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Accused facing accessory charge in Laverdiere homicide investigation to be released on bail
One of the accused individuals facing a charge related to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation was granted bail.Samuel Takakenew, 36, is charged with accessory after the fact to murder.He appear...
Dec 11, 2020
KidSport Meadow Lake golf tournament hanging in limbo for second consecutive year
With the reaction to the pandemic putting many activities and events on hold, a local non-profit is preparing to move forward with one of the community's most notable events. Staff with KidSport Meado...
Dec 11, 2020
Melfort soccer aims for a summer kick off
Players in the Melfort Youth Soccer Association haven't hit the pitch as organized teams in nearly a year, and they must wait a while longer.Following November's COVID-19 related restrictions, Melfort...
Dec 11, 2020
Prince Albert's drug problem: why COVID could be making it worse
As 2020 draws to a close, the use of drugs in Prince Albert continues to climb.For the period ending Nov. 30, incidents related to controlled drugs and substances are up over 13 per cent compared to t...
Dec 11, 2020
Nightmare on COVID street: Corona-headed party provocateur stars in new Alberta ads
EDMONTON - Alberta is rolling out ads showing a party animal with a head that looks like the novel coronavirus to warn of the dangers of COVID-19 this holiday season.The two-fisted eggnog-slurping vis...
Dec 11, 2020
Ship that sank 52 years ago off B.C.'s coast now polluting marine park
VANCOUVER - A cargo ship that sank off the west coast of Vancouver Island more than 50 years ago is now polluting the waters of a popular marine park. The Canadian Coast Guard says a fuel-like sheen w...
Dec 11, 2020
Prince Albert Police report in-custody death
The Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a 30-year-old Prince Albert man's death after he was apprehended by police Dec. 1. According to a media release from the Prince Albert Police Servi...
Dec 11, 2020
Chamber, city encouraged by supports for Battlefords businesses
Following several announcements from the provincial government, local businesses in the Battlefords may have some relief.The province announced legislation to reduce the tax rate for Saskatchewan smal...
Dec 11, 2020
Feds asking court for third extension to deal with revamped assisted-dying regime
OTTAWA - For the third time, the federal government is asking a Quebec court for more time to revamp Canada's assisted-dying law. The request for an extension - to Feb. 26 - came Friday after the Cons...
Dec 11, 2020
NWT to get vaccine in early 2021; territory sees first cases of COVID-19 in weeks
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories says five new cases of COVID-19 have been found in Yellowknife, the first in the territory in two weeks.The government earlier this week asked anyone isolating ...
Dec 11, 2020