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Too early for conclusions on integrity of last two elections, MP Chong tells inquiry
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Michael Chong is urging a federal inquiry to refrain from making final conclusions about the integrity of the last two general elections, saying it is too early to do so. The ...
Apr 17, 2024

Wanted suspect believed to be in the Prince Albert area
UPDATE: Kelfort Keller has been apprehended by police and appeared in court on May 2nd.---A man wanted by Correctional Service Canada, for violating a long term supervision order, is on the run.The Sa...
Apr 17, 2024

Attempted murder charge laid after collision near Cooke Golf Course in 2023
An investigation into a collision near Kinsmen Park last November has resulted in another arrest and more charges.On Nov. 19, 2023, Prince Albert Police were called to an area on 22nd Street East near...
Apr 17, 2024

All federal ministers will participate in process to find 5,000 jobs to cut: Anand
OTTAWA - Treasury Board President Anita Anand says no government ministry and agency will be left out of the process of cutting 5,000 public-service positions. Anand, who is responsible for much of th...
Apr 17, 2024

Battlefords and Meadow Lake MPs weigh in on new federal budget
Battlefords and Meadow Lake area MPs are raising their frustrations about the new federal budget released this week.Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk and Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River MP...
Apr 17, 2024

Capital gains are going to be taxed more, and these economists say it's a good thing
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is going to change how capital gains are taxed in Canada, which will affect corporations and the country's wealthiest individuals. The federal budget presented Tuesday ...
Apr 17, 2024

Ottawa must revisit assisted dying for Alzheimer's, dementia patients: advocates
OTTAWA - Now is the time to urge Ottawa that people with disorders such as Alzheimer's and dementia should be able to request medical assistance in dying before their cognitive decline, says the CEO o...
Apr 17, 2024

92nd Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival
The 92nd Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival presents Gala Concert and Awards Presentation will be Tuesday, April 30th.See the poster for details.
Apr 17, 2024

Sod turned on new care home project in St. Brieux
The sod has been turned on a 15-bed personal care home in St. Brieux. Several dignitaries were on hand April 2 for the ceremony at 213 Second Ave. N. to commemorate the beginning of construction. The ...
Apr 17, 2024

Anderson Motors: Driving towards a bright future
Around Anderson Motors in Prince Albert, shuttle driver Gay Horrocks is known as 'a real ball of fire.'She is full of energy, has a contagious laugh and approaches each day with enthusiasm. "Everybody...
Apr 17, 2024