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GOP blocks bill to keep government going; new try ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican senators blocked a bill Monday night to keep the government operating and allow federal borrowing, but Democrats aiming to avert a shutdown are likely to try again - at th...
Sep 27, 2021
First Nations University paints downtown crosswalk orange
If you're walking through downtown Prince Albert in the near future, you might notice one set of crosswalks standing out from the rest. The crosswalks at the intersection of 13th Street and Central Av...
Sep 27, 2021
Meadow Lake RCMP making illegal weapons seizures amid crime spike
Meadow Lake has seen a spike in violent crimes throughout September. Several recent firearms related offences have resulted in the Meadow Lake RCMP working to locate multiple suspects said to be invol...
Sep 27, 2021
Raiders flip pick for Pakkala in trade with Winnipeg
A lot of uncertainty surrounds the Prince Albert Raiders roster for opening night as they await updates on their import draft picks and several of their players attending NHL camps. To help shore up t...
Sep 27, 2021
Goats get loose in Atlanta's tony Buckhead neighborhood
ATLANTA (AP) - A herd of goats brought in to clear weeds got loose Monday, briefly becoming a thorn in the side of Atlanta's tony Buckhead neighborhood. Atlanta police responded after a driver called ...
Sep 27, 2021
Forge FC ready for another challenge on the road in the CONCACAF League
With eight of its past 11 Scotiabank CONCACAF League matches having taken place away from home, Forge FC is all too familiar with playing on hostile ground. On Tuesday, the Canadian Premier League cha...
Sep 27, 2021
PAGC First Nations seeing extremely low vaccine rates
First Nations among the Prince Albert Grand Council are seeing very low COVID-19 vaccine rates.As of mid-September, 57 per cent of eligible residents have gotten one dose while 33 per cent have receiv...
Sep 27, 2021
Ahtahkakoop RCMP arrest man after falsely reporting fatal collision
The Ahtahkakoop RCMP have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man from Mistawasis First Nation after falsely reporting a a fatal collision.According to a media release, on Saturday at 1 a.m. the RCMP r...
Sep 27, 2021
Ice Wolves to wear orange jerseys during Thursday home game
It will be a special night Thursday for the La Ronge Ice Wolves as the team honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Ice Wolves will be up against the Battleford North Stars at the M...
Sep 27, 2021
Rookie MPs start orientation amid uncertainty over Parliament's future
OTTAWA - Ten newly elected members of Parliament were shown the ropes of their new jobs on Monday, even as questions swirled around when - and how - they and their more experienced colleagues on both ...
Sep 27, 2021