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Council looks to create new sliding hills
Prince Albert city councillors are enthusiastic about the idea of using snow to create new sliding hills in parks around the city. Coun. Terra Lennox-Zepp says the idea came to light because council r...
Jan 26, 2021

Battleford fire crews respond to blaze at Esso Station
A staple of the drive from the Town of Battleford to the City of North Battleford was ablaze early Tuesday morning.Shortly after midnight, Battleford Fire Department responded to a structure fire at t...
Jan 26, 2021

Senate confirms Antony Blinken as 71st secretary of state
WASHINGTON - The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Antony Blinken as America's top diplomat, tasked with carrying out President Joe Biden's commitment to reverse the Trump administration's "America First" d...
Jan 26, 2021

Cancel travel plans, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urges Canadians
OTTAWA - Canadians should cancel any non-essential travel plans they might have, whether it's abroad or even between provinces, as new restrictions are on the way, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said T...
Jan 26, 2021

Fireworks and Fish Fry get the go ahead by Winter Festival Board of Directors
The Prince Albert Winter Festival Board of Directors have completed plans for two of their biggest events to go ahead.According to a media release, the fireworks and Fish Fry will take place on the Fe...
Jan 26, 2021

UK passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths as outbreak still rages
LONDON - More than 100,000 people have died in the United Kingdom after contracting the coronavirus, a year into Europe's deadliest outbreak, figures from the government showed Tuesday. Britain is the...
Jan 26, 2021

Vancouver Whitecaps sign young Colombian winger Deiber Caicedo
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have added a young attacker to their roster, signing Colombian winger Deiber Caicedo.The club announced Tuesday the 20-year-old has agreed to a three-year contract ...
Jan 26, 2021

PepsiCo goes Beyond Meat in new partnership
PepsiCo and Beyond Meat are creating a joint venture to develop snacks and drinks made from plant-based proteins. The companies didn't reveal what kinds of products they will make Tuesday, saying they...
Jan 26, 2021

Quebec City Halloween night stabbing suspect returns to court for brief hearing
QUEBEC - The 24-year-old man accused in the Quebec City Halloween night sword attack appeared briefly before a judge today. Carl Girouard appeared by video conference in a Quebec City courtroom, where...
Jan 26, 2021

Impaired driving, drug-related calls up in RCMP report for 2020 tally in city
The City of North Battleford saw a 12 per cent overall increase in calls for service for 2020, based on the latest RCMP report.Battlefords RCMP Inspector Tom Beck presented the report at Monday's city...
Jan 26, 2021