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Northern Sask. airport funding a "long time coming": FSIN Chief
A funding announcement for Fond Du Lac aiport is appreciated but long overdue, according to the Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.Bobby Cameron was responding to Thursday's press...
Feb 14, 2019
Senate backs major public lands, conservation bill
WASHINGTON - The Senate on Tuesday approved a major public lands bill that revives a popular conservation program, adds 1.3 million acres of new wilderness, expands several national parks and creates ...
Feb 14, 2019
Quebec tables legislation to create universal kindergarten for 4-year-olds
QUEBEC - The Quebec government moved towards fulfilling a key election promise today as it tabled a bill that would ensure children can attend kindergarten at four years old. The legisl...
Feb 14, 2019
Quebec premier wants Ottawa to 'settle' with SNC-Lavalin so firm avoids trial
Quebec Premier Francois Legault says he wants the federal government to settle with engineering firm SNC-Lavalin "as soon as possible" in order to protect jobs and the company's corporate headqua...
Feb 14, 2019
Local RM looking at rural firefighting option
Councillors in the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert are exploring the possibility of starting their own rural volunteer fire department, and have hired a consultant to study options.RM councillors ...
Feb 14, 2019
P.A. employers named best in the province
Mediacorp Canada announced its annual list of Saskatchewan's top employers, and two of the employers mentioned have ties to Prince Albert and the northern region.Saskatchewan Polytechnic was recognize...
Feb 14, 2019
Federal funding for asset management review
Two local communities have received federal funding to develop asset management plans, looking at what local amenities are available and what might need to be fixed or replaced. The Village of St. Lou...
Feb 14, 2019
Audiologist welcomes WHO guidelines to prevent rising hearing loss
Over one billion 12 to 35-year-olds are at risk of hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to dangerously high noise levels, mainly from listening to music on their smartphones.That comes from the Worl...
Feb 14, 2019
There wasn't an app for that? Environment Canada launches its own weather app
OTTAWA - Environment Canada is going mobile. The federal agency launched its first ever weather app for iPhone and Android this week, including a new high-resolution radar option so amateur meteo...
Feb 14, 2019
Silvernagle sets sights on Sydney for Scotties supremacy
Robyn Silvernagle's North Battleford rink is ready for the bright lights of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Following their come-from-behind win in Humboldt just a few short weeks ago, the four-som...
Feb 14, 2019
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