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Hockey Canada names 20-player roster for upcoming Para Hockey Cup
CALGARY - Forward Jonathan Daigle and goaltender Mitchell Garrett will make their first international appearances for Canada at the upcoming Para Hockey Cup. The pair were named Friday to the 20-playe...
Nov 24, 2023

P.A. Police searching for missing woman
Update: On Nov. 27, Prince Albert police indicated Paige Roy had been located safe and sound.---- Prince Albert Police are asking for help in finding a missing woman. Paige Roy, 27, was last seen in P...
Nov 24, 2023

New bill seeks to limit new captivity of elephants, apes in Canada
OTTAWA - Canadian zoos won't be able to bring in new elephants or apes under new federal legislation introduced this week, except under specific circumstances. Bill S-15 looks to ban all new captivity...
Nov 24, 2023

'It's actually a very magical moment': P.A. preparing for Santa Claus Parade
The weather forecast is cooperating for this year's Santa Claus Parade in Prince Albert.The annual parade is scheduled for Saturday, and Environment Canada is forecasting a high of minus 1."Most of my...
Nov 24, 2023

La Ronge Regional Fire Department welcomes nine new recruits
The La Ronge Regional Fire Department has welcomed some new members following a successful recruitment drive.Nine new members were brought in, bringing the total number of members in the department to...
Nov 24, 2023

Ottawa and Quebec to create protected marine park near Anticosti Island
MONTREAL - Ottawa and Quebec have announced their intention to protect the waters near a picturesque territory in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Federal...
Nov 24, 2023

Hamas hostage deal 'progress' but long-term peace needs 'many more steps': Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still rejecting demands for Canada to call for a full ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, but he says a deal to temporarily halt hostilities this week so Hamas...
Nov 24, 2023

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness to return to the bench against Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. - Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness has returned to the team and will be behind the bench for Friday's road game against the Florida Panthers. Bowness took a leave of absence a month...
Nov 24, 2023

Quebec woman, 61, killed hours after police called to her home, suspect arrested
LAVAL, Que. - A 61-year-old woman was stabbed to death inside her apartment Thursday in Montreal's northern suburb hours after police visited the home. Police in Laval, Que., say they arrested a 30-ye...
Nov 24, 2023

Trudeau accuses Tories of turning their backs on Ukraine's needs, announces more aid
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the Conservatives for voting against a bill to implement a free trade agreement with Ukraine, saying it's troubling to see support for the embattled co...
Nov 24, 2023