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Mixed stats on local, provincial and national job front
There is a mixed bag of employment data from Statistics Canada.The large Prince Albert and North region - which currently accounts for a total work force of over 102,000 people - saw an improvement in...
Dec 04, 2020
'It's been mushrooming': Starkell named president of CVFSA
The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA) has a new president.The previous president recently had to step down due to new job commitments, and his successor is Brian Starkell of Nipawin...
Dec 04, 2020
Age, income among top factors affecting health during pandemic in B.C., survey shows
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's deputy provincial health officer says a survey on people's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic shows the most important areas that must be addressed relate to healt...
Dec 04, 2020
Province records 55th death, 283 new COVID-19 cases
One resident in the South zone, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died. A total of 55 people have died from the virus in Saskatchewan, 15 of which were within the last eight days.The latest indivi...
Dec 04, 2020
Flower shop opening downtown Dec. 16
There's a new business set to open along La Ronge Avenue this month.Tania's Flowers is expected to open Dec. 16 in a newly renovated space in the Northland Motor Hotel. Owner Tania Colbert will also b...
Dec 04, 2020
New Vice President elected for the Saskatchewan School Board Association
The Saskatchewan School Board Association elected a new vice-president at their most recent Annual General Meeting.The new Vice President, Jaimie Smith-Windsor had been a Trustee with the Saskatchewan...
Dec 04, 2020
She-NANIGANS to celebrate the season with Christmas Market
Christmas Day sits just three weeks away, and She-NANIGANS Performing Arts Theatre wants to help get residents into the festive spirit this weekend.That is why the venue is hosting their inaugural Chr...
Dec 04, 2020
With red carpets rolled up, the Oscar race goes virtual
NEW YORK - This is the time of year when Hollywood's awards-season-industrial complex usually shifts into high gear. It's a frothy, festive run of the year's final premieres and screenings - all part ...
Dec 04, 2020
Forge FC to play CONCACAF Champions League play-in match Tuesday in Honduras
TORONTO - Hamilton's Forge FC looks to book its ticket to the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League on Tuesday against CD Marathon in Honduras. The matchup for the play-in game was determined last week...
Dec 04, 2020
Two accused in Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation have cases adjourned
Two accused facing charges connected to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation had their cases adjourned in North Battleford provincial court Friday.Samuel Takakenew, 36, is charged with accessory...
Dec 04, 2020