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‘With sad hearts’ Elk Ridge owners step aside as resort falls into receivership
The COVID-19 pandemic was the final blow to an award-winning golf resort that helped put Northern Saskatchewan on the map.Elk Ridge Golf and Conference Centre near Waskesiu is going into receivership,...
Jun 17, 2020
The Western Hockey League announces Return to Play Protocol for 2020-21
In a move that will be music to the ears of Prince Albert Raiders hockey fans and others across the West, the Western Hockey League has announced a Return to Play initiative for the 2020-21 Regular Se...
Jun 17, 2020
Resident wants action on dangerous dog
A dog barking in the night, a mess on your front lawn - from time to time we may all have problems with our neighbor's pets. But for one Prince Albert woman, the situation with her neighbour's German ...
Jun 17, 2020
Kenney responds to Fair Deal panel, promises referendum on equalization reform
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will call a referendum on pushing Ottawa for a better deal on equalization payments as well as explore the province cutting ties with the RCMP and leavi...
Jun 17, 2020
Hawk-Eye glitch mars 1st game back in Premier League
It took just 41 minutes for the restarted Premier League to create another big controversy over technology. This time, it wasn't a VAR decision that was the talking point. Instead, the typically relia...
Jun 17, 2020
Nine new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan
There are nine new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 693.Seven of those cases are in the province's Far North region and two are in the Saskatoon region.Of the reported cases, 4...
Jun 17, 2020
Great Plains College moves forward with summer reopen plan
Great Plains College will reopen this summer in accordance with phase three of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan. President and CEO of the college, David Keast, said while the school will be reopening its...
Jun 17, 2020
City of Melfort holds first in-person council meeting since March
After two regular council meetings, and one special council meeting all held on Zoom, the City of Melfort is back holding in-person council meetings.The first since the March 7 meeting was held on Mon...
Jun 17, 2020
Oxford college recommends removal of Cecil Rhodes statue
LONDON - The governing body of Oxford University's Oriel College has recommended the removal of a statue of Victorian imperialist Cecil Rhodes that has long been the target of protests - though it won...
Jun 17, 2020
ABC's fall TV schedule is set, but virus has say on timing
LOS ANGELES - ABC's fall schedule released Wednesday optimistically details its plans, including a new thriller from the creator of "Big Little Lies." But there's a key element missing - the debut dat...
Jun 17, 2020