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Local paramedics responded to many frostbite calls this winter
Despite a reprieve in extreme cold temperature, winter is still here and so is the risk of frostbite.Paramedics with Parkland Ambulance Service said they've responded to an average of one to two calls...
Feb 28, 2022
COVID levels dropping in P.A. and North Battleford: study
COVID-19 levels are dropping in Prince Albert and North Battleford.That's according to the University of Saskatchewan which has been studying wastewater in the two communities to determine how prevale...
Feb 28, 2022
No more mandates: A timeline of COVID public health orders in Saskatchewan
As of 12:01 Monday morning, the Government of Saskatchewan no longer had any public health orders related to COVID-19 in effect.Mandates have been a bit of a rollercoaster in the province, coming on f...
Feb 28, 2022
Irish Beverages for St. Patrick's Day
Ah, St. Patcick's Day....a lovely Irish holiday that has turned into a global reason for everyone to be Irish - and more than a little tipsy - for a day.When you think of St. Paddy's day traditions, t...
Feb 28, 2022
Lloydminster mayor voices need for more mental health, addictions resources
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Saskatchewan residents, the Saskatchewan Urban Mayors Assocation (SUMA) is voicing concerns over the available supports for mental health and addictions.Ll...
Feb 28, 2022
One dead following execution of search warrant in Waseca
One man is dead and three others have been taken into custody following the issue of a search warrant on a resident in Waseca, Sask. yesterday evening.The Battlefords RCMP Gang Task Force began an inv...
Feb 28, 2022
Quebec's Lacasse secures first sled dog win in 20-year career at P.A. Winter Festival
Even though he's been sled dog racing for over 20 years, and traveled all over to wherever there's snow and open space, Jean-Philippe Lacasse of Gasp, Que., had never finished with a gold medal finish...
Feb 27, 2022
Bears close out regular season with goal-festival sweep over Sharks
As the Prince Albert Winter Festival wrapped up this week, the Prince Albert Northern Bears had their own goal festival at the Art Hauser Centre this weekend scoring 14 times in a two-game sweep over ...
Feb 27, 2022
Shorthanded and tired Raiders can't pull off upset in Edmonton
With two key players serving suspensions, playing the WHL Eastern Conference's top team at the end of a four-game week proved to be too big of a task for the Prince Albert Raiders to get the two point...
Feb 26, 2022
Winter Festival not going away without a bang
The Prince Albert Winter Festival is wrapping up this weekend, but not before even more excitement and fun for the whole family. The King Trapper competition started on Saturday just before noon. Here...
Feb 26, 2022
