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Walk/Ride from Delmas residential school in memory of children who did not make it home
A group of supporters took part in the Every Child Matters walk/horseback ride on Canada Day on Thursday, from the site of the former residential school in the Delmas area, travelling along-side Highw...
Jul 02, 2021

Heat wave in P.A. reaches peak, tips for keeping pets safe in extreme temperatures
Prince Albert and the rest of Saskatchewan have experienced scorching temperatures this week but after Friday's extreme temperatures there seems to be an end in sight. Natalie Hasell, a Warning Prepar...
Jul 02, 2021

B.C. coroner says 719 deaths in a week during heat wave, but number could jump
VICTORIA - British Columbia's chief coroner says 719 sudden and unexpected deaths have been reported in the province during the historic heat wave, and that number over a seven-day period is unprecede...
Jul 02, 2021

PARTNERS Family Services receiving $480,000 in federal funding
The federal government is investing $480,000 over three years for PARTNERS Family Services in Humboldt to help victims of sexual violence.The non-profit organization is using the funding to provide cr...
Jul 02, 2021

From frosty to sweaty: the lows and highs of local food production
We have near all-time record-breaking heat and yet there was frost on the ground just a matter of weeks ago- I guess we must be talking about farming in Saskatchewan!The bizarre extremes have confront...
Jul 02, 2021

Male youth facing charges following alleged armed robberies on Poundmaker Cree Nation
A male youth is facing charges following two alleged incidents of armed robbery on Poundmaker Cree Nation recently. On July 2, Battlefords RCMP responded to a complaint at about 5 p.m., June 29 of two...
Jul 02, 2021

Escapees may be in northeast area after fleeing Besnard Lake Correctional Camp
UPDATE: RCMP have announced McAdam was located in the City of Prince Albert on July 22. As previously reported Rogers was arrested on July 12.-Saskatchewan RCMP is notifying the public about two males...
Jul 02, 2021

Seven people dead, five escape house fire east of Calgary: RCMP
CHESTERMERE, ALBERTA - Seven people, including four children, have died in a house fire in a community just east of Calgary. The RCMP say two families were in the home in Chestermere when the fire hap...
Jul 02, 2021

North Stars' graduates reflect on high school experience
It was a big week for three members of the Battlefords North Stars, as forwards Jake Southgate and Tanner Klimpke, and defenceman Zane Florence, celebrated their Grade 12 graduation from North Battlef...
Jul 02, 2021

Summer has arrived in Prince Albert National Park!
We know that more than ever, people are looking to spend time outdoors close to home. Prince Albert National Park provides opportunities to do so. Parks Canada continues to follow the advice and guida...
Jul 02, 2021