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'He made a significant lapse in judgment': Gun toting suspect avoids jail time
Nearly six months after a disturbance at a Prince Albert bar, the man responsible has now been sentenced on all charges and none of it will require any time in custody.On Monday, Tim Franc, 27, entere...
Nov 30, 2020

New P.A. MLA enjoys 'surreal' first moments in the legislature
Newly-elected MLA for Prince Albert Northcote, the Saskatchewan Party's Alana Ross - like the other political newbies in Regina - was given an introduction to the trappings of Saskatchewan power unlik...
Nov 30, 2020

Powell says pace of economic improvement has moderated
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says that the pace of improvement in the economy has moderated in recent months with future prospects remaining "extraordinarily uncertain." In rema...
Nov 30, 2020

Toronto FC looks for new designated player, opts not to pick up Piatti option
TORONTO - Barring a new agreement, Toronto FC is parting ways with designated player Pablo Piatti. The MLS club says it is not exercising the option on the Argentine midfielder who joined Toronto in F...
Nov 30, 2020

Whitecaps exercise options on seven players, 'continuing discussions' with Montero
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are hanging on to several of their young players and continuing contract talks with two veterans. The club announced Monday that it has exercised options for seven ...
Nov 30, 2020

City 2021 budget deliberation meetings to be held via Zoom this year
The City of North Battleford is holding its 2021 budget deliberation meetings online this year, due to the province's COVID-19 precautions.Any individuals interested in attending the upcoming Dec. 3 m...
Nov 30, 2020

Throne speech focuses on COVID-19, election promises
As it has been in everyone's lives for the past nine months, COVID-19 was a running theme through the new provincial government's speech from the throne Monday afternoon.The speech laid out the govern...
Nov 30, 2020

Former quarterback Brad Sinopoli can appreciate challenges Hinton faced with Broncos
Ottawa Redblacks receiver Brad Sinopoli fully understands the challenge Kendall Hinton faced Sunday with the Denver Broncos.The NFL club activated the rookie receiver from the practice roster to becom...
Nov 30, 2020

City of P.A. creates online campaign to promote local holiday shopping
The City of Prince Albert is teaming up with local partners to promote a shop local social media campaign this Christmas season. The campaign brings together local shops, products, services, and shopp...
Nov 30, 2020

Owner of missing diamond-covered eagle loses latest round in insurance fight
VANCOUVER - A legal battle over a missing diamond-encrusted eagle statue valued at nearly $1 million will continue, more than four years after the artwork was stolen during a robbery in Delta, B.C. In...
Nov 30, 2020