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Canucks deal goalie DiPietro, prospect to Bruins for forward Studnicka
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have sent goalie Michael DiPietro and defensive prospect Jonathan Myrenberg to the Boston Bruins in exchange for forward Jack Studnicka. DiPietro, 23, has seen action...
Oct 27, 2022
B.C. wife of ISIS fighter is released on bail, pending peace bond hearing
CHILLIWACK, B.C. - A British Columbia woman who was repatriated to Canada from a detention camp in Syria this week after marrying an ISIS fighter has been granted bail pending a peace bond hearing. Ki...
Oct 27, 2022
Federal dental care benefit gets go-ahead from House of Commons
OTTAWA - The House of Commons has voted to pass third reading of the Liberals' dental-care benefit bill, which will allow the government to send cheques to modest-income families to pay for their kids...
Oct 27, 2022
First Nations chief says 2030 Olympic bid over after B.C. declines support
VANCOUVER - A First Nations chief says an Indigenous-led bid to host the 2030 Olympics in British Columbia is over after the province declined its support. "It's an end to the bid," Chief Jen Thomas o...
Oct 27, 2022
Melfort Curling Club announces new mural in the works
The Melfort Curling Club has made one of the most important first decisions for their upcoming mural project... who will paint it.Local artist Carla Tyacke has been chosen, as she brings great previou...
Oct 27, 2022
Four former water polo athletes file $5.5-million suit against Water Polo Canada
OTTAWA - Four former members of the national water polo team have filed a $5.5-million lawsuit against Water Polo Canada. According to a statement of claim, the plaintiffs have asked for $1 million in...
Oct 27, 2022
Eight warrant enforcement officers announced for PA, marshall service to be created
The province will pay for eight new policing positions to be based out of Prince Albert, expanding the WEST program and law enforcement's ability to track high-profile offenders. Lieutenant Governor R...
Oct 27, 2022
P.A. artists honoured to be nominated for Sask. Music Awards
It is news some local musicians couldn't believe when they heard it.Several Prince Albert and area artists are being recognized with nominations for this year's Saskatchewan Music Awards.Among them is...
Oct 27, 2022
Accused in missing house case goes missing himself
A bench warrant has been issued for Matt Malley, who is accused of the theft of a house in Crooked River earlier this year. The arrest warrant was issued on October 24, the most recent date he was sch...
Oct 27, 2022
Blue Bombers defence won't let Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke get comfortable
WINNIPEG - Jackson Jeffcoat and Brandon Alexander don't want B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke to continue where he left off. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (14-3) host the Lions (12-5) on Friday in the...
Oct 27, 2022