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B.C. helps fund blueberry farmers against U.S. trade commission investigation
VICTORIA - British Columbia is making a financial contribution to help blueberry farmers fight a looming trade investigation in the United States over imported berries, including from Canada. U.S. Tra...
Dec 30, 2020
B.C. mom who gave birth in a coma due to COVID-19 discharged from hospital
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A mother who had an emergency C-section in British Columbia while in a coma due to complications from COVID-19 returned home to her family in time for Christmas. Gillian McIntosh wa...
Dec 30, 2020
Merkel to Germans: Keep up anti-virus discipline in 2021
BERLIN - German Chancellor Angela Merkel is telling her country's people that they will need to keep up their discipline in fighting the coronavirus pandemic well into 2021, even as vaccinations fuel ...
Dec 30, 2020
Finns to give Canada first stiff test in world junior men's hockey championship
A generous schedule helped Canada both find its game legs and win three straight to start the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton. Time's up for the host country to develop chemistry and hone...
Dec 30, 2020
Unbeaten Finland shuts out Slovakia, setting up first-place battle with Canada
EDMONTON - Finland improved to 3-0 at the world junior hockey championship with a 6-0 win over Slovakia on Wednesday at Rogers Place.The win sets up a showdown with Canada (3-0) for first place in Gro...
Dec 30, 2020
Vaccines coming to Prince Albert next week; general public to not see vaccine until spring
The COVID-19 vaccine may be rolling out in Saskatchewan and across the country, but it likely won't reach the province's general public until the spring. That's what Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health ...
Dec 30, 2020
Fireworks display still going ahead for New Year's Eve
The City of North Battleford still plans to go ahead with its fireworks display at King Hill starting at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 to celebrate the New Year, while following the province's COVID-19 precautions.M...
Dec 30, 2020
Prince Albert Police seek help locating 16-year-old girl
UPDATE: The Prince Albert Police Service confirmed Dec.31, that Amy Lafond has been located.--A 16-year-old girl with connections to the Prince Albert and Debden areas, has been reported missing by th...
Dec 30, 2020
Prince Albert MLA in Palm Springs, premier knows about it
Joe Hargrave is explaining his reasons for travelling across the border during the pandemic.The Prince Albert Carlton MLA and Minister of Highways said he has been in Palm Springs since Dec. 22 to fin...
Dec 30, 2020
Longtime Bruins captain Chara joins Washington Capitals
WASHINGTON - Longtime Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara signed with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, a stunning move less than a week before most NHL teams open training camp. Chara agreed to ter...
Dec 30, 2020