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Mackenzie Tour - PGA Tour Canada heading to Elk Ridge
The Mackenzie Tour- PGA Tour Canada is back in Saskatchewan.The Tour announced on Tuesday, June 22 that the ownership group at Elk Ridge Resort in Waskesiu has entered an eight-year agreement for the ...
Jun 22, 2021

Commons committee calls for optional surcharge to subsidize internet for low-income
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is recommending the government consider adding a little extra to internet and wireless bills so those who can afford it can help those having a hard time covering...
Jun 22, 2021

Indigenous Peoples and Archaeology building latest addition to Melfort Museum
The Melfort and District Museum now has an entire building dedicated to Indigenous People.Intern Michael Peters told northeastNOW the building has been a work in progress for years and is now open to ...
Jun 22, 2021

P.A. Police identify homicide victim in Sunday shooting
After gunshots were fired on Sunday in the 1900 block of 14th Street West, Prince Albert Police confirmed the victim died of a gunshot wound. Police identified the victim as 23-year-old Drexlyr Randal...
Jun 22, 2021

'Toxicity' and 'obstructionism': Trudeau tells Canadians Parliament is dysfunctional
OTTAWA - Prime Minster Justin Trudeau is painting Parliament as a place of "toxicity" and "obstructionism" to his minority government's agenda, fuelling growing speculation of a possible election call...
Jun 22, 2021

Putting a brake on bike theft, boost safety as new bylaw approved
In an effort to stop bicycle thefts and make riding in Prince Albert safer, city council has approved a new bicycle bylaw.The move was approved in an 8-1 vote at Monday's meeting with only Coun. Terra...
Jun 22, 2021

Southend RCMP seize alcohol near Highway 102 junction
Southend RCMP has seized a sizable amount of liquor during a traffic stop Saturday. That's according to an RCMP media release, which states on June 19 just after 12 a.m., Southend police stopped a veh...
Jun 22, 2021

Former labour leader, Liberal candidate among three new Senate appointments
OTTAWA - Three new senators, including a high-profile labour leader, have been named to the upper chamber on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Hassan Yussuff, who just stepped down from a s...
Jun 22, 2021

Battlefords RCMP locate missing teen
UPDATE: Mary-Lee Strain has been located.Battleford RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in locating 16-year-old Mary-Lee Strain.She was last seen at her residence near North Battleford on June 16....
Jun 22, 2021

Coal companies hope to move forward with mines in Alberta despite roadblocks
Two coal companies planning to develop mines in Alberta's Rocky Mountains say they hope to move forward despite new regulatory and political roadblocks. Riversdale Resources, which had its proposed Be...
Jun 22, 2021