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Red Wing blaze prompts fire ban
The RM of Prince Albert issued a fireban on April 15, citing a high volume of fire calls and a significant fire in the RM of Buckland earlier in the morning. The fire ban is effective immediately, mea...
Apr 15, 2024
A 9-year-old boy's dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance's story online
The one thing 9-year-old Cal Clifford wanted more than anything since he was a toddler was a pet octopus. The boy's family in rural Edmond, Oklahoma, humored him with toy versions of an eight-legged m...
Apr 15, 2024
Maple Leafs star Matthews soars towards rarefied air with 70-goal quest
Auston Matthews is on the verge of entering rarefied air in pursuit of 70 goals this season. Matthews is currently one goal shy of the mark, with his Toronto Maple Leafs having two games remaining on ...
Apr 15, 2024
'It's going to be miserable out there': Final blast of winter? What to expect in P.A. region
It would appear Prince Albert isn't quite out of the winter woods just yet.Environment and Climate Change Canada is calling for some winter-like conditions in the P.A. region this week. Meteorologist ...
Apr 15, 2024
Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing lower courts. The justices' order...
Apr 15, 2024
Man charged after violent assault at Prince Albert jail, cleared of any wrongdoing
Just moments after hearing he was found not guilty of second degree murder and the lesser offence of manslaughter, Bruce Napope showed visible signs of relief and was overheard saying he was looking f...
Apr 15, 2024
Court reviews video showing Terrence Daigneault opening fire on La Ronge RCMP officers
A video shown at the sentencing hearing for Terrence Daigneault shows the then 29-year-old getting out of a dark sedan in La Ronge and shooting multiple times towards an RCMP vehicle. Two members of t...
Apr 15, 2024
Toothpicks offer calm, tranquillity for Argos veteran linebacker Wynton McManis
It's as much a part of Wynton McManis as his infectious smile and gregarious nature. No matter where the Toronto Argonauts veteran linebacker goes, he always has a toothpick. If it's not in his mouth,...
Apr 15, 2024
Here's what the Liberals have promised will be in the federal budget on Tuesday
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to present the federal budget on Tuesday after a countrywide tour that teased many of the housing and affordability measures to be included in the do...
Apr 15, 2024
Canada beats Italy 72-60 to earn Paralympic men's wheelchair basketball berth
ANTIBES, France - Patrick Anderson scored a game-high 23 points as Canada's men's wheelchair basketball team earned a spot for the Paris Paralympics with a 72-60 win over Italy at a repechage qualifyi...
Apr 15, 2024
