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Alberta tables bill to help municipalities recoup unpaid oil and gas property taxes
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has introduced legislation that it says would help municipalities recoup some of the millions of dollars in unpaid property taxes they're owed by energy companies. "I...
Oct 28, 2021

Increased exposure to COVID-19 in Nipawin
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning of an increased exposure risk of COVID-19 in Nipawin.On Oct. 16 at 7 p.m., a person attended the Gospel Meeting at the Generation Event Centre at 702 10 Av...
Oct 28, 2021

Government of Saskatchewan combatting crime with new policing initiatives
Several communities across Saskatchewan are receiving support from the provincial government to help with crime reduction initiatives and improve public safety. On Wednesday, the Government of Saskatc...
Oct 28, 2021

Enjoying a tasty treat for a good cause
The perfect time is here to ask mom or dad for a blizzard at Dairy Queen.All locations across the province are donating all their sales on Oct. 28 from their trademarked ice cream snack to the Jim Pat...
Oct 28, 2021

A hole-in-one donation from the RCMP helps Parkland Place
Thanks to a $2,000 donation from the Melfort RCMP, Parkland Place is getting a new hydrocollator.Detachment Services assistant Lori Scott said to raise funds, the RCMP held their annual charity golf t...
Oct 28, 2021

LISTEN: P.A. author portrays experiences of Indigenous women and gangs in new book
A new book is bringing to light the struggles and perils of Indigenous women involved in street gangs.The book titled, "Indigenous Women and Street Gangs," was recently published by the University of ...
Oct 28, 2021

Blackhawks brand could take hit without proper response to sex assault allegation
Sports marketing experts say it remains to be seen whether there will be a sponsorship fallout after allegations of sexual assault within the Chicago Blackhawks organization came to light. A report th...
Oct 28, 2021

Senators will need to be fully vaccinated to set foot in Senate chamber
OTTAWA - Senators will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they want to participate in person in Senate proceedings. Senate Speaker George Furey announced the new policy today following co...
Oct 28, 2021

RCMP report shows break and enters up in city
North Battleford is seeing more break ins to businesses reflected in the RCMP's latest crime report.Battlefords RCMP detachment Staff-Sgt. Jason Teniuk presented the report covering the third quarter ...
Oct 28, 2021

Kennedy says Blackhawks scandal an example of how "systemic response" must change
Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy said he thinks the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal provides an example of an "archaic approach" of an organization using a "systemic response," something he...
Oct 28, 2021