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COVID-19 outbreak declaration for Hatchet Lake Dene Nation
Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) public health officials have declared an outbreak of coronavirus in the community of Hatchet Lake Dene Nation, about 500 kilometres north of La Ronge. Th...
Jun 30, 2021
Prince Albert woman goes extra length to help friend in need
Prince Albert's Janine Robin says she was shocked when she learned last month a close friend and co-worker at Pine Grove Correctional Centre had been diagnosed with colon cancer.That was the reason wh...
Jun 30, 2021
Raiders go back to trusted Belarussian well in CHL Import Draft
The Belarus connection continues with the Prince Albert Raiders as they go back to the familiar well of Belarussian hockey players. The Raiders selected goaltender Tikhon Chayka 53rd overall in Wednes...
Jun 30, 2021
Allowing navy commander to keep job after Vance golf game is disturbing: Freeland
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she is "disturbed" by the military's decision to let the commander of the Royal Canadian Navy keep his job after golfing with the former chief of ...
Jun 30, 2021
Economic aid could be extended beyond the fall if recovery falters, Freeland says
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she doesn't expect workers and business to need a slew of financial supports come this fall if the economic recovery moves along as expected. Freeland ...
Jun 30, 2021
Year-end figures show Saskatchewan’s deficit lower than expected
Saskatchewan is reporting a $1.13-billion deficit for the 2020-21 fiscal year - a significantly lower number than was forecast.The deficit announced by Finance Minister Donna Harpauer on Wednesday is ...
Jun 30, 2021
Heat, dry conditions taking toll on crops in Saskatchewan
The heat wave in Saskatchewan is having a major impact on crops in the province.In its weekly crop report, the Ministry of Agriculture said producers around the province need rain to improve crop and ...
Jun 30, 2021
Andreescu makes early exit from Wimbledon, Shapovalov advances to third round
LONDON - Bianca Andreescu made an early exit from Wimbledon, while Denis Shapovalov is heading to the third round at the grass-court Grand Slam for the first time in his career. Andreescu, the women's...
Jun 30, 2021
Canada promises $100M in foreign aid to support care workers in developing countries
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will spend $100 million over the next five years on global projects to address the unequal burden women bear caring for others. Trudeau is making the...
Jun 30, 2021
Peace Tower flag lowered on Canada Day to honour Indigenous children: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he asked that the national flag on the Peace Tower remain at half-mast for Canada Day to honour the Indigenous children who died in residential schools. In ...
Jun 30, 2021