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Saskatchewan wildfires send 2,000 fleeing (News: Moldova.org: Politics)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:07:00 GMT

More than 2,000 Canadians in northern Saskatchewan have been forced from their homes by 64 wildfires burning in frustratingly ideal conditions, officials said.The majority of the evacuees were bused to temporary shelters in Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Regina, which is an eight-hour trip, CTV News said.Hot and dry conditions with little prospect of rain for days was hampering more than...

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Off to Jail (jordoncooper.com)

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:49:00 GMT

I am off to the Saskatchewan Penitentiary outside of Prince Albert for the day. The half-way house at work is hosting a barbecue up there and I off with some other co-workers to meet some inmates who will coming up for parole soon. My department also handles some guys who are out on voluntary parole so it is good to connect with them as well. I have never been to the Sask Penitentiary...

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North American Gem Inc. Acquires Coal Property from Second Diamond … (ximblr.com)

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:34:02 GMT

TSX-Venture: NAG Continues to add to its Coal permitting position in this new regionVANCOUVER, May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - North American Gem Inc. (TSX-V symbol: NAG) has signed an agreement with Adamas Minerals Corp. (Adamas) of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to grant North American Gem Inc. exclusive rights to coal, oil shale’s and or all hydrocarbon [...]

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Ex-Roughrider loses appeal of sex-assault case (Globe and Mail)

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

revis Smith had been hoping for a new trial, maybe even an early release from the Prince Albert Penitentiary.But the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal quashed both those possibilities yesterday when it dismissed the appeal of the former Saskatchewan Roughriders player, who was found guilty last year of aggravated sexual assault for having unprotected sex with two women without telling...

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Canadian prison locked down after brawl (News: Moldova.org: Politics)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:04:00 GMT

A Canadian prison in the central province of Saskatchewan was in lockdown Thursday after a gang-related brawl injured 15 inmates, officials said.The medium-security Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert erupted in violence Wednesday night and 15 inmates required medical attention, 11 of them in hospitals, the Canwest News Service said.None of the injuries were considered life-threatening,...

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15 inmates injured during fight in Prince Albert prison (CBC.ca)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:37:05 GMT

At least 15 inmates were injured during a fight at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary near Prince Albert.

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Prison killing gets inmate life sentence (News: Moldova.org: Politics)

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:04:00 GMT

A Canadian judge in Saskatchewan sentenced a prison inmate to life after he confessed to fatally stabbing a fellow inmate 187 times in 2003.Alvin Starblanket, 27, appeared in court in Prince Albert for the beginning of his first-degree murder trial Monday, but his lawyer announced he wanted to enter a guilty plea to second-degree instead, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., reported.The...

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This IS Your Great Grandfather's NDP (small dead animals)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:44:33 GMT

From the March 18th sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly: Mr. (Darcy) Furber: — "It's important not only to the people of Prince Albert and the North, but to all of Saskatchewan. My question to the Minister of Energy and...

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Saskatchewan pizza driver assaulted and robbed (Globe and Mail)

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Police are pursuing two men after a pizza delivery driver was assaulted and robbed.Sergeant Curtis Halcro of the police force in Prince Albert says it's suspected the culprits set up the delivery call early Sunday.

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How a hybrid can make you rich (The Garage)

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:45:16 GMT

Darwin Head of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan won $1 million last night in Vancouver in between periods of a game between the Canucks and the Avalanche. His feat: He shot 15 pucks — the exact amount he needed — into an empty net from the far blue line in just 24 seconds but not only did [...]

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He shoot, he scores ... a million bucks (Sports Scope)

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:51:21 GMT

The goal: Put 15 of 20 pucks in the net in 24 seconds from the far blue line. The prize: One million dollars. Darwin Head of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan did just that Wednesday...

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Darwinism in Vancouver (Kukla's Korner)

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:27:53 GMT

From TSN, In just 24 seconds, 35-year old Darwin Head went from being a sawmill worker to Canada’s newest millionaire, as the Prince Albert, SK, resident scored the $1 million grand prize tonight in TSN's second annual, international award-winning million-dollar giveaway, the Chevrolet Malibu Million Dollar Shootout. I’ll put up the video as soon as someone else Youtubes it (sorry, I was busy...

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No charge over complaint against Prince Albert mayor, Crown says (CBC.ca)

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:05:48 GMT

Saskatchewan Crown prosecutors say no charges will be laid against Prince Albert Mayor Jim Scarrow following an accusation he made a threat against another member of city council.

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More on Equalization and the Prince Albert Pulp and Paper Mill (Saskatchewan Liberty Train) (Progressive Bloggers)

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:01:00 GMT

This whole debate swirling around Equalization and using public dollars for economic development is getting rather tiresome.The whole idea of Saskatchewan being reliant on equalization dollars during an economic boom is perverse. Using taxpayer's dollars for economic development/resusitation is equally loathsome. It has been an eternity since anyone newsworthy has said anything remotely close...

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Harper Visits Saskatchewan (The "What Do I Know Grit") (Progressive Bloggers)

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:57:00 GMT

Imagine that! Prince Albert yet. Wasn't there just a gathering of Liberals there recently'That Harper guy sure does seize the opportunities when he gets them. You think he is shooting for those 67 votes he lost by in CMCR last election? He loves to pour salt on those open wounds doesn't he?

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Vote buying in Prince Albert? (Saskatchewan Liberty Train) (Progressive Bloggers)

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:29:00 GMT

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall and Prime Minister Stephen Harper, image courtesy of www.canada.comYou know a federal election is coming very soon when politicians try to bribe voters with their own money. I've said it before and I'll say it again - taxpayer's money shouldn't be used for economic development. If Domtar or some other forestry company is going to purchase and operate a pulp and...

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Disgruntled Liberals seek to overturn Beatty nomination (CBC.ca)

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:05:13 GMT

A group of Saskatchewan Liberals met in Prince Albert on the weekend in an attempt to convince the party to revoke the appointment of a candidate in a northern riding.

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Below Zero Welding Company Creates Biodiesel Storage Equipment to Promote Biofuel Industry in Prince Albert, SK (Prince Albert Herald) (Grain Net)

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:24:58 GMT

Rob Simpson, owner of Below Zero Welding, works on a storage bin used in the making of biodiesel fuel. Herald photo by Kellah Lavoie

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Former MLA Ted Bowerman remembered (CBC.ca)

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:58:19 GMT

Friends and family gathered Wednesday in Prince Albert for the funeral of former Saskatchewan MLA Ted Bowerman.

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Protesters seek reopening of Prince Albert pulp mill (Globe and Mail)

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

About 40 people rallied on the front steps of the Saskatchewan legislature yesterday in a bid to get the Prince Albert pulp mill reopened.The placard-waving protesters are upset that the new Saskatchewan government pulled out of a memorandum of understanding with Domtar to get the mill running again.

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