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VLT jackpot winner in Prince Albert
The Ramada hotel on Second Ave. W. was host to a big lottery winner.Western Canada Lottery Corporation was pleased to announce that Louisa Halkett of Prince Albert won the jackpot award of $1,468,781....
Jun 08, 2021

Terror charges so soon after London attack would be unprecedented: experts
The killing of four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., on Sunday has been denounced as an act of terrorism by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but it's possible the terrorism label will never b...
Jun 08, 2021

Larger than life sport day coming to Spruce Haven Park in Melfort
The City of Melfort is taking part in Saskatchewan parks and recreation month in a big way.Larger than life sports day will take place at Spruce Haven Park in Melfort on June 19. The event will featur...
Jun 08, 2021

Meadow Lake RCMP arrest two individuals involved in vehicle theft
The Meadow Lake RCMP has arrested two individuals that attempted to evade arrest late last week. On Friday evening, officers responded to complaints of a motorist driving recklessly on Highway 55. Onc...
Jun 08, 2021

Fallout from Greens' feud continues as party ends contract with senior adviser
OTTAWA - The fallout from internal feuds in the Green party continues amid accusations of intolerance and strong-arm tactics against some members. Two Green party sources, who spoke to The Canadian Pr...
Jun 08, 2021

North Stars returnees looking forward to September following season start date announcement
Following Tuesday's announcement from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) that the 2021-22 season will begin Sept. 24, Battlefords North Stars players are already hungry to get back on the ic...
Jun 08, 2021

Terrorism in Canada: A timeline of plots, attacks, and allegations
Four members of a Muslim family are dead and one child is in hospital after a hit-and-run in London, Ont. Sunday, in what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an act of terrorism. Police said 20-year-...
Jun 08, 2021

Exploding device at gender reveal party leads to wildfire in northern Alberta
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A $600 fine has been issued after a gender reveal party led to a wildfire in Alberta. Travis Fairweather, a wildfire information officer, says the party was taking place about 1...
Jun 08, 2021

Town awards fire chief and Fred Light Museum manager for long service
The Town of Battleford honoured two long-serving employees and community leaders at council's meeting Monday for their dedicated contributions in their work.Fred Light Museum Manager Bernadette Leslie...
Jun 08, 2021

Benfeito gets new Olympic medals to replace three lost in condominium fire
MONTREAL - Quebec diver Meaghan Benfeito lost everything in a fire earlier this year, but recovered some prized possessions on Tuesday as she gets ready to compete in the Tokyo Summer Games next month...
Jun 08, 2021