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Trudeau, Freeland push back at Biden on COVID-19 holiday gatherings
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is pushing back at U.S. President Joe Biden's televised message to vaccinated Americans that they can gather safely for the holidays despite the spread of the Omicron v...
Dec 22, 2021

Agriculture Minister Bibeau announces emergency food funding top-up
OTTAWA - The federal government is spending another $30 million to help people at risk of going hungry, bringing total funding to $330 million. The top-up of the Emergency Food Security Fund will prov...
Dec 22, 2021

Former star player Jamie Cudmore back coaching, thanks to unique rugby partnership
Jamie Cudmore is coaching again, thanks to a unique partnership in the rugby fraternity. The 43-year-old former Canadian international from Squamish, B.C., was fired as head of Rugby Canada's national...
Dec 22, 2021

Ottawa loosens eligibility requirements on pandemic relief for businesses, workers
Canada's federal government offered a lifeline to businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding eligibility for two benefit programs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several member...
Dec 22, 2021

Military procurement chief stands by naval helicopters despite recent problems
OTTAWA - The Defence Department's top procurement official says he would feel safe flying on one of the military's new naval helicopters despite the fleet's rash of recent problems. Assistant deputy m...
Dec 22, 2021

Amazingly preserved fossil egg shows dinosaur, bird links: scientists
Scientists say an amazingly well-preserved fossil egg adds more evidence to the close links between dinosaurs and modern birds. Darla Zelenitsky from the University of Calgary has just published a pap...
Dec 22, 2021

Melfort Salvation Army hosting take-out Christmas Day dinner, volunteers needed
The Salvation Army traditional Christmas dinner will be take-out style once again this year.The hot meal will be served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for those who register prior to Dec. 25.Captain Rick ...
Dec 22, 2021

PACSD provides update on staff vaccines and vaccination clinics
Nearly 100 per cent of all staff in the Prince Albert Catholic School Division (PACSD) have declared being fully vaccinated.During a regular board meeting on Monday, the Board of Trustees was presente...
Dec 22, 2021

Lake Country Coop Developing Shellbrook Agro Centre in 2022
ryrLake Country Co-op is pleased to announce the development of a new state-of-the art Shellbrook Agro Centre in 2022. The new facility will be located at 400-7th Street East in Shellbrook.This ultram...
Dec 22, 2021

Loon Lake RCMP trying to locate deceased woman's family
RCMP in Loon Lake are asking for assistance in locating the family of Brittany Blackwell.The 64 year-old passed away in the RM of Loon Lake on Oct. 23 and police have been trying to locate her family ...
Dec 22, 2021