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Catholic School Division enrolment stays consistent despite COVID-19 pandemic
The Prince Albert Catholic School Division has not seen much of a drop in enrolment despite concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic.This year, they had a grand total of 3,022 students enroll, compared t...
Oct 11, 2020
14 of 28 potential COVID-19 exposures at businesses in Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced 28 possible COVID-19 exposures at businesses across the province, that were visited by people who were likely infectious with the virus. Of the 28 exposures...
Oct 11, 2020
UPDATE: 18-year-old woman charged after Saturday a.m. homicide
Prince Albert Police charged an 18-year-old woman with manslaughter while using a firearm, after police found an 18-year-old man dead early Saturday morning. The accused is in custody and will appear ...
Oct 11, 2020
"She's Got it All" campaign shines light on unique challenges female athletes face
TORONTO - Some 70 girls registered for the Mimico Lacrosse club's Mini Mountaineers this year. It's a free program designed to teach young girls to love being active and an athlete first, and a lacros...
Oct 11, 2020
Sask. NDP leader stops in La Ronge as part of northern tour
NDP Leader Ryan Meili was in La Ronge on Saturday and announced his commitment to mental health in Saskatchewan. He was in town as part of his northern tour, which also included stops in Beauval and M...
Oct 11, 2020
Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Derek Forbort to one-year deal
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets signed defenceman Derek Forbort on a one-year, US$1,000,000 contract on Sunday. Forbort, 28, played 20 games for the Calgary Flames and Los Angeles Kings last season and r...
Oct 11, 2020
Little Red River Park develops online map for visitors
An electronic mapping system was introduced to the public at Little Red River Park this summer and so far, is helping guide visitors around their many trails. The map uses GPS (global positioning syst...
Oct 11, 2020
Canadians urged to keep COVID-era Thanksgiving gatherings small, virtual
As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic washes over the country, Canadians from coast to coast are being asked to limit the size of their Thanksgiving gatherings or keep them entirely virtual. Wit...
Oct 11, 2020
Armenian diaspora in Canada says Ottawa must act to prevent a second genocide
MONTREAL - The ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is physically and emotionally distant to most Canadians, but for Montrealer Talar Chichmanian, the war is the second time since the 1990s...
Oct 11, 2020
Azerbaijan, Armenia report shelling of cities despite truce
BAKU, Azerbaijan - Azerbaijan on Sunday accused Armenia of attacking large cities overnight in violation of the cease-fire deal brokered by Russia that seeks to end the worst outbreak of hostilities i...
Oct 11, 2020
