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No new COVID-19-related deaths reported in the province, 1,027 new cases
Another day of high case numbers as the province reports 1,027 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today.There are currently 8,229 cases considered active which includes 838 in the northern zones of the p...
Jan 11, 2022
City COVID restrictions remain due to province's high numbers
The City of North Battleford will keep its enhanced COVID-19 restrictions in place in response to high numbers in Saskatchewan. The city currently requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 ...
Jan 11, 2022
West Flat robbery results in one year jail sentence
A man charged in connection to a gang related incident in Prince Albert last summer, where the victim was robbed and threatened with bear spray, has received a one year jail sentence.Lauder Bear, 22, ...
Jan 11, 2022
North Stars make changes to crease at CJHL trade deadline
The Battlefords North Stars made a pair of trades Monday, just prior to the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) trade deadline, giving the team a new look at the goaltending position. The Stars first...
Jan 11, 2022
Nunavut schools to reopen later this month as COVID-19 case counts decline
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's education minister says students will return to school remotely next week and in-person on Jan. 24. The territory of 40,000 people has been under lockdown since late Decem...
Jan 11, 2022
Oilers GM Ken Holland on Evander Kane: 'I believe in second chances'
Ken Holland isn't closing the door on Evander Kane. In fact, he might end up rolling out the red carpet. The Edmonton Oilers general manager said Tuesday he's spoken to the controversial winger's agen...
Jan 11, 2022
Local couple donates $20K to Victoria Hospital Foundation campaign for new NICU
The Victoria Hospital Foundation is overjoyed after a generous donation towards a campaign for the hospital's new NICU.The Foundation announced Tuesday that Kelly and Susi Miller of Prince Albert dona...
Jan 11, 2022
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy raises sanctions on Russia in conversation with Trudeau
OTTAWA - Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the West must be ready to impose further sanctions against Russia for its military buildup on his country's easte...
Jan 11, 2022
CPNewsAlert: Quebec to force unvaccinated to pay 'significant' financial penalty
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Francois Legault says adult residents who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 will be charged a financial penalty. Legault made the announcement to reporters today in M...
Jan 11, 2022
Dog rescue at landfill over the holidays prompts amendment to animal control contract
A new contract between the City of Melfort and animal control aims to ensure that animals abandoned at the landfill are managed safely.The contract was entered at last night's regular meeting of counc...
Jan 11, 2022