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Four northern schools part of class support project
Two schools in Prince Albert and another two in the Battlefords area are among the eight schools in the province chosen to be part of a pilot project. St. John and Queen Mary Schools in Prince Albert ...
Feb 13, 2024
String of damage to dozens of vehicles prompts warnings from P.A. police
More than 40 vehicles were damaged in five neighbourhoods in Prince Albert over four days, prompting police to issue a warning to residents.Prince Albert police said 41 vehicles were hit between Feb. ...
Feb 13, 2024
Slain Manitoba family identified in obituary, remembered as beautiful souls
CARMAN, Man. - A mother, her three young children, including a two-month-old daughter, and a teenage family member killed in Manitoba are being remembered as beautiful souls. An obituary has identifie...
Feb 13, 2024
Canada's Fernandez advances to round of 16 at Qatar Open
DOHA, Qatar - Canada's Leylah Fernandez is off to the round of 16 at the Qatar Open after a 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over Spain's Paula Badosa on Tuesday. The Laval, Que., native had an opening set to forget...
Feb 13, 2024
Conservatives would renegotiate free trade deal with Ukraine, says MP James Bezan
OTTAWA - A Tory member of Parliament says a future Conservative government would renegotiate Canada's trade deal with Ukraine. Manitoba MP James Bezan says his government would ensure the agreement co...
Feb 13, 2024
Economic anxiety high, faith in political leaders low in Canada, survey suggests
OTTAWA - Canadians are stressed out about the economy and have little faith in politicians or governments to fix big problems, a new survey suggests. The annual CanTrust Index published by Proof Strat...
Feb 13, 2024
Sask. theatre group heads to P.A. to tackle tough issues with new play
A Saskatchewan theatre group is celebrating its 50th season with a production heading to several schools in the area this week.Saskatoon-based 25th Street Theatre has developed a new play called Luna ...
Feb 13, 2024
Israel and Hamas are making progress in cease-fire and hostage release talks, officials say
CAIRO (AP) - Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the Gaza Strip, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the ...
Feb 13, 2024
Dismantling homeless camps violates human rights, says federal housing advocate
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Unhoused people have a fundamental right to live in encampments, and that right is violated when authorities tear them down, Canada's housing advocate says. In a piercing report rel...
Feb 13, 2024
City of P.A. to borrow $18M to allow for pool/arena donor schedules
In a vote split that was hardly a surprise to anyone following the construction of Prince Albert's new aquatics centre and hockey arenas over the last few years, city council voted in favour of an $18...
Feb 13, 2024
