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High winds, large hailstones and high temperatures challenge B.C. wildfire crews
The B.C. Wildfire Service says a significant change in the weather could ramp-up fire activity, as Environment Canada warns of severe thunderstorms in several parts of the province following weeks of ...
Jul 23, 2024
Wildfire near Jasper National Park prompts evacuation order and highway closures
A wildfire in Alberta is forcing a well-known mountain community to evacuate. An evacuation order has been issued for the town of Jasper, with residents being advised to head west on Highway 16 to Bri...
Jul 22, 2024
Person on bicycle taken to hospital after collision with vehicle
Prince Albert police are investigating a collision that involved a car and a person on a bicycle.Late Monday afternoon, at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers attended to the intersection of 13 Street E...
Jul 22, 2024
Dodgers' lefty Paxton designated for assignment as Ryan makes debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising change to their evolving rotation Monday. Veteran James Paxton of Richmond, B.C., was designated for assignment to make room for River Ryan...
Jul 22, 2024
Fuel spill sparks evacuation worries for Nunavut community
SANIKILUAQ, NVT. - A gasoline spill in Nunavut prompted what some officials characterized as an evacuation, although the territory's government says no evacuation was ordered. The Department of Commun...
Jul 22, 2024
Newly acquired winger Daniel Sprong wants to keep evolving with Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Daniel Sprong's road through the NHL has been a winding one. After signing a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the 27-year-old scoring winger is looking to make his latest dest...
Jul 22, 2024
Democrats plan to push ahead with virtual roll call ahead of their convention, with Harris favored
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic Party plans to push forward with a virtual roll call in which delegates to its convention can choose a presidential nominee before they meet in person next month in Ch...
Jul 22, 2024
Local sheriff says shots fired inside an Iowa mall
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - Shots were fired inside an Iowa mall on Monday, a local sheriff said. There was no immediate word on any injuries. Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane confirmed the shooting Monday in...
Jul 22, 2024
Prince Albert woman wins double bronze at Karate world championships
Making her second trip to world's in less than 10 years, Prince Albert's Caitlyn Sachkowski did not miss the mark.The fourth degree black belt won bronze in both Kata and Kumite. There were 10 women c...
Jul 22, 2024
Love and culture make stolen regalia irreplaceable
A 17-year-old Prince Albert teen is missing a huge part of his past after the regalia his parents have been preparing since before he was born was stolen two nights ago. Leander Dreaver said some of t...
Jul 22, 2024
