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‘Most pointless election in Canada’s history,’ Moe says
Premier Scott Moe offered a blunt assessment Tuesday of the federal election."That was the most pointless election in Canada's history," Moe said in a statement. "The Prime Minister spent $600 million...
Sep 21, 2021

P.A. cemetery now home to 250 geraniums to honour those who died from COVID
Over 200 geraniums are on display at Prince Albert's Memorial Gardens to honour the residents who've died from COVID-19.They are one of 130 Arbor Memorial Funeral Homes taking part in nationwide initi...
Sep 21, 2021

Raptors finalize 20-man training camp roster with additions of Mykhailiuk, Perry
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have completed their 20-player training camp roster by officially announcing the of addition guard-forward Svi Mykhailiuk and signing forward Reggie Perry. The Raptors sa...
Sep 21, 2021

Several tight races may not have an elected MP until the end of the week
OTTAWA - Several federal ridings may not have an elected member of Parliament until Thursday or even Friday, as Elections Canada begins the arduous task of verifying and counting more than one million...
Sep 21, 2021

RCMP delays on complaint files a 'serious and systemic' issue, group tells court
OTTAWA - A civil liberties group is telling a federal judge there's a culture of complacency in the RCMP that has caused inexcusable foot-dragging on complaint files. At a Federal Court hearing today,...
Sep 21, 2021

Road construction is now completed on 15th Street
Traffic on 15th Street was free flowing once again this morning after workers completed construction on Monday afternoon.All lanes for traffic are now open on 15th Street between First Avenue East and...
Sep 21, 2021

Dubois confident despite difficult first season with Jets: 'This is the real me'
Pierre-Luc Dubois felt like an impostor. Forced to navigate multiple quarantines, a highly publicized run-in with his former coach, a blockbuster trade, injuries and loneliness - the Winnipeg Jets cen...
Sep 21, 2021

DB Alford, LB Lawrence and QB Reilly all honoured as CFL's weekly top performers
TORONTO - Defensive back DeAundre Alford of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, linebacker Simoni Lawrence of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and B.C. Lions quarterback Michael Reilly were named the CFL's top weekly p...
Sep 21, 2021

Homicide victim identified by police
Prince Albert Police have now confirmed the identity of the city's most recent homicide victim. John Joe "Johnny" Besskkaystare, 25, was found deceased early Sunday morning in the area of the South Hi...
Sep 21, 2021

Car hits 9 people at Quebec polling station; status of 77-year-old woman 'uncertain'
MONTREAL - Police say the condition of a 77-year-old woman is uncertain after she was among nine people hit by a car outside a polling station in a Montreal suburb Monday evening. Sgt. Vronique Comtoi...
Sep 21, 2021