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Union remembers Cargill worker who died as a 'quiet, gentle and humble man'
CALGARY - The union representing workers at the Cargill meat processing plant in southern Alberta has paid tribute to the second employee who died as a result of COVID-19. Benito Quesada, who was...
May 12, 2020
Wet'suwet'en deal recognizes rights and title, sets stage for ongong talks
SMITHERS, B.C. - A draft agreement between hereditary chiefs who oppose a pipeline in northern British Columbia and the federal and provincial governments recognizes the rights and title of ...
May 12, 2020
Nursing on the frontline of a pandemic
Nurses in Prince Albert and across the world face new challenges everyday in the battle to flatten the COVID-19 curve.Tuesday marked International Nurses Day and President of the Saskatchewan Union of...
May 12, 2020
Police search for stolen specialty bike
Prince Albert's Anna Peters says she cannot understand why someone would steal her niece's tricycle.The pink bike is no ordinary item as it is specially designed to suit the needs of 13-year-old Coraa...
May 12, 2020
Faith leaders say they are being left out of reopen plan
Two Prince Albert church leaders are raising concerns with the provincial government's reopen plans.John Fryters, senior pastor with the Heart of Seniors Gathering told paNOW religious institutions ar...
May 12, 2020
New building planned for P.A. wildfire control centre
The provincial government is tendering for the design of a new office building at the Nisbet Fire Control Centre. Steve Roberts, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency acting vice president of operations, ...
May 12, 2020
Chronic wasting disease an issue in many areas of Saskatchewan
Chronic wasting disease is present in 55 of Saskatchewan's 85 wildlife management zones.Chuck Lees, assistant executive director with fish, wildlife and lands branch with the ministry of environment s...
May 12, 2020
HMCS Fredericton back in action after Cyclone crash
OTTAWA - The Halifax-class frigate HMCS Fredericton is back in action less than two weeks after its Cyclone helicopter crashed off the coast of Greece, killing six Canadian Armed Forces members. Depar...
May 12, 2020
Musk becomes champion for businesses defying shutdown orders
At the Fit4All Gym in Lebanon, Illinois, owner David Tate considers Elon Musk a huge ally in the fight against government coronavirus orders that Tate says are driving him into the poorhouse. Tate reo...
May 12, 2020
Riverside Pawn to expand to new location
Prince Albert City Council has approved a development permit that will allow a long-standing downtown pawnshop to relocate to a much larger nearby building. The new 17,500 square foot location at 25 R...
May 12, 2020
