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Democrats vow vote on gun bills; Biden says 'we have to act'
WASHINGTON - Democrats said Tuesday that they are pushing toward a vote on expanded gun control measures as the nation reels from its second mass shooting in a week. President Joe Biden said "we have ...
Mar 23, 2021

Meadow Lake RCMP warning residents of community’s most wanted suspects
The Meadow Lake RCMP is advising the community of several offenders that pose a high risk to the safety of the community. The individuals listed below are on the Meadow Lake detachment's most wanted l...
Mar 23, 2021

Stanley Mission RCMP seeking 'dangerous' man wanted for aggravated assault
UPDATE: Stanley Mission RCMP announced at 5:30 p.m. on March 23 that Robyn Clifford Mckenzie is now in custody.-Stanley Mission RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating a wanted man. Accordin...
Mar 23, 2021

Battlefords RCMP seize drugs, firearm following traffic stop
A traffic stop in North Battleford lead to arrests and seizures of drugs and a firearm on March 19.Battlefords RCMP Detachment members initiated the stop at the intersection of Territorial Drive and H...
Mar 23, 2021

P.A. pharmacist named 'One to Watch' by University of Saskatchewan
A Prince Albert pharmacist is being honoured with an award from the University of Saskatchewan. Amy Lamb, the 2021 recipient of the university's One to Watch Alumni Achievement Award, told paNOW she's...
Mar 23, 2021

Liberals to unveil federal budget on April 19, Freeland says
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal Liberals will table a budget on April 19. It will be the first federal budget in more than two years, after the government opted not to int...
Mar 23, 2021

Oilers have 'up-tempo' practice after an unexpected off-day due to game postponement
MONTREAL - The American-based NHL divisions have dealt with postponement challenges due to COVID-19 concerns this season. Now it's the Canadian-based North Division's turn. The NHL was expected to pro...
Mar 23, 2021

AP sources: NWHL adding 7th team by expanding to Montreal
The National Women's Hockey League is adding a seventh team by expanding into Montreal next season, two people with direct knowledge of the league's board of governors' approved plan told The Associat...
Mar 23, 2021

China slams Canada's treatment of First Nations in response to sanctions
OTTAWA - China lashed out Tuesday against Canada and other western countries saying they have no right to criticize the regime's human-rights record, considering their own. The criticism was part of t...
Mar 23, 2021

In French woods, rivals take aim at senator's WWI research
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The World War I exploits of Sgt. Alvin C. York netted Gary Cooper a best actor Academy Award and Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano a degree, a book deal - and academic backlash....
Mar 23, 2021