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Bus plunges into ravine in North Macedonia, killing 14
A bus carrying workers in North Macedonia crashed into a ravine outside the capital of Skopje Wednesday, killing 14 people and injuring about 30, officials said. Venko Filipce, the newly renamed Europ...
Feb 13, 2019
Democrats question pledges in $26.5B T-Mobile-Sprint deal
WASHINGTON - Democratic lawmakers challenged top executives of T-Mobile and Sprint on Wednesday over their pledge not to raise prices for wireless services or hurt competition if their $26.5 billion m...
Feb 13, 2019
Congress urged to fully open banks to marijuana industry
LOS ANGELES - Bank officials and others urged Congress on Wednesday to fully open the doors of the U.S. banking system to the legal marijuana industry, a change that supporters say would reduce crime ...
Feb 13, 2019
Environmentalists, farmers stake sides in Saskatchewan's carbon tax challenge
REGINA - Sixteen interveners from across Canada are getting a say this week in Saskatchewan's legal challenge of Ottawa's federal carbon tax. Here's a look at some of the grou...
Feb 13, 2019
Local performers excited to showcase talent
The annual Prince Albert Winter Festival kicked off on Feb. 10, and with it a number of events are taking place throughout the city.Included in those events is the Country North Show, which runs from ...
Feb 13, 2019
P.A. man prepares for icy plunge
Prince Albert's Roger Boucher will be wearing only a speedo and a smile when he attempts his most dangerous escape to date this weekend.On Saturday, the well-known magician and hypnotist will attempt ...
Feb 13, 2019
Leask keeps heart of recreation beating with Valentine's Day gig
Creative fundraising ideas, plenty of volunteer commitment, and even chipping away at the ice surface by hand. Those are just some of the ways a dedicated band of people are meeting the challenges of ...
Feb 13, 2019
Land claim settlement moving forward for local first nation
Members of a central Saskatchewan First Nation could be in store for a large pay out, pending the outcome of a land claims settlement.Chakastaypaysin is one of three First Nations in the area to have ...
Feb 13, 2019
City councillors ask for report into telephone etiquette
The report has been on the books for several years, and now Prince Albert City Council is saying it's time to do something more about the way phones get answered at City Hall. Telephone etiquette was ...
Feb 13, 2019
Changes proposed for Canadian junior curlers get petition pushback
Upcoming changes to the Canadian junior curling championships are facing resistance as some young curlers lament losing a year of eligibility to play in it. Curling Canada announced&nbs...
Feb 13, 2019
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