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Five things about Ottawa's support for Canadians, businesses during COVID-19
OTTAWA - The federal government capped an unprecedented week Friday by announcing a slew of measures to help small businesses cope with the COVID-19 crisis, bringing Ottawa's total planned support in ...
Mar 27, 2020
Column: As we battle virus, don't forget 1919 Stanley Cup
Anyone who scoffs at all these drastic measures to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, who wonders if it's really necessary to shut down sports around the world, needs a primer on the 1919 Stanley Cup...
Mar 27, 2020
No further on-reserve COVID-19 cases in the North
Twenty-four of the 104 COVID-19 cases being reported in Saskatchewan straddle three large geographically regions including Prince Albert and the North. Meanwhile, there is some good news coming out of...
Mar 27, 2020 Southend, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. (Cameconorth.com)
P.A. athletes up for major U of S Huskies awards
Two Prince Albert athletes are in the running for some big prizes as the University of Saskatchewan Huskies roll out their athletic awards. Track and field athlete Karson Lehner is nominated for the E...
Mar 27, 2020 Karson Lehner broke a conference record in the 300-m race this year. Getmyphoto.ca
Injured Humboldt Broncos player launches lawsuit against drivers in 2018 crash
CALGARY - A hockey player paralyzed from the chest down in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash has launched a lawsuit that names both drivers involved. Ryan Straschnitzki is seeking dam...
Mar 27, 2020
P.A. woman receives parade for 40th birthday
Dozens of Shannon Billo's closest friends and family showed up for her 40th birthday on Thursday in Prince Albert, and none of the province's social distancing rules were breached.Shannon and her husb...
Mar 27, 2020 (submitted photo/Cory Lillis)
AP Sources: Alleged Maduro co-conspirator is in DEA custody
MIAMI - A retired Venezuelan army general indicted alongside Nicols Maduro has surrendered in Colombia and is being taken by Drug Enforcement Administration agents to New York for arraignment, four pe...
Mar 27, 2020
Tokyo 2021 qualification remains a puzzle for majority of Canadian athletes
For those who have already booked their berths in the Tokyo Games, the International Olympic Committee's confirmation that athletes who have qualified remain qualified provides some cla...
Mar 27, 2020
'Tremendous' response from blood donors has supply keeping pace with demand
OTTAWA - Canadians have been coming forward in large numbers to donate blood after Canadian Blood Services warned of a possible shortage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Blood dono...
Mar 27, 2020
Feds increase wage help for business amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce is applauding the latest federal government move to keep businesses afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ottawa will now offer a 75 per cent wage subsi...
Mar 27, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
