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Cost of COVID to P.A. increases but big borrowing not needed
The estimated cost of the COVID-19 pandemic on the City of Prince Albert has been upgraded, but city officials are still breathing a sigh of relief when it comes to the city's finances. At Monday nigh...
Sep 29, 2020

Canada's top coaches connect to navigate relationships with athletes
Maelle Ricker's relationships with her coaches were pivotal in getting her to the top of the snowboard podium at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The first Canadian woman to win an Olympic gold medal at...
Sep 29, 2020

Letter sent by new Tory leader Erin O'Toole mirrors text on rival MacKay's website
OTTAWA - A fundraising letter sent by new Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole to party members contains passages identical to sections of his rival Peter MacKay's campaign website. The missive to members...
Sep 29, 2020

Province records seven new COVID-19 cases, 18 recoveries
The province has recorded seven new cases of COVID-19.The new cases are located in the Central East (one) and Regina (six) zones. The total amount of reported cases is now at 1,899.Of the total cases,...
Sep 29, 2020

Giant pumpkins smash Utah state record at weigh-off in Lehi
LEHI, Utah - The Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers group has recorded eight pumpkins from the state this year that weighed more than 1,000 pounds (455 kilograms), setting a state record. The first-place pump...
Sep 29, 2020

P.A. Sask. Party candidates in full campaign mode
With the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly Tuesday, and the official dropping of the writ, the 2020 provincial election campaign has officially received the green light, and the Prince Albert Sa...
Sep 29, 2020

Grand Council hosts Orange Shirt Day walk
Orange Shirt Day, despite the COVID pandemic, is still being honoured in Prince Albert Wednesday to recognize the trauma students experienced at residential schools.Although learning is different this...
Sep 29, 2020

City of NB launches Service Request Portal
Whether its low water pressure at home, or a noticeable pothole on the morning commute, the City of North Battleford has announced a new and easy-to-use tool to help residents connect with the city an...
Sep 29, 2020

LLRIB extends condolences to family of late Elder Jacob Venne
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) would like to extend warmth, prayers and condolences to the family and friends of the late Elder Jacob George Venne, who passed away Sept. 22.That's according to a...
Sep 29, 2020

Nurse fired, coroner to investigate after dying Indigenous woman taunted in hospital
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Francois Legault says a nurse has been fired after an Indigenous woman who was dying Monday night at a Quebec hospital was subjected to degrading remarks. The Quebec coroner'...
Sep 29, 2020