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Canada, U.S. working on mutual deal to restrict non-essential travel
WASHINGTON - Canada and the United States are working out the details of a proposed mutual ban on non-essential travel between the two countries, a federal government source in Ottawa says. The ...
Mar 17, 2020
WestJet warning recent passengers of possible exposure to COVID-19
CALGARY - WestJet Airlines says some of its passengers may have been exposed to people infected with the novel coronavirus on recent flights. The Calgary-based company made the announcement on its web...
Mar 17, 2020
'Saddened' - Calgary Stampede temporarily lays off 80 per cent of workforce
CALGARY - The future of the 2020 'Greatest Show on Earth' is up in the air after the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede temporarily laid off 80 per cent of its staff Tuesday as a direct result ...
Mar 17, 2020
Progressive Newman ousts Rep. Lipinski in Illinois primary
CHICAGO - Progressive Marie Newman won a rematch Tuesday with Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, unseating one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress in a victory for abortion-rights and women's grou...
Mar 17, 2020
Jazz Festival postponed as virus reaches Louisiana capital
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands of people for eight days of music, food and culture, has been postponed over coronavirus concerns, offi...
Mar 17, 2020
Trump mulls sending all who cross border illegally to Mexico
SAN DIEGO - The Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two administration officials said Tuesday, using powers they say the pres...
Mar 17, 2020
P.A. mayor applauds Rosthern's act of kindness
Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne is penning a thank you letter to the town of Rosthern after the community sheltered motorists stranded by a severe winter storm earlier this month. As heavy snowfall an...
Mar 17, 2020 Thirty-five people waited out a snowstorm inside the Rosthern Fire Hall on the night of March 7. (submitted photo/Darcy Hrycuik)
P.A. bus driver 'fighting for his life in hospital' after assault, family says
David Maxemiuk is well liked by everyone who knows him, and that's why his family say they cannot comprehend why the 61-year-old was brutally attacked in broad daylight and left to die.Maxemiuk remain...
Mar 17, 2020 The back alley in the 200 block of Ninth St. E. was taped off by police on Sunday. (submitted photo)
Saskatchewan RCMP detachments to remain open, officers available amidst COVID-19 concerns
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatchewan RCMP is letting the public know that despite the restriction of social distancing, members are still available. However, there will be a new response protoco...
Mar 17, 2020 (submitted photo/RCMP)
Business as usual for some local seniors
It's business as usual for some Meadow Lake seniors who have chosen to stay indoors amongst each other during the novel Coronavirus pandemic. The current government and health advice is for everyone t...
Mar 17, 2020 (Nicole Reis/ meadowlakeNOW Staff)