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P.A. Police investigate scams targeting grandparents
Seniors and grandparents continue to be targeted by the so-called 'grandparent' scam, which involves the scammer pretending to be family in distress. Prince Albert Police said they are investigating m...
Jul 20, 2023
Families get boosted Canada Child Benefit through sizable cost-of-living adjustment
OTTAWA - Families eligible for the Canada Child Benefit are getting their July payments today, which includes a hefty cost-of-living adjustment. Most federal benefits and credits increased by 6.3 per ...
Jul 20, 2023
SARM sounds alarm about drought-like conditions in rural areas
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling for action as dry conditions continue in the province."As of now, approximately 20 rural municipalities have notified SARM about ...
Jul 20, 2023
Ottawa working to prevent further wildfire tragedy after deaths: environment minister
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government is doing everything it can to prevent further tragedy after wildfires claimed three lives last week. A nine-year-old boy fro...
Jul 20, 2023
Multiple homes threatened by growing St. Mary's River fire in southeastern B.C.
An evacuation order has been expanded and an evacuation alert has been issued for multiple homes in southeastern B.C., as the St. Mary's River wildfire continues to rage out of control. Late Wednesday...
Jul 20, 2023
Prime minister heads to New York to promote rule of law, honour European Commission
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to New York City to sing the praises of democratic values and Europe's ongoing efforts to defend them. Trudeau is expected to take part in the Worl...
Jul 20, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Helicopter crashes in Alberta during firefighting operation
PEACE RIVER, Alta. - The Transportation Safety Board says a helicopter involved in firefighting operations has crashed in northwestern Alberta. The agency says investigators are heading to the scene n...
Jul 20, 2023
University of British Columbia announces neuropsychologist as new president
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia has named neuropsychologist and Carleton University leader Benoit-Antoine Bacon as its new president and vice-chancellor. The university says Bacon will ...
Jul 20, 2023
Parkland Ambulance unveils new initiative for paramedics to access medical information
Paramedics in Prince Albert have a new tool to help their patients thanks to help from Lake Country Co-op.The two organizations have partnered to offer ICE pouches to city residents free of charge. IC...
Jul 20, 2023
Environment Canada issues air quality alert for northern Saskatchewan
Special air quality statements were back on Thursday morning for northern Saskatchewan due to wildfire smoke.The new round of alerts issued by Environment Canada covers the entire northern half of the...
Jul 20, 2023
