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Sturgeon Lake celebrates first midwife-assisted birth in over 50 years

It took over 50 years but Sturgeon Lake First Nation is celebrating another midwife-assisted birth.Ashley Rabbitskin officially welcomed her son Kaleo on February 23 at 7:01 a.m. after going into the ...

Feb 23, 2022

Saskatchewan’s newborn screening program being expanded

The Government of Saskatchewan is making some changes to the newborn screening program.Four medical conditions are being added to the screening programs arsenal administered to newborn babies by the S...

Feb 23, 2022

Trudeau revokes Emergencies Act

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lifted the Emergencies Act on Wednesday, just two days after its use was supported in a vote in the House of Commons and nine days after it was invoked."We were very clea...

Feb 23, 2022

It was a no-brainer choosing 2022 Women’s Hall of Fame inductee

This year's inductee into the Prince Albert Women's Hall of Fame was an obvious choice, says the Prince Albert Council of Women.Delphine Melchert was chosen for her tireless, behind the scenes work in...

Feb 23, 2022

North Stars/Wings clash for second night in North Battleford

Coming off a 3-0 win over the Weyburn Red Wings last night (Tues), the Battlefords North Stars will look for a similar result this evening, as the teams will play the second game of their back-to-back...

Feb 23, 2022

It’s Pink Shirt Day in P.A.

The last Wednesday in February is here which means thousands from across Canada will be wearing pink.Pink Shirt Day, which began in 2009, is a day to promote awareness of the dangers and harm of bully...

Feb 23, 2022

Emily Clark garners hero’s welcome at Saskatoon airport after Beijing gold

Dozens turned out to the Saskatoon airport Tuesday night to scream as Emily Clark stepped back onto Saskatoon soil for the first time since winning a gold medal.The airport was pristine and silent unt...

Feb 23, 2022

Know Your Stopping Distances in Winter

It takes much longer to stop on ice-covered and snow-packed roads.o Slushy surfaces require twice the distance; o Soft or loose snow takes three times the distance; o Packed snow requires four times t...

Feb 23, 2022

2022 Lac La Ronge Winter Festival

2022 Lac La Ronge Winter Festival, Northern Saskatchewan's Premiere Winter Event, will be March 4 - 13.See the poster for details. Click on the link for a clear pdf version: https://secureservercdn.ne...

Feb 23, 2022

Prince Albert and soccer community mourn the passing of Bill Kerr

A Prince Albert man who passed away is being remembered for his love of soccer and passion for the game.Bill Kerr, who recently passed away at the age of 83, grew up in Scotland where he met his wife,...

Feb 23, 2022