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Experts say not enough proof expensive body cameras will reduce police violence
Ottawa is considering outfitting Canadian police with cameras following protests against violence by some officers, but experts say there is not enough proof the expensive technology is effective. "Th...
Jun 09, 2020
Divorce reforms delayed as experts brace for post-pandemic surge in divorces
OTTAWA - Family law experts say the delay in implementing reforms to Canada's Divorce Act is particularly untimely - coming just as they're bracing for a surge of women seeking divorces...
Jun 09, 2020
IBM quits facial recognition, joins call for police reforms
IBM is getting out of the facial recognition business, saying it's concerned about how the technology can be used for mass surveillance and racial profiling. Ongoing protests responding to the death o...
Jun 09, 2020
Two new cases of COVID-19 reported with one in Far North
Two new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the province, with one in the Far North region and the other in the Saskatoon region. The new provincial total is 656. Of those cases, 19 are considered...
Jun 09, 2020
Nurse: This is a historic opportunity to make some lasting change.
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors may finally get a chance to resume their title defence if the NBA restarts late next month in Orlando. But coach Nick Nurse said since the d...
Jun 09, 2020
NewsAlert: Alberta to reopen theatres, casinos, churches on Friday
EDMONTON - Alberta plans to reopen movie theatres, gyms, pools, libraries, casinos and churches on Friday, a week earlier than planned. Premier Jason Kenney says the province has been doing well in it...
Jun 09, 2020
PA Food Bank Drive starting June 15th
Lake Country Co-op has joined forces with the Prince Albert Food Bank's Feeding the Future partners, Lakeland Ford, Connexus Credit Union, and The Broda Group, to have a week long Food Drive for the P...
Jun 09, 2020
Places of worship begin to reopen
After two months, people are able to return to places of worship this week as religious groups were included in phase three of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan.Don't expect to see large gatherings howeve...
Jun 09, 2020
Long-awaited Manitou Reflections project installed
A large piece of art was added to the Saskatchewan's landscape over the weekend at Manitou Beach.The Manitou Reflections project has been in the works by a trio of artists from Manitou for a couple of...
Jun 09, 2020
No tax increase for R.M. of Buckland
Rate payers in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Buckland will have one less stress on their shoulders this year.Local councillors concluded budget deliberations and despite an increase in expenses, an...
Jun 09, 2020
