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With trials looming,IOC could adjust Olympic qualifying
The IOC on Tuesday spelled out contingency plans to adapt qualifying procedures for about 4,700 spots still up for grabs for the Tokyo Games, in a nod to the realities of a sports calendar being shuff...
Mar 17, 2020
Sask. Teachers’ Federation supports province’s school closure decision
On Monday afternoon the president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, Patrick Maze, held a press conference to answer questions about the government's decision to suspend all classes as of Frida...
Mar 17, 2020 (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
P.A. Curling Club ending season early due to COVID-19
The Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club (PAGCC) has ended its league seasons prematurely due to COVID-19. In a statement released on Monday evening, the PAGCC suspended all league play from Monday to ...
Mar 17, 2020 The Prince Albert Golf and Curling Centre is ending its curling season early. File photo/paNOW Staff
Crown says Schlatter 'stalked and isolated' woman before strangling her
TORONTO - Prosecutors say a Toronto man "stalked and isolated" a young woman who had no interest in him, then lured her into an alleyway where he sexually assaulted and strangled her. ...
Mar 17, 2020
Panthers: Newton can seek trade; QB says didn't request it
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Panthers announced they have given quarterback Cam Newton permission to seek a trade - although the former league MVP responded by saying he never requested one. Panthers general...
Mar 17, 2020
COVID-19 forces NFLer Anthong Auclair to adopt alternative training methods
The COVID-19 pandemic has Canadian tight end Antony Auclair channelling his inner Sylvester Stallone as he prepares for the upcoming NFL season. The six-foot-six, 256-pound Auclair agreed Monday to a ...
Mar 17, 2020
Quebec delays provincial tax deadlines, says move will free up $7.7 billion
MONTREAL - Quebec's finance minister is delaying the deadline for individuals and businesses to pay their provincial taxes in order to ease financial pressure caused by the novel coronavirus. The...
Mar 17, 2020
Cinemas close nationwide, studios push new movies into homes
NEW YORK - U.S. movie theatres have closed nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, turning dark nearly all of the country's 40,000-plus screens in an unprecedented shutdown. The largest chains had...
Mar 17, 2020
Prince Albert & District Chamber COVID-19 Pandemic Update
Working together with our Chamber partners, Saskatchewan Chamber and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, as we are facing fluid and extraordinary times in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and while our...
Mar 17, 2020
5 Ways to Prepare Your Finances for a Job Loss
In an uncertain economy, a job loss or a reduction in household income can be a real possibility - a possibility you can and should plan for. Cut-backs, layoffs and terminations don't always come with...
Mar 17, 2020
