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NewsAlert:Bombardier to lay off 550 workers at its Thunder Bay, Ont. plant
Bombardier Inc. is laying off 550 workers at its Thunder Bay, Ont. plant, according to a federal government source. More coming. The Canadian Press
Jul 09, 2019
Premiers to meet at Calgary Stampede in advance of Council of the Federation
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will host the premiers of Ontario, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and the Northwest Territories at the Calgary Stampede. A news release from the province says ...
Jul 09, 2019
Second season underway for local racer
Prince Albert's Shantel Kalika's second season competing on the NASCAR Pinty's Series is underway.So far this year the local driver has a 12th place finish at the APC 200 at Jukasa Motor Speedway in H...
Jul 09, 2019 Shantel Kalika is entering her second season on the NASCAR Pinty's Series (Submitted Photograph/Shantel Kalika)
Viveiros returns to WHL
One of the greatest players in Prince Albert Raider history has returned to the Western Hockey League.Former defenceman Manny Viveiros was announced this morning as the new Head Coach of the Spokane C...
Jul 09, 2019 After a one-year stint with the Edmonton Oilers, former Raider Manny Viveiros is back in the WHL as Head Coach of the Spokane Chiefs. (Robert Murray/WHL)
Sophomore Veach looking to reclaim momentum with strong Indy Toronto
TORONTO - Zach Veach was having an inconsistent rookie season before a top-10 finish at last year's Honda Indy Toronto helped turn things around. Faced with a similar situation ahead of this...
Jul 09, 2019
Saskatchewan lake looking to break record for most people floating at one time
The community of Manitou Beach will make a record attempt at most people floating in the Little Manitou Lake at one time as part of the resort village's centennial celebrations.This Saturday, people f...
Jul 09, 2019 The resort village of Manitou Beach is attempting record for most people floating in the lake at one time this Saturday. (Gary Bergen/Watrous Manitou Marketing Group)
Opponents of abortion appeal city's flag decision
A court case surrounding a controversial flag being flown at Prince Albert City Hall, could be headed back to court.Lawyers representing the Prince Albert Right to Life Association have filed an appea...
Jul 09, 2019 A flag from opponents of abortion will never fly at Prince Albert City Hall, but lawyers representing the Prince Albert Right to Life Association argue that's a "moot" point. (file photo/ paNOW Staff)
Alberta municipality votes to ban conversion therapy in first for province
ST. ALBERT, Alta. - An Edmonton-area community has voted to ban conversion therapy - the practice of attempting to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity through counselling or r...
Jul 09, 2019
'Spider-Man' soars with $185.1M over six-day holiday weekend
NEW YORK - It pays to have one of the biggest lead-ins ever. "Spider-Man: Far From Home," the first Marvel movie after "Avengers: Endgame," swung past any franchise fatigue to dominate the July Fourth...
Jul 09, 2019
'Something our sport has never seen': Serena to Wimbledon SF
WIMBLEDON, England - Slowed by a balky ankle, trailing by a service break in the third set of her Wimbledon quarterfinal, Serena Williams appeared to be in trouble Tuesday against an opponent playing ...
Jul 09, 2019
