Youth Sentenced For Machete Attack

Youth Sentenced For Machete Attack Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 16:52     A Prince Albert youth convicted of attacking a cab driver with a machete appeared in provincial court today. The teenage boy, who was 15 at the time of the attack, was handed a 22 month...

Metis Women Celebrated

Metis Women Celebrated Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 16:11     As the end of the Year of the Metis draws near, women’s contributions are being celebrated.   Four Metis women who have contributed to their communities by preserving their history are being profiled by...

PA Tourism Has New Web Site

PA Tourism Has New Web Site Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11:57     Prince Albert Tourism has launched a new website.   Debbie Honch, the executive director of the group, says the new site is more colourful, features an updated events calendar and has a better look....

Million Dollar Exploration of Athabasca Basin

Million Dollar Exploration of Athabasca Basin Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11:56     A Saskatchewan-based company has announced plans to conduct $1 million worth of exploration in the Athabasca basin.   JNR Resources will carry out the work at Moore Lake and Bell...

More Aboriginal High School Grads

More Aboriginal High School Grads Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11:55     More Aboriginal students are graduating from high school than ever before, or are staying in school longer, a provincial report says.   The 2010 Saskatchewan Education Indicators Report was...

Opposition Wants AB to Pay for Oil Sands Pollution

Opposition Wants AB to Pay for Oil Sands Pollution Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11:54     A provincial NDP member wants to bring forth a bill that will make Alberta pay for oil sands pollution in Saskatchewan.   Environment Critic Sandra Morin says the Wall...

New Chief of Thunderchild a Familiar Face

New Chief of Thunderchild a Familiar Face Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 14:30     There’s a new chief on the Thunderchild First Nation, and he has lots of experience in the political arena.   Delbert Wapass, a former FSIN Vice-Chief, was chosen to replace Dale Awasis...

Service for Fallen Officer Set for Wednesday

Service for Fallen Officer Set for Wednesday Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 14:29     Funeral arrangements have been announced for a constable from the Prince Albert police service.   The service for the late Tim Ballantyne will begin at one p.m. Wednesday at the...

Mine Worker Recognized For Rescue Effort

Mine Worker Recognized For Rescue Effort Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 14:28     A worker from the Key Lake Uranium Mine has been recognized for his efforts to rescue a man who was found lying on a Prince Albert sidewalk.   Sean Crittendon was driving home when he...

Student Helps Fight Cancer

Student Helps Fight Cancer Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 14:26     An 8 year-old boy from a Prince Albert community school is doing his best to help fight cancer.   On Monday Preston Switenky shaved his head as part of a fundraiser at Turgeon School.   The effort...