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Small works show and sale underway in Melfort to showcase six local artists
A pop-up show by the 12th City Artist Collective begins today at RJ's Urban Garden in Melfort.The small works show and sale will be set-up in the cafe until Dec. 12 as well as online.Artist Joanne Bol...
Nov 30, 2020

Review finds no evidence of alcohol game at B.C. ERs, but vast Indigenous profiling
VICTORIA - A former judge says she found widespread systemic racism in British Columbia's health-care system, but she could not confirm allegations of an organized game to guess the blood-alcohol leve...
Nov 30, 2020

Veteran Canadian centre back David Edgar to retire at end of the year
Veteran defender David Edgar, who became a Newcastle United favourite with a highlight-reel goal as a teenager and went on to captain Canada, has announced his retirement effective the end of the year...
Nov 30, 2020

Allen Sapp Gallery to spread festive cheer with local Art Market
Residents of the Battlefords and area are invited to take in a special visual display next month, at the Allen Sapp Gallery. The gallery will host its inaugural Christmas Art Market in the lower level...
Nov 30, 2020

Man found with guns and knives avoids trial with guilty pleas
A 40-year-old man from the George Gordon First Nation in southern Saskatchewan is now awaiting sentencing in connection to a weapons bust in Prince Albert last February.Kevin George Ackegan entered gu...
Nov 30, 2020

Preliminary hearing set for accused in Todd Stone homicide investigation
A preliminary hearing has now been set for the accused in the Todd Levi Stone homicide investigation.Michael Jordan White, also known as Michael Jordan Frank, 33, who remains in custody, is facing a c...
Nov 30, 2020

Quebec urged to create national director of youth protection to oversee system
MONTREAL - A provincial commission looking into the protection of vulnerable children in Quebec is recommending the appointment of a youth-protection watchdog to oversee the entire provincial system. ...
Nov 30, 2020

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing coming to Prince Albert
A new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opens Wednesday in Prince Albert. According to a media release from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) the new site is being opened in response to increased...
Nov 30, 2020

Air Ronge resident launches petition in opposition to proposed tree cutting plan
An Air Ronge resident is unhappy with proposed tree cutting near Gordon Denny Community School.A wildfire mitigation work tender closes Dec. 4, which includes a plan that sets operations recommended b...
Nov 30, 2020

Janine Beckie, Atiba Hutchinson win Canada Soccer Awards for November
Janine Beckie and Atiba Hutchinson have been named Canada Soccer's Players of the Month for November. Beckie became the first Canadian to score for an FA Cup-winning side as Manchester City defeated E...
Nov 30, 2020