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Devastation in Turkey echoes past quakes and offers B.C. lessons: profs
VANCOUVER - The earthquake that ravaged Turkey and Syria this week offers both lessons and warnings for people in British Columbia as images emerge of the human devastation and costly damage, Canadian...
Feb 08, 2023
Prince Albert Winter Festival gears up for 59th installment
It's all systems go for the 59th annual Prince Albert Winter Festival. It's the second consecutive Winter Festival after the pandemic canceled the event in 2021. After a successful 2022, coordinator J...
Feb 08, 2023
Dajome scores twice as Vancouver Whitecaps blank Toronto FC 3-0 in pre-season play
INDIO, Calif. - Cristian Dajome scored twice in the second half to help the Vancouver Whitecaps blank Toronto FC 3-0 in pre-season play Wednesday at the Coachella Valley Invitational. Dajome scored in...
Feb 08, 2023
Quebec reports steep rise in organ donations after medical aid in dying legalized
MONTREAL - Quebec is reporting a tripling of the number of organ donors in the last five years, including a major jump last year in donations through medical aid in dying. Transplant Qubec says it rec...
Feb 08, 2023
Prince Albert child porn case committed for trial
A man accused of possessing and making child pornography will be tried by judge alone at Prince Albert Court of King's Bench.Troy Lester's attendance was waived when the case was spoken to Wednesday a...
Feb 08, 2023
Canadian soccer player describes the horror of the earthquake in Turkey
Canadian soccer player Sam Adekugbe is one of the lucky ones. He managed to escape earthquake-ravaged Antakya in Turkey. Some of his teammates and staff at his club Hatayspor are still missing. The 28...
Feb 08, 2023
After a week of uncertainty, Selena Njegovan confirms she'll be on site at Scotties
After almost a week of uncertainty about event accessibility due to her pregnancy leave, Team Lawes vice Selena Njegovan has confirmed she plans to attend the Canadian women's curling championship. Bo...
Feb 08, 2023
SaskTel waiving long-distance, text fees for customers connecting with those in Syria & Turkey
SaskTel is waiving fees for those trying to connect with loved ones in Syria and Turkey after the devastating earthquake.Customers won't be charged for long-distance calls or for international text me...
Feb 08, 2023
AHL all-star nod, NHL recall part of banner season for ex-Raider Pachal
The best of the best in the American Hockey League got together for their all-star series on Monday, and Prince Albert Raiders fans may have seen a familiar face during the event. Once granted a spot ...
Feb 08, 2023
Walmart shooting suspect pleads guilty to federal charges
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - A Texas man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of killing nearly two dozen people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart, changing his plea weeks after th...
Feb 08, 2023
