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Local artist Hochbaum honoured with a Saskatchewan Craft Council award
There's good news for local artist Heather Hochbaum who was named the recipient of the 2021 Saskatchewan Craft Council's Award for Excellence in Quilting. She was recognized for her quilt project enti...
Jul 07, 2021

Moving forward while remembering the past: Monument unveiled along river bank
Along the river bank in front of over 100 people, the Prince Albert Grand Council Women's Commission unveiled two very special statues on Wednesday afternoon.The two statues honour Missing and Murdere...
Jul 07, 2021

Green party layoffs leave Annamie Paul's office without staffers as turmoil drags on
OTTAWA - Green party layoffs are leaving leader Annamie Paul without staff in her office as a feud goes on. Three sources affected by the cuts, who were granted anonymity because they were not authori...
Jul 07, 2021

Disc Golf advocate working to increase sport popularity in Meadow Lake
A man in Meadow Lake is working to bring a sport with increasing popularity into the community. Disc Golf is a simplified version of the traditional game of the same name. Rather than using golf clubs...
Jul 07, 2021

NDP calling for provincial support to boost vaccine uptake in Far North
Saskatchewan's NDP are calling for more supports in the Far North after a recent COVID-19 outbreak. "This is a crisis, and this government needs to act," said Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette in a press ...
Jul 07, 2021

'I still stand by my freedom of rights': former care home worker speaks out after losing job for attending freedom rally
A woman who lost her job at a long term care home in Melfort after attending a freedom rally in Prince Albert last spring, says it was never her intention to hurt anyone.Jackie Marshall and her adult ...
Jul 07, 2021

Former Montrealer among deceased in Florida condo collapse; three Canadians missing
MONTREAL - The first Canadian victim identified in the collapse of a South Florida condominium is a former Montrealer. Ingrid "Itty" Ainsworth, 66, died in the collapse in late June along with her hus...
Jul 07, 2021

Sask. mother forgives son's killer, but awaits closure
A 28-year-old woman has received a life sentence, with no chance of parole for 15 years, following a man's death in west central Saskatchewan early last year.Shari Heathen was one of two people charge...
Jul 07, 2021

South Africa's ex-leader turns himself in for prison term
NKANDLA, South Africa (AP) - Former South African president Jacob Zuma left his home late Wednesday night to turn himself in to authorities to serve a 15-month prison term, his foundation has confirme...
Jul 07, 2021

England beats Denmark 2-1, reaches Euro 2020 final
LONDON - England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments. A title match awaits for the first time in 55 years. Harry Kane converted the rebound after his initial penalty w...
Jul 07, 2021