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Some Quebec overnight camps are being forced to close following COVID-19 outbreaks
MONTREAL - An association representing Quebec summer camps says at least three overnight camps have temporarily shut down following COVID-19 outbreaks, mostly among counsellors. Association des camps ...
Jul 05, 2022

Youth group home approved for Beauval
A new facility that will help provide safe shelter and resources for vulnerable youth in the north has officially received the green light.The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering on the initiativ...
Jul 05, 2022

Court martial planned for soldier who criticized vaccine mandate, led march to Ottawa
OTTAWA - The Canadian soldier charged with speaking against federal vaccine mandates while wearing his uniform and who recently led a march to Ottawa is now facing a court martial. Warrant Officer Jam...
Jul 05, 2022

Canada first ally to ratify NATO membership bids from Sweden, Finland
OTTAWA - Canada has become the first country to ratify Sweden and Finland's request to join NATO, bringing the two countries closer to full membership. The Prime Minister's Office says Justin Trudeau ...
Jul 05, 2022

Northern Pikes out, but Chester Fest plows ahead
Kicking back on a couch outside and watching a concert is something a lot of Prince Albert and area residents have gotten used to over the years with Chester Fest. Even with one of the lead acts havin...
Jul 05, 2022

2 key UK Cabinet ministers quit Boris Johnson's government
LONDON (AP) - Two of Britain's most senior Cabinet ministers have quit, a move that could spell the end of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership after months of scandals. Treasury chief Rishi Suna...
Jul 05, 2022

$30 million gas line expansion planned between Choiceland and Smeaton
Construction on an expanded gas transmission line between Choiceland and Smeaton is planned to start next summer at a cost of $30 million. The new pipe will run for 23 kilometres and increase the amou...
Jul 05, 2022

Ride for Refuge Event
Get your runners on or jump on your bike and save the date of Saturday, October 1st to join Prince Albert's first family-friendly fun filled RIDE FOR REFUGE EVENT. Catholic Family Services Prince Albe...
Jul 05, 2022

Familiar outrage greets deadly Illinois shooting; weapon was legally purchased: mayor
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - The mayor of the Chicago suburb scarred by America's latest mass shooting says she was once the alleged gunman's Cub Scout pack leader. Nancy Rotering tells CNN that she expects ...
Jul 05, 2022

Leask man identified in fatal crash
A 21-year-old Leask man has been identified as the lone death in a fatal collision that happened on Monday night. The crash happened five kilometres north of Martensville.Initial investigation determi...
Jul 05, 2022