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One case of COVID-19 identified at Queen Mary Public School
A case of COVID-19 is being reported at Queen Mary Public School. In a media release, Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division said it learned of the positive test result this afternoon and communic...
Nov 03, 2020
Battleford residents raise concerns about Fifth Avenue West
A group of residents in Battleford are concerned about traffic, dust and safety on Fifth Avenue West, and hope to have something done about it.A representative from the group, Tom Sieben, spoke to cou...
Nov 03, 2020
Despite racing in 2020, COVID-19 pandemic dealt Woodbine Entertainment economic blow
TORONTO - The COVID-19 pandemic didn't prevent Woodbine Entertainment from staging harness and thoroughbred races this year but CEO Jim Lawson says it certainly dealt the organization a huge financial...
Nov 03, 2020
Max Ward, who went from bush pilot to international charter carrier, dies at 98
EDMONTON - Max Ward, a Canadian aviation pioneer who went from flying bush planes to creating his own charter airline, has died. Family friend Jacquie Perrin says Ward collapsed yesterday at his home ...
Nov 03, 2020
P.A. businesses support mandatory mask requirement
Effective Friday, anyone entering a retail business, pharmacy or restaurant in Prince Albert, Saskatoon or Regina, will be required to wear a mask.The retailerThe decision to make masks mandatory in a...
Nov 03, 2020
Students at local school complete clothing drive for P.A. homeless population
Students from West Central Public School were involved in a clothing drive during the month of October, collecting over 400 pairs of socks to donate to the Prince Albert Our House, in an effort called...
Nov 03, 2020
North Stars continue to bolster blue line in trade with Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars made another move Tuesday in an effort to solidify its blue line, ahead of Friday's season opener in Kindersley. The North Stars acquired 19-year-old defenceman, Sam Witt f...
Nov 03, 2020
Meadow Lake Chamber set for candidate forum
Meadow Lake residents may not have the opportunity to hear from all municipal council candidates in person, but they will still get to hear from them and ask questions prior to the election on Monday....
Nov 03, 2020
'Murder' hornet found in Abbotsford, B.C., after nest destroyed in Washington state
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The British Columbia Agriculture Ministry says one so-called murder hornet was discovered near Abbotsford on Monday.The ministry is warning beekeepers and residents to report sighti...
Nov 03, 2020
Taxi robbery case comes to dead end, Crown stays charge
A man accused of pointing a gun at a Prince Albert taxi driver, before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of money and a cellphone, has been told he is free to go.The charge against Franklin Mercredi ...
Nov 03, 2020