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Canada-wide warrants out for four following human trafficking investigation
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for four individuals who have strong ties to Saskatchewan.An 18-month long human trafficking investigation by the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized ...
Jun 17, 2021
PAGC to build new safe shelter for women and girls
Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) has announced plans to build a new emergency safe shelter for women and girls experiencing and fleeing violence and domestic abuse. It's hoped the new building can b...
Jun 17, 2021
First-dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic coming to Prince Albert Friday afternoon
For those yet to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, there will be a walk-in clinic throughout Friday afternoon at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre. From noon until 4 p.m. on Friday, th...
Jun 17, 2021
Dr. Howard Njoo says Public Health Agency of Canada is still reviewing CFL protocols
Dr. Howard Njoo says the Public Health Agency of Canada continues to review the CFL's return-to-play protocols, but can't provide a timeline for when final approval might come. The CFL's board of gove...
Jun 17, 2021
Panel says Grassy Mountain coal mine in Alberta Rockies not in public interest
A joint federal-provincial review has denied an application for an open-pit coal mine in Alberta's Rocky Mountains, saying its impacts on the environment and Indigenous rights aren't worth the economi...
Jun 17, 2021
Provincial leaders want more federal money for health care, plan to meet in fall
OTTAWA - Canada's premiers are reiterating a call for more federal health care funding. Following a conference call, the premiers issued a statement asking the federal government to increase its share...
Jun 17, 2021
Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas fires incendiary balloons
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip late Thursday for a second time since a shaky cease-fire ended last month's 11-day war after activists mobilized by the territory's milita...
Jun 17, 2021
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying he believes it will go down as one of the greatest honors ...
Jun 17, 2021
94 new cases of COVID-19 announced today by provincial government
The provincial government reported another 94 new cases of COVID-19, and 70 recoveries, in Saskatchewan on June 17. This brings the provincial total to 48,220 cases; 46,907 total recoveries and 752 ca...
Jun 17, 2021
District of Lakeland rolls out new plan to address garbage friendly bears
The District of Lakeland is taking some big steps to keep a lid on the number of bears coming onto properties looking for food.By the end of July, roughly 1,800 individual garbage bins will be phased ...
Jun 17, 2021
