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Cases still low but tougher days could come on reserves: Indigenous Services minister
OTTAWA - The federal minister of Indigenous services says that even though the number of COVID-19 cases on reserves remains low, no one should be complacent. Marc Miller told reporters during a news c...
Apr 10, 2020
Former NHL player, coach Tom Webster dies at the age of 71
Tom Webster was honoured by the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday as the NHL club announced his death at the age of 71. Webster was a player on the original New England Whalers in the inaugural seaso...
Apr 10, 2020
Serious accident on Hwy 3 near Muskoday
UPDATE:At the scene of the accident, Parkland Ambulance paramedics cared for an 8-year-old boy, a 31-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man. The boy and woman are in good and stable condition. The man i...
Apr 10, 2020 Highway 3 near Muskoday is closed to traffic. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW)
Canada, G20 mum on cutting oil output, but minister cites good co-operation
OTTAWA - Canada and its G20 partners won't yet be following OPEC nations by cutting production to stop spiralling oil prices caused by the COVID-19 crisis and a price war between S...
Apr 10, 2020
Eskimos sign wide receiver Armanti Edwards
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos announced on Friday that the club has signed wide receiver Armanti Edwards. Edwards, five-foot-11 and 183 pounds, entered the CFL in 2016 with the Saskatchewan Rou...
Apr 10, 2020
Federal government names group to ensure disabled Canadians included in COVID-19 response
The COVID-19 pandemic takes a particularly heavy toll on Canadians with disabilities and more efforts are needed to ensure they're included in national efforts to respond to the crisis, the minister o...
Apr 10, 2020
Rogers Cup in Montreal may be postponed following Quebec government's request
MONTREAL - Tennis Canada and the WTA Tour are discussing the possibility of postponing the Rogers Cup women's tournaments. The national organizing body for tennis made the announcement on Fr...
Apr 10, 2020
Province reports seven new cases of COVID-19, with 21 more recoveries
The Saskatchewan government announced Friday there are six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan and one new presumptive case, bringing the provincial total to 285 reported cases as of April...
Apr 10, 2020 COVID-19 rapid testing strip. (File photo/Copyright: (c) Taoxedge / Dreamstime.com)
Kirzinger, Phaneuf recipients of Catholic Education Service Awards
The Prince Albert Roman Catholic Separate School Division Board of Education announced the recipients for the 2019-2020 Catholic Education Service Award. Louise Kirzinger and Mark Phaneuf are this yea...
Apr 10, 2020 Louise Kirzinger and Mark Phaneuf received Catholic Education Service Awards. (submitted photo/PACSD)
Family celebrations adapt to COVID-19 restrictions; Premier asks public to stay apart for Easter
Like many across the province, a Prince Albert man and his extended family are finding a way to be together this Easter long weekend, while also staying apart.Former 900 CKBI radio host Neil Headrick ...
Apr 10, 2020 Prince Albert resident Neil Headrick uses video conferencing platforms like Zoom to stay connected with family and friends. (submitted photo/Neil Headrick)
