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Nipawin Salvation Army chosen to be emergency pet food bank
The Saskatchewan SPCA established the Saskatchewan Emergency Pet Food Bank on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and the northeast has a spot.Nipawin Salvation Army Food Bank was chosen to be one of eight partners a...
Nov 18, 2020
Adult recreational hockey awaits end of COVID-related suspension in P.A. area
Adult recreational hockey activities in Prince Albert and area have been suspended to prevent the ongoing spread of COVID-19.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) suspended the activities as of Nov....
Nov 18, 2020
Halifax to review use of 'Micmac' on street signs and city buildings
HALIFAX - Use of the word "Micmac" on city signs, buildings and other municipal assets in Halifax is under review. Regional council on Tuesday unanimously endorsed a motion by councillor Sam Austin re...
Nov 18, 2020
New York City schools to close again as city fights virus
New York City is shuttering schools to try to stop the renewed spread of the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday in a painful about-face for one of the first big U.S. school systems to br...
Nov 18, 2020
Canada's cybersecurity agency warns of online threats that exploit COVID-19 fears
OTTAWA - A federal agency that monitors brewing online threats warns of fraudsters dangling COVID-19-related content to fool victims into clicking on malicious links and attachments. Online tricksters...
Nov 18, 2020
Local leaders prepare for future changes from province
As residents gear up for the heart of the winter season, local leaders prepare for more direction on how to tackle challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.The Government of Saskatchewan amended...
Nov 18, 2020
Invitations are out to 23 Canadian gamers with seven spots open for FIBA Esports Open
TORONTO - The invitations are out. Twenty-three NBA 2K gamers are getting a chance to represent Canada at the FIBA Esports Open next month. Shane Talbot, who oversaw Raptors Uprising GC's perfect NBA ...
Nov 18, 2020
Downtown gets snow lift one week after snowstorm
After the snowstorm that hit Prince Albert the weekend of Nov. 7 to 8, the city started its snow lift of downtown streets Tuesday night.Prince Albert roadways manager Brent Kennedy said staff should b...
Nov 18, 2020
Liberals shouldn't jettison spending restraints because of pandemic, former PBO says
OTTAWA - Canada's first parliamentary budget watchdog says there are ways for the federal government to impose some discipline on its upcoming spending plans to keep the deficit from spiralling out of...
Nov 18, 2020
Canadian Challenge registration full with long waiting list
Interest in the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race has increased exponentially as the Canada-United States border remains closed.The event, which is scheduled to start Feb. 17, has had a large boost in ...
Nov 18, 2020