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P.A. couple recount weekend fire escape
A Prince Albert couple is reflecting on the fire that forced everyone out of a building last weekend. While they're downplaying their role, it's likely their quick actions helped prevent things being ...
Jul 09, 2021
Battlefords Volleyball Club sees 10 invited to Canada/Sask. Summer Games training
The Battlefords Volleyball Club (BVC) has seen a number of their players recognized amongst the best in the province this summer. Two players from the local club, Rylan Teasdale and Isaiah Mamer, have...
Jul 09, 2021
Meadow Lake 15U Sox seeking volunteer assistance with 2021 Provincial Championship tournament
The Meadow lake 15U Sox team has several brief volunteering vacancies ahead of this year's Baseball Provincial Championships. With Lions' Park planned to be the stage for several games between July 23...
Jul 09, 2021
Canada star Alphonso Davies injured in training, will miss Gold Cup tournament
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Canadian star Alphonso Davies will miss the Gold Cup after injuring his ankle in training. Canada Soccer said the 20-year-old Bayern Munich fullback was hurt two days ago. There was...
Jul 09, 2021
Thirty-six new cases reported today in the province; one death
The provincial government is reporting 36 new cases and 57 recoveries from COVID-19 in Saskatchewan today. This brings the provincial total to 49,198 cases; 48,224 total recoveries and 403 cases consi...
Jul 09, 2021
Lovett takes silver, Arop races to bronze, De Grasse fourth in Monaco Diamond League
MONACO - Canada's Django Lovett captured silver in the men's high jump while Marco Arop narrowly missed the Canadian record in winning bronze in the men's 800 metres at the Monaco Diamond League on Fr...
Jul 09, 2021
Proposed retreat for first responders gains support, while RM prepares to vote on land use application
The next week will be very important for a proposed retreat southwest of Prince Albert that will provide supports for first responders suffering from operational stress injuries (OSI).On Monday night,...
Jul 09, 2021
Chicago police fatally shoot man while trying to arrest him
CHICAGO (AP) - Law enforcement officers in Chicago fatally shot a 33-year-old man who pointed a gun at them as they tried to arrest him Friday, authorities said. The shooting occurred about 9:40 a.m. ...
Jul 09, 2021
B.C. Indigenous leaders call for unity, end to violence, vandalism in Victoria area
ESQUIMALT, B.C. - Leaders of nine southern Vancouver Island First Nations want an immediate end to recent violence and vandalism, including the toppling of statues and vandalism of totem poles. The le...
Jul 09, 2021
Advocate says ArriveCAN app technology is not accessible for blind Canadians
OTTAWA - The CNIB, formerly known as the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, says the federal government's new ArriveCAN travel app is inaccessible to some Canadians with disabilities. Robert F...
Jul 09, 2021