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A hot topic: Heat warnings continue across Saskatchewan
It's going to be another scorcher in Saskatchewan.Environment Canada issued heat warnings Friday morning for much of the southern half of the province, saying humidex values are expected to reach 35 C...
Jul 15, 2022

Local golfer wins Saskatchewan Women’s Amateur Golf Championships
Shell Lake's Brooklin Fry has re-claimed the title of champion after winning the Women's Amateur Golf Championship title for the second time in three years. Despite shooting a 15-over par with 86 on d...
Jul 15, 2022

Charge laid following knife incident at Prince Albert Superstore
Editor's note: This story was amended at 2:07p.m. to include statements from police and Loblaws.A man accused of brandishing a knife while evening grocery shoppers looked on, told a judge he was only ...
Jul 15, 2022

RCMP Report: Break-in suspects found selling stolen goods
Battlefords RCMP arrested two people in North Battleford who were attempting to sell stolen items.A break and enter was reported at a residence on Foley Drive on July 6. The following day, police loca...
Jul 15, 2022

SaskPower offers tips as power usage climbs
As the heat has gone up, you've probably had to work a little harder to keep the temperature in your home down. You certainly wouldn't be alone. SaskPower noted an increase in power usage as the tempe...
Jul 15, 2022

Nipawin RCMP vigilance proves effective as crime numbers drop
Nipawin crime numbers may be down but that doesn't mean the RCMP is slowing down when it comes to protecting the community.At a recent town council meeting, the new RCMP recruitment program was announ...
Jul 15, 2022

Montreal looks for revenge as it hosts Toronto in showdown of struggling MLS teams
MONTREAL - CF Montral can get a much-needed win and avenge an embarrassing loss at the hands of its archrival when the Major League Soccer club hosts Toronto FC on Saturday. The game will be a rematch...
Jul 15, 2022

Local construction companies dealing with shortages of apprentice workers
Many industries in the province are feeling the effects of supply chain issues and a lack of workers, that includes construction companies.But according to the Prince Albert Construction Association (...
Jul 15, 2022

Fresh Air Experience Downtown Derby Kid's Bike Race
Fresh Air Experience is hosting the Downtown Derby Kid's Bike Race on Saturday, July 23.See the poster for details.Pre-register by emailing events@princealbertdowntown.ca.
Jul 15, 2022

B.C. Court of Appeal rejects private health care, says Charter breach OK
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Court of Appeal has unanimously upheld a lower court's dismissal of a Vancouver surgeon's challenge of the Medicare Protection Act, saying bans on extra billing and pr...
Jul 15, 2022