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Northwest Territories pausing COVID-19 vaccines for children after doses expire
YELLOWKNIFE - The Northwest Territories government says COVID-19 vaccines for children age six months to five years will be temporarily unavailable until a new shipment arrives in Canada. The territor...
Feb 28, 2023

House Republicans aim to make Canada-U.S. border part of national security debate
WASHINGTON - Republicans on Capitol Hill have formed a new caucus to focus on immigration, crime and national security at the Canada-U.S. border. Rep. Mike Kelly from Pennsylvania and Montana Rep. Rya...
Feb 28, 2023

Vulcans prepare for Riverkings in round two
It's on to the next round of the playoffs for the Prince Albert Vulcans.The U18 AA team wrapped up its first-round series against the Northeast Wolfpack last week with a 6-3 victory in game four. The ...
Feb 28, 2023

Melfort Chamber to host crime prevention presentation
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) is set to host a crime prevention presentation, next Wednesday, March 8.The MTACC Chamber Chat Speaker Series will be doing so, in conjunction wi...
Feb 28, 2023

Canadian women to take part in Pacific Four Series women's rugby tournament
Canada will join Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. at the Pacific Four Series women's rugby tournament later this year. The third edition of the competition will take place over three windows starti...
Feb 28, 2023

Raiders wrap up season series with Rebels
The Prince Albert Raiders (24-29-3-0) look to get back to their winning ways tonight when they host the Red Deer Rebels (38-15-1-3) for the final time this season. Tomorrow is our third annual "T...
Feb 28, 2023

Dave Steuart Arena days are numbered
The end of the Dave G. Steuart Arena's useful days look to be numbered as city council voted in favour of moving forward to close the building. No decision will be final until it passes at a regular c...
Feb 28, 2023

Conservative, NDP leaders suspend use of TikTok video app as House brings in own ban
OTTAWA - Some Canadian politicians have started deactivating their TikTok accounts after the federal government decided to ban the app from government-issued devices. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilie...
Feb 28, 2023

Feds to require biggest suppliers to disclose emissions, set carbon footprint targets
OTTAWA - Major suppliers to the federal government will have to start disclosing their carbon footprint to keep doing business with Ottawa. But Treasury Board President Mona Fortier did not answer a q...
Feb 28, 2023

UN report: Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran
VIENNA (AP) - Inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog found uranium particles enriched up to 83.7% in Iran's underground Fordo nuclear site, a report seen Tuesday by The Associated Press s...
Feb 28, 2023