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Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Civil liberties groups filed a lawsuit Monday to block Louisiana's new law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom, a measure they c...
Jun 24, 2024
Safeway donation is ‘perfect timing’ for food bank
When Kim Scruby started working at the Prince Albert Food Bank seven years ago, the organization handed out a few more than 700 hampers a month. Today, that number has nearly doubled to 1,300 hampers ...
Jun 24, 2024
Canada's Olympic golf team complete as Henderson, Sharp join squad
CALGARY - A busy summer schedule for Brooke Henderson will include two high-profile events where she'll proudly represent her home country. After competing at the 50th playing of the CPKC Women's Open...
Jun 24, 2024
Edwards seeks re-election in Ward 6
Prince Albert's municipal election date is roughly five months away, and another current councillor has made their intentions clear.Blake Edwards has confirmed plans to seek re-election for Ward 6. He...
Jun 24, 2024
US is expected to send Ukraine $150 million more in munitions to fight off Russia's attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. is expected to announce Tuesday it is sending an additional $150 million in critically needed munitions to Ukraine, as Russia accuses Ukraine of using U.S.-provided munition...
Jun 24, 2024
Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf honoured to be named SCMA Best Emerging Artist
Noting how personal songwriting is and the work that goes into sharing stories that come from your personal life, Prince Albert's Joshua Stumpf says for other people to appreciate it is both cool and ...
Jun 24, 2024
City now accepting applicants for election workers
The City of Prince Albert is now hiring workers for the upcoming municipal/in-city school boards election. To be eligible for the job, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must be able to a...
Jun 24, 2024
Canadians Diallo, Galarneau advance to second round of Wimbledon qualifying
LONDON - Canadians Gabriel Diallo and Alexis Galarneau moved to the second round of Wimbledon qualifying with wins Monday at the All England Club. The 22-year-old Diallo, from Montreal, posted a 6-7 (...
Jun 24, 2024
Canada's population forecast to reach 63 million, as people over 85 set to triple
OTTAWA - New projections by Statistics Canada suggest the nation's population could reach 63 million by 2073, with the number of people aged 85 or older set to triple. The agency says migration will b...
Jun 24, 2024
No changes promised to outdated tobacco law despite unflattering internal review
OTTAWA - An internal review of anti-tobacco legislation indicates the federal approach to curbing nicotine use in Canada isn't working, but the group Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada says the Libera...
Jun 24, 2024
