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'Peril or promise': Long-term solution needed to help homeless in Alberta cities
The twinkling of festive lights in reds, greens and golds in Alberta's two major city centres is little comfort for thousands of unhoused people trying to survive another winter cold spell. On a frigi...
Dec 22, 2021

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says Flames intend to pull plug on Event Centre project
CALGARY - Mayor Jyoti Gondek says it appears the Calgary Flames intend to pull out of the multi-million dollar Event Centre arena complex project. The mayor said in a series of tweets that Murray Edwa...
Dec 21, 2021

Halifax Regional Police say young boy fatally shot in Dartmouth, N.S.
DARTMOUTH, N.S. - Halifax Regional Police say a young boy has died after being shot. Police say in a release that officers responded to a report of a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Dartmouth, N.S. They...
Dec 21, 2021

Kinistino Tigers yet to reach maximum potential as Christmas break arrives
The Kinistino Tigers, part of the Wheatland Senior Hockey League, currently sit in a tie for second place, as the 2021 part of the season has concluded.The Tigers currently hold a record of 6-2-1, as ...
Dec 21, 2021

Lights contest fills city of Melfort with Christmas cheer
For the second year in a row, Christmas cheer can be found in nearly every corner of the city of Melfort.Over 70 homes were nominated in the Christmas lights contest and twinkle tour this year.Recreat...
Dec 21, 2021

Jurors in Kim Potter trial ask about not reaching verdict
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jurors weighing the case of the suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Black motorist Daunte Wright asked the judge after a full day of deliberations Tuesday what t...
Dec 21, 2021

CP NewsAlert: Alberta tightens COVID rules, cuts capacity for world junior hockey
EDMONTON - Alberta is bringing in stricter COVID-19 restrictions, including a capacity limit for the world junior hockey tournament. Premier Jason Kenney says large venues that seat more than 1,000 pe...
Dec 21, 2021

Suicide and mental health: A continued issue in Sask.
Some call it the most wonderful time of the year.For others who are experiencing mental health issues it can be a different story.Doug Kinar with the Canadian Mental Health Association Prince Albert t...
Dec 21, 2021

Police searching for missing 13-year-old
UPDATE: As of Jan. 13, the Prince Albert Police Service have reported Bird has been located.--Prince Albert Police are asking for help in finding a missing teen. Robyn Bird, 13, is believed to be in t...
Dec 21, 2021

Research looking at ways to reduce drought, flooding impact
Saskatchewan agricultural experts are looking into ways to protect the resiliency of the land in the event of extreme weather events.Whether it was last summer's drought on the Prairies that hurt crop...
Dec 21, 2021