones, who was serving an indeterminate sentence in a British Columbia prison for biting a woman's nose off, has died of natural causes at the age of 47. Jones was declared a dangerous offender by an Ontario court in 2007 and jailed indefinitely for the c...
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'Should never have ended like that': Inuk man killed by police in Quebec's Far North
MONTREAL - A remote northern Quebec community is demanding justice after a man was shot and killed and his twin brother seriously injured by police responding to a drunk driving call. Joshua Papigatuk was killed and his twin, Garnet, is recovering in a Montreal hospital following an altercation with the Nunavik Police ...
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No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout
VANCOUVER - British Columbia port employers say they may be "required to reassess" their position on a current offer to more than 700 unionized workers as a lockout shuts down most shipping on the West Coast. The BC Maritime Employers Association says there has been no engagement with International Longshore ...
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World
Control of the US House hangs in the balance with enormous implications for Trump's agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. House majority hung in the balance Wednesday, teetering between Republican control that would usher in a new era of unified GOP governance in Washington or a flip to Democrats as a last line of resistance to a Trump second-term White House agenda. A few individual seats, or even a single one,...
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Republican Jen Kiggans keeps House seat in Virginia while 7th District race remains a close contest
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans won her bid for reelection Wednesday in Virginia's 2nd District race, defeating her Democratic challenger in a victory for Republicans aiming to keep the congressional seat in their battle to control the House. Democrats had backed candidate Missy Cotter Smasal in ho...
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Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan's open Senate seat, defeating the GOP's Mike Rogers
DETROIT (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin has won Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, giving Democrats a bittersweet victory in a swing state that also backed Republican President-elect Donald Trump in his successful bid to return to the White House. Slotkin, a third-term representative, defeated former Republic...
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Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Smith charged Trump last y...
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Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department protocol that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Smith charged Trump last...
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GOP candidate concedes race to Democratic US Rep Don Davis in NC's 1st Congressional District
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Republican candidate Laurie Buckhout conceded the race for North Carolina's only toss-up congressional district on Wednesday following a tight, closely watched race against incumbent first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis. Buckhout issued a statement announcing her loss and congratulating Davis....
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