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Trudeau, premiers to talk about pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in virtual meeting
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will convene a virtual First Ministers meeting today, with speeding up COVID-19 vaccinations high on the agenda.Earlier this week, Trudeau voiced frustration ove...
Jan 07, 2021
In wake of chaotic day on Capitol Hill, talk turns to expediting Donald Trump's exit
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As an uneasy peace settles over Capitol Hill, talk in the U.S. capital has turned to expediting Donald Trump's departure. Overnight, just hours after Trump supporters forced their w...
Jan 07, 2021
National group launches legal action to increase abortion access in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - A national civil liberties group is launching a legal action against New Brunswick in order to increase abortion access in the province.The Canadian Civil Liberties Association filed a s...
Jan 07, 2021
Saskatoon PPE company to provide masks for Saskatchewan schools
It's a made-in-Saskatchewan success story.A Saskatoon company that makes medical grade personal protective equipment (PPE) is expanding, after demand for its products significantly increased.Justin St...
Jan 07, 2021
US services sector grows for seventh consecutive month
SILVER SPRING, Md. - The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, grew for the seventh consecutive month in December even as coronavirus cases surged through the holidays. The Institute for Su...
Jan 07, 2021
Skate the Park
Skate the Park continues this week! Come on out today (Wednesday), Thursday or Friday to avoid busy times. Please note, once the parking lot has reached capacity, visitors may end up waiting to enter ...
Jan 07, 2021
Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol
WASHINGTON - Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner early Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in a stunning attempt...
Jan 07, 2021
Fundraising for Virtual Heart of Youth Community Pow Wow
There is a wonderful Pow Wow Committee that has been working for the past four years to sponsor the Heart of the Youth Community Pow Wow, through Prince Albert Outreach Inc. and community partners. We...
Jan 07, 2021
South Africa buys 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
JOHANNESBURG - South Africa says it will import 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to inoculate the country's health workers. This is South Africa's first announcement of the purchase of a C...
Jan 07, 2021
New year means it's time to renew permits
2021 is just a week old, but it's a good time to make sure all your licenses and permits are up to date.City of Melfort Director of development, planning and community relations, Brent Lutz said pet l...
Jan 07, 2021