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'Like starting a new life': Refugees arrive as skilled workers under expanding pilot
TORONTO - Mulham Alkhalil has been working for a high-end furniture manufacturer in Toronto since arriving in Canada last year from Syria via Libya. The 40-year-old, whose job involves operating a com...
Feb 28, 2023
Vermont officials investigating after man dies crossing border from Quebec
MONTREAL - Vermont State Police are investigating after a man collapsed and died shortly after crossing the border into the United States from Quebec on foot last week. They say U.S. border patrol age...
Feb 28, 2023
Mexican president says Tesla to build plant in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico's President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador said Tuesday that electric car company Tesla has committed to building a plant in the city of Monterrey, an industrial hub in northern M...
Feb 28, 2023
Advocates ask for 12-hour liquor sale cap in P.A.
Advocates from a Prince Albert-based committee looking at slowing the impacts of alcohol in the city have asked council to cap the daily sale hours at 12 for stores while bars and lounges would not be...
Feb 28, 2023
Reunion being planned for all workers from the Prince Albert Pulp Mill
A first-of-its kind reunion is being held this fall for anyone who worked at the Prince Albert Pulp Mill.A committee of former employees is hoping to host the major event this fall, but to do that, th...
Feb 28, 2023
Upcoming Events at PAPL
MARCH EVENTSWednesday, March 1Registration begins for March Book Club - The Maid by Nita Prose (Pick up your book when you register.) Saturday, March 4Drop-In Kid's Leprechaun Craft: 2:30 Tuesday, Mar...
Feb 28, 2023
Common myths about bankruptcy
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."I have noticed there are many misconceptions abou...
Feb 28, 2023
Canadian Dental Association releases recommendations for feds on dental care
OTTAWA - The Canadian government's approach to universal dental care should include preserving private dental insurance programs and using existing clinics should be part of the Canadian government's ...
Feb 28, 2023
A good wolf and stories for youth highlight Aboriginal Storytelling Month
As February comes to a close, so does another memorable Aboriginal Storytelling Month in Saskatchewan.One of the many events that happened this past month took place at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Pri...
Feb 28, 2023
Governor General: Climate change, Indigenous issues transcend boundaries with Russia
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Canada needs to find a way to continue cross-polar collaboration while holding Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine. "In terms of Indigenous Peoples, and r...
Feb 28, 2023
