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Saskatchewan ready for thousands of Ukrainian refugees
It was the first day of the new spring sitting on Monday, but the war in Ukraine was the centre of attention for much of the day in the Saskatchewan legislature.The MLAs on both sides of the aisle spe...
Mar 08, 2022
Saskatchewan forestry sector sets new sales record in 2021
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story claimed the increase was due to the four major forestry projects happening in northern Saskatchewan and that the Carrot River sawmill project was comple...
Mar 08, 2022
Transport Canada fines passengers on Sunwing party flight
MONTREAL - Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says his department has fined six passengers who were onboard a Sunwing flight last year that devolved into a raucous onboard party. Videos of the Dec. 30 c...
Mar 08, 2022
Jordan says prince apologizes over last year's palace feud
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - The royal court in Jordan said Tuesday that the half-brother of King Abdullah II has apologized for his role in a rare palace feud last year and is seeking the king's forgiveness....
Mar 08, 2022
Fireworks now banned in Prince Albert
Fireworks have officially been banned in the City of Prince Albert after an updated bylaw was passed by council last night.The vote was 7-2 in favour of banning fireworks on public and private propert...
Mar 08, 2022
Raiders looking to make it a streak in big game against the Hurricanes
The playoff-mode Prince Albert Raiders are looking to win their third straight game on Tuesday as they take on the Lethbridge Hurricanes at 7 p.m. at the Art Hauser Centre.The game could turn out to b...
Mar 08, 2022
Legault picks April 11 for Montreal-area byelection after being accused of stalling
QUEBEC - Voters on Montreal's south shore will choose their new provincial legislature member on April 11. Franois Legault's government announced the byelection date today for the Marie-Victorin ridin...
Mar 08, 2022
P.A.'s Hudak with another top-10 finish in 2022 Paralympics
Prince Albert's Brittany Hudak continues to put up impressive showings at the 2022 Paralympic Games in Beijing. Hudak finished the biathlon middle distance event in sixth place, her third top-10 finis...
Mar 08, 2022
Florida lawmakers send 'Don't Say Gay' bill to Gov. DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Republicans on Tuesday passed a bill to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism...
Mar 08, 2022
Leslyn Lewis, Ontario MP and former Tory leadership candidate, to launch new bid
OTTAWA - Ontario MP and former Conservative leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis will launch her campaign today for the party's top job. The Canadian Press has learned the announcement will be made over ...
Mar 08, 2022
