Leadership cuts
SHA cuts 26 leadership positions to improve local management
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced dozens of cuts to high-ranking positions, freeing up money for other initiatives.Some of those impacted were 26 senior leadership roles, in addition to other corporate and support positions.But, SHA CEO Andrew Will confirmed staff providing care to patients weren't affe...
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ongoing investigation
ERFN identifies 60 new areas of concern at site of former Beauval residential school
An additional 60 areas of concern at the former site of the Beauval Indian Residential School were announced Thursday by English River First Nation (ERFN). Four years ago, the band began extensive ground penetrating radar search for unmarked graves. In 2023, an initial 93 areas of interest in and around the missionary ...
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Tariffs
Beck calls removal of counter-tariff measures 'cowardly' and 'tone deaf'
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Community event
Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District 20th Anniversary of Street Fair
Dwight's Coffeehouse
New coffee shop celebrates family legacy and Indigenous entrepreneurship
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Most promising and improved referees
Two young Prince Albert referees receive awards from Hockey Saskatchewan
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Saskatchewan
INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE
RCMP link Highway 4 crash and shooting; woman charged, man wanted
RCMP say a vehicle rollover and firearms discharge on Highway 4 near North Battleford last month are now believed to be linked.Two people have been charged in connection with the May 15 incidents, which prompted an emergency response on the highway.READ MORE - RCMP probing connection between Highway 4 rollover and shot...
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Thursday wildfire update
Toned-down wildfire season continues
Perhaps an indication of an improving wildfire situation, for the first time in about three weeks the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency did not hold a media briefing Thursday. However, they did still issue a bulletin detailing the wildfires of note. There are currently 23 active wildfires in Saskatchewan; six of them a...
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Vandalism
'Disheartened and disappointed': Tisdale RCMP investigating after swastika painted over Pride Month crosswalk
A disturbing, hateful case of vandalism in Tisdale. Last night, someone painted a black swastika across the Pride crosswalk in the community. This comes after several vehicles did 'burnouts' on the same crosswalk. "The Town of Tisdale is disheartened and disappointed by the recent act of vandalism that occurred wi...
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Wanted man
Wanted man may be in Beauval or Prince Albert
A man wanted by the Saskatchewan RCMP's Beauval detachment and the Warrant Enforcement Suppression team is looking for public help in locating him. Louis Bonneau, 40, is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching the terms of his statutory release. Bonneau stands about 5'11" and weighs 220 lbs with brown hair a...
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Canada
Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20
TORONTO - Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam is leaving her position at the end of next week. Tam has been in the role since June 2017, but became a household name in the last five years as she led the country's public health response...
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Squamish, B.C., reports progress in fire fight, as northeast hopes for rain
There's optimism from firefighters and local authorities as crews battle blazes in opposite corners of British Columbia heading into the weekend. The District of Squamish is reporting minimal overnight growth in the Dryden Creek fire that triggered a l...
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Evidence closed at Quebec truck attack trial, jury to hear final arguments next week
RIMOUSKI - The defence has finished presenting evidence in the murder trial of a Quebec man accused of using his truck to kill three pedestrians and injure nine others. Forty-year-old Steeve Gagnon has pleaded not guilty to five charges including three...
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Middle East de-escalation must be priority after Israel attacks Iran: Anand
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand called for "de-escalation" after Israel attacked Iranian missile and nuclear sites Friday and Iran warned of "severe punishment" in retaliation. The Israeli strike involved more than 200 aircraft and about ...
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In the news today: Fentanyl czar welcomes federal border bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Fentanyl czar welcomes federal border bill Canada's fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a boost from proposed new tools for law enfor...
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Fentanyl czar says government's border bill will help in fight against lethal drug
OTTAWA - Canada's fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a boost from proposed new tools for law enforcement in the Liberal government's recently tabled border bill. Kevin Brosseau, the federal point person on fentanyl, welcom...
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