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Smaller communities respond to provincial infrastructure spending
Some Prince Albert area communities are responding to the provincial government's infrastructure stimulus spending.Earlier this month the province announced plans to spend an additional $2 billion on ...
May 20, 2020
Saskatchewan reports seventh COVID-19 related death as new cases rise
The seventh COVID-19 related death in Saskatchewan has been announced by the government as new cases across the province rose by 21, the biggest daily spike since May 6.The deceased individual was in ...
May 20, 2020
Water shut-offs won't be halted
The City of Prince Albert will continue water shut offs for properties that have not had a new water meter installed.At Tuesday night's meeting, council rejected a motion that would have seen the prac...
May 20, 2020
American fugitive wanted for murder ordered deported in immigration board hearing
HALIFAX - An Immigration and Refugee Board member has ruled that an American fugitive wanted for murder in Texas will be deported, with a wide publication ban on details of his case. Board member Dian...
May 20, 2020
Change in weather is expected to help ground crews battle Fort à la Corne fire
Damp, humid weather is expected to improve the fire situation at Fort la Corne Forest east of Prince Albert over the next couple of days.Steve Roberts with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency noted ...
May 20, 2020
English Creek fire at 40,000 hectares, still uncontained
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has provided another update on the English Creek fire that started in the Fort la Corne Provincial Forest.As of Tuesday morning, the fire has grown to 40,0...
May 20, 2020
Three women charged in connection to recent drug busts
More drugs are off the streets as the result of some recent efforts by police in Prince Albert.Tuesday morning, police arrested and charged a 26-year-old woman with possession for the purpose of traff...
May 20, 2020
Adidas T-Shirt and runners commemorating Terry Fox run sell out in minutes
What started as a way to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope ended within minutes as runners and T-shirts sold out online. Adidas Canada had promoted the sale of Orio...
May 20, 2020
Canadian snowpack gets thinner every decade: Environment Canada study
It may not feel like it the morning after a blizzard, but Canada gets less snow than it used to. That's the conclusion of a 15-year study from scientists at Environment Canada, who have just published...
May 20, 2020
AP-NORC poll: Americans harbour strong fear of new infections
DES MOINES, Iowa - Strong concern about a second wave of coronavirus infections is reinforcing widespread opposition among Americans to reopening public places, a new poll finds, even as many state le...
May 20, 2020
