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Siakam: Moving from Cameroon to becoming a minority in the U.S. was a 'shock'
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam feels the suspicious eyes on him when he walks into upscale shops. The Toronto Raptors forward said in his 10 years since moving from Cameroon, he...
Jun 03, 2020
Province reminding people to take steps to protect against ticks
The provincial government wants people to remember they need to be aware ticks. Saskatchewan's deputy chief medical health officer, Dr. Denise Werker said people should know the insects can pose a pot...
Jun 03, 2020
Chamber Appoints Three New Board Directors
The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of three new directors of the board. Jessica Gale, Jeff Stumpf and Mike Scissons will become Board members e...
Jun 03, 2020
Church service offered on local radio
Church services are being aired on the local radio station to make it easier for people who are not able to visit their place of worship during the COVID-19 restrictions.Several of the Battlefords Ang...
Jun 03, 2020
Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond's prominent Monument Avenue, a se...
Jun 03, 2020
Sawchuk's spectacular swan song swept away in pandemic cancellations
It was shaping up to be a long and prosperous playoff season for Prince Albert's Riley Sawchuk.In his swan song season, Sawchuk was the leading scorer on the best team in the WHL's Eastern Conference,...
Jun 03, 2020
Ontario Premier Ford says tests of NHL players would be handled in private labs
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the NHL plans to use private labs to process the COVID-19 tests of players and staff should the league resume play this summer. Ford was asked Wednesday whethe...
Jun 03, 2020
La Loche nurses commend Far North for resilience, dedication in combating COVID-19 outbreak
As each day continues, COVID-19 recoveries in La Loche are beginning to improve. Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse, Chrissy Munro told meadowlakeNOW the people in La Loche were outstanding in t...
Jun 03, 2020
Regina teen creates mural for George Floyd
Hundreds of people were gathered in front of the legislative building Tuesday, but they were all keeping clear of a large chalk mural in the middle of the entryway.The mural shows George Floyd and rea...
Jun 03, 2020
Snapchat to stop 'promoting' Trump amid uproar over tweets
OAKLAND, Calif. - Snapchat will stop "promoting" President Donald Trump on its video messaging service, the latest example of a social media platform adjusting how it treats this U.S. president. Last ...
Jun 03, 2020