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Federal Liberal cabinet weighing whether to lift remaining COVID-19 travel measures
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal cabinet is considering whether to renew COVID-19 vaccine mandates and mandatory random testing for travellers. The current measures are set to expire at the end of the mon...
Sep 20, 2022

Raiders add depth in net, acquire Venne from Medicine Hat
If there's one position a hockey team absolutely does not want to find themselves suddenly in need of, it's between the pipes. While the Prince Albert Raiders are seemingly set in goal, they've added ...
Sep 20, 2022

Council approves establishment of off-leash dog park
The City of Melfort has approved the establishment of an off-leash dog park, to be constructed at Spruce Haven Park.City council voted on the matter, following the presentation of the proposed park's ...
Sep 20, 2022

Prince Albert Police announces new inspector
The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) has appointed a new member to the top brass of its criminal investigation division. Scott Hayes, a 16-year member, will oversee the division as inspector. Prior...
Sep 20, 2022

Local businesses go shopping for solutions, as carts mysteriously disappear
While the sight of an abandoned shopping cart can be amusing for passers by, and even has its own social media following, local businesses who incur added costs are not laughing.Christopher Szeszorak,...
Sep 20, 2022

River Riders put up stellar performances in first home games of fall season
Week two of the Kinsmen Football League is in the books and it was a big showing for two Prince Albert teams on home field.Last Sunday was the home opener for the peewee and bantam River Riders for th...
Sep 20, 2022

James Smith Cree Nation chief to meet with federal ministers to discuss stabbings
The chief of a Saskatchewan First Nation that was the site of a series of deadly stabbings earlier this month is heading to Toronto for a meeting with federal cabinet ministers.Chief Wally Burns of Ja...
Sep 20, 2022

James Smith Cree Nation chief to meet with federal ministers to discuss stabbings
JAMES SMITH CREE NATION - The chief of a Saskatchewan First Nation that was the site of a series of deadly stabbings earlier this month is heading to Toronto for a meeting with federal cabinet ministe...
Sep 20, 2022

U15 NorthWest Stars ready for '22-23 season
The U15 AA NorthWest Stars are gearing up for the start of the hockey season. Coming off a competitive main camp this year that saw more than 50 players from across the region attend, the team played ...
Sep 20, 2022

Five things to know about the government's plan to tackle affordability in Canada
OTTAWA - The Liberals launched the fall sitting of Parliament Tuesday by tabling two new bills with more than $4.5 billion in spending they hope will ease the rising cost of living for modest-income C...
Sep 20, 2022