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Canadian players are shining with American college football powers this season
When second-ranked Alabama visits Ole Miss on Saturday, a featured matchup could see a Vanier Cup-winning defensive back going up against a big-play Canadian receiver. It's just one of several big-tim...
Oct 09, 2020

White House ups offer in virus aid before talks with Pelosi
WASHINGTON - The White House is boosting its offer in up-and-down COVID-19 aid talks Friday in hopes of an agreement before Election Day, even as President Donald Trump's most powerful GOP ally in the...
Oct 09, 2020

Halloween scenes in Prince Albert despite trick-or-treating concerns
Fall traditions may have a different look and feel this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has issued advisories on how to approach thanksgiving and Hall...
Oct 09, 2020

'Definite increase:' Experts warn against underplaying recent surge in COVID-19 cases
CALGARY - Infectious disease specialists say a recent surge in COVID-19 cases that surpasses a spike last spring must not be shrugged off as merely a byproduct of increased testing. "I think min...
Oct 09, 2020

UN: New daily record as COVID-19 cases hit more than 350,000
GENEVA - The World Health Organization has announced a new daily record high in coronavirus cases confirmed worldwide, with more than 350, 000 infections reported to the U.N. health agency on Friday. ...
Oct 09, 2020

Positive COVID-19 case has connection to Foam Lake Elementary, school closes out of precaution
The Foam Lake Elementary school in the Horizon School Division is closed for today as a precautionary measure and will re-open on TuesdayA case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in an individual with a connec...
Oct 09, 2020

Former premier Jean Charest suing Quebec government for $1M over investigation leaks
MONTREAL - Former Quebec premier Jean Charest is suing the Quebec government for violation of his privacy in connection with a police anti-corruption investigation. The lawsuit filed Friday in Montrea...
Oct 09, 2020
What'sHappeningNOW Oct. 9, 2020
Reporter Alison Sandstrom talks about a big day yesterday in the Prince Albert mayoral race.
Oct 09, 2020

Vancouver Canucks sign veteran goaltender Braden Holtby to two-year deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have made a change in net, signing goaltender Braden Holtby to a two-year deal worth US$8.6 million. The move means Vancouver is moving on from star netminder Jacob M...
Oct 09, 2020

Ohio county says nearly 50,000 voters received wrong ballots
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Nearly 50,000 voters received incorrect absentee ballots in the county that is home to Ohio's capital, elections officials said Friday as they promised corrected ballots would be mail...
Oct 09, 2020