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Taillon excited to reunite with Cole, push for playoffs
NEW YORK - Jameson Taillon's trade from Pittsburgh to the New York Yankees started to soak in, and he thought about reuniting with former roommate Gerrit Cole. "Every night you get a five-star cooked ...
Jan 25, 2021

Mustangs, Hawks recognized in SJHL Virtual Showcase
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has released its rosters for the SJHL Virtual Showcase simulation taking place on Friday, Jan. 29 and 30 on Twitch.The Melfort Mustangs and Nipawin Hawks w...
Jan 25, 2021

Despite drop in vehicle thefts, police encouraging city residents to remain vigilant
Following the rapid drop in temperatures, people may be more prone to letting their vehicles warm up a bit longer, but Prince Albert's Chief of Police hopes those same people remember not to leave the...
Jan 25, 2021

Halifax volunteers latest group to erect tiny shelters for homeless living in tents
HALIFAX - A group of Halifax volunteers have become the latest Canadians to begin erecting tiny shelters for the homeless, with two wooden structures going up recently in a gentrifying section of the ...
Jan 25, 2021

Motel reaches capacity as LLRIB and Scattered Site partner to open second emergency shelter
With plunging temperatures over the weekend and concerns about people sleeping outdoors, a second homeless shelter was quickly opened in the tri-communities.Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-S...
Jan 25, 2021

240 new COVID cases, one death
The province administered 304 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday, bringing the total amount to 33,353. There was one new death reported.As of Jan. 25, 102 per cent of the doses received were admi...
Jan 25, 2021

Urgent Need for Men's Warm Gear
PAGC's The Gate Warming Shelter has an urgent need for Men's Warm Gear.See the poster for details.
Jan 25, 2021

Frostbite can happen in minutes as emergency crews respond
When temperatures drop to extremes, frostbite can happen in minutes according to Lyle Karasiuk from Parkland Ambulance. He is urging people to be prepared after paramedics responded to a few frostbite...
Jan 25, 2021

New social media campaign targets COVID-19 misinformation with science
EDMONTON - A group of Canadian scientists and health experts is starting a campaign to debunk misinformation about COVID-19.The scientists involved are using the hashtag #ScienceUpFirst to provide inf...
Jan 25, 2021

Battlefords residents asked to keep pets indoors during extreme cold
With temperatures dipping to -29 Celsius in North Battleford Monday, feeling more like -40 with the wind chill, animal care providers are asking people to be extra careful to ensure their pets are not...
Jan 25, 2021