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New skatepark coming to the West Flat
Kids in the West Flat area of Prince Albert will soon have more recreational opportunities, thanks to the efforts of a well-known local philanthropist and entrepreneur. Work on a new skateboard park i...
May 01, 2019 A design concept for a new skatepark at Parkland Hall. (submitted photo/City of Prince Albert)
Comedic reflections on a Metis childhood
An award-winning, one-man show which recounts the strife of an indigenous and mixed heritage young man comes to Prince Albert for the first time since its creation 18 years ago. It's filled with humou...
May 01, 2019 Sheldon Elter gets to the point in his comedic and sometimes heart-breaking Métis Mutt. (Marc J Chalifoux Photography 2017)
Mother, daughter missing: Calgary police say suspect may have burned evidence
CALGARY - Police say a suspect in the possible homicides of a missing woman and her toddler daughter may have tried to burn evidence and are urging the public to report any unusual fires in ...
May 01, 2019
Alberta law allows oil cuts to B.C.; Premier Kenney says won't use right away
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government now has the power to reduce oil flows to British Columbia in the fight over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Kenney say...
May 01, 2019
UK defence secretary fired over Huawei leaks
LONDON - British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson was summarily fired Wednesday after an investigation into leaks from a secret government meeting about Chinese telecoms firm Huawei. In a letter to ...
May 01, 2019
Toronto Argonauts poised to kick off 2019 CFL draft with first overall pick
TORONTO - It's a career first that Jim Popp would rather not have. On Thursday night, the Toronto Argonauts general manager will make the opening selection of the CFL draft for the firs...
May 01, 2019
Canola farmers receive support amidst trade issues
Additional supports were announced for farmers as market access issues continue to block canola exports to China.The Advance Payment Program limit will be increased to one million dollars for all farm...
May 01, 2019 Marie-Claude Bibeau. (Twitter/@mclaudebibeau)
Quebec festival cancels greased pig race that has drawn ire of animal activists
MONTREAL - A small-town Quebec festival has cancelled a controversial race that featured participants trying to grab greased pigs. Animal rights groups including the SPCA have long deno...
May 01, 2019
Boeing CEO defends safety record amid 2 deadly crashes
The CEO of Boeing defended the company's safety record and declined to take any more than partial blame for two deadly crashes of its bestselling plane even while saying Monday that the company has ne...
May 01, 2019
CP NewsAlert: Ian Millar announces retirement from show jumping
PERTH, Ont. - Canadian equestrian Ian Millar has retired from international show jumping competition, ending an illustrious career that included multiple Grand Prix titles and an Olympic silver medal ...
May 01, 2019
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