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Prince Albert youth jazz band creates harmonious connection
It's not Mr. Holland's Opus or the School of Rock, but a new youth club in Prince Albert is hitting all the right notes. Scott Roos, who teaches band and music at Vincent Massey and John Diefenbaker s...
Oct 16, 2024
Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair leads B.C. Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025
VANCOUVER - Former Canada soccer captain Christine Sinclair is headed to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame. The 41-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., who added to her distinguished resume with a goal in the Port...
Oct 16, 2024
Feds, provinces must work together to tackle productivity crisis: Alberta premier
CALGARY - Canada's economic productivity crisis can only be solved if the federal and provincial governments come together to address issues like major project approvals and inter-provincial trade bar...
Oct 16, 2024
Campaign volunteers in Richmond, B.C., targeted with racist insults
RICHMOND - An Independent election candidate in Richmond, B.C., says her campaign volunteers were subjected to racist insults from a passerby who called them "trash" and abused them for speaking Manda...
Oct 16, 2024
Texas board votes against clemency for a man facing execution in shaken baby syndrome case
HOUSTON (AP) - The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on Wednesday denied a request for clemency for a man who this week could be the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to ...
Oct 16, 2024
Idaho issues execution warrant for inmate who survived a botched attempt
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho prison officials will attempt to execute the state's longest-serving death row inmate next month using new protocols after botching the first attempt several months ago. A ju...
Oct 16, 2024
Click Click Boom – Riders Make the Playoffs Interesting
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."If you have ever watched the Riders social media ...
Oct 16, 2024
Shellbrook council acclaimed, one seat empty
Mayor and council for the Town of Shellbrook have been acclaimed with one seat still vacant. Amund Otterson retains his seat as mayor and Brent Miller, Cheryl Ledding, Pamela Boettcher, Tim Settee and...
Oct 16, 2024
Palestinians who fled Gaza to receive transitional financial assistance from Ottawa
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Palestinians who have fled Gaza will receive transitional financial assistance and supports after they arrive in Canada. The Immigration Department says ...
Oct 16, 2024
Argonauts players Kelly, McManis earn CFL top performer awards
TORONTO - Quarterback Chad Kelly and linebacker Wynton McManis of the Toronto Argonauts were named the CFL's top offensive and defensive performers Wednesday. Kelly earned a grade of 90.4 for his play...
Oct 16, 2024
