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Quebec releases new road safety plan, includes higher fines for drivers
MONTREAL - Quebec is rolling out a sweeping series of proposed regulations to deter dangerous drivers by increasing fines and adding speed cameras across the province. Transport Minister Genevive Guil...
Aug 22, 2023
Bail denied for woman accused of causing multi-vehicle crash
The alleged driver of a stolen vehicle, involved in a multi-vehicle crash west of Prince Albert, has been ordered to remain in custody.Lisa Marie Smith, 37, was denied bail Tuesday morning at Prince A...
Aug 22, 2023
Prince Albert hip hop artist shortlisted in international contest
Prince Albert's Joseph Sauve is hitting all the right notes.Better known to his fans as Joey Fresh, he's currently competing in the international Opening Act contest and is now in the third round of v...
Aug 22, 2023
Stricter bail a 'balancing act' with overrepresented groups: police chiefs
OTTAWA - The leader of Canada's police chiefs says it's a balancing act to toughen up the bail system without the risk of more people of colour ending up behind bars. Danny Smyth, president of the Can...
Aug 22, 2023
Sask. firefighter training program resumes after pandemic pause
The program to train firefighters in Saskatchewan is back up and running after a two-year hiatus.The previous program was offered by Parkland College until it was placed on hold in 2021, largely due t...
Aug 22, 2023
Indigenous culture event being held at P.A.'s Exhibition Centre
People in the Prince Albert area will have the chance to learn more about Indigenous culture.The Northern Prairie Indigenous Peoples Collective is holding its Summer Solstice celebration at the P.A. E...
Aug 22, 2023
LeLacheur back as interim president, CEO of Edmonton Elks
EDMONTON - Rick LeLacheur is returning to the Edmonton Elks as the team's interim president and chief executive officer. LeLacheur, an Edmonton native, previously held both roles with the CFL team fro...
Aug 22, 2023
Broaden scope of Canada's weather alert system to account for wildfires, expert urges
OTTAWA - As wildfires rage in western Canada, a communications and broadcasting policy expert says the national weather alerting system should account for a wider range of extreme events. Monica Auer ...
Aug 22, 2023
Parental consent now required for Sask. sex ed, name changes
Saskatchewan is updating its policies on students changing names and pronouns in order to ensure parents provide consent.The announcement from Education Minister Dustin Duncan said as of Tuesday, scho...
Aug 22, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Saskatchewan says parental consent needed for name, pronoun change
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government says schools must now seek parental consent when children under 16 want to change their names or pronouns. Education Minister Dustin Duncan says the province wants...
Aug 22, 2023
