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Province says worst case scenario for revenue decline could reach $3.3 billion
The provincial government has released three different scenarios in relation to the economic impact of COVID-19.The province said it was important to note that the projections were not explicit foreca...
Apr 17, 2020 Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. (Canadian Press)
Vitelli and Watts split the Best Defensive Forward award
We have another double-trophy in the Prince Albert Raiders Year-End Awards. Reece Vitelli and Brayden Watts both split the Best Defensive Forward Award. Vitelli came over to the Raiders from the Evere...
Apr 17, 2020 Reece Vitelli, along with overager Brayden Watts, was named as the Best Defensive Forward for the Raiders. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)
Taylor Swift has cancelled all shows, appearances for 2020
NEW YORK - Taylor Swift is cancelling all of her performances and appearances for the rest of the year because of the coronavirus pandemic. "With many events throughout the world already cancelled, an...
Apr 17, 2020
'Outlander' star Sam Heughan speaks out against online abuse
HONOLULU - "Outlander" star Sam Heughan spoke out on social media about what he calls "six years of constant bullying, harassment, stalking and false narratives" about him. The 39-year-old Scottish ac...
Apr 17, 2020
National rental subsidy needed to avoid mass evictions: advocates
OTTAWA - Housing advocates say the federal government should consider a benefit for renters to make sure COVID-19 doesn't result in a wave of evictions that renders more people homeless. They told MPs...
Apr 17, 2020
Canadian Rourke looking forward to getting shot at playing pro football
Nathan Rourke isn't fretting about his uncertain football future. The Oakville, Ont., native is eligible for both the NFL and CFL drafts this month following a productive collegiate car...
Apr 17, 2020
Raiders Replay; reliving Game 5 of Eastern Conf. finals against the Oil Kings
On CKBI, we're reliving three important games during the Prince Albert Raiders' run to the 2019 Ed Chynoweth Cup on our new program called 'Raider Replay.' On Friday at 7 p.m., we'll re-run our second...
Apr 17, 2020 Aliaksei Protas sure was focused last year during the Eastern Conference Finals against the Edmonton Oil Kings. I wonder how many goals he'll score before the series ends? (Lucas Chudleigh/Apollo Multimedia)
P.A. financial planners encourage forward thinking during pandemic
If you find yourself with a little bit of extra disposable income with activities and vacations on hold, local financial planners say you can use it for more than just online shopping or ordering take...
Apr 17, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News)
Son remembers 'tough lady' who died from COVID-19 in Calgary care home
CALGARY - Rita Owen died in a Calgary care home three weeks shy of her 92nd birthday never knowing she'd contracted COVID-19. "At her age, I just wanted her to enjoy what time she had and not worry," ...
Apr 17, 2020
Province issues new orders to protect vulnerable population from COVID-19, case total at 307
There are two new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing Saskatchewan's total reported cases to 307. Of those cases, 75 are active. The latest figures were reported as the province announced new ...
Apr 17, 2020 Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Canadian Press)
