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Thousands told to flee 3 towns ahead of fast California fire
WEED, Calif. (AP) - A fast-moving fire in Northern California threatened hundreds of homes Friday and authorities ordered at least 5,000 residents across three communities to leave immediately. Reside...
Sep 02, 2022

Bible Camp responds to ‘regrettable situation’, allegations of exorcism
A Bible Camp near Blaine Lake at the centre of allegations of exorcism has spoken out on the incident.The alleged case happened in mid-July at Redberry Bible Camp, south of Blaine Lake. Multiple media...
Sep 02, 2022

Prince Albert Minor Softball names first recipients of Amundson scholarship
The memory of a well-known and well-respected Prince Albert ball player lives on in the form of a scholarship.On Thursday, Prince Albert Minor Softball (PAMSA) announced the first recipients of the Sh...
Sep 02, 2022

Vancouver Canucks ink star forward J.T. Miller to seven-year, US$56-million deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have locked up a major piece, signing forward J.T. Miller to a seven-year deal. The club announced the US$56-million contract on social media Friday afternoon, ending...
Sep 02, 2022

Five COVID-19 cases reported at Willow Cree Healing Lodge
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has said five inmates at Willow Cree Healing Lodge have tested positive for COVID-19. The healing lodge is found near the town of Duck Lake.In a release, the C...
Sep 02, 2022

N.W.T. changes plans on expanding access second booster of COVID-19 vaccines
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government says it's changing its rollout plan for a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine due to limited supply of a vaccine targeting the Omicron variant in Canad...
Sep 02, 2022

Nunavut ministers isolating after premier tests positive for COVID-19 during retreat
NAUJUAAT, NUNAVUT - Nunavut politicians are isolating in Naujaat after the premier tested positive for COVID-19 during a cabinet retreat in the hamlet. Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he got tested for COV...
Sep 02, 2022

Sweetgrass member honoured with BGC Canada Indigenous Youth of the Year Award
A young woman from Sweetgrass First Nation was announced as the 2022 Indigenous Youth of the Year for BGC Canada. Kayla Littlepoplar, 17, a North Battleford Comprehensive High School student, is being...
Sep 02, 2022

Students across the Northeast officially back to school
September 1, marked the end of summer vacation and the return of both students and teachers for another year of school.Kids across the North East School Division entered the classroom, for what is hop...
Sep 02, 2022

Former Raiders teammates back at Art Hauser Centre for training camp
The last time Denis Pederson and Shayne Toporowski played in the Art Hauser Centre was back in 1995.Now 27 years later, the two local Saskatchewan boys are back in Prince Albert for Raiders training c...
Sep 02, 2022