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Prince Albert police chief announces retirement
By Nigel Maxwell Surrounded by several members of the Prince Albert Police Service, Chief Jon Bergen has confirmed plans to retire on May 31. The 25-year member of the city's police service made the a...
May 18, 2023
Neglect of duty found by Prince Albert police officers in young child's death
By Nigel Maxwell Nearly 14 months after the death of a young child in Prince Albert, the Saskatchewan Public Complaints Commission has released its findings and found neglect of duty by officers of th...
May 18, 2023 A picture taken at the time of the incident in February of 2022. (paNOW file photo)
Family of missing woman calls for independent missing persons office
By Susan McNeil The family of Happy Charles, who has been missing since 2017, would like an independent missing persons office based in Prince Albert. Her parents, Regina and Carson Poitras, and two d...
May 16, 2023
Multiple contained, uncontained fires burning close to Sask. communities
By Logan Lehmann Wildfire season is here in Saskatchewan and multiple fires have already been reported all over. Currently, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says there are nine fires burni...
May 03, 2023
PAGC visits largest tribal police force in U.S.
Following major incidents in Saskatchewan, including the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation, there has been heightened interest in the establishment of more tribal police services. To gain more...
May 01, 2023 Representatives of the Prince Albert Grand Council recently visited the Navajo Tribal Police in Chinle, Ariz. (PAGC/Submitted)
Stoney Creek Sabres win Esso Cup after third-period comeback
By Logan Lehmann After going undefeated during the tournament, the Stoney Creek Sabres have won the 2023 Esso Cup. The Ontario representatives erased a two-goal deficit in a back-and-forth third perio...
May 01, 2023 The Stoney Creek Sabres won the 2023 Esso Cup in Prince Albert on April 30, 2023. (Logan Lehmann/paNOW)
'I don't sleep:' Sudanese man living in P.A. worries for family back home
By Derek Craddock For nearly two weeks, fighting has escalated in the East African nation of Sudan, and it is bringing worry and concern to the local Sudanese community. Abdulmalik Mohammed lives in P...
Apr 25, 2023
'Unbelievable:' Family-owned vodka distillery from Wakaw win best in the world
By Derek Craddock The founders of a Wakaw-based business are still speechless after one of their products was named the best in the world. Backroads Spirits, which has been around for almost two years...
Apr 24, 2023 (Backroad Spirits/Facebook)
Correctional Service Canada warns of possible disruptions at Sask. Pen. due to strike
By Nigel Maxwell A nationwide strike involving over 150,000 federal employees remains ongoing. Representatives from the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) remain at the bargaining table with the...
Apr 20, 2023
Bell's Point murder case results in not-guilty verdict
By Nigel Maxwell Recalling her younger brother's sense of humour and ability to make anyone smile, Shivon Venne fought back tears as she stood outside Prince Albert's Court of King's Bench. Less than ...
Apr 17, 2023
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