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At work, rest or play, fishing has always remained a real obsession for Dave Mercer
When Dave Mercer was in high school, a poster adorned his locker. But it wasn't of a big-name pro athlete or a favourite actor. Rather, it was of pro angler Hank Parker with his '89 Bassmasters Classi...
Mar 16, 2021
Alberta energy minister defends war room petition attack on children's Bigfoot movie
EDMONTON - Alberta's energy minister is defending her government's attack on a children's movie about Bigfoot, calling its anti-oil message inaccurate and "quite offensive." Sonya Savage also says it'...
Mar 16, 2021
Owner of Star City bar talks about devastating fire that destroyed her business and home
The owner of the bar in Star City is still in disbelief after fire destroyed the entire building on Friday night.Nancy Graham has owned and operated Queen's Bar and Grill for just under two years wher...
Mar 16, 2021
Canada's Riech races virtually alone en route to world record in the 1,500 metres
Nate Riech pumped a fist and let out a loud "Yes!" when he crossed the finish line Saturday. His voice surely carried like a loudspeaker on full volume in the near-empty stadium. Riech shattered his o...
Mar 16, 2021
Northern pup rescued with severe rickets given new lease on life
It has been said every dog has its day and that phrase certainly holds true for a rescued stray from La Ronge who is now living his best life on Vancouver Island. The discovery of a young pup with adv...
Mar 16, 2021
Original 'SNL' player's memoir looks back in fondness, humour
LOS ANGELES - If Laraine Newman recounted only her experiences as an original "Saturday Night Live" player - a storied ensemble that included Gilda Radner and John Belushi - she'd have plenty of memoi...
Mar 16, 2021
Venezuelan teen sells drawings on Twitter to buy food
BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela - Samuel Andrs Mendoza carefully chooses from dozens of colored pencils spread out on his kitchen table, humming a reggaeton song as he deftly applies contrast to the Dragon Ba...
Mar 16, 2021
Council asks for more detailed spending breakdown at future budget deliberations
Prince Albert city council has asked administration to provide a more detailed breakdown of spending when it comes to documents provided during annual budget deliberations. Coun. Tony Head, who brough...
Mar 16, 2021
Raider captain 'out indefinitely' with a hand injury; Game 3 preview vs. Wheat Kings
The Prince Albert Raiders will be without their captain Kaiden Guhle for the near future.Prior to Tuesday's game against the Brandon Wheat Kings, the Raiders announced on Twitter Guhle is "out indefin...
Mar 16, 2021
Ottawa seeks post-pandemic ideas to prepare for next major disaster
OTTAWA - The federal government is looking beyond COVID-19 to prepare for the next large-scale calamity - be it another pandemic, a tsunami or cyberattack.In a notice posted today, Defence Research an...
Mar 16, 2021
