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Wilkinson, First Nations concerned by sale of energy leases in Alaska wildlife refuge
Federal politicians and northern First Nations expressed concern over Wednesday's sale of energy leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "Canada continues to strongly oppose development in...
Jan 06, 2021
Fresh off winning ATP comeback player of year award, Vasek Pospisil is aiming higher
Playing pain-free tennis has Canada's Vasek Pospisil thinking about what might be possible on the ATP Tour's singles scene. A refreshed mindset and solid results have helped build his confidence too. ...
Jan 06, 2021
Edmonton Oilers look for stronger supporting cast for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl
As the Edmonton Oilers reclaim their dressing room from the Canadian team and Rogers Place from the world junior men's hockey championship, training camp questions follow them to their digs. Camp migh...
Jan 06, 2021
Just one impaired driving charge laid over holiday break
With everybody staying inside, the streets were safer over the holiday break.From Dec. 21 to New Year's Day, there was just one impaired driving charge laid in Prince Albert. There was also a check st...
Jan 06, 2021
Meadow Lake RCMP investigating Cochin Avenue shooting
A man is in hospital after an incident that occurred early Monday morning in Meadow Lake. Officials said the 29-year-old male was shot at multiple times while in a parked vehicle on Cochin Avenue. The...
Jan 06, 2021
Melfort becoming health care hub in northeast, model for other communities
Melfort has seen its healthcare sector grow exponentially over the past few years.It began with the Melfort Wellness Centre opening in 2017, and more recently the Heliport that officially was approved...
Jan 06, 2021
Council unanimously approves $17.4 million police budget
Prince Albert City Council has unanimously approved the 2021 police budget, granting the department $17,397,850 - a $649,490 increase from last year.During Wednesday's meeting, council stopped short o...
Jan 06, 2021
Chicago priest Pfleger `devastated' by sex-abuse allegations
CHICAGO - An activist Chicago Catholic priest who has garnered attention for taking on everyone from drug dealers to Jerry Springer said Wednesday that he is "devastated" by allegations that he sexual...
Jan 06, 2021
Battlefords Humane Society says pet hamper project a success
The Battlefords Humane Society had a successful first year with its Pet Christmas Hamper project."The Christmas hampers went really well," shelter coordinator Michelle Spark said.The campaign was star...
Jan 06, 2021
Alberta premier working in politically toxic 'Sky Palace' due to legislature renos
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's office has confirmed he is working out of a penthouse known infamously as the "Sky Palace" because of exterior renovations at the legislature. Christine Myatt...
Jan 06, 2021