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Parkland Ambulance busy during latest heat wave
The break in the weather over the weekend brought relief for paramedics. They had been assisting several people daily during the heat wave that hit the prairies last week. By 7 p.m. Sunday, Parkland A...
Jun 07, 2021

Paul Weir to coach Canada at upcoming FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup
TORONTO - Paul Weir has been named head coach for Canada's team at next month's FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. Patrick Tatham, Shawn Swords, and Justin Serresse will serve as assistants on Weir's staf...
Jun 07, 2021

Copeland, Ingram among winners of Blues Music Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Singer Shemekia Copeland and guitarist Christone "Kingfish" Ingram are among this year's top winners at the Blues Music Awards. Veteran musicians Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bi...
Jun 07, 2021

COVID case at Redwing School
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has confirmed a case of COVID in Redwing Public School.In a media release Monday, the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) said the staff and students a...
Jun 07, 2021

Jeff Bezos will blast into space on rocket's 1st crew flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Outdoing his fellow billionaires in daredevilry, Jeff Bezos will blast into space next month when his Blue Origin company makes its first flight with a crew. The 57-year-ol...
Jun 07, 2021

Back Alley Tour
Melfort's Back Alley Tour 2021 will be July 15th meeting at the back alley behind Northern Lights Gallery from 2-8:00 p.m.This is one day show and sale.Inviting all Artists!See the poster for details.
Jun 07, 2021

SHA warning of possible COVID-19 exposure on city transit
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting residents of Prince Albert of an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the city transit system.According to a media release, those who travelled...
Jun 07, 2021

Local fire bans lifted after wet weekend
A weekend of rainfall - sometimes heavy - in Prince Albert and area means the immediate fire risk is over.The City of P.A. has announced the fire ban for areas north of the North Saskatchewan River wi...
Jun 07, 2021

Trudeau says government looking at plan for return of international tourists
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government plans to take a phased approach to welcoming back international visitors as pandemic restrictions loosen. Trudeau says he expects hig...
Jun 07, 2021

NWHL's Toronto Six name Mark Joslin as second head coach in franchise history
TORONTO - The National Women's Hockey League's Toronto Six have named Mark Joslin as the second head coach in franchise history. Joslin takes over for Digit Murphy, who will remain as team president. ...
Jun 07, 2021