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Fishermen in B.C. catch a barracuda far from its nearest home in California
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. - A commercial fisherman knew he was staring at a fish out of place when a barracuda landed in his net on Vancouver Island, far from its typical habitat in southern California....
Jul 15, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine at VIDO-InterVac on track for human trials this fall
Work on a COVID-19 vaccine continues to show encouraging results at Saskatoon's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization - International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatch...
Jul 15, 2020
Bilingual 'Black Lives Matters' street message highlights Montreal artists
MONTREAL - The global protests spurred by George Floyd's death in Minneapolis are taking a colourful form in Montreal today, where some 20 artists are pain...
Jul 15, 2020
Unusual circumstances an opportunity for young players wanting to crack the NHL
CALGARY - An extraordinary time in the NHL is opening doors for some professional hockey players. Adam Ruzicka was among 35 players summoned by the Calgary Flames to participa...
Jul 15, 2020
Board of Police Commissioners responds to non-confidence vote
The Prince Albert Board of Police Commissioners says it has complete confidence in Police Chief Jonathan Bergen and says it has received confusing messaging from the Prince Albert Police Association (...
Jul 15, 2020
Cassidy, Tortorella, Vigneault named finalists for NHL's Jack Adams award
NEW YORK - Bruce Cassidy of the Boston Bruins, John Tortorella of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Alain Vigneault of the Philadelphia Flyers are the three finalists for the 2019-20 Jack Adams Award, pre...
Jul 15, 2020
SJHL asking for Sept. 25 start date, still planning on 'complete season'
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is hoping to start just a couple weeks later than normal for their 2020/2021 season.League President Bill Chow confirmed to northeastNOW the SJHL has reque...
Jul 15, 2020
P.A. police service receives $65K bump in funding from province
The Ministry of Corrections and Policing is providing $2.265 million through the Municipal Police Grants program for 20 existing Prince Albert Police Service positions in 2020-21. This works out to a ...
Jul 15, 2020
Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser headed to Fight Island
Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser, who won by knockout June 27, is headed back to action as an injury replacement on the UFC's July 25 card in Abu Dhabi. The 28-year-old from Bonnyville...
Jul 15, 2020
Hughes, Kubalik, Makar finalists for NHL rookie of the year award
NEW YORK - Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes, Chicago Blackhawks left-wing Dominik Kubalik and Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar are the three finalists for the 2019-20 Calder Memorial ...
Jul 15, 2020
