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Authorities: 2 arrested in California shooting that killed 6
VISALIA, Calif. (AP) - Two gang members were arrested early Friday, one after a gunbattle, in the January massacre of six people including a baby at a central California home associated with a rival g...
Feb 03, 2023

Bail granted for man charged with attempted murder
A man charged after a serious assault in Prince Albert's East Flat has been released on bail.Quentin George Gardiner, 37, appeared by video when his case was discussed Friday morning at Prince Albert ...
Feb 03, 2023

New school build starts in La Loche
Almost 500 elementary students in La Loche will have a new place to learn with the start of the construction of a new school. The Government of Saskatchewan said that the building will cost about $30 ...
Feb 03, 2023

Yukon prospecting plan approval is quashed by First Nation court victory
WHITEHORSE - A Yukon court has quashed government approval for a mining exploration project, siding with a First Nation that argued there was a failure to properly consult it about the project on its ...
Feb 03, 2023

Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair set to start MLS season as Minnesota's No. 1
When opportunity knocked, Dayne St. Clair was ready last season. The Canadian goalkeeper got his chance in Minnesota United's third game of the year after starter Tyler Miller was sidelined by the flu...
Feb 03, 2023

Swimmer Markus Thormeyer banned 12 months after doping violation
OTTAWA - Canadian swimmer Marks Thormeyer has been banned from competition for 12 months following a doping violation. However, because Thormeyer accepted a voluntary provisional suspension on Feb. 15...
Feb 03, 2023

Melfort adds Patterson for 2023-24 season
The Melfort Mustangs have added their most recent commitment, for the upcoming 2023-24 season.Nolan Patterson, a 2005-born forward, will join the organization, later this year.As for now, the Rose Val...
Feb 03, 2023

'It was unnecessary:' firearm advocates happy feds scrap plans to ban hunting rifles & shotguns
The federal government is no longer considering banning certain models of hunting rifles and shotguns, at least for the time being.According to The Canadian Press, the Liberals are withdrawing their p...
Feb 03, 2023

RM councillor was a pioneer in rural water utility
With the passing of Councillor Colin Sheldon, the RM of Prince Albert is missing a fountain of knowledge- especially when it comes to rural water supply. Sheldon, who was 67 when he died on Jan. 30 in...
Feb 03, 2023

Plunging wind chill values prompt extreme cold warnings across Eastern Canada
HALIFAX - As an immense Arctic air mass settled over the eastern half of Canada today, Environment Canada issued an unusually long list of extreme cold warnings that covered six provinces and communit...
Feb 03, 2023