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Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association to host Cattleman's Call
It will be a good opportunity for ranchers in the North West region, including the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area, to connect with experts in the industry at the upcoming Cattleman's Call event, org...
Dec 23, 2022
The latest developments on the major winter storm moving across much of Canada
A major winter storm is hitting Ontario and Quebec, causing flight cancellations, power outages and road closures. Bad weather is also expected in many other parts of the country. Here are the latest ...
Dec 23, 2022
Ottawa urged to pressure Pakistan to stop deporting Afghans, speed up refugee claims
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government is facing calls to intervene amid reports that Pakistan is preparing to arrest and deport Afghan refugees, many of whom are waiting to escape to Canada. The Lib...
Dec 23, 2022
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON (AP) - A $1.7 trillion spending bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to a devastated Ukraine cleared the House on Friday as lawmakers race to finish thei...
Dec 23, 2022
Doctor’s records improperly disposed
Patient records from a newly closed medical practice were not properly disposed of the privacy commissioner has ruled. Dr. Lalita Malhotra, who retired earlier this year, failed to have all records sh...
Dec 23, 2022
Community Christmas Dinner returns this weekend in P.A.
After two years of delivering hampers because of COVID restrictions, Prince Albert's Community Christmas Dinner is coming back.The annual event will take place at St. Mary High School on Dec. 25, invi...
Dec 23, 2022
Porcupine Sr. Blues raise over $20k for Porcupine Hope Fund
The Porcupine Plain Blues senior hockey team hosted the Tisdale Ramblers this past Saturday for a special 'Night of Hope' game.The contest raised money for the Porcupine Hope Fund, which supports crit...
Dec 23, 2022
Hordyski believes 2023 will be a time of progress for La Ronge
"I would say 2022 was almost like a comeback year for the town."Those are the words of La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski, who explained the municipality is on track to initiate some major changes in the com...
Dec 23, 2022
Trans Mountain pipeline fine for bird disturbances upheld while penalty slashed
A review panel is upholding a fine against the Trans Mountain pipeline for violations that resulted in disturbing bird nests. But the Canada Energy Regulator is dramatically slashing the amount of the...
Dec 23, 2022
RCMP investigate kidnapping and assault at Montreal Lake
Update: Charges against Alicia Ballantyne were stayed by the Crown on Feb. 10. Crown has one year to bring case back to court, should new evidence come to light.A man forced into a vehicle was taken t...
Dec 23, 2022