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High water levels in northern Sask., SHA advising extreme caution on lakes and rivers
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority are advising the public to use extreme caution around lakes and rivers.That's according to a July 22 SHA news rel...
Jul 22, 2020
Prince Albert photographer snaps comet shot
A local amateur astronomer is happy after he recently snagged a photo of a rare comet sighting.Rob Worobetz explained he was able to capture a picture of the Neowise comet at a location near Prince Al...
Jul 22, 2020
Tesla picks Texas site for second US vehicle assembly plant
Electric car maker Tesla Inc. has picked the Austin, Texas, area as the site for its largest auto assembly plant employing at least 5,000 workers. The new factory will build Tesla's upcoming Cybertruc...
Jul 22, 2020
Lake Louise ski resort loses appeal of $2M fine for cutting endangered trees
CALGARY - An Alberta judge has upheld a $2.1 million fine against a world-renowned ski resort for cutting down endangered trees nearly seven years ago. Lake Louise Ski Resort pleaded guilty in 2017 to...
Jul 22, 2020
Garage sale season set for takeoff in the Battlefords
It is said one person's trash is another's treasure, and for Battlefords and area residents - like so many others across Saskatchewan - treasure hunting season is set to begin this week. Tuesday after...
Jul 22, 2020
Northern mayors believe permanent berms needed as water rises
Two northern mayors believe berms will need to be built to secure their communities from the possibility of future flooding. That's what Cumberland House Mayor Kelvin McKay is calling upon the provinc...
Jul 22, 2020
Missing youth
Prince Albert Police are asking for the public's help in locating missing youth Jeffrey Jacklin.He is 14 years old and stands 5'5" tall with green eyes and short, brown hair. He weighs approximately 1...
Jul 22, 2020
La Loche RCMP lay fraud charge following $1 million loss to Clearwater River Dene Nation
In July 2014, La Loche RCMP received a report of fraudulent activity allegedly committed by the former general manager of the Clearwater River Dene First Nation between 2008 and 2011.The Prince Albert...
Jul 22, 2020
SHA announces change in visitor restrictions for P.A. facilities
Prince Albert health care facilities are relaxing visitor restrictions.On July 8 the SHA put in place a policy which limited visitors to family members or support people who were allowed in only for w...
Jul 22, 2020
Daly's goal sends Dash to final with 1-0 win over Thorns
SANDY, Utah - Rachel Daly scored on a header in the 69th minute and the Houston Dash advanced to the Challenge Cup title game with a 1-0 victory over the Portland Thorns on Wednesday. The fourth-seede...
Jul 22, 2020