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Drug users group files decriminalization lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court
VANCOUVER - A group representing drug users has filed a lawsuit against the federal government in British Columbia Supreme Court seeking to decriminalize the possession of illicit drugs, arguing crimi...
Sep 02, 2021
P.A. police make big investment in mental health
The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) has enlisted two specialists - and a support dog - to help address mental stress on the job as part of a new $100,000 wellness strategy.Jonathan Bergen, the chi...
Sep 02, 2021
Longtime member of Prince Albert Police Service pleads guilty to mischief
A Prince Albert Police officer, who broke into his ex-girlfriend's house while extremely intoxicated, has received a conditional discharge and nine months probation.Darcy Bear, 37, was initially charg...
Sep 02, 2021
Pandemic impeding efforts to recruit poll workers, secure poll locations
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says it still has a "significant need" for workers to staff polling stations across the country for the Sept. 20 federal election. The agency is hoping to hire about 232,000 ...
Sep 02, 2021
RCMP renewing call for help locating missing siblings
UPDATE: Prince Albert RCMP confirmed on Sept. 9 that Alex McGillivary and Kathryn Cusveller have been found safe.--The search for two missing siblings is nearing the two week mark, with no sign of eit...
Sep 02, 2021
Man hits his first ever hole-in-one at Kachur's golf club
Although Prince Albert has experienced plenty of rain this week, and saw a storm on Tuesday night, that has not stopped people from going out and golfing.Some have had a great week on the course inclu...
Sep 02, 2021
MLSE to require proof of vaccination for all events, whether indoors or outdoors
TORONTO - Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment says it will implement a mandatory vaccination policy for fans attending its events, whether indoors or outdoors. The Toronto-based company announced it...
Sep 02, 2021
Former B.C. Green leader endorses Liberal climate plan, slams Green infighting
OTTAWA - The former leader of the Green party in British Columbia has endorsed the federal Liberals' plan for combating climate change. Andrew Weaver says the Liberal plan is "both bold and thoughtful...
Sep 02, 2021
Ida blamed for several nursing home resident deaths
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Four nursing home residents died after Hurricane Ida, but full details of their deaths are unknown because state health inspectors said Thursday that they were turned away from...
Sep 02, 2021
Mitchell resumes practising with Calgary Stampeders after coming off injured list
And now the waiting begins for Bo Levi Mitchell and the Calgary Stampeders. The veteran starter resumed practising with the CFL club Thursday, a day after it took Mitchell off the six-game injured lis...
Sep 02, 2021
