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Despite tough start, Raiders' GM foresees success for squad
Hockey is a results-oriented business, and the results so far this season for the Prince Albert Raiders have not been good. While their 2-7 record paints a bleak picture, however, a recent stretch of ...
Oct 27, 2021
Co-op makes large donations to local organizations
Prairie North Co-op announced the success of Fuel Good Day by sharing the proceeds with local organizations. Through barbecues, co-operative coffee, big cool and fuel sales, Prairie North Co-op raised...
Oct 27, 2021
PAGC disturbed by recent in-custody deaths; PAPS promises transparency in investigation
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) said it is deeply disturbed by two recent in-custody deaths reported by the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS). Executive members of the PAGC spoke to the media...
Oct 27, 2021
Throne Speech goes on despite protest outside Legislative Building
The second session of Saskatchewan's 29th legislature started Wednesday with differing priorities for the government and the opposition, and a change of plans thanks to threats.There was supposed to b...
Oct 27, 2021
Two Broncos top the list for SJHL players of the week
The Humboldt Broncos are making a name for themselves on the ice and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is taking note.Rayce Ramsay has been recognized as this week's SGEU MVP of the Week fo...
Oct 27, 2021
Partnership between Parkland, Beeland, and Carrot River Co-ops being explored
A single co-op could eventually be formed by Beeland, Carrot River, and Parkland Co-ops.Discussions began about 18 months ago on the potential partnership which is still in the beginning stages.Parkla...
Oct 27, 2021
Iqaluit expects water testing to come back clean; tap water still undrinkable
IQALUIT - Nunavut's capital city says it expects tests on its drinking water to show undetectable levels of fuel. Iqaluit is under a state of emergency and its roughly 8,000 residents haven't been abl...
Oct 27, 2021
Town of La Ronge employees must submit to new vaccination policy by Nov. 30
All Town of La Ronge employees will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit to regular testing by Nov. 30.The new policy came into force at a regular town council meeting Tuesday, meaning ...
Oct 27, 2021
Provincial case total currently 2,440, including 742 in Northern Sask; five deaths
The province has announced an additional 223 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 164 cases among unvaccinated people and 62 cases among children between the ages of 0-11.Of the new cases, 63 ar...
Oct 27, 2021
Nipawin celebrates World Polio Day
World Polio Day is observed on October 24 every year to raise awareness for polio vaccination and eradication of polio. The 2021 theme for World Polio Day is "delivering on a promise."Through the Glob...
Oct 27, 2021