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P.A. Police Service adding new inspector after investigation into death of 13-month old
The Prince Albert Police Service is making a big change in their organization after the death of a 13-month-old boy earlier this month.On February 10, police responded to a home on 23rd Street West sh...
Feb 16, 2022
Two youths reported missing in North Battleford
UPDATE: RCMP have announced as of 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 that both missing youths, Shanayah Poundmaker and Keshaine Gopher, have been located.--Battlefords RCMP are searching for two missing teens.S...
Feb 16, 2022

P.A. employees getting raises, retro pay after two years without bargaining agreement
Employees for the City of Prince Albert will be getting a little more money in their paychecks.P.A.'s city council met on Tuesday where they approved bargaining agreements with CUPE Local 160 and 882 ...
Feb 16, 2022

Not guilty pleas entered in Debden fatal crash case
A man who was 17-years-old at the time he allegedly struck a teenage girl, while driving impaired, has entered not guilty pleas and will face trial.The case was spoken to on Tuesday at Whitefish court...
Feb 16, 2022

Brazil mudslides from torrential rains kill at least 58
PETROPOLIS, Brazil (AP) - The death toll from devastating mudslides and floods that swept through a mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state has reached 58, local authorities said Wednesday. The cit...
Feb 16, 2022

Arrows sign Canadian international back Brock Webster to help fill injury void
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows, dealing with a spate of injuries among the backs, have signed Canadian international wing/fullback Brock Webster. Toronto (0-2-0) visit NOLA Gold on Saturday in Major Lea...
Feb 16, 2022

2nd officer testifying in federal trial over Floyd killing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A second former Minneapolis police officers charged with federal civil rights violations in George Floyd's killing has taken the stand at their trial. J. Alexander Kueng is test...
Feb 16, 2022

Towing industry concerned for safety and business after Emergencies Act issued
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. - Two associations representing the towing industry in Ontario and Alberta say expecting operators to clear blockades under the Emergencies Act is easier said than done. Mark Gr...
Feb 16, 2022

Broncos battle for win after Hounds bite back
Fans were on the edge of their seats at the Elgar Petersen Arena on Tuesday night as the Humboldt Broncos welcomed the Notre Dame Hounds to the barn.It was a learning experience for the green and gold...
Feb 16, 2022

Montreal man's death demonstrates need for better police training, coroner says
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner says the fatal shooting by Montreal police of a man in distress highlights a lack of training for officers dealing with people in crisis. Pierre Coriolan, 58, was shot thre...
Feb 16, 2022