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Police Chief says city wide base tax will create new 'proactive' unit
Prince Albert residents are getting a better description of how an annual $35 base tax per household will be used, beyond just paying for more officers.A model for a "proactive policing unit" was disc...
Apr 22, 2021
Battlefords drug bust seizes nearly $10,000
A drug bust on Wednesday by the Battlefords RCMP Gang Task Force has resulted in charges against one adult female and the seizure of drugs and cash.The execution of a search warrant took place on the ...
Apr 22, 2021
‘Just ask questions’: A registered nurse discusses vaccine hesitancy
Thousands of people across Saskatchewan are rolling up their sleeves for a COVID-19 vaccine every day, but not everyone is completely convinced about getting the shot.So how do public health officials...
Apr 22, 2021
Minority Liberal government survives second of three confidence votes on budget
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government has survived the second of three confidence votes on the massive federal budget.A Conservative amendment was defeated by a vote of 213-120, with L...
Apr 22, 2021
Conditions apply as Saskatchewan prepares to open care homes to more visitors
Saskatchewan is loosening visitation restrictions at long-term and personal care homes.On Thursday, the provincial government announced that, starting April 29, residents of those facilities will be a...
Apr 22, 2021
All-weather road connecting Fond du Lac could cost up to $135 million
Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation Coun. Jake Mercredi is calling upon the provincial and federal governments to construct an all-weather road to link his community to the rest of Saskatchewan."We're...
Apr 22, 2021
COVID-19 cost City of P.A. estimated $1.8 million in 2020
The pandemic cost the City of Prince Albert an estimated $1.8 million in 2020 and finance staff are predicting a further $2.1 million hit in 2021.The city's director of financial services, Cheryl Tkac...
Apr 22, 2021
North Stars see infusion of local area talent with recent signings
The Battlefords North Stars announced a number of new player signings this week, in preparation for the 2021-22 season. Nine of the team's signings to date are from the region, within two hours of the...
Apr 22, 2021
Injured Jays OF Springer to play in intrasquad game Friday
TORONTO - Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will play in an intrasquad game Friday, the next step on his return from two strained muscles that have delayed his Toronto debut. Springer signed a team...
Apr 22, 2021
Sahara's Polisario Front chief gets COVID treatment in Spain
MADRID - The man leading the Polisario Front in its fight for independence of Western Sahara is hospitalized in Spain for treatment of COVID-19, officials from Spain and the group said Thursday. Brahi...
Apr 22, 2021