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Family of Parkside resident grateful mother is still alive
Brian Albert's 98-year-old mother caught COVID-19 during the outbreak at Parkside Extendicare last year, but she managed to fight off the infection - something for which he feels lucky."All I know is ...
Aug 06, 2021

Mitch Picton working hard in hopes of regular role with Riders
Mitch Picton isn't a stranger to hard work.The Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver has spent the past few years on the team's practice roster trying to crack the starting lineup - something he has ...
Aug 06, 2021

Turtleford spray park grand opening scheduled
One of the most exciting projects for the Town of Turtleford in years is set for a grand opening this month.A completed spray park, set with additional green space and amenities, will open to the publ...
Aug 06, 2021

Federal government says proposed coal mine in southwestern Alberta can't proceed
OTTAWA - The federal government says the proposed Grassy Mountain coal project in southwestern Alberta cannot proceed. Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made the announcement ...
Aug 06, 2021

RM of Meota bridge temporarily closed; update to ratepayers
Those who normally use the Rural Municipality (RM) of Meota's Crystal Creek Bridge on Range Road 3163 will need to take an alternate route, as the structure is now temporarily closed.Reeve Sherry Jimm...
Aug 06, 2021

More restrictions as COVID-19 cases spike in B.C.'s Okanagan: top doctor
VANCOUVER - British Columbia health officials announced circuit-breaker restrictions in the central Okanagan region amid a surge of COVID-19 cases driven by the highly infections Delta variant. Provin...
Aug 06, 2021

Raptors confirm sign-and-trade deal sending star guard Kyle Lowry to the Miami Heat
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have confirmed the sign-and-trade deal sending star guard Kyle Lowry to the Miami Heat. In exchange for the six-time all-star, Toronto gets veteran guard Goran Dragic and...
Aug 06, 2021

Tri-community youth beat 40-Yard Challenge
The tri-communities are a nice place to live thanks to the efforts by the Men of the North and a dozen young men. Beginning July 2, those who were interested embarked on the 40-Yard Challenge by spend...
Aug 06, 2021

Wapiti Ski Resort benefits from Co-op communities in full colour program
A much-needed facelift for buildings at the Wapiti Valley Ski and Board Resort north of Melfort.Stain was donated for the maintenance building and chalet by Co-op as part of their communities in Full ...
Aug 06, 2021

No charges against top military officer McDonald after misconduct investigation
OTTAWA - A six-month investigation into the conduct of Canada's top military officer Admiral Art McDonald has ended without any charges. Provost Marshal Brig.-Gen. Simon Trudeau announced the developm...
Aug 06, 2021