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U.K. study reports mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer vaccines produces better immunity
OTTAWA - A vaccine study in the United Kingdom reports that getting a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine four weeks after a dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca produced a much stronger immune response than tw...
Jun 28, 2021

Wrongly accused of sexually abusing his daughter, P.E.I. man sues RCMP and group home
CHARLOTTETOWN - A P.E.I. man wrongly accused of sexually abusing his autistic daughter is suing the RCMP and a Charlottetown group home, claiming he and his family were victims of a malicious prosecut...
Jun 28, 2021

'Extremely extreme:' High temps push western wildfire risk into uncharted territory
Forestry experts are hoping for clear, blue skies as unprecedented hot weather pushes the wildfire risk in Western Canada to similar record-breaking levels. A community in central British Columbia bro...
Jun 28, 2021

Food Bank Is Back to Its Regular Schedule
We are back to our regular schedule this week. Monday you can call or text (306) 425-1259 between 11-3 to request a hamper. You can also reach us through Messenger.Tuesday we deliver between 2-4 on re...
Jun 28, 2021

Raiders release home schedule for upcoming season
The Prince Albert Raiders have released their home schedule for the 2021-22 season. It will all begin with the home opener on Oct. 1 against the Regina Pats. The Raiders will face their biggest rivals...
Jun 28, 2021

McKenna announces retirement, pledges ongoing work for climate change
OTTAWA - Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says as she leaves politics she will use what platform she has to push for both climate action, and an end to the hateful comments and personal abuse...
Jun 28, 2021

Little damage as suspicious fire probed at abandoned church in northwestern B.C.
GITWANGAK, B.C. - The Mounties say they are investigating a suspicious fire at an abandoned church in northwestern British Columbia. New Hazelton RCMP say the fire was reported early Saturday morning ...
Jun 28, 2021

Latest report finds more sexism, racism complaints at Winnipeg's human rights museum
WINNIPEG - A second report on allegations of racism and homophobia at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg outlines additional sexual harassment complaints and a pattern of racism specific...
Jun 28, 2021

Eight NBA players on Canada's team for its last-chance Tokyo Olympic qualifier
VICTORIA - Eight NBA players have been named to arguably the most talented Canadian men's basketball team in history for this week's last-chance Olympic qualifying tournament. The Canadians, who tip o...
Jun 28, 2021

22-year-old P.A. product Schneider finds coaching spot with Ice Wolves
He may only be 22 years old, but Prince Albert's Kyle Schneider has already found himself a coaching job. The La Ronge Ice Wolves announced on Monday morning that Schneider will be the team's new assi...
Jun 28, 2021