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Heat wave in P.A. reaches peak, tips for keeping pets safe in extreme temperatures
Prince Albert and the rest of Saskatchewan have experienced scorching temperatures this week but after Friday's extreme temperatures there seems to be an end in sight. Natalie Hasell, a Warning Prepar...
Jul 02, 2021
B.C. coroner says 719 deaths in a week during heat wave, but number could jump
VICTORIA - British Columbia's chief coroner says 719 sudden and unexpected deaths have been reported in the province during the historic heat wave, and that number over a seven-day period is unprecede...
Jul 02, 2021
From frosty to sweaty: the lows and highs of local food production
We have near all-time record-breaking heat and yet there was frost on the ground just a matter of weeks ago- I guess we must be talking about farming in Saskatchewan!The bizarre extremes have confront...
Jul 02, 2021
Escapees may be in northeast area after fleeing Besnard Lake Correctional Camp
UPDATE: RCMP have announced McAdam was located in the City of Prince Albert on July 22. As previously reported Rogers was arrested on July 12.-Saskatchewan RCMP is notifying the public about two males...
Jul 02, 2021
Seven people dead, five escape house fire east of Calgary: RCMP
CHESTERMERE, ALBERTA - Seven people, including four children, have died in a house fire in a community just east of Calgary. The RCMP say two families were in the home in Chestermere when the fire hap...
Jul 02, 2021
Summer has arrived in Prince Albert National Park!
We know that more than ever, people are looking to spend time outdoors close to home. Prince Albert National Park provides opportunities to do so. Parks Canada continues to follow the advice and guida...
Jul 02, 2021
Denis Shapovalov trounces Andy Murray, advances to round of 16 at Wimbledon
LONDON - Canada's Denis Shapovalov is through to the round of 16 at Wimbledon after routing Britain's Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 on Friday. The 22-year-old Shapovalov from Richmond Hill, Ont., had 12 a...
Jul 02, 2021
Canada meets Czechs in semifinal of must-win Olympic basketball qualifying event
VICTORIA - Canadian Dwight Powell says he's fully healed from the torn Achilles tendon that kept him out of much of the NBA basketball season and is now making up for lost time with a dominant perform...
Jul 02, 2021
Heatwave presents challenges for SaskPower
A spokesperson for SaskPower is confirming that a number of power outages across the Prince Albert region this week have been indirectly caused by the scorching hot weather.Customers in the Canwood, A...
Jul 02, 2021
Saskatchewan Provincial Park and Recreation Site Fire Ban
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has issued a ban on open fires for ALL provincial parks and recreation sites until further notice.All open fires and discharge of fireworks is strictly prohibited...
Jul 02, 2021
