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Gang related drive-by committed for trial
Not guilty pleas have been entered in a Prince Albert court case, involving a drive-by shooting in the city last fall.At a brief hearing Thursday morning at Provincial Court, the lawyers representing ...
Jun 18, 2020
Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants' protections
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, the second stunning election-season rebuke from the court in ...
Jun 18, 2020
N.S. allows 10-person gatherings, aims to reopen to other Canadians in mid-July
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia is allowing people to gather in groups of up to 10, as the province has gone nine days without any fresh cases of COVID-19. The announcement by Premier Stephen McN...
Jun 18, 2020
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he's taken 20 per cent pay cut
TORONTO - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he has taken a 20 per cent pay cut due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambrosie came under heavy fire earlier this week for unilaterally imposing a 20 per cent...
Jun 18, 2020
Made-in-Canada contact tracing app ready for testing in Ontario: Trudeau
OTTAWA - A made-in-Canada mobile app to alert Canadians who may have been exposed to a person infected with COVID-19 is ready for testing in Ontario, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thurs...
Jun 18, 2020
Late start hurt Canada in Security Council campaign, says Trudeau
OTTAWA - Canada's late start in campaigning for the United Nations Security Council led to its defeat to Norway and Ireland, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday. Trudeau said Wednesday's loss ...
Jun 18, 2020
Temporary Subsidy for Employee Training Costs
The Government of Saskatchewan announced a new temporary training program to help businesses train employees to enhance safety protocols and adjust business models as they re-open. The Re-Open Saskatc...
Jun 18, 2020
Blanchet denies Bloc MP made "racist" gesture at NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh
OTTAWA - Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet is defending the actions of one of his MPs, who NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh called a racist for blocking a New Democrat motion on systemic ...
Jun 18, 2020
Drive-In Fish Fry for Canada Day
The Legion Branch No. 2 in Prince Albert will be hosting a drive-in fish fry on Canada Day, July 1, 2020. Drive into the parking lot and your order will be taken from your car and delivered to your wi...
Jun 18, 2020
Co-op, Unifor reaches tentative agreement after 196 day lockout
It appears the lengthy, bitter dispute between Unifor 594 and the Co-op Refinery has come to an end.The Co-op Refinery Complex announced that a tentative deal has been reached with Unifor 594 in a new...
Jun 18, 2020
