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Late fees and water shut-offs to resume Oct. 1
Prince Albert residents with unpaid water bills could soon be at risk of having their water shut-off if they fail to contact the city to make a payment plan. The city temporarily suspended water shut-...
Sep 22, 2020
Municipal nominations open in North Battleford
Nominations for municipal government are now open to the public in the Battlefords.North Battleford city hall has set up its election information board, which will have candidates' names added after t...
Sep 22, 2020
Churchill receives grant to build hydroponics system
A $2,000 community grant has been awarded to Churchill Community High School to build a hydroponics system to grow plants.The grant was awarded by Earth's Own inaugural Plant Project designed to fund ...
Sep 22, 2020
B.C.'s top doctor says she's received abuse, death threats during COVID-19 response
British Columbia's top doctor says she's received death threats in her role as a public figure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says she's had to have security ...
Sep 22, 2020
Former Melfort broadcaster running for city council
Names are starting to trickle in for candidates in the upcoming municipal election in November.Former Melfort broadcaster Cam Lee has decided to throw his hat into the ring to become a councillor for ...
Sep 22, 2020
P.A. jail drug trafficking case stayed by Crown
A court case surrounding an alleged drug trafficking operation at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre has come to a halt.The Crown served a stay of proceedings in the case against Tara Anita Bird.Th...
Sep 22, 2020
P.A. Police gave out 75 speeding tickets in school zones during traffic blitz
The Prince Albert Police Service handed out multiple tickets for speeding in school zones during their traffic safety blitz earlier this month.According to a media release, between Sept. 8 and Sept. 1...
Sep 22, 2020
Anxiety, excitement outline return to school at 2-week mark: STF
Tuesday marks two weeks since the return to school in Saskatchewan.So, how have things gone? Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) President Patrick Maze told 650 CKOM that it has come with anxiety,...
Sep 22, 2020
Three North Battleford individuals charged with drugs, weapons offences
Police have arrested three individuals on multiple charges following a two-month investigation.To target drug activity in the area, the RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) in North Battleford executed thr...
Sep 22, 2020
City selects Saskatoon and Toronto architectural firms to design new recreation centre
A Saskatoon architectural firm, in partnership with a Toronto-based firm will create the design for Prince Albert's new $60-million arena and aquatic recreation complex. At Monday night's meeting, Pri...
Sep 22, 2020