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Humboldt Chamber welcomes new executive director
The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce has a new executive director.Sarah McInnis has started her new job at the chamber, following the retirement of long-time executive director Brent Fitzpatr...
Jan 17, 2024
Symposium highlights mental health, leadership for post-secondary students in P.A. and the North
Mental health was the focus at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts on Wednesday afternoon. Hundreds of students from Grade 12 and post-secondary schools filled the auditorium in Prince Albert's dow...
Jan 17, 2024
ML hopes to recover some expenses when fire department puts out a blaze
The City of Meadow Lake hopes a new resolution will help the Meadow Lake Fire Department recover some of the high costs it incurs fighting fires throughout the year. Council approved a proposal to ent...
Jan 17, 2024
IIHF says Israel can play in an upcoming tournament after initially barring it for security concerns
ZURICH (AP) - The International Ice Hockey Federation said Wednesday that Israel will be able to play in an upcoming tournament after previously barring its national team from the event over security ...
Jan 17, 2024
Trade minister cites housing shortage as cause for ceasefire in U.S. softwood spat
WASHINGTON - Canada's international trade minister says the great North American softwood lumber standoff is putting a drag on the continent's already tight housing supply. Mary Ng says Ottawa will co...
Jan 17, 2024
History of refugees in Canada exhibit coming to N.B.
"We saw all people...dead along the road," began a quote from Rolf Sers. The Latvian Jew had once hid in plain sight as a doctor in the German military where he served in Ukraine and Russia. When he w...
Jan 17, 2024
Should people be punished if they leave their vehicles running unattended? One Sask. mayor believes so
Prince Albert's mayor wants to see something done to stop people from leaving their vehicles running unattended with the keys inside.Greg Dionne shared his concerns at the P.A. Board of Police Commiss...
Jan 17, 2024
IIHF says Israel can play in an upcoming tournament after initially barring it for security concerns
ZURICH (AP) - The International Ice Hockey Federation said Wednesday that Israel will be able to play in an upcoming tournament after previously barring its national team from the event over security ...
Jan 17, 2024
Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3 and hurting a baby, authorities say
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A power line fell on a car in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring a baby during an ice storm that turned roads and mountain highways treacherous in ...
Jan 17, 2024
Prosecutor probing TV studio attack in Ecuador is shot dead in Guayaquil
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - A prosecutor investigating a dramatic attack on the set of a public television channel last week was shot to death Wednesday in Guayaquil, the most dangerous city in Ecuador. Pro...
Jan 17, 2024