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'To know him was to love him': Prince Albert's Sheldon Bergstrom passes away
Sheldon Bergstrom's big voice has captivated audiences all over Canada and the United States, but he is being remembered most for the size of his heart.The former Prince Albert resident passed away Su...
Jun 19, 2023

'Bones of Crows,' a story of generational resilience, coming to North Battleford
"A testimony to multi-generation resilience," and "a look at our history from an Indigenous point of view."That is how award-winning Mtis/Dene filmmaker Marie Clements, describes her latest film, "Bon...
Jun 19, 2023

Oil and gas, electricity emissions remain a challenge for Ottawa-Alberta relationship
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says there are no "lines in the sand" when it comes to working with Alberta to find common ground on climate action and the energy sector. But he...
Jun 19, 2023

Free public transport to Prince Albert resumes service after additional funding found
A free bus service operated by La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre is returning after a brief pause in funding. "It's really good to know that we can extend it past the winter time," said Kikinahk e...
Jun 19, 2023

Show and Shine showcases the Northeast
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) held its annual Show and Shine last week with many car enthusiasts coming away happy.From local businesses, food options, and friendly people, ev...
Jun 19, 2023

Local firefighter reflects on first responder mental health after Manitoba tragedy
A tragedy like the recent bus crash in Manitoba will leave many people grieving and in need of support. The people whose job it is to attend such scenes often need support as well.First responders arr...
Jun 19, 2023

Deschambault Lake man charged with attempted murder
RCMP have charged a 33-year-old man from Deschambault Lake with attempted murder.On Saturday, police were called to a medical clinic in the community after a woman, suffering from serious injuries, wa...
Jun 19, 2023

Injured employees had complained of long commutes prior to bus crash: union
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - The union representing housekeepers at a pipeline camp who were involved in a bus crash near Prince George, B.C., on Friday says they're awaiting a grievance decision over compla...
Jun 19, 2023

No investigation of political interference allegations in SNC-Lavalin affair: RCMP
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it is not investigating allegations of political interference in the federal handling of criminal charges against engineering firm SNC-Lavalin. In a statement today, the Mountie...
Jun 19, 2023

Meadow Lake’s Flanagan big winner at North Battleford CPCA show
Meadow Lake's Kris Flanagan is coming off a weekend to remember in North Battleford. Coming flying out of the gates from opening day of the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) show at ...
Jun 19, 2023