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Arena and high school start to take shape at Big River First Nation
Residents of the Big River First Nation can now see the early stages of a new arena and school which are being built as you enter the community.To honor a former band member and former NHLer, the aren...
Aug 18, 2021
City takes down ‘embarrassing’ fences surrounding Margo Fournier Centre and gazebo
Just over a month after the city of Prince Albert put up a fence outside the Margo Fournier Centre (MFC) because of loitering and safety issues, the six-foot temporary wall has been taken down. A fenc...
Aug 18, 2021
Backyard Concert Series to feature country artist Katelyn Lehner
Prince Albert's Katelyn Lehner is coming to North Battleford Sept. 9, as part of Artistic Nomad Productions' third installment of their Backyard Concert Series. Lehner is in the midst of a year to rem...
Aug 18, 2021
Former Raiders forward Nachbaur to attend Florida Panthers rookie camp
The junior career of longtime Prince Albert Raiders forward Justin Nachbaur came to an end at the conclusion of last season as he aged out of the league. However, he's taken the first step on what may...
Aug 18, 2021
B.C. Human Rights office's first public inquiry will examine white supremacy and hate
VANCOUVER - The first public inquiry from British Columbia's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner will examine white supremacy and the "disturbing surge of hate" during the COVID-19 pandemic. The c...
Aug 18, 2021
It's time to come home: Raptors exec Ujiri says everything points to playing at home
TORONTO - Masai Ujiri says it's time to come home. The Raptors president and vice-chairman said everything points to his team playing home games at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena this season. Ujiri says h...
Aug 18, 2021
Calgary Stampeders to take on the B.C. Lions without veteran starter Bo Levi Mitchell
The Calgary Stampeders will chase their first win of the season without veteran starter Bo Levi Mitchell. The Stampeders placed the two-time winner of the CFL's outstanding player award on the six-gam...
Aug 18, 2021
Attard family has ties to six horses that will be running in $1-million Queen's Plate
TORONTO - The $1-million Queen's Plate will be a family affair for Kevin Attard. The veteran trainer will have four horses -- including 2021 Woodbine Oaks winner Munnyfor Ro -- in the 13-horse field S...
Aug 18, 2021
Lawsuit claims CN and CP railways at fault for sparking fire that wiped out B.C. town
VANCOUVER - A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways caused or contributed to the wildfire that destroyed the Village of Lytton, B.C. The B.C. Supreme Co...
Aug 18, 2021
Trudeau blames Taliban — not bureaucracy — for pace of evacuations from Afghanistan
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau is blaming Taliban checkpoints rather than government bureaucracy and delays for what many see as the slow pace of Canada's effort to save former Afghan interpreters and their ...
Aug 18, 2021
