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Rivercrest murder case skips trial, proceeds to sentencing
CONTENT WARNING: Graphic descriptions of violence. The four men responsible for the death of a young man last year in Prince Albert, have received prison sentences, ranging from six to nine years.Raym...
Nov 24, 2020
Families of 737 Max crash victims say plane is still unsafe, demand public inquiry
OTTAWA, Ill. - Families of Canadians killed in the Boeing 737 Max crash say the plane remains unsafe and should stay grounded, despite being cleared for takeoff by regulators in the United States. Pau...
Nov 24, 2020
2 New York City officers shot, suspected shooter killed
NEW YORK - Two New York City police officers shot and killed an off-duty college security officer on Tuesday after he opened fire and wounded them as they responded to a domestic violence call at his ...
Nov 24, 2020
Foreign minister Champagne, Conservative critic Chong spar on China at committee
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Michael Chong is urging Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne to adopt a more consistent approach to getting tough with China.The Conservative foreign affairs c...
Nov 24, 2020
P.A. restaurant permanently closes after more than 30 years
One of Prince Albert's best known restaurants is closing its doors after over 33 years. Amy Hadley, owner and operator of Amy's On Second, announced the news in a statement posted to Facebook on Satur...
Nov 24, 2020
Fred Sasakamoose, 86, dies of complications from COVID-19
One of the NHL's first Indigenous players, the legendary Fred Sasakamoose has passed away. The 86-year-old died in hospital the afternoon of Nov. 24 after battling COVID-19. In an emotional video post...
Nov 24, 2020
CP NewsAlert: Sasakamoose, Indigenous NHLer, dies at 86 after presumed COVID-19 case
Fred Sasakamoose, one of the first Indigenous players in the NHL, has died after battling a presumed case of COVID-19. He was 86. Fred's son, Neil, announced his death on Tuesday in a video posted on ...
Nov 24, 2020
Canadian junior Andrew Nembhard completes transfer to top-ranked Bulldogs
SPOKANE, Wash. - Canadian junior Andrew Nembhard has had his transfer to Gonzaga approved by the NCAA and will be available for the No. 1 Bulldogs' season opener. Nembhard, a six-foot-five, 193-...
Nov 24, 2020
Nova Scotia imposes tough restrictions on Halifax after 37 new COVID cases reported
HALIFAX - Atlantic Canada's largest city will be subject to sweeping restrictions that stop just short of a full lockdown for the next two weeks as the province moves to head off a continuing surge in...
Nov 24, 2020
Fall of the wall: Alberta government takes down plant installation early due to bugs
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it decided to take down a living wall in its landmark Federal Building earlier than scheduled because of a bug infestation. The United Conservative governm...
Nov 24, 2020
