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Extreme cold leads to surge in furnace calls, sales of electric heaters
The extremely cold temperatures that have hit Prince Albert and the surrounding area have led to more calls for heating repairs in homes and a rise in sales for certain items.Many of the city's plumbi...
Dec 22, 2022
Sentencing decision delayed for teen charged after violent assault at Prince Albert apartment building
A 17-year-old boy, responsible for a violent assault last March at a Prince Albert apartment building, will spend Christmas behind bars as a judge considers a fitting sentence.The youth who cannot be ...
Dec 22, 2022
Yule wins Madonna di Campiglio night slalom for 3rd time
MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, Italy (AP) - When it comes to the World Cup slalom on the steep and icy Canalone Miramonti course, Daniel Yule is a specialist. The Swiss skier won the night race for the third t...
Dec 22, 2022
Maple Leafs hang on for 4-3 victory over Flyers in weekday matinee
TORONTO - Power-play goals from Calle Jarnkrok and Mitch Marner ignited the Toronto Maple Leafs late in the second period. They then survived a late-game scare to score a 4-3 win against the Philadelp...
Dec 22, 2022
Hockey Canada unveils 25-player roster for upcoming Spengler Cup
CALGARY - Olympians David Desharnais and Daniel Winnik headline Canada's 25-player roster for the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Two goalies, eight defencemen and 15 forwards were select...
Dec 22, 2022
RCMP psych nurse program to be permanent
After a year-long test run, the Saskatchewan RCMP will have psychiatric nurses permanently on staff at the operational communication centre. RCMP say that during the 12 months of the trial, 99.8 per c...
Dec 22, 2022
Prince Albert asked to give the gift of a youth mentor
A holiday campaign benefitting youth in the Prince Albert area is close to wrapping up..Lake Country Co-op has been collecting donations at its seven locations across Prince Albert for the Big Brother...
Dec 22, 2022
Extreme cold warning returns for PA and surrounding areas
After a very brief reprieve, an extreme cold warning has returned for the Prince Albert - Shellbrook - Spiritwood - Duck Lake region.Environment Canada said windchills between -40 C and -50 C are poss...
Dec 22, 2022
Canada to spend $1.8B on rescue helicopter upgrades, nearly double original budget
OTTAWA - Canada is planning to spend $1.8 billion to upgrade its fleet of military search-and-rescue helicopters - nearly double what was originally budgeted. Defence Minister Anita Anand and Procurem...
Dec 22, 2022
Davies named Canada Soccer player of the year after scoring at World Cup
TORONTO - Bayern Munich and Canadian men's national team star Alphonso Davies has been named Canada Soccer player of the year for the fourth time in five seasons. Davies was instrumental in helping th...
Dec 22, 2022
